# Down in Hollywood guitar solo

> The guitar solo on Down in Hollywood by Ry Cooder (1979) starts at about 2:58. From the album Bop Till You Drop. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Ry Cooder, 1979, from *Bop Till You Drop*. Solo by *Ry Cooder*.

A funky, groove-heavy track where Cooder's slide cuts through with sharp, rhythmic phrases. It shows his mastery of R&B feel.

Down in Hollywood by Ry Cooder is #12 in our ranking of the best Ry Cooder guitar solos. The solo is played by Ry Cooder and the song was released in 1979.

## In our lists

- [The Best Ry Cooder Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/ry-cooder-guitar-solos/) — #12

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Down in Hollywood?

Ry Cooder played the solo on Ry Cooder's Down in Hollywood (1979).

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