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Most underrated guitarist.
- Thread starter A. D. Fairhurst
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I'm not much of a country guy, but after seeing your list, I've got to mention Buck Owens, who I had the privilege of meeting a few times and seeing several times at his Crystal Palace in Bako. And I never miss Merle's April homecoming shows. After all these years, he is still great. His son isn't bad either.
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Harvey Mandel
...playing controlled feedback
He made this song. Keith and Ronnie can't dupe his sound and when they play it live it just falls on its face.
...playing controlled feedback
He made this song. Keith and Ronnie can't dupe his sound and when they play it live it just falls on its face.
Are "underrated" and "little-known" two different things?
The first name that came to mind was Sonny Landreth, but I'm not sure if he's one or the other or both.
I'll co-sign Lindsey Buckingham as "underrated."
And I'll a shout-out to Key West's own Caffeine Carl Wagoner, whom you don't know but wish you did.
The first name that came to mind was Sonny Landreth, but I'm not sure if he's one or the other or both.
I'll co-sign Lindsey Buckingham as "underrated."
And I'll a shout-out to Key West's own Caffeine Carl Wagoner, whom you don't know but wish you did.
A smooth cat from South Philly named Jimmy Marchiano(sp?) whose grandmother was one of my mother's best friends. Currently plays with a Zep tribute band called 'Get The Led Out' and could/should be rockin' stadium gigs. Of course, a Zep tribute needs 2-3 git-fiddlers but Jimmy has original stuff that could carry a power trio.
Whenever I hear "Top Jimmy" - I could almost believe EVH got the inspiration while seeing this kid playing out after a Philly show
Whenever I hear "Top Jimmy" - I could almost believe EVH got the inspiration while seeing this kid playing out after a Philly show
Rocky George...Suicidal Tendencies
• So underrated it makes me sick to my a@$.
• So underrated it makes me sick to my a@$.
Peter Banks (ex-Yes & Flash) has often been overshadowed by Steve Howe, but his playing is still very inspiring to many.
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I was going to mention Lifeson too. He's one of my favourite guitarists. His solos always fit the song perfectly, but never come off as him showing off. I know he can play circles around a lot of other well-known guitarists but he never seems to get much love.
I do think that Geddy and Neil over shadow him though... In most rock bands, the guitarist steals the show. Whereas with Rush, each member contributes equally, which makes Geddy and Neil stand out more. If Alex were to join a traditional Blues band, I'd think his name would quickly be thrown in with the greats.
Yeah, but about a third of those voters would have voted carrots no matter what the question was... I never put carrots in my polls anymore. I'd rather someone not vote at all.
Also Toki Wartooth. Always overshadowed by Skwisgaar.
Scott Gorham. This dude went note for note with Brian Robertson, Gary Moore, Snowy White, and John Sykes.
I studied with Linc for a year and a half. I probably wasn't good enough to smoke pot with him thank god. I remember a friend, Paul, who studied guitar with him complaining about that.
I have always felt that Larry LaLonde gets overlooked for his playing because Claypool stands out so much. He's the perfect compliment to Claypool with one tasty line after another.
Another guy I rarely hear anyone talk about is Trey Spruance from Mr.Bungle, a short stint with FNM, and Secret Chiefs 3. The guy can do it all.
Another guy I rarely hear anyone talk about is Trey Spruance from Mr.Bungle, a short stint with FNM, and Secret Chiefs 3. The guy can do it all.
Buddy Whittington ( Blues Breakers)
Mike Campbell
Stephen Stills
Dave Grissiom
Dave Grohl
and so many others.
Mike Campbell
Stephen Stills
Dave Grissiom
Dave Grohl
and so many others.
