# Crying in the Rain guitar solo

> John Sykes's guitar solo on Crying in the Rain by Whitesnake (1987) starts at about 3:08. From the album Whitesnake. Played on a Gibson Les Paul Custom.

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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.

## In our lists

- [The Best Whitesnake Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/whitesnake-guitar-solos/) — #2
- [The 18 Best Hair Metal Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/hair-metal-guitar-solos/) — #5

## Sources

- [Ultimate Classic Rock: Top 20 Hair Metal Guitar Solos](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/hair-metal-guitar-solos/) — #6

### 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.

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