# Day of the Eagle guitar solo

> The guitar solo on Day of the Eagle by Robin Trower (1974) starts at about 2:00. From the album Bridge of Sighs. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Robin Trower, 1974, from *Bridge of Sighs*. Solo by *Robin Trower*.

A driving, muscular opener whose fierce riff and slashing leads showcase Trower at his most aggressive.

Day of the Eagle by Robin Trower is #3 in our ranking of the best Robin Trower guitar solos. The solo is played by Robin Trower and the song was released in 1974.

## In our lists

- [The Best Robin Trower Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/robin-trower-guitar-solos/) — #3
- [The Greatest British Blues-Rock Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/british-blues-rock-guitar-solos/) — #19

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Day of the Eagle?

Robin Trower played the solo on Robin Trower's Day of the Eagle (1974).

### What guitar was used on the Day of the Eagle solo?

A fender stratocaster through a Marshall amp, according to widely reported accounts.

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