Out of the Blue
Roxy Music, 1974, from Country Life. Solo by Phil Manzanera.
A soaring, heavily treated solo that builds to one of the most thrilling climaxes in Roxy's catalogue.
Out of the Blue by Roxy Music is #1 in our ranking of the best Phil Manzanera guitar solos. The solo is played by Phil Manzanera and the song was released in 1974.
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Who played the guitar solo on Out of the Blue?
Phil Manzanera played the solo on Roxy Music's Out of the Blue (1974).
What guitar was used on the Out of the Blue solo?
A gibson firebird, according to widely reported accounts.