I'm the One
Van Halen, 1978, from Van Halen. Solo by Eddie Van Halen.
A breakneck boogie full of shred licks and a surprise barbershop vocal break.
I'm the One by Van Halen is #7 in our ranking of the best Van Halen guitar solos. The solo is played by Eddie Van Halen and the song was released in 1978.
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Who played the guitar solo on I'm the One?
Eddie Van Halen played the solo on Van Halen's I'm the One (1978).
What guitar was used on the I'm the One solo?
A frankenstrat through a Marshall Super Lead amp, according to widely reported accounts.