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Originally posted by Nogbad_The_Bad Nogbad_The_Bad wrote:

I was going to mention Frith but get the feeling he's very well regarded in the circles he moves in rather than regular prog rock.

I agree and thought the same; but thought i'd mention him anywayWink

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Kavus Torabi (Cardiacs, Guapo, Knifeworld, all great bands!)
Reine Fiske (Landberk, Paatos, Morte Macabre, Elephant 9)
Robien Guthrie (Cocteau Twins, Violet Indiana)
Marty Wilson-Pipper (The Church, Anekdoten, All About Eve, Noctorum)
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (3) Thanks(3)   Quote iluvmarillion Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 02 2021 at 20:50
Does Steve Morse qualify here? He's so well known but he doesn't get a lot of attention on this site.
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I do like Kavus a lot
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Alan Morse of Spock's Beard.
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Jerzy Antczak (Albion)

Michel St-Pere (Mystery, Huis)

Adrian Jones (Nine Stones Close)

Dave Brons (Celestial Fire, Brons)

Janos Varga (East, Varga)

Bryan Josh (Mostly Autumn)

Mike Holmes (IQ, the Lens)

Phil Manzanera (Roxy, Manzanera)

Jamie West-Oram (the Fixx)

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Mirek Gil (Collage, Believe)

Bill Nelson (Be Bop Deluxe, Nelson)

Mick Rogers (Manfred mann, Aviator)

JP Louveton (Nemo, JPL)

Colin Masson (The Morrigan, Masson)

Gilbert Gandil (Pulsar)

Chris Spedding (Nucleus, Ferry)

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Originally posted by AFlowerKingCrimson AFlowerKingCrimson wrote:

Andy Latimer

Often talked about, but still overlooked as a player overall IMHO! Smooth and full of feel. Great tone for his era as well.

I'd also add Gary Green from Gentle Giant, and Alex Abercrombie from Billy Cobham to this list.

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Daryl Stuermer would get my quick vote here, although everyone has excellent suggestions!  

It's a pity that Genesis didn't take full advantage of his talents.  
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (1) Thanks(1)   Quote A Crimson Mellotron Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 03 2021 at 04:36
^Interesting mention for sure, I would add Roine Stolt to the bulk, whose name I think hasn't come up yet.
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I can make a never ending list, but here are among the overlooked ones by prog masses, even highly regarded in prog circles by connoisseur

Karl Groom from Threshold

Mick Rogers from Manfred Man's Earth Band

Christer Åkerberg from Trettioåriga Kriget

And many more who put their mark in prog even is prog rock or prog metal and remaining in shadow of other names, even their contribution is really important and of a high value

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (1) Thanks(1)   Quote b_olariu Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 03 2021 at 04:46
Any way some great names i saw here, Gary Green indeed one of a kind and sub estimated for sure
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My new additions to the list: Tony Duhig of Jade Warrior and Richard Thompson of Fairport Convention.
Previously mentioned: Phil Manzanera, and Johnny Fean.
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Originally posted by b_olariu b_olariu wrote:

I can make a never ending list, but here are among the overlooked ones by prog masses, even highly regarded in prog circles by connoisseur

Karl Groom from Threshold

Mick Rogers from Manfred Man's Earth Band

Christer Åkerberg from Trettioåriga Kriget

And many more who put their mark in prog even is prog rock or prog metal and remaining in shadow of other names, even their contribution is really important and of a high value


After reviewing all suggestions, I might have to make Karl Groom my main suggestion. Even though I am a lite listener to Threshold, I like his playing quite a lot.


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Brian May for sure
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Originally posted by Progosopher Progosopher wrote:

My new additions to the list: Tony Duhig of Jade Warrior and Richard Thompson of Fairport Convention.
Previously mentioned: Phil Manzanera, and Johnny Fean.


Surely Richard Thompson has never be underrated...just unknown and not listened to by most young axe-head, head nodders..........with a name such as Richard Thompson he could not possibly be cool, could he?! But probably up there with any of the top tier either acoustic or electric guitarists of the past 50+ years.


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (1) Thanks(1)   Quote richardh Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 04 2021 at 03:20
I would go with Mike Holmes , John Mitchell or Chris Fry.

Greg Lake is an interesting one. He started as lead guitarist and had to learn to play bass later on when he joined King Crimson. I'm not sure he was ever going to be a top class guitarist but tracks like Battlefield, The Sage and KE9 1st Impression Part One definitely demonstrate some ability.
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Originally posted by Sllepty Sllepty wrote:

Brian May for sure

how is Brian May, one of the most famous rock guitarists, underrated?
I don't get it. Confused


Edited by Cristi - January 04 2021 at 05:09
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by Sllepty Sllepty wrote:

Brian May for sure

how is Brian May, one of the most famous rock guitarists, underrated. 
I don't get it. Confused
Neither do I.
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