# Revolution guitar solo

> Billy Duffy's guitar solo on Revolution by The Cult (1985) starts at about 2:29. From the album Love. Played on a Gretsch White Falcon.

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The Cult, 1985, from *Love*. Solo by *Billy Duffy*.

An anthemic mid-tempo track with a soaring, emotive solo over a gospel-tinged backdrop.

Revolution by The Cult is #10 in our ranking of the best The Cult guitar solos. The solo is played by Billy Duffy and the song was released in 1985.

## In our lists

- [The Best The Cult Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/the-cult-guitar-solos/) — #10

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Revolution?

Billy Duffy played the solo on The Cult's Revolution (1985).

### What guitar was used on the Revolution solo?

A gretsch white falcon, according to widely reported accounts.

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