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Jrnygrl · 05-23-2006, 02:50 AM

So who do you think is underrated as a guitarist?

1. Ann Wilson (goddess) is never mentioned among the boys.

2. Prince (kicks ass, and never mentioned for his guitar playing)
3. Jimi Hendrix (man was the original guitar god)
4. Joan Jett (another goddess)

5. Vernon Reid (rarely mentioned among any list)
6. Johnny "Guitar" Watson
7. Stevie Ray Vaughn (again because of his being dead gets no respect among the younger people)
8. B.B. King
9. Chuck Berry
10. Kenny Burrell (jazz guitarist, but a great and underrated one)
11. Robert Cray

ABlairican Pie · 05-23-2006, 08:31 AM

I've never thought that Jimi Hendrix would be considered underrated, or Stevie Ray Vaughn, but there is a point: many of these guitarists here are blues-based, persons of color, or have roots in r & b, and these guys NEVER get respect from the younger crowd these days because what is considered "good" guitar playing today has been so far removed from its blues roots. Young people are so much into riff-heavy RAWK that even playing guitar solos as they did in the 80's is a bunch of "show-off-isms", but I've heard so many of these current bands that sound like crap (Static-X, among others). I come from a generation that still looked up to Jimi Hendrix as an inspiration (I was even born on his birthday twenty years apart!

), and blues was a big deal for me when I was learning guitar. Too many kids also think that people of color are all into rap and hip-hop, being proficient on a musical instrument is unheard of, according to them.

Oh yeah, Ann Wilson and Joan Jett, excluded from being thought of as good players because "chicks can't play or aren't supposed to be good"??

Why is it that women aren't supposed to be good players, according to sexist guys?? Joan Jett can kick those sexist guys' asses eight ways to Doomsday.

Jrnygrl · 05-23-2006, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ABlairican Pie

I've never thought that Jimi Hendrix would be considered underrated, or Stevie Ray Vaughn, but there is a point: many of these guitarists here are blues-based, persons of color, or have roots in r & b, and these guys NEVER get respect from the younger crowd these days because what is considered "good" guitar playing today has been so far removed from its blues roots. Young people are so much into riff-heavy RAWK that even playing guitar solos as they did in the 80's is a bunch of "show-off-isms", but I've heard so many of these current bands that sound like crap (Static-X, among others). I come from a generation that still looked up to Jimi Hendrix as an inspiration (I was even born on his birthday twenty years apart!

), and blues was a big deal for me when I was learning guitar. Too many kids also think that people of color are all into rap and hip-hop, being proficient on a musical instrument is unheard of, according to them.

Oh yeah, Ann Wilson and Joan Jett, excluded from being thought of as good players because "chicks can't play or aren't supposed to be good"??

Why is it that women aren't supposed to be good players, according to sexist guys?? Joan Jett can kick those sexist guys' asses eight ways to Doomsday.

I couldn't agree with you more. Its a generation that refuses to listen to "grandpa/granma's" music, and thinks that the music being played now is good. Music appreciation, at least in my opinion, is lost, your given fast food music and that is what is considered good. No one today really takes the time to savor, learn, or listen to the gourmet of the music world (those mentioned in my above post) to really know what is good. There is no one now that you could say is a Jimi Hendrix or a Eddie Van Halen. They learn a few licks in garage band, some catchy tune is played for an music exec. and there they are the new item on the fast food music menu.

As I have said before the music world is doomed.

Nighthawk76 · 05-23-2006, 01:35 PM

Alex Lifeson
Joe Perry

Jaqui-Michel · 05-23-2006, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jrnygrl

So who do you think is underrated as a guitarist?

5. Vernon Reid (rarely mentioned among any list)
6. Johnny "Guitar" Watson

Too true on these two. I listen to Living Colour's Time's Up almost everyday and Vernon always amazes me.

My choices are George Benson, Steven Stevens, Neil Schon and Pat Benatar's husband who's name escapes me.

Jrnygrl · 05-23-2006, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaqui-Michel

Too true on these two. I listen to Living Colour's Time's Up almost everyday and Vernon always amazes me.

My choices are George Benson, Steven Stevens, Neil Schon and Pat Benatar's husband who's name escapes me.

Pat's husband is Neil Girado (not sure of the spelling).

Skywalker · 05-23-2006, 10:42 PM

Ron Wood
Steve Clark
Rich Robinson
Jeff Lynne

Yooch · 05-23-2006, 11:59 PM

Joe Walsh, of the Eagles. A fabulous guitarist!

Nighthawk76 · 05-24-2006, 12:05 AM

Mick Taylor (The Stones' second guitarist from 1969 to 1974. Their most creative period.)

Yooch · 05-24-2006, 12:14 AM

I'd like to add George Harrison--Maybe not that innovative or edgy, but I liked his distinctive style.

Nighthawk76 · 05-24-2006, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Yooch

I'd like to add George Harrison--Maybe not that innovative or edgy, but I liked his distinctive style.

I agree.

Jrnygrl · 05-24-2006, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Yooch

I'd like to add George Harrison--Maybe not that innovative or edgy, but I liked his distinctive style.

Agree! George is always forgotten when it comes to playing guitar. He even wrote a song about guitar.

Mijada · 05-24-2006, 10:23 AM

Lindsey Buckingham

dlemond · 05-24-2006, 10:37 AM

Brian May
David Gilmour

ABlairican Pie · 05-27-2006, 12:17 AM

Underrated guitarists:

Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath.
Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, and Janick Gers of Iron Maiden.
Glen Tipton and K.K. Downing of Judas Priest.
Ritchie Blackmore of Deep Purple.
Jeff Beck.
Alex Lifeson of Rush.
Dave Mustaine and Marty Friedman of Megadeth.
Scott Ian and Danny Spitz of Anthrax.
Ty Tabor of King's X.
George Lynch of Dokken and Lynch Mob.
Jake E. Lee, formerly with Ozzy Osbourne.
Warren DeMartini of Ratt.
Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick.
Robin Trower.
Jeff Loomis of Nevermore.

05-23-2006, 02:50 AM	#1
Jrnygrl Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2003 Location: wheel in the sky Posts: 4,540	Most Underrated Guitarist So who do you think is underrated as a guitarist? 1. Ann Wilson (goddess) is never mentioned among the boys. 2. Prince (kicks ass, and never mentioned for his guitar playing) 3. Jimi Hendrix (man was the original guitar god) 4. Joan Jett (another goddess) 5. Vernon Reid (rarely mentioned among any list) 6. Johnny "Guitar" Watson 7. Stevie Ray Vaughn (again because of his being dead gets no respect among the younger people) 8. B.B. King 9. Chuck Berry 10. Kenny Burrell (jazz guitarist, but a great and underrated one) 11. Robert Cray
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05-23-2006, 08:31 AM	#2
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	I've never thought that Jimi Hendrix would be considered underrated, or Stevie Ray Vaughn, but there is a point: many of these guitarists here are blues-based, persons of color, or have roots in r & b, and these guys NEVER get respect from the younger crowd these days because what is considered "good" guitar playing today has been so far removed from its blues roots. Young people are so much into riff-heavy RAWK that even playing guitar solos as they did in the 80's is a bunch of "show-off-isms", but I've heard so many of these current bands that sound like crap (Static-X, among others). I come from a generation that still looked up to Jimi Hendrix as an inspiration (I was even born on his birthday twenty years apart! ), and blues was a big deal for me when I was learning guitar. Too many kids also think that people of color are all into rap and hip-hop, being proficient on a musical instrument is unheard of, according to them. Oh yeah, Ann Wilson and Joan Jett, excluded from being thought of as good players because "chicks can't play or aren't supposed to be good"?? Why is it that women aren't supposed to be good players, according to sexist guys?? Joan Jett can kick those sexist guys' asses eight ways to Doomsday.
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Yooch Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,180	I'd like to add George Harrison--Maybe not that innovative or edgy, but I liked his distinctive style.

05-24-2006, 10:37 AM	#14
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05-27-2006, 12:17 AM	#15
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	Underrated guitarists: Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath. Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, and Janick Gers of Iron Maiden. Glen Tipton and K.K. Downing of Judas Priest. Ritchie Blackmore of Deep Purple. Jeff Beck. Alex Lifeson of Rush. Dave Mustaine and Marty Friedman of Megadeth. Scott Ian and Danny Spitz of Anthrax. Ty Tabor of King's X. George Lynch of Dokken and Lynch Mob. Jake E. Lee, formerly with Ozzy Osbourne. Warren DeMartini of Ratt. Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick. Robin Trower. Jeff Loomis of Nevermore.