Industry Jun 24, 2026
Jim Adkins Discusses Iconic "The Middle" Guitar Solo
The Middle needed a big solo to go with its over-sized hooks, and on the spot, with a Telecaster in hand, Adkins found one
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MusicRadar
Jim Adkins described the creation of the guitar solo for Jimmy Eat World's hit song "The Middle." Adkins stated that the song required a significant solo to complement its hooks. He recalled improvising and finding the solo on the spot while playing a Telecaster. Originally reported by MusicRadar.