Most Underrated and Overlooked Guitarists (blues, bon jovi, cover, solo)

almauro · 01-20-2007, 07:50 AM

Michael Schenker - UFO. He was Clapton and Hendrix combined.

Music Man · 01-20-2007, 12:23 PM

The late Terry Kath of "Chicago". Hendrix once stated that Kath was a better guitarist (from a technical standpoint) than he was.

Kath is a virtual unknown today, because he rarely recorded any hard rock songs.

Kurt_Cobain · 01-20-2007, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Rainard Jalen

I don't know about Dan Bolton, but Michael Bolton is definitely an overlooked guitarist.

Isn't he just a singer? If he played it was probably nothing more than chords, no solos, just can't imagine that. Gary Moore gets hugely overlooked considering his talent. I mean one listen of 'Parisienne Walkways', and the assualt on the whammy barwas insane, you'll have to appreciate his talent.

Mr.Jack · 01-20-2007, 03:18 PM

the guys from ZZ top are good

Rainard Jalen · 01-20-2007, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Kurt_Cobain

Isn't he just a singer? If he played it was probably nothing more than chords, no solos, just can't imagine that.

Y'all are forgeting about Michael Bolton's Heavy Metal days, back with Blackjack. Blackjack was a wicked album - you can hear Michael's raw guitar talent on it.

Strummer521 · 01-20-2007, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Rainard Jalen

Y'all are forgeting about Michael Bolton's Heavy Metal days, back with Blackjack. Blackjack was a wicked album - you can hear Michael's raw guitar talent on it.

I think that the above is the first time the name Michael Bolton and the word "talent" have been used in the same sentence.

Melkor · 01-21-2007, 06:05 AM

I hate Michael Bolton. His stuff gets played quite often here.

Stupid love songs, I hate 'em.

Rainard Jalen · 01-21-2007, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Melkor

I hate Michael Bolton. His stuff gets played quite often here.

Stupid love songs, I hate 'em.

The love songs suck. You really should check out his heavy metal stuff, though. You'd be surprised at what a phenomenal piece of talent he was, before he completely sold out.

ddp · 01-21-2007, 07:25 PM

Kim Mitchell is definitely that someone that is worth checking out. He is great. In particular his stuff with the much underrated band Max Webster.

They made about 7 records 1975-1980 and were one of the best bands around. Being Canadian and on the same label as Rush meant they were always playing in their shadow. Unfortunately they never made in big in the states and folded in the early eighties.

Kim went on to have more success as a solo artist with hits like "Go for a Soda" and "Patio Lanterns" but the really kickin' stuff was with Max Webster.

They kind of sound like Rush meets Frank Zappa if you have never heard them check them out.

Sneer · 01-24-2007, 12:34 PM

i think Robert Quine can be added to the list.

01-20-2007, 12:23 PM	#32 (permalink)
Music Man Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 202	The late Terry Kath of "Chicago". Hendrix once stated that Kath was a better guitarist (from a technical standpoint) than he was. Kath is a virtual unknown today, because he rarely recorded any hard rock songs. __________________ "Paranoid is just like an anchor. It really secures everything about the metal movement in one record. It's all there: the riffs, the vocal performance of Ozzy, the song titles, what the lyrics are about. It's just a classic defining moment." --Rob Halford of Judas Priest

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01-21-2007, 07:25 PM	#39 (permalink)
ddp Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 223	Kim Mitchell is definitely that someone that is worth checking out. He is great. In particular his stuff with the much underrated band Max Webster. They made about 7 records 1975-1980 and were one of the best bands around. Being Canadian and on the same label as Rush meant they were always playing in their shadow. Unfortunately they never made in big in the states and folded in the early eighties. Kim went on to have more success as a solo artist with hits like "Go for a Soda" and "Patio Lanterns" but the really kickin' stuff was with Max Webster. They kind of sound like Rush meets Frank Zappa if you have never heard them check them out. __________________ Deep Down Productions Blog: Mikeblog Rainbow Songs Foundation

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Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,430	i think Robert Quine can be added to the list. __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show

01-20-2007, 07:50 AM	#31 (permalink)
almauro Way Out There Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 850	Michael Schenker - UFO. He was Clapton and Hendrix combined.

01-21-2007, 06:05 AM	#37 (permalink)
Melkor Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: India. Posts: 91	I hate Michael Bolton. His stuff gets played quite often here. Stupid love songs, I hate 'em.