Under Appreciated Prog Guitarists
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Topic: Under Appreciated Prog Guitarists
Posted By: yanch
Subject: Under Appreciated Prog Guitarists
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 06:45
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Hi all. Been listening to a lot of varied music lately and after the recent Howe/Hackett poll and other polls about Gilmour, Fripp, Zappa, etc.I started thinking about other excellent guitar players who don't get the credit and appreciation they deserve outside prog circles. I didn't want to make a random list and do a poll. I'm really interested to hear who my fellow PA members come up with. It may introduce me, and maybe others, to some players we don't know. For me there are 2 obvious ones: Martin Barre of Jethro Tull and Gary Green of Gentle Giant. Outside of fans of these bands you don't hear much about how great these 2 are. They were such integral parts of those bands, it's impossible to imagine anyone else contributing some of the amazing work they did to JT and GG. Have fun with this. Looking forward to seeing your thoughts!!
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Posted By: thellama73
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 07:15
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One of my favorite guitarists whom no one ever mentions is Bill Nelson of Be Bop Deluxe. He's very creative and has a unique style.
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Posted By: chopper
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 07:31
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Bill Nelson is a good call, as are the 2 guitarists in Lone Star.
My guitar playing is unappreciated - my family tell me to be quiet and the cats run off as soon as I start unzipping the case.
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Posted By: Hawkwise
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 07:37
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Tony T.S. Mcphee and Huw Lloyd Langton . oh and of course Roye Albrighton ' Under appreciated ? or just not well known ? ether way all wonderful Guitarists . ------------- 
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Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 07:40
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This may sound mad....but Alex Lifeson. What with Geddy Lee and Neil Peart being in the same band, Alex seems to be underappreciated by people. Well...I think so anyway. I think he is a great guitarist. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: akaBona
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 07:42
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These fantastic players came to my mind: Steve Stevens, Phil Miller, Larry Carlton, Vernon Reid, Antymos Apostolis, Dave Clempson, Kelvyn Bell ... |
Posted By: EnderEd
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 07:56
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Kerry Livgren!
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Posted By: TODDLER
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 08:10
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Snow Dog wrote:Posted By: zvinki
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 08:16
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I agree about Alex Lifeson. Just listen to the first solo in La Villa Strangiato. I would also like to suggest that Adam Jones of Tool is unappreciated. The palette of textures that he creates are unique and integral to the sound of the band. And he doesn't jump around like a monkey while delivering a wall of sound. |
Posted By: Cactus Choir
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 08:33
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Jan Akkerman in his Focus years was easily up there with Howe and Hackett in terms of creativity and probably better technically, but never gets the same kudos in 'all time great' polls sadly. Donald Roeser of Blue Oyster Cult is a really skilful and creative guitarist, and Eric Stuart of 10cc is another who did some great stuff - not the most technically brilliant but an excellent lead guitarist and soloist. ------------- "And now...on the drums...Mick Underwooooooooood!!!" "He's up the pub" |
Posted By: TODDLER
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 08:39
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I hope it's okay to mention some crossover guitarists that hailed from the 60's?
Mike Bloomfield.....his phrasing with the Blues is the most outstanding thing on earth to me. "Albert's Shuffle" is the prime example. There were things I did not enjoy about the Super Session album. It's mainly Bloomfield I was interested in. His intense acoustic Ragtime playing on "Blues, Gospel, and Ragtime Guitar" is in league with Steve Howe's "The Clap". He is a progressive guitarist that indulged in Blues music. A few times he gets sloppy and has a very bad singing voice, but wait till he starts soloing? When I was a kid,...everyone knew him! You could walk down the street and ask a huddle of hippies who Mike Bloomfield was and they would give you the gawking look and ask you if you were born stupied? He hosted rock festivals and was one of the most original guitarists ever with a well respected reputation in N.Y. He was just as popular as Hendrix and Clapton in the 60's but somehow got swept to the wayside.
Albert Lee from the band Heads, Hands & Feet was a magnificent player with multitudes of diversity. Just an amazing player no doubt. I often followed these types of players even though they did not play in Progressive Rock bands. If I didn't enjoy the style of music their bands played, I would wait patiently for their guitar solos. It was worth it because many guitar players that get stuck in the wrong band or play a style of music which you do not prefer, more often play in a dimensional way that cannot always be heard on a Gentle Giant album. Peter Green.....How did he get that sound? That fire? He would always hold back! He hated the entire "Rock Star" mentality and so he hired Jeremy Spencer to cover that ground and later he hired Danny Kirwan to take attention from himself. He can be caught truly breaking loose during live jams from the "Boston Tea Party" tapes. To explain his impact on lead guitar...one must think of themselves in a straight jacket while playing repeating chord progressions....then comes your turn to play and you break free from the straight jacket playing with powerful phrasing and the overall impact that many guitarists can not reach. He is that incredible but, you have to investigate his history because as I said he holds back. |
Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 08:55
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One of my personal favorite guitarists, who never seems to appear in polls or lists is Ozric Tentacles's Ed Wynne; a stunning guitar player, be it in virtual ambience, or full on wig-out - colour, subtlety, flair, restraint, flashy & technically brilliant - all in the same package. ------------- 
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Posted By: yanch
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 09:01
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Great stuff folks. I almost mentioned Alex Lifeson myself, but glad you did. He has got such a unique style and does soooo much. Also, I'm a big Roye Albrighton and Larry Carlton fan. Will have to check out some of the others mentioned!! Bravo!
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Posted By: DangerousCurves
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 09:23
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Martin Barre is definately underated as is John McLaughlin.
I also think a guitarist how deserves greater appreciation is Joe Kopecky of Kopecky and currently The Secret Society Of Starfish. He plays with feel despite being quite technical and often pretty heavy.
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Posted By: Manuel
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 09:29
My cat also runs away when I play the first notes, as well as my family. I would also add Andrew Latimer, who is a fantastic guitarist but really unappreciated and very seldom mentioned.
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 09:30
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Martin Barre is definitely a good one, everybody seems to think Jethro Tull is just Anderson, but Barre proves differently. ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">  
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Posted By: Roy-Mus
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 10:10
The same happens to me  except I have two dogs  ------------- I am you and what I see is ME! |
Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 10:21
------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 10:24
Another great one.  ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: chrijom
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 11:12
| Bernard Falaise from Miriodor, Kunio Suma from Bi Kyo Ran and I know he's not on PA but Marc Ducret has done some wonderful abstract playing especially on his big band piece Le Sens de la Marche (probably spelt that wrong!). Fred Frith's playing is great although I don't think he's particularly underrated. |
Posted By: Alberto Muñoz
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 11:17
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Tony Bourge of Budgie.
Andy Powell and Ted Turner of WA.
Hector Starc of Aquelarre.
Roberto Napolitano of Pappo's Blues.
Mario Neto of Bacamarte.
Tolo Marton of Le Orme.
Germano Serafin of Le Orme.
Nico Di Palo.
The Guitarrist of Flower Travellin' Band.
The Guitarrist of Far Out.
The first Guitarrist of Magma, with a surname Engel.
Pierre Bensusan.
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Posted By: rogerthat
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 11:17
| Agree with the choices of Donald Roeser and Larry Carlton. |
Posted By: Stevo
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 11:26
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John Goodsall of Brand-X
Mike Rutherford, for reasons that should be obvious!
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Posted By: rogerthat
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 11:27
| The mention of Goodsall reminds me of another underrated guitarist - Bill Connors! |
Posted By: timothy leary
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 11:52
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dave bainbridge........iona |
Posted By: shomanca
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 11:55
| I certainly agree with Martin Barre and Andy Latimer, but I also think Roine Stolt is a terrific and well-rounded guitar player who is underrated (I had the pleasure of meeting him and he is also a very nice fellow) |
Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 12:28
That he did guitar and keyboards was a big inspiration for me. ------------- Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened... 
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Posted By: topographicbroadways
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 12:35
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Gary Green? don't know if he is under-appreciated in general but i rarely hear him mentioned and absolutely agree with everybody has mentioned Martin Barre i've listened to a Passion Play a lot this week and each listen his often very subtle but brilliant guitar playing is what makes parts of it so brilliant especially on Side 1 Also saw Mike Rutherford mentioned which is a really good call his guitar playing on The Musical Box is one of my favourite parts of the song. And also the way he played on the Duke album i have always loved. -------------  
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Posted By: lazland
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 12:51
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My own personal bias, I know, but, for me, Steve Rothery of Marillion. The band proved they could prosper without Fish, but they would be finished without this great guitarist who is, to me and many others, the heart and soul of my favourite band. ------------- Enhance your life. Get down to www.lazland.org Now also broadcasting on www.progzilla.com Every Saturday, 4.00 p.m. UK time! |
Posted By: JS19
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 12:54
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I think 'Bill Frisell' is extremely underrated. He is the very epitome of 'it doesn't need to be insanely fast to be really good' ------------- 
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Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 13:13
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Phil Manzanera (Roxy, BEno, Quiet Sun, 801, Explorers, Solo, David Gilmour) ... always been a big Manz fan since the first Roxy album. One of those "effortless" guitarists who just plays without all the flashmanship.
Francis Lickerish (The Enid, Secret Green) and Steven Stewart (The Enid) - great pairing of guitarist on the first four Enid albums - the epitome of "orchestral" guitar playing.
Nick Barrett (Pendragon) - an understated guitarist who can cover a range of styles without being intrusive.
Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree, IEM, solo) - not the greatest guitarist in the world (or even Hertfordshire come to that) and perhaps lacking a distinctive style but as a Psyche guitarist he's pretty good. ------------- What? |
Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 13:23
Good pic Laz. I'm not the world's biggest Marillion fan but both Rothery and Trewewas (sp?) are stand-up players who aren't mentioned often. ------------- ...that moment you realize you like "Mob Rules" better than "Heaven and Hell" |
Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 13:25
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I don't know why Phil didn't come to mind right away. Another influential one for me. Also Anthony Phillips if anyone hasn't mentioned him yet.
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Posted By: apps79
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 13:41
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Gordon Giltrap. ------------- When the power of love overcomes the love of power,the world will know peace... listen to www.justincaseradio.com , the first ever Greek Progressive Rock radio |
Posted By: Bitterblogger
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 13:48
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Live, believe it or not, Justin Hayward can actually shred.
I also nominate Anthony Phillips (overshadowed by Hackett, of course).
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Posted By: ProgBob
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 13:54
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I've been watching my Magma DVDs recently and have been impressed with the contributions of James MacGaw. He takes a bit of a back seat in the overall sound but it was an eye opener to me to see the performances and the contribution he was making. ------------- Bob |
Posted By: WyattEarp
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 14:00
Well you might wanna know that Ozric Tenacles were influenced by Gong who had one of the most underrated(If not most) guitarists in Steve Hillage.
Wow when i 1st got introduced to him,i was like Wowww.
Look i've listened to Jeff Beck,Eddie Van Halen,Jimi Hendrix which i was impressed enough
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When i started listening to Steve Hillage,i'm ohh my gosh,this guy takes(Literally) you out of this world and into outer space!!!
It's like he can do the keyboards on guitar,plus woww his guitar sounds carry far away
Honestly the most Psycedelic and Trippy guitar sound i've experienced.
Here's some samples
Castle in the Clouds by Gong
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRI2Mjm6YYU&feature=related - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRI2Mjm6YYU&feature=related
The Glorious Om Riff by Steve Hillage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUHPZiCVIF4&feature=related - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUHPZiCVIF4&feature=related
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Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 14:05
And let's give Peter Banks his due. 
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Posted By: thehallway
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 14:16
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Peter Banks - under-appreciated guitarist? Yes!
Loving the album cover pun
Has anybody mentioned Pye Hastings yet?
The solos on Nine Feet that aren't organ (though it is hard to tell with Caravan's production) are awesome. ------------- http://www.thefreshfilmblog.com/" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: thellama73
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 14:39
I'll second this. He was one of my biggest influences when I was first learning to play. -------------
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Posted By: moshkito
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 15:05
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Hi,
John Weinzierl - Amon Duul 2
the late Michael Karoli - Can
Gayle Ellet - Djam Karet
Manuel Gottsching - Ash Ra Tempel, Ashra
A lot gets buried in the work they do, but if you have the patience and listen to Michael Karoli in the long cut "Future Days" and then side 2 (the long cuts) of "Soon Over Babalooma" ... the adjustments and touches that are made all the way through shows so much more about a guitar ... and what a true musician can do ... most can only play rock'n'roll by comparison.
And though not exactly a band, I do think that Mike Oldfield is an excellent guitarist, and an even better composer.
Manuel Gottsching can play guitar all day long and stay with Klaus Schulze for a long time ... and I doubt that many of the guitarists mentioned here can even come close to be able to improvise and stay with it for so long. ------------- Music is not just for listening ... it is for LIVING ... you got to feel it to know what's it about! Not being told! www.pedrosena.com |
Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 15:09
John Weinzierl definitely Mosh. His work on Tanz Der Lemminge was downright stunning. ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 15:14
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Let me go with the typicals of mine:
Tommy Bolin (unique sounding, you really can't ask for more)
Frank Zappa (as a guitarist, I do think he is underappreciated)
Luis Alberto Spinetta (it's ok, he's not really that known in the forum, but his soloing is emotional and really fine)
John Etheridge (I only know his work with The Soft Machine, but that alone left me an incredible impression)
Steve Morse (early shredder and virtuoso)
Roine Stolt (with the bites of Howe, the note-selection of Zappa and other majestical features)
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Posted By: topographicbroadways
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 15:43
In terms of Gong maybe but overall i don't think Steve Hillage is under-appreciated he certainly gets plenty of respect on Prog Archives and most proggies i meet tend to mention Steve Hillage straight away but maybe thats just my experience -------------
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Posted By: CryoftheCarrots
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 16:23
A great guitarist who tends to get left behind by his well known bass master is Larry LaLonde from Primus.Great chops. (pork)  ------------- "There is a lot in this world to be tense and intense about" MJK |
Posted By: yanch
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 17:42
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Just bought Spock's Beard-"X" and have to say that Alan Morse's work on this is terrific. Have to agree with the Steve Hillage, Roine Stolt and Steve Morse mentions! All excellent!.
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Posted By: SaltyJon
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 17:49
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Another: Achim Reichel (of A.R. & Machines). He doesn't get mentioned very often, his stuff was/is great.
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Posted By: Pandaman
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 18:33
| Adam Jones. Whenever people talk about Tool they usually mention Keenan's vocals or Danny Carey's drumming. Guthrie Govan isn't mentioned much either. |
Posted By: GaryB
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 19:30
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Texas is known for guitarists so I'll throw in Larry Coryell and Eric Johnson. The Quiet One mentioned John Etheridge on "Softs" by Soft Machine (every bit as hot as Holdsworth on "Bundles"). Etheridge is also on at least three albums by Daryl Way's Wolf. I first heard Tommy Bolin in Zephyr and still play his two solo LPs.
And, I have got to mention Claus Bohling from Secret Oyster and Gary Boyle from Isotope and Stomu Yamashta.
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Posted By: Icarium
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 19:38
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Roger Hodgson
just check the solos on Crime, Sister Moonshine, Waiting so Long, Don't Leave Me now and Just Another Nervous Wreck -------------  
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Posted By: Wanorak
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 19:46
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My favourite under-rated guitarist is Gary Moore; the man can play anything. He can shift from jazz fusion to heavy metal to blues. I think he out played Clapton on the album he did with Baker and Bruce. ------------- A GREAT YEAR FOR PROG!!! |
Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 19:48
Yeah, Etheridge in 'Softs' is great, but I was mainly referring to his sublime interpretations of Holdsworth's Bundles stuff: Soft Machine's 'British Tour 75', highly recommended.
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Posted By: GaryB
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 20:09
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Wanorak, you are right on with Gary Moore. My earliest album with Moore is "Skid" by Skid Row, he was 17 yrs. old.
Grinding Stone was one of my top import LPs in the 70s. He also filled in a few times with Thin Lizzy.
Peter Green was so impressed by the young guitarist that he gave him a Gibson Les Paul. That says a lot.
The Quiet One, I'll look into the live album. I have a collector friend that might have it. He has about three times as many LPs than I have.
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Posted By: shomanca
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 20:15
Yes, BBM was a great album - too bad there was only one. I saw some live footage of them on Youtube but I have no idea where it came from. I've always liked Gary Moore. |
Posted By: Lozlan
Date Posted: November 24 2010 at 23:47
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Not prog necessarily, but Marc Bolan is one of my absolute favorite axe players. He's capable of tasteful twists, heavy playing, delicate passages...really a master of the instrument. Any T. Rex album is a pleasure to my ears. Also, Howard Werth from Audience. Playing that glorious twelve-string, keeping it acoustic...and with a great voice besides. ------------- Certified Obscure Prog Fart. http://scottjcouturier.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - The Loose Palace of Exile - My first novel, The Mask of Tamrel, now available on Amazon and Kindle |
Posted By: dedokras
Date Posted: November 25 2010 at 03:09
I second that ------------- http://mlyk.bandcamp.com/ |
Posted By: Alberto Muñoz
Date Posted: November 25 2010 at 15:52
Exactly he deserve ore recognition, kudos for that!! ------------- |
Posted By: TODDLER
Date Posted: November 26 2010 at 00:10
 He can be that ultimate Progressive rock guitarist or a wild blues player. The guitar work he contributes to Andrew LLoyd Webber's Variations is completely progressive and not at all in any sense of the word....Blues. All except for a few blues licks played on acoustic, most of the guitar work from "Variations" which is played on electric is top notch progressive. Those passages he plays that belong to Paganini or should I say Moore's adaption of Paganini's writings are impeccable. Moore is very technical but also extremely melodic. He is just an all around great guitarist.
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Posted By: friso
Date Posted: November 26 2010 at 02:26
| Antymos Apostolis of SBB. He was even underrated in his own band! |
Posted By: musicbandit
Date Posted: November 26 2010 at 20:28
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Someone mentioned Mike Oldfield and I have to second that, if you haven't seen his style check out this clip of Platinum from 1981, he starts playing guitar at 14 secs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYEPRIak_BM - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYEPRIak_BM |
Posted By: Dellinger
Date Posted: November 26 2010 at 22:02
| I go with Akerman too. |
Posted By: brainstormer
Date Posted: November 27 2010 at 04:46
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The guitarist from the Japanese band, Happy Family.
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Posted By: GaryB
Date Posted: November 27 2010 at 08:15
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One of my long time favorites is Janne Schaffer from Sweden. "The Chinese" from 1974 is a good listen.
Also underrated is Jukka Tolonen from Finland. I prefer "Tolonen!" from 1971 over "Crossection" from '75.
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Posted By: Blackbeard
Date Posted: November 27 2010 at 09:03
| My long time favorite is Jan Akkerman. I like his undemonstrative and natural style of playing. |
Posted By: Progosopher
Date Posted: November 27 2010 at 12:47
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So many good names, and quite a few I agree with. Here are a few I don't recall seeing:
Robin Trower. There was a time when he was on top of the guitar world, but he slipped from public attention. Many consider him a Hendrix clone, which he emphatically is not. The parts he plays with Procul Harum are very understated, but check out his solo work if you have never heard it. Bridge of Sighs remains one of the best albums from the 70s.
Dan Ar Bras. I just recently discovered him. He is perhaps best know for playing with Alan Stivell for many years. He has a lyrical and melodic style that really impresses me. He is not flashy in any way, but everything I've heard him play just drips with style and great musical sensibilities.
Although he is well regarded, I don't think Allan Holdsworth's renoun is equal to his ability.
Outside of the prog world, Tommy Emmanuel is a finger-pickin' musical descendent of Chet Atkins who has to be heard to be believed. See him too - he has a great stage presence and knows how to put on a show.
I've also been enjoying the straight jazz guitar of Grant Green for a few years now.
Can there be too many guitar players? I don't think so. ------------- The world of sound is certainly capable of infinite variety and, were our sense developed, of infinite extensions. -- George Santayana, "The Sense of Beauty" |
Posted By: Jazzywoman
Date Posted: November 27 2010 at 14:20
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Posted By: Prog Geo
Date Posted: November 27 2010 at 14:33
I agree about Gottsching! As a Camel fan I say Andrew latimer. If I remember someone else,I'll write it. |
Posted By: Tychovski
Date Posted: November 27 2010 at 22:28
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Richard Pinhas from Heldon. ------------- Everyone knows rock attained perfection in 1974, it's a scientific fact. |
Posted By: popski3125
Date Posted: November 28 2010 at 02:15
When I saw this thread, I thought of Gary Moore.
I heard a recording of Greg Lake with Gary Moore, and when Greg san Cie la Vie, Gary's guitar was unmistakable and really made the song something special.
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Posted By: BlindGuard
Date Posted: November 28 2010 at 03:32
| Alex Lifeson of Rush, being in the shadow of Geddy and Neil. |
Posted By: friso
Date Posted: November 28 2010 at 04:48
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[QUOTE=Progosopher] So many good names, and quite a few I agree with. Here are a few I don't recall seeing:
Robin Trower. There was a time when he was on top of the guitar world, but he slipped from public attention. Many consider him a Hendrix clone, which he emphatically is not. The parts he plays with Procul Harum are very understated, but check out his solo work if you have never heard it. Bridge of Sighs remains one of the best albums from the 70s.
Dan Ar Bras. I just recently discovered him. He is perhaps best know for playing with Alan Stivell for many years. He has a lyrical and melodic style that really impresses me. He is not flashy in any way, but everything I've heard him play just drips with style and great musical sensibilities.
Although he is well regarded, I don't think Allan Holdsworth's renoun is equal to his ability.
Outside of the prog world, Tommy Emmanuel is a finger-pickin' musical descendent of Chet Atkins who has to be heard to be believed. See him too - he has a great stage presence and knows how to put on a show.
I've also been enjoying the straight jazz guitar of Grant Green for a few years now.
Can
Tommy Emmanuel is indeed a very good acoustic guitar player! I've played some pieces of him myself and they are so difficult! Seeing him play live was great! |
Posted By: Manuel
Date Posted: November 28 2010 at 13:38
| Mike Keneally. Just listen to his stuff, Brilliant Guitarist!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Posted By: cemego
Date Posted: November 28 2010 at 13:46
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Not a big guitar head myself, but my choices would be (in no significant order): Allan Holdsworth, Jakko Jakszyk, Mike Keneally, Todd Rundgren, Steve Wilson, Fripp(obviously), Phil Manzanera. And this made me figure out how to edit my already posted post... HOW COULD I FORGET: Adrian Belew and yes just as much as Adrian if not more Rob Fetters (of the bears/psychodots) ------------- listen to streaming stuff! no commercials! http://wmom.servemp3.com:8000/listen.pls |
Posted By: Tengent
Date Posted: November 30 2010 at 12:54
| Fred Firth |
Posted By: moshkito
Date Posted: November 30 2010 at 15:02
Pop Plynn! ------------- Music is not just for listening ... it is for LIVING ... you got to feel it to know what's it about! Not being told! www.pedrosena.com |
Posted By: KABSA
Date Posted: November 30 2010 at 15:29
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philip lithman [snakefinger] _ ex `chilli willi and the red hot peppers` "a pub rock/country rock band" Then he collaborated/met `the residents` RIP http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=B_q0zepmST0#! - http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=B_q0zepmST0#! and as `snakefinger` is here also : harvey mandel
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Posted By: presdoug
Date Posted: November 30 2010 at 20:01
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the late Helmut Koellen-Triumvirat, Jail, solo Dirk Steffens-the Beathovens, Pennywonder, Birth Control, solo Eddy Marron-Vita Nova, Dzyan, Missus Beastly, Giger Lenz and Marron, solo Helmut Koellen was more than just a great singer and bass player, and could also play really good 6-string electric and acoustic guitar, as evidenced in his few, but endearing recordings-his style is progressive textures with a bit of a folkish feel in places, and an almost jazz feel in some as well Dirk Steffens was able to play hard and heavy. but in a both catchy and moving kind of way, with elements of funk and folk in parts Eddy Marron-one of the greatest and most diverse prog guitarists out there judging by his varied recordings, the best being his ones with Dzyan-really out there jazz-rock that astounds you |
Posted By: jean-marie
Date Posted: December 01 2010 at 05:33
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Posted By: Harleydawg
Date Posted: December 01 2010 at 10:37
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Alex Lifeson is indeed a good call. He should be seated among the greats.
Another that comes to my mind is Jim Matheos of Fates Warning. While his playing is not particularly 'fast' or 'fancy' his writing ability, and his ability to drive emotion in his playing is what attracts me to his style. Much like Gilmour, Matheos can illicit and emotional response when he plays. Thats a rare talent.
Harley
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Posted By: Norman Kiddie
Date Posted: December 01 2010 at 11:51
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Hat´s off to Bill Nelson. Just the mention of his name in this forum has set the sparks alight.
What a guitarist.
I would like to add John Etheridge (Soft Machine - Softs) and Laurie Wisefield ( Home ).
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Posted By: crimhead
Date Posted: December 01 2010 at 13:51
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Posted By: jean-marie
Date Posted: December 01 2010 at 18:22
| i quite agree about robin trower, his five first albums are great, i saw him on stage in paris in the seventies and he just blew me away, he was very big at the time ,last year i got a dvd recorded in germany, he was playing in such a little venue it was amazing |
Posted By: esky
Date Posted: December 01 2010 at 21:21
| Without a doubt - Andy Latimer. |
Posted By: presdoug
Date Posted: December 01 2010 at 21:51
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Tony Bourge from Budgie Earl Johnson from Moxy (though not really prog) Clem Clempson from Colosseum |
Posted By: ProgressiveAttic
Date Posted: December 01 2010 at 21:51
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How about the Venezuelan Steve Howe?...Raimundo Rodulfo:
Campo Di Marte's Enrico Rosa (he really can play the blues!): ------------- Michael's Sonic Kaleidoscope Mondays 5:00pm EST(re-runs Thursdays 3:00pm) @ Delicious Agony Progressive Rock Radio(http://www.deliciousagony.com) 
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Posted By: jean-marie
Date Posted: December 02 2010 at 17:16
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Terje Rypdal, Alan Holdsworth, Steve Hillage, Justin Hayward, Roy Buchanan, Andrew Latimer, Stephen Stills, Mick Taylor, Terry Kath, Paul Kossof,
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Posted By: uduwudu
Date Posted: December 04 2010 at 04:40
| Roy Harper, Michael Karoli (Can), T.S. McPhee.... |
Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: December 04 2010 at 05:16
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^ T.S. McPhee is certainly underrated in Prog circles. As blues guitarist he is one of the most progressive there is. Del Bromham of Stray is another. ------------- What? |
Posted By: GaryB
Date Posted: December 04 2010 at 07:57
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I started getting into the blues after hearing John Mayall with Eric Clapton. I discovered other guitarists like Kim Simmons, Stan Webb and Tony (T.S.) McPhee.
I liked McPhee's traditional blues style, especially on acoustic which was similar to Jeremy Spencer of "The Original Fleetwood Mac".
But, to this day I like Tony's dark period, Crosscut Saw and Black Diamond.
Of the two, I prefer 'Crosscut' and still play it often.
It's a great album to put on if you're mad at someone.
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Posted By: Anthony H.
Date Posted: December 04 2010 at 07:59
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Roine Stolt doesn't get nearly enough credit.
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Posted By: yanch
Date Posted: December 04 2010 at 08:19
| Stolt is really talented. One of the things I like is that he doesn't fall in to the "Hackett" mold or the "Howe" mold, which many prog guitarists get crunched into-unfairly I think. Stolt can sound like either one of them or completely different, which makes him so much fun to listen to. |
Posted By: shomanca
Date Posted: December 04 2010 at 08:22
| I think Roine is a great guitar player, and I think he is vastly underrated |
Posted By: knockandknowall
Date Posted: December 04 2010 at 22:47
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Reine Fiske (Landberk, Paatos, Dungen) as good as he is under appreciated, which is mucho - see this http://stereogum.com/5145/quit_your_day_job_dungen/franchises/quit-your-day-job/ - article Christer Åkerberg (Trettioariga Kriget)
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Posted By: GaryB
Date Posted: December 05 2010 at 06:56
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Trettioriga Kriget is a band I don't see often here. I have three LPs and think their first (1974) is the hottest.
Another seldom mentioned favorite is Danilo Rustici (Nova, Osanna, Uno).
And Christian Leroux from Transit Express deserves a nod.
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Posted By: Andy Webb
Date Posted: December 05 2010 at 18:49
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I think Alan Morse is unappreciated. Most people thought that the band was all Steve Morse (and maybe now D'Vriglio?) but Alan's guitar parts are a big part of Spock's Beard ------------- http://ow.ly/8ymqg" rel="nofollow">  
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Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: December 05 2010 at 19:11
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Putting in the good word for the loop-meister: David Torn.
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Posted By: Adams Bolero
Date Posted: December 05 2010 at 19:30
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Posted By: verslibre
Date Posted: December 08 2010 at 00:49
If Steve Morse was in Spock's Beard, they'd be well-known outside the prog community. ------------- https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ipg=50&_sop=1&_rdc=1&_ssn=musicosm" rel="nofollow - eBay |
Posted By: Andy Webb
Date Posted: December 08 2010 at 16:43
Oh god thats embarrassing. *Alan* Morse  ------------- http://ow.ly/8ymqg" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Kotro
Date Posted: December 08 2010 at 17:16
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I don't think anyone has mentioned the great John Lees yet.
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