Xanadu
Rush, 1977, from A Farewell to Kings. Solo by Alex Lifeson.
An 11-minute epic full of soaring leads, with Lifeson reaching for the double-neck in concert.
Xanadu by Rush is #3 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 Xanadu?
Alex Lifeson played the solo on Rush's Xanadu (1977).
What guitar was used on the Xanadu solo?
A gibson eds-1275, according to widely reported accounts.