# Brass in Pocket guitar solo

> James Honeyman-Scott's guitar solo on Brass in Pocket by The Pretenders (1979) starts at about 1:40. From the album Pretenders.

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The Pretenders, 1979, from *Pretenders*. Solo by *James Honeyman-Scott*.

Tasteful, understated fills give the hit its swagger, and he adds just enough sparkle without crowding the vocal.

Brass in Pocket by The Pretenders is #4 in our ranking of the best The Pretenders guitar solos. The solo is played by James Honeyman-Scott and the song was released in 1979.

## In our lists

- [The Best The Pretenders Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/the-pretenders-guitar-solos/) — #4

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Brass in Pocket?

James Honeyman-Scott played the solo on The Pretenders's Brass in Pocket (1979).

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