# Hero guitar solo

> Rivers Cuomo's guitar solo on Hero by Weezer (2021) starts at about 2:30. From the album Van Weezer. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Weezer, 2021, from *Van Weezer*. Solo by *Rivers Cuomo*.

A glossy, arena-sized lead showing off the band's affectionate take on '80s guitar heroics.

Hero by Weezer is #18 in our ranking of the best Weezer guitar solos. The solo is played by Rivers Cuomo and the song was released in 2021.

## In our lists

- [The Best Weezer Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/weezer-guitar-solos/) — #18

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Hero?

Rivers Cuomo played the solo on Weezer's Hero (2021).

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