The Punk and the Godfather
The Who, 1973, from Quadrophenia. Solo by Pete Townshend.
Heavy, dramatic riffs and slashing lead lines drive this rock-opera centrepiece. Townshend layers guitars into a dense, orchestral wall.
The Punk and the Godfather by The Who is #15 in our ranking of the best Pete Townshend guitar solos. The solo is played by Pete Townshend and the song was released in 1973.
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Who played the guitar solo on The Punk and the Godfather?
Pete Townshend played the solo on The Who's The Punk and the Godfather (1973).