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Crying in the Rain
Whitesnake · 1987 · solo by John Sykes
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Crying in the Rain guitar solo

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 featured in our Hair Metal (#5) list. 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.