She Sells Sanctuary guitar solo
The Cult, 1985, from Love. Solo by Billy Duffy.
Duffy's shimmering, echo-laden riff and swirling lead lines defined the Cult's breakthrough and became an 80s guitar landmark.
She Sells Sanctuary by The Cult is ranked #416 in our consensus of 80 guitar-solo lists. The solo is played by Billy Duffy and the song was released in 1985. It appears on 1 lists, placing as high as #79 (Classic Rock (Louder)).
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Who played the guitar solo on She Sells Sanctuary?
Billy Duffy played the solo on The Cult's She Sells Sanctuary (1985).
What guitar was used on the She Sells Sanctuary solo?
A gretsch white falcon through a Roland JC-120 amp, according to widely reported accounts.
Where does She Sells Sanctuary rank among the greatest guitar solos?
#416 in the GreatestSolos consensus of 80 published lists; it appears on 1 of them.