Dr. Killmore Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Here you go Bluesstringer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 George Harrison! IMHO. Not flashy...EVER! But, what he contributed, was "perfect" for the song! The Beatles, his or other's! Can't do better than that! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Killmore Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 I would say Peter Green. Not for being underrated, but for not being aknowledged the way he should. I mean the people who know of him think he's great, but we are few and far between. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesstringer Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Here you go Bluesstringer. I knew someone wouldn't be able to resist this.......Thanks Doc.. My "A" list. - B to follow later 1. George Harrison 2. Nils Lofgren 3. Skynyrd Steve Gaines Gary Rossington Allen Collins 4. Danny Gatton 5. Dickey Betts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Oh, Good List, Bluesstringer! And, I would add Peter Green, as well. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lysander Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I'll see your Peter Green and raise you a Danny Kirwan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Killmore Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 I'll see your Peter Green and raise you a Danny Kirwan! I FOLD! Along with Jeremy Spencer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesstringer Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Oh' date=' Good List, Bluesstringer! And, I would add Peter Green, as well. CB[/quote'] 5. Peter Green "B" 1. Doyle Brahhall III 2. Mike Campbell 3. Scotty Moore 4. Steve Cropper 5. Dave Mason 6. Steve Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I've got to go with Charlie Brown on this one (no surprise). George Harrison came up with relatively simple rifts that gave the Beatles an absolutely unique sound. I have to give him an "A" for originality. Chuck Berry has been underrated, IMO. Some of his guitar solos have been dazzling, but he is credited more for the simple chord progression songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redddog Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I was gonna say Mike Campbell too. Another George Harrison type who never over-played. Just the absolute right thing and he could fly when he wanted. That's an impossible combo to find these days. Although this is changing, Prince would be on the top of my list. Not until fairly recently did many know he even played. He is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Willy Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 There have been sooooo many. Peter Green is a must for this list. Steve Winwood is known for his keyboard and vocals...he is however, a pretty good guitarist. I don't know that Dave Mason or Jim Krueger ever really got the credit they deserved. How about Les Dudek? Ry Cooder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Yeah, you know...a lot of these guys, mentioned, have been high on fellow musician's lists, for years...decades, even. But, not as appreciated, in the "mainstream!" However, considering what "mainstream" popularity can DO to some people (Billy Holiday, Janis, Jimi, Morrison, Keith Moon, John Lennon, Dimebag Darrell, and...more currently, Amy Winehouse, if she's not careful...on and on), that may not be such a bad thing, for them, not to be "famous?" CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesstringer Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 There have been sooooo many. Peter Green is a must for this list. Steve Winwood is known for his keyboard and vocals...he is however' date=' a pretty good guitarist. I don't know that Dave Mason or Jim Krueger ever really got the credit they deserved. How about Les Dudek? Ry Cooder?[/quote'] Mason was on my "B" list, and I certainly agree with the others you mentioned. The other that was not known for his guitar work but is actually very good is Leon Russell ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Mike Bloomfield, and Elvin Bishop, I've always enjoyed, too. Bloomfield and Clapton rejuvinated the demand for Les Paul guitars, as well! And, John McLaughlin was "Shredding" before most of the current crop was a twinkle in their father's eye! So.... CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcorn429 Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 1. John Mayer- His recorded stuff doesn't show what kind of player he is live. 2. Izzy Straddlin/Dave Kushner- While Slash does play killer leads, his leads would have been nothing with out these guys cranking out riffs behind him. 3. Lenny Kravitz- The guy plays everything 4. Lonnie Mac- Recorded with SRV on two albums (i think) during the late 80s (not sure about that) but the guy is straight up an awesome blues player 5. Joe Perry- don't need to say anymore 6. Saul Hudson (aka Slash)- On the flip side of my comments on, he adds just the right amount of lead during songs like Welcome to the Jungle, Slither, and Paradise City. Plus he's played with just about everybody out there. just my 2 cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layboomo Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Barry Bailey from Atlanta Rhythm Section is tasty as hell! Elliot Easton is a helluva player too! Vince Gill can tear up a telecaster with the best of nashville's players. Just 3 that are often overlooked, OK one more....Greg Martin from the Kentucky Headhunters can spank a plank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesstringer Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Mike Bloomfield' date=' and Elvin Bishop, I've always enjoyed, too. Bloomfield and Clapton rejuvinated the demandfor Les Paul guitars, as well! And, John McLaughlin was "Shredding" before most of the current crop was a twinkle in their father's eye! So.... CB[/quote'] Good ones CB ! I can't believe I forgot them. Jeff Beck is another one that doesn't get mentioned here much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSDx Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Jeff Baxter Brian Setzer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostindesert Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Roy Buchanan, Rory Gallagher, Peter Green, Nils Lofgren, Jan Akkerman, Jimmie Vaughan Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSDx Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Rory Gallagher Oooooh yeah, forgot 'bout Rory.... good call, as well as Nils, who's been mentioned by a few others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesstringer Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Next list ! Alvin lee Rick Derringer Bobby Manriquez Lindsey Buckingham Warren Haynes Paul Barrere Mark Knopfler Steven Stills Willie Nelson Ernie Isley To be continued.............................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layboomo Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Lowell George Hughie Thomasson Pat Thrall Drew Zingg (Steeley Dan,Bos Scaggs tour player) Elliot Randall Cornell Dupree Coco Montoya Buddy Whittington Ronnie Earl Duke Robillard G.E. Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSDx Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Me !!!!!! ... j/k Adrian Belew Mick Ronson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Andy Tielman 1959...some German club....some brothers...some Gibson Les Pauls http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=iI9WjsmuXxk Some kids from Liverpool saw him standing there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronDaCorte Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I'm not sure if anyone posted these already but, 1. Scotty Moore 2. Robert Johnson 3. Hank Garland 4. James Burton I don't know if they're underrated, but they're certainly overlooked too many times. Ask any of the new guitar players today and chances are they wont know who any of them are. Even though these greats inspired their influences to start playing in the first case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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