rocketman Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Since there was a topic talking about SRV being the most overrated guitarist, I thought it would be appropriate to ask the group who you think is the most underrated guitarist in your opinion. I have a list, but I'll only give one. For me, it's Alex Lifeson. It's not that he's really underrated because he does get a lot of attention. But I think he would get a lot more attention if he wasn't surrounded by one of the best bassist and drummer ever. His solos are very melodic and each one is unique. He can bring the speed when he wants (e.g. Freewill) but also plays with a lot creativity (e.g. Limelight). Plus he knows a lot about music (e.g., YYZ is written in Spanish Phrygian). Also, check him out playing "All Along the Watchtower" at . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny_uk Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Has to be Steve Marriott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I'm going with AXE. Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djroge1 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I'd have to say Ric Emmet (Triumph) He can play anything from Rock, Classical, to Jazz with ease and he really knows his music/theory... I just wish he did more than "beginner" articles for Guitar Player when he wrote for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmartem Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Richard Thompson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermionik Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 . . johnny_uk - good call, good call, +1 on little Stevie Marriot. And he could sing too..... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Martin Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Not the greatest, but Steve Stevens (of Billy Idol) is underrated in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 I'd have to say Ric Emmet (Triumph) He can play anything from Rock' date=' Classical, to Jazz with ease and he really knows his music/theory... I just wish he did more than "beginner" articles for Guitar Player when he wrote for them.[/quote'] Got to see him play a lot. I still have the Guitar Player issue from July 1987 that has the "Canadian Guitar Summit" on the cover, which included Alex Lifeson, Rik Emmett, Liona Boyd and Ed Bickert playing together... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I'd have to say Ric Emmet (Triumph) +1 - great player and great singer too! Magic Power - Fight the Good Fight - great stuff that never leaves my iPod. Shoot, maybe I'll throw the vinyl on the turntable today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Okay I got two!!! Jimmy Nalls he was part of Dr. Johns band MySpace southern rock guy who founded the band Sea Level swampy, soul.... great slide player as well. Oh and then there Jack Pearson Web Site his work on Greg Allman's Search for Simplicity on slide and guitar is my all time favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spook Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Dean DeLeo from STP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Keith Richards, the Edge... highly underrated... just because they don't flood songs with leads and sred doesnt mean they arent fit for the job... in fact I think both are two of the more consistent players out there (specially keith). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maestrovert Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 The most underrated guitarist ? for me, it'd have to be Frank Marino his playing is simply phenomenal ! www.mahoganyrush.com there's an mp3 player on the site, and his whole catalog is available for listening Oh, and there's a fan forum too...i'm a member there also(same user name) stop by and say "Hi" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myspace.com/jessenoah Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 plus one to kieth richards and add ron wood to that too and peter frampton, that dude can play with the best of em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermionik Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 . . Steve Cropper . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myspace.com/jessenoah Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 and maybe the king of this list,D effin meneketti http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhigmNrfEsU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfdoll Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Dean DeLeo from STP Concur with you, also add Paul Kossoff from Free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingarmadillo Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 .. Steve Cropper . Good call! +1 on Steve Cropper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 The most underrated guitarist ?for me' date=' it'd have to be Frank Marino his playing is simply phenomenal ! www.mahoganyrush.com there's an mp3 player on the site, and his whole catalog is available for listening Oh, and there's a fan forum too...i'm a member there also(same user name) stop by and say "Hi"[/quote'] +1. Frank is amazing. I don't know if I'd call him under rated though. He's kind of obscure as far as popular music goes, but almost anyone who knows about him would list him as one of the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Two guys who aren't usually though of as guitar heros, but are very good IMO are Steve Windwood and James Taylor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 Steve Cropper Nice! I'll add Matt "Guitar" Murphy to complete the Blue Brothers guitar duo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djroge1 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 The most underrated guitarist ?for me' date=' it'd have to be Frank Marino his playing is simply phenomenal ! www.mahoganyrush.com there's an mp3 player on the site, and his whole catalog is available for listening Oh, and there's a fan forum too...i'm a member there also(same user name) stop by and say "Hi"[/quote'] I almost listed Frank in this thread, but decided to go with Emmett instead. In my book Rik Emmett seems more well rounded in multiple styles. I saw Frank Marino in an old gutted movie theatre in down town Chicago back in the 80's... simply awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myspace.com/jessenoah Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Nice! I'll add Matt "Guitar" Murphy to complete the Blue Brothers guitar duo... i was thinking that too what a great movie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadwood Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Vince Converse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Phil Keaggey - Even though he's a Christian artist I'm amazed at how many people have never heard of him. Unbelievable guitarist. Terry Kath - Great player who was the rock and soul of Chicago's early years. His early death a real tragedy. Elliott Easton - Lead guitarist for the Cars. Take a listen to their first 2 albums again. Everyone of his solos are pop music perfection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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