Who are the most underrated guitarists?

Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by SurrealCereal, Dec 16, 2016.

  1. sandimascharvel

    sandimascharvel Forum Resident

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    Steve Blaze of Lillian Axe. Great lead and rhythm guitarist and great songwriter. He was in Guitar Player's Top 100 Underrated Guitarist a while back, I think 2007. I can't find the article but I think he was number 47.

     
  2. kanakaris

    kanakaris Forum Resident

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    Michael Lee Firkins
     
  3. Mike Campbell

    Mike Campbell Forum Resident

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    for sure....anyone who doesn't think Rory can play, has some sort of a mental issue.
     
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  4. Mike Campbell

    Mike Campbell Forum Resident

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    Very nice
     
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  5. Mike Campbell

    Mike Campbell Forum Resident

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    Lucinda's groups are always world class.....have seen them all, and they never fail to entertain...love them.
     
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  6. BrutandCharisma

    BrutandCharisma Forum Resident

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    Johnny A. Not as much "underrated" as much as "unrecognized" . . . but I love his tone and his taste is impeccable.

    Watch the guy do "Wichita Lineman" and "The Night Before" (Johnny A. - "The Night Before" / The Beatles »). Not flashy, but very melodic and creative. He is currently on the road playing lead in the new "Yardbirds".

     
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  7. Mr wiggles

    Mr wiggles Forum Resident

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    Eddie hazell
    John squire
    Francis dunnery
    Robbie kreiger
    Paul McCartney (not bass)
     
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  8. Chimera

    Chimera Forum Resident

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    Roni Lee
     
  9. Dylancat

    Dylancat Forum Resident

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    Yes Johnny A is great,
    Seen him live.
     
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  10. augustwest

    augustwest Forum Resident

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    - Adrian Legg
     
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  11. Koabac

    Koabac Self-Titled

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    I saw Neil Finn listed here on someone's long list of favorites, but I'd like to single him out because he's really well known and beloved as a fabulous, melodic songwriter, but I've recently been on a Finn-related listening jag and I've begun to pay attention to the fact that Neil was drafted into Split Endz as their new lead guitarist at age 19 having never really played lead guitar or even electric guitar very often (he began piano at an early age and is an amazing pianist, as well) and he quickly became a very profeicient lead guitarist for Split Endz.

    Then, when he started Crowded House, they were just a three piece (by the time they recorded their first album) and Neil's guitar playing is astonishing on those CH albums and live, as well. He's so incredibly versatile and his ability to play riffs and various complex parts, filling out the live sound all by himself while also singing the songs is remarkable. He's truly one of the most gifted all-around musicians alive - as a singer, guitarist, pianist and even drummer. I think maybe only Paul McCartney can rival him,
     
  12. Dale A B

    Dale A B Forum Resident

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    Ross the Boss
     
  13. BrutandCharisma

    BrutandCharisma Forum Resident

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    Well, I'm very jealous. He popped up on one of my IHeartRadio mixes last year and I was hooked.
     
  14. Dylancat

    Dylancat Forum Resident

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    Better yet, the venue was on the second floor of Irish themed bar (northern Kentucky), and about thirty people.
    Intimate, comfortable, good acoustics, sat directly in front, talked and got autograph after the show.
    Great experience.
     
  15. vamborules

    vamborules Forum Resident

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    The greatest guitarist I've ever heard or seen is Chris Risola of Steelheart, but I can't blame anyone for underrating him because...Steelheart. Who wants to listen to that.

    But those guys are from my area, I took lessons from Chris when I was a kid, and I saw him play live many times before SH were signed, and heard him play many different styles. And he's the best. No question.
     
  16. johnny q

    johnny q Forum Resident

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    • Martin Barre/Jethro Tull: His style and tone are as personal as a fingerprint
    • Glenn Tilbrook/Squeeze: Great melodic and fluent soloing on songs like "Another Nail In My Heart" and "Black Coffee In Bed"
    • Keith Urban: Contemporary country is NOT my thing, but this guy is a real "player"
    • Michael Sweet/Stryper: For those in the "know" this is not news. But he oftentimes carries the stigma of a rhythm guitar player when he is part of a twin guitar attack and possess great technique
     
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  17. gregorya

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    That would be a great name for a band (or an album)... ;)
     
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  18. uzn007

    uzn007 Watcher of the Skis

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    Good pick. His solo on "Real by Reel" (among many others) is amazing.
     
  19. uzn007

    uzn007 Watcher of the Skis

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    • Two more great picks. I'm not sure if Barre is really underrated, but Tilbrook is an amazing soloist (as you noted) who rarely gets his due.
     
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  21. petercl

    petercl Forum Resident

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    My 2 favorite underrated are:
    1. Bob Wooton (Johnny Cash)
    2. James Calvin Wilsey (Chris Isaak first 4)
    Both have a great tone.
     
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  22. kanakaris

    kanakaris Forum Resident

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    Aynsley Lister.
     
  23. stef1205

    stef1205 Forum Resident

    Billy Corgan
    Hubert Sumlin
     
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  24. YardByrd

    YardByrd rock n roll citizen in a hip hop world

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    A guitarist's guitarist, Davy Graham, who should be a household name. Slighted by some critics for his vocals, I'll take him over Bert Jansch in both categories...
     
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  25. arthurprecarious

    arthurprecarious Forum Resident

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    Unbelievable - 13 pages and no one got the right answer which is, of course, CHUCK PROPHET!
     
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