Alex Chilton
The Replacements, 1987, from Pleased to Meet Me. Solo by Paul Westerberg.
A power-pop tribute to the Big Star frontman, with crisp, jangling lead lines that sell the hooks.
Alex Chilton by The Replacements is #12 in our ranking of the best The Replacements guitar solos. The solo is played by Paul Westerberg and the song was released in 1987.
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Who played the guitar solo on Alex Chilton?
Paul Westerberg played the solo on The Replacements's Alex Chilton (1987).