Los Angeles
X, 1980. Solo by Billy Zoom.
Billy Zoom brings rockabilly chops to punk, playing his fast solo with casual precision.
Los Angeles is a fast punk song with a rockabilly twist, and Billy Zoom's guitar solo shows off his remarkable skill. His playing is quick and precise, drawing on 1950s rock and roll with clean, twangy phrases delivered at punk speed. Zoom's casual confidence contrasts with the song's urgent energy, adding a sense of cool control. His style helped define X's unique sound. Listen for the rapid, flowing runs and how they stay perfectly in time with the driving rhythm, and for the way the solo blends vintage rock and roll licks with punk's aggression, creating a sound that feels both classic and fresh.
Los Angeles by X is featured in our Punk (#25) list. The solo is played by Billy Zoom and the song was released in 1980.
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Who played the guitar solo on Los Angeles?
Billy Zoom played the solo on X's Los Angeles (1980).