Definitely Johnny Marr. Modest Mouse sounds great now and I liked them before!
your favorite under-rated rock guitarist
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Nov 14, 2008 3:56 p.m. John:
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Nov 14, 2008 4:12 p.m. MR TROUBLE:
Second vote for Nils Lofgren. His solo on the live version of "Youngstown" is definite magic. He's also the only guitarist I've seen do complete backflips on stage.
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Nov 14, 2008 4:15 p.m. jc28:
I would second Steve Morse. You don't hear his name alot,and I don't know why he has the whole package, chops ,feel, and a tremendous knowledge of music.
I Also agree that Ritchie blackmore is definitely underrated. He was fast before guitarists were fast.
I would add Jimmie Vaughn, maybe not underrated as much as over shadowed,however I am not sure he gets his due.
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Nov 14, 2008 5:04 p.m. shastus:
Jesse Ed Davis Luther Perkins Jimmie Vaughn Clarence White Hank Garland Billy Byrd
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Nov 14, 2008 5:15 p.m. wenzel:
Greg Brown from Cake and Robert Smith from the Cure.
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Nov 14, 2008 5:31 p.m. crowbone:
George Harrison - Quite possibly the most unique slide sound ever.
Mike Campbell - A victim of his own refusal to do self-indulgent soloing
Tom Verlaine - He approaches guitar like a saxophone and it works wonderfully.
Lenny Kaye - His playing fits the style to a fine point.
James Honeyman Scott - An amazing player whose sound was a perfect blend to Chrissy Hynde's songs.
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Nov 14, 2008 5:32 p.m. antik:
Lots of great guitarist mentioned so far.
One who I think is under rated is Michael Schenker.
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Nov 14, 2008 5:37 p.m. jfume:
Good call on the Jesse Ed Davis, shastus.
One of the finest guitarists I've ever seen in-person is Chris Spedding. He never had a high profile gig (although he is one of the many players who were rumored to be on the 'short list' to replace Mick Taylor in the Rolling Stones; and has played with Robert Gordon & -briefly- with Paul McCartney), but he is an absolute monster of a player. Unfortunately, most people have never heard of him.
Also, Al Anderson (ex-NRBQ) never really gets the respect he deserves. His playing is brilliant, and he always plays for the song; but he also has terrifying chops.
Likewise Wilco Johnson (Dr. Feelgood). Amazing -and very unique- player!
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Nov 14, 2008 5:58 p.m. Bear:
I know few rock & roll guitarists by name as I really don't care for rock music, but I do like listening to Joe Walsh. Does he count?
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Nov 14, 2008 6:00 p.m. dmanlow:
John Fruscinate of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers gets my vote. He may not be the most technical player but he has well crafted guitar parts and a very beautiful tonal palette. Not to mention he often sports a killer vintage White Falcon.
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Nov 14, 2008 7:05 p.m. AndyJ:
How could I forget Hubert Sumlin w/ Howlin'Wolf? That's some mighty fine playing IMHO.
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Nov 14, 2008 7:11 p.m. XRAYCAT:
andy summers? Bill Haley
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Nov 14, 2008 7:18 p.m. marctrain57:
Some of you guys already picked a couple of great ones and a thumbs up to Andy J for mentioning Hubert Sumlin.
But I'll nominate Rory Gallagher for most underrated.
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Nov 14, 2008 7:20 p.m. gretschbo:
Kenny Paulson- Listen to some of his licks with Freddy Cannon- Especially Buzz Buzz a diddle it- This stuff was a long time ago and they played what they had to - Always liked this guy-
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Nov 14, 2008 8:20 p.m. tartan phantom:
Dexter Romweber--
Formerly of the Flat Duo Jets, currently in the Dexter Romweber Duo:
I've had the honor of sharing the stage with the Romwebers, and Dex is an incredible guitarist.
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Nov 14, 2008 8:48 p.m. Ric12string:
George Harrison's role in the Beatles was always underestimated. Paul was the charming guy, great voice, wrote cheery songs that left a mark on pop culture. John was alternatively either the clown (during the early days) or the activist (in the later years) who co-wrote all of those great songs and whose lead vocals added a bite to their recordings. Ringo was solid on the drums laying down a good groove. But, it was George's licks that are so memorable from their recordings. And, like crowbone said, he is one of the greatest slide players in terms of his smooth sweet tone.
Don Felder is one of the most lyrical lead guitar players that I have heard. You can almost always sing his lead parts, which you can't say for many lead players. Much like George Harrison's playing being the glue that really cemented all of the various individual Beatles parts, Felder's playing is what really made memorable so many Eagles songs. Don was also the guy that wrote virtually all of the parts for the late 70's anthem Hotel California.
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Nov 14, 2008 8:55 p.m. Proteus:
Yeah, but he was an Eagle.
I can forgive Joe...he's a midwestern kid, a smartass, and had a life before and after Eagledom.
The rest of 'em will have to fend for themselves.
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Nov 14, 2008 9:16 p.m. johnnyringo:
Robbie Krieger/ Billy Duffy/ Rick Richards
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Nov 14, 2008 9:34 p.m. Ric12string:
Proteus, your prejudices are overwhelming your sense of logic and objectivity. And, by the way, as you mentioned in another thread, we are beginning to know each other on the GDP far too well. As I was writing about Felder, I just knew you were going to inject some of your anti-Eagles commentary.
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Nov 14, 2008 9:52 p.m. Beatles6120:
The Eagles threw him out!
Ric, He was an excellent choice.
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Nov 14, 2008 9:54 p.m. Wishinfora(nother)Falcon:
Lesser Known-Jimmy Herring
Underrated (by far)-Prince
I'll also add JJ Cale and RHH
I'm always shocked when people (especially guitar players) don't know who JJ Cale is
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Nov 14, 2008 9:57 p.m. Timthom62:
I'm probably alone here, but I'd nominate Donald Roeser (aka Buck Dharma) of Blue Oyster Cult. Fast (when he needs to be), melodic and versatile.
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Nov 14, 2008 10:26 p.m. bonedaddy:
Timthom62, that's a good one! I love BOC, it's all the little stuff going on in between that make them interesting for me.
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Nov 14, 2008 10:33 p.m. troy6120:
Ace Frehley of KISS. Throw stones at me, I don't care. How about Alex Lifeson of Rush? Andy Summers (already mentioned, but needs another). Luther played the boogie-woogie. George Harrrison- always played the perfect part at the perfect time, and wasn't afraid to not play at all sometimes when he didn't need to.
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Nov 14, 2008 10:41 p.m. Curt:
Ed King, Roy Buchanan.
