Riders in the Sky
The Shadows, 1979, from String of Hits. Solo by Hank Marvin.
The old cowboy song becomes a galloping, reverb-drenched instrumental with a dramatic lead.
Riders in the Sky by The Shadows is #18 in our ranking of the best The Shadows guitar solos. The solo is played by Hank Marvin and the song was released in 1979.
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Who played the guitar solo on Riders in the Sky?
Hank Marvin played the solo on The Shadows's Riders in the Sky (1979).
What guitar was used on the Riders in the Sky solo?
A fender stratocaster, according to widely reported accounts.