# Pretzel Logic guitar solo

> Walter Becker's guitar solo on Pretzel Logic by Steely Dan (1974) starts at about 1:54. From the album Pretzel Logic. A classic rock classic from the 1970s.

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Steely Dan, 1974, from *Pretzel Logic*. Solo by *Walter Becker*.

Becker's gritty blues solo on the title track is often cited as his breakthrough as a lead player.

Pretzel Logic by Steely Dan is #19 in our ranking of the best Steely Dan guitar solos. The solo is played by Walter Becker and the song was released in 1974.

## In our lists

- [The Best Steely Dan Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/steely-dan-guitar-solos/) — #19

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Pretzel Logic?

Walter Becker played the solo on Steely Dan's Pretzel Logic (1974).

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