# European Son guitar solo

> Lou Reed and Sterling Morrison's guitar solo on European Son by The Velvet Underground (1967) starts at about 1:25. A alternative classic from the 1960s.

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The Velvet Underground, 1967, from *The Velvet Underground & Nico*. Solo by *Lou Reed and Sterling Morrison*.

After a short verse the song dissolves into minutes of chaotic, feedback-laden guitar improvisation.

European Son by The Velvet Underground is #5 in our ranking of the best Lou Reed guitar solos. The solo is played by Lou Reed and Sterling Morrison and the song was released in 1967.

## In our lists

- [The Best Lou Reed Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/lou-reed-guitar-solos/) — #5

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on European Son?

Lou Reed and Sterling Morrison played the solo on The Velvet Underground's European Son (1967).

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