# Don't Be Afraid of the Dark guitar solo

> The guitar solo on Don't Be Afraid of the Dark by The Robert Cray Band (1988) starts at about 1:28. From the album Don't Be Afraid of the Dark.

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The Robert Cray Band, 1988, from *Don't Be Afraid of the Dark*. Solo by *Robert Cray*.

The title track carries a soulful groove and a sleek, well-crafted solo.

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark by The Robert Cray Band is #7 in our ranking of the best Robert Cray guitar solos. The solo is played by Robert Cray and the song was released in 1988.

## In our lists

- [The Best Robert Cray Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/robert-cray-guitar-solos/) — #7

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Don't Be Afraid of the Dark?

Robert Cray played the solo on The Robert Cray Band's Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (1988).

### What guitar was used on the Don't Be Afraid of the Dark solo?

A fender stratocaster, according to widely reported accounts.

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