Friction
Television, 1977, from Marquee Moon. Solo by Tom Verlaine.
Verlaine's jagged, trebly solo lurches and stabs, a perfect illustration of his anti-virtuoso yet highly inventive style.
Friction by Television is #3 in our ranking of the best Television guitar solos. The solo is played by Tom Verlaine and the song was released in 1977.
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Who played the guitar solo on Friction?
Tom Verlaine played the solo on Television's Friction (1977).
What guitar was used on the Friction solo?
A fender jazzmaster, according to widely reported accounts.