Most Underrated Rock Guitarists?

[clonesix]

Am I only allowed to list "Rock" guitarists?

If "underrrated " is enough, I want to throw Charro out there, as she is often overshadowed by her over-the-top persona, but definately a great guitarist:

Charo performs Malagueña - YouTube

 

[RBJ]

Olga from the Toy Dolls

 

[0neiros]

The late Rory Gallagher.

 

[YenChih Lin]

keith scott, sideman of bryan adams and jann arden - I think he's the only sideman so far having a gibson signature guitar. A brilliant guitar player, who taught everything himself!

Keith Scott - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[WarEagle]

Peter Wells

 

[Moviefreak]

I agree with Prince... He is overshadowed by his pop radio music and for his songwriting. But that guy could shame many players out there. He is just so damn good.

 

[TheLibrarian]

Ray Toro.

YES, Hes great

 

[PotionMistress]

GEORDIE WALKER from Killing Joke!!
thumbsup:thumbsup

 

[Qui-Gonzalez]

This thread is full of some over rated guitar players and others that are well known. Under rated is someone thats just that. Look up Martin Mull sometime.

Amen...David Gilmore is NOT underrated, or an unknown. He is a hugely popular kick ass axesmith.

That said, one who doesn't get much recognition anymore in my opinion is G.E. Smith.

 

[infymys]

Wouldn't exactly place him in the rock genre but I absolutely love the talent of Trace Bundy.

Trace Bundy - Pachelbel's Canon - YouTube

 

[nightrider]

Joe Bonamassa

 

[jlee562]

Amen...David Gilmore is NOT underrated, or an unknown. He is a hugely popular kick ass axesmith.

That said, one who doesn't get much recognition anymore in my opinion is G.E. Smith.

Ahh, excellent pick good sir! G.E. Smith seems to be well known among musicians (I mean, he toured with Dylan for how many years?) and might vaguely be remembered as the SNL guitarist, but he is often overlooked.

 

[Jet Beetle]

Gotta toss in Phil Collen from Def Leppard - the guy is incredible. Steve Clark complimented his style - the both of them together for get about it.

 

[Moviefreak]

Is this a thread for the greatest guitarists??? I thought it was for UNDERATTED players.
People keep listing all these wel known great guitarists...
The OP was asking for guitarists that people hardly know because they haven't gotten their due recognition.

 

[Raza Crew]

Mike McCready from Pearl Jam

Mike McCready's Best Live Solos - YouTube

 

[ralphee]

Mike McCready from Pearl Jam

Mike McCready's Best Live Solos - YouTube

Again, i dont think Mike Mcready is underrated at all.

lee

 

[GDafi]

Gary Moore, was great.

If you want an interesting doco to watch, track down "It Might Get Loud", with Jimmy Page from Led Zepplin, The Edge from U2, and Jack White.

3 generations of guitarists, talking about their careers, their influences, and a bit of jamming. Well worth a watch !:thumbsup

IT MIGHT GET LOUD: Movie Trailer - Video

 

[Axlotl]

Dexter Romweber (FLAT DUO JETS) ...although he does seem to be finally getting his dues...

Kevin Shields (MY BLOODY VALENTINE)

 

[blakeh1]

Kevin Shields (MY BLOODY VALENTINE)

Not a virtuoso, but nonetheless, he's got some great guitar sounds and textures much like the Edge from U2 (who I'd also add to the list).

I'd add Daniel Ash to that list for the same reasons

 

[Moviefreak]

Again... Paige, Edge and White... Not underrated. Let's get back on track