# Avalon guitar solo

> Phil Manzanera's guitar solo on Avalon by Roxy Music (1982) starts at about 2:18. From the album Avalon. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Roxy Music, 1982, from *Avalon*. Solo by *Phil Manzanera*.

Manzanera's restrained, shimmering fills help define the lush, sophisticated sound of Roxy's final album.

Avalon by Roxy Music is #18 in our ranking of the best Roxy Music guitar solos. The solo is played by Phil Manzanera and the song was released in 1982.

## In our lists

- [The Best Roxy Music Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/roxy-music-guitar-solos/) — #18

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Avalon?

Phil Manzanera played the solo on Roxy Music's Avalon (1982).

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