Crying in the Rain
Whitesnake, 1987, from Whitesnake. Solo by John Sykes.
The re-recorded version turns a bluesy song into a metal epic, with a long, blistering Sykes solo. Fast runs and howling harmonics make it a guitarist's favourite.
Crying in the Rain by Whitesnake is #2 in our ranking of the best Whitesnake guitar solos. The solo is played by John Sykes and the song was released in 1987.
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Who played the guitar solo on Crying in the Rain?
John Sykes played the solo on Whitesnake's Crying in the Rain (1987).
What guitar was used on the Crying in the Rain solo?
A gibson les paul custom, according to widely reported accounts.