Metal Guru
T. Rex, 1972, from The Slider. Solo by Marc Bolan.
A glittering number-one single where layered guitars and a brief lead flourish ride a wall of Visconti production.
Metal Guru by T. Rex is #6 in our ranking of the best T. Rex guitar solos. The solo is played by Marc Bolan and the song was released in 1972.
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Who played the guitar solo on Metal Guru?
Marc Bolan played the solo on T. Rex's Metal Guru (1972).
What guitar was used on the Metal Guru solo?
A gibson les paul, according to widely reported accounts.