Cygnus X-1
Rush, 1977, from A Farewell to Kings. Solo by Alex Lifeson.
A space-rock epic where Lifeson's dark, heavy leads push the song's intensity.
Cygnus X-1 by Rush is #14 in our ranking of the best Alex Lifeson guitar solos. The solo is played by Alex Lifeson and the song was released in 1977.
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Who played the guitar solo on Cygnus X-1?
Alex Lifeson played the solo on Rush's Cygnus X-1 (1977).