# The Steppes guitar solo

> The guitar solo on The Steppes by Steve Hackett (1980). From the album Defector. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Steve Hackett, 1980, from *Defector*. Solo by *Steve Hackett*.

A dramatic instrumental where Hackett's sustaining lead rises above a pounding, martial rhythm.

The Steppes by Steve Hackett is #12 in our ranking of the best Steve Hackett guitar solos. The solo is played by Steve Hackett and the song was released in 1980.

## In our lists

- [The Best Steve Hackett Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/steve-hackett-guitar-solos/) — #12

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on The Steppes?

Steve Hackett played the solo on Steve Hackett's The Steppes (1980).

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