Runnin' with the Devil
Van Halen, 1978, from Van Halen. Solo by Eddie Van Halen.
A brief, stabbing solo on the band's opening statement, where the swagger matters more than the speed.
Runnin' with the Devil by Van Halen is #10 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 Runnin' with the Devil?
Eddie Van Halen played the solo on Van Halen's Runnin' with the Devil (1978).
What guitar was used on the Runnin' with the Devil solo?
A frankenstrat through a Marshall Super Lead amp, according to widely reported accounts.