Underrated Guitarists

Fretman · Post by **Fretman** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 9:48 pm

Dave does all of the writing, but allows the other guitarists to do their own solos. That is unless he thinks they suck, at which point he tells them what to play.

MrScary1971 · Post by **MrScary1971** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 4:00 pm

Some great players mentioned but what about Guthrie Govan, Michael Romeo of Symphony X, and Jon Levin of Dokken is pretty underrated.

PoetsandMadmen · Post by **PoetsandMadmen** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:54 am

rockinrye wrote:
pejale wrote:Andy Summers from the Police??

I'll second that .

And my boy Chris Degarmo , facinating player .I just wish he would stop flying airplanes and make some music.

I like Chris, but I wouldn't consider him an underrated guitarist though.

~Brian~

MetalHead · Post by **MetalHead** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:38 pm

MrScary1971 wrote:and Jon Levin of Dokken is pretty underrated.

i don't know. from what I've heard about Levin,
he seems too much like a Lynch clone, which
within the context of Dokken isn't that bad, but I'd
wish that a guitarist puts more of himself into it
then the guy before him

mrmetal · Post by **mrmetal** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 5:39 am

MetalHead wrote:i don't know. from what I've heard about Levin,
he seems too much like a Lynch clone,

You got to admit though, that isn't a bad player to try to clone.

MetalHead · Post by **MetalHead** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 6:16 am

mrmetal wrote:
MetalHead wrote:i don't know. from what I've heard about Levin,
he seems too much like a Lynch clone,
You got to admit though, that isn't a bad player to try to clone.

agree

mrmetal · Post by **mrmetal** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 10:12 pm

How about K.K. Downing or Wolf Hoffman? When you are in a band with another guitarist, it is hard to be known as a guitar hero because there are two. No matter what, you won't be the 100% fan favorite of the band.

Wolf had some awesome riffs and his soloing was very melodic and memorable, I miss Accept

Gutterflower · Post by **Gutterflower** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 6:29 am

mrmetal wrote:Wolf had some awesome riffs and his soloing was very melodic and memorable, I miss Accept

I saw Accept open for Dio during Last In Line tour - that was a kickASS lineup

MrScary1971 · Post by **MrScary1971** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:45 am

Has anyone mentioned Ronnie Le Tekro of TNT? Check out the solo from Tell No Tales called "Sapphire". Some wickedly fast picking and neo-classical shred. I also like the voice of singer Tony Harnell who left the band yet again

Matt LaPorte of Jon Oliva's Pain is also a monster player who skillfully and tastefully recreates Criss Oliva's guitar work as well as his own wicked material. Quite a find by Jon and a highly demanded project and session guitarist. Also a great and humble guy who always finds time to post and chat with fans.

MrScary1971 · Post by **MrScary1971** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:47 am

mrmetal wrote:How about K.K. Downing or Wolf Hoffman? When you are in a band with another guitarist, it is hard to be known as a guitar hero because there are two. No matter what, you won't be the 100% fan favorite of the band.

Wolf had some awesome riffs and his soloing was very melodic and memorable, I miss Accept

Wolf has always had monster tone and K.K. and Tipton although in the mighty Priest are definitely under-appreciated. Some excellent choices.

stratattack · Post by **stratattack** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 4:10 am

How about Dan Huff ??

mrmetal · Post by **mrmetal** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 7:06 am

stratattack wrote:How about Dan Huff ??

Oh hell yeah. Hardly anyone know who he is - and how many national acts, rock and country, he has contributed guitar work to.

Excellent choice as an underrater!

PoetsandMadmen · Post by **PoetsandMadmen** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:38 pm

mrmetal wrote:
stratattack wrote:How about Dan Huff ??
Oh hell yeah. Hardly anyone know who he is - and how many national acts, rock and country, he has contributed guitar work to.

Excellent choice as an underrater!

Yeah, Dan is a behind the scenes kind of guy, but his input usually works for artists. Giant was a pretty cool band as well.

~Brian~

PoetsandMadmen · Post by **PoetsandMadmen** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:39 pm

MrScary1971 wrote: Matt LaPorte of Jon Oliva's Pain is also a monster player who skillfully and tastefully recreates Criss Oliva's guitar work as well as his own wicked material. Quite a find by Jon and a highly demanded project and session guitarist. Also a great and humble guy who always finds time to post and chat with fans.

MrScary it's scary how much you and I think alike!

~Brian~

MrScary1971 · Post by **MrScary1971** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 11:47 pm

PoetsandMadmen wrote:
MrScary1971 wrote: Matt LaPorte of Jon Oliva's Pain is also a monster player who skillfully and tastefully recreates Criss Oliva's guitar work as well as his own wicked material. Quite a find by Jon and a highly demanded project and session guitarist. Also a great and humble guy who always finds time to post and chat with fans.
MrScary it's scary how much you and I think alike!

~Brian~

I emailed Guitar World about them doing a piece about Criss Oliva, Jon Oliva's Pain and Matt LaPorte. Hopefully one of these guys will get some much needed pub. I told GW we need more Criss, Matt, and of course Mr Jake E Lee and maybe, just maybe I'll re-subscribe.

JakeELee.com

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