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ahhh man...  RIP Roy. Though to be honest... had no idea he was still alive. LOL Many good memories watching Hee Haw back in the day...

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Tip o' the hat to American guitarist Roy Clark, who just died at age 85!

Check out his Al Dimeola imitation in this video!  Amazing! 
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^ On a similar note I always felt that Huw Lloyd Langton was a very under appreciated guitarist and together he and Dave Brock made super music.. the way they worked together on the Levitation lp and in particular tracks like 'Dust of time' and the title track show what a tight team they were.. Huwy, youre much missed RIP 

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Dave Brock

I should start by saying that he's a pretty awful guitarist. I remember reading a review of a Hawkwind album which stated that Brock sounded like 'he'd learned to play guitar yesterday'.  I think this must have been referring to his lead work, which is, I admit, pitiful.

However as a rhythm guitarist, on classic 70's tracks like 'Paradox', 'Spirit of the Age' or 'Lord of Light', he just nails it, with an organic, chugging, ragged greatness. 
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Originally posted by Atavachron Atavachron wrote:

Forget this--  who is your favorite under-appreciated orthodontist.  Am I right ?


Mine is a bass playing guy that goes around Portland, and takes lessons from "Glenn" on occasion! (the guy from OREGON) .... though one time, I did have to tell him that my tooth was not a bass drum! He got the message!
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Gary Green from Gentle Giant.

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Originally posted by Fischman Fischman wrote:

Probably not popular in these parts, but I think Rich Williams of Kansas deserves far more praise.

Well, you're correct in that no one ever seems to talk about him. 
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Originally posted by Atavachron Atavachron wrote:

Forget this--  who is your favorite under-appreciated orthodontist.  Am I right ?


Don't be shy anyone. tell him the tooth
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Originally posted by HackettFan HackettFan wrote:

Tony Duhig
A very interesting choice. I'm hugely fond of the Island Records quartet of albums and think each is in its own way unique and brilliant. Duhig doesn't always play a lot on those records, but when he does by God he makes it count!
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So many alternatives here. Jukka Tolonen? Nels Cline? Ben Monder?

But today I will say Nick Saloman. Not because he is the most virtuosic, but his playing has meant more to me than that of most.
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Chris Fry is the obvious one . I've seen Magenta live 4 times and he is always brilliant.

Also a 'vote' for Dave Kilminster who has worked with Keith Emerson and Roger Waters so he must be doing something right!
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Originally posted by miamiscot miamiscot wrote:

Originally posted by irrelevant irrelevant wrote:

^ Excellent choice! Andy Partridge is a bit underrated too IMO.

Good call on Justin Hayward back there; most often celebrated for his vocals and songwriting, but he could play some real tasty guitar. 

Ok, how 'bout Pye Hastings? 

You're right. Andy is actually a really good, if unorthodox, player. Excellent ear for strange voicings and beautiful dissonance. He and Dave together created some pure six string magic.

Some 12 string magic sometimes too! Thumbs Up
 
Originally posted by Cosmiclawnmower Cosmiclawnmower wrote:

Phil Miller from Hatfield and the North/ National Health
John 'Charlie' Whitney of Family/ Streetwalkers

Was thinking about mentioning Phil Miller (RIP)
Good call on Charlie Whitney too. Family are a bit under-appreciated in general. 
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A lot of them mentioned... being myself a guitarist I'd say following are underappreciated. Not just guitar technique, but overall composition talent and attitude.

Francis Dunnery - It Bites
Trevor Rabin - Yes
Brett Kull - Echolyn
John Michtell - Arena
Markus Steffen - Sieges Even
Arjen Lucassen - Ayreon
Ian Crichton - Saga
Patrik Lundstrom - Ritual
Kurdt Vanderhoof - Presto Ballet
Peter Hesslein - Lucifer's Friend
Mick Rogers - Manfred Mann's Earth Band


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Originally posted by dwill123 dwill123 wrote:


WARNING - This band (Special EFX) is labeled as the dreaded 'smooth jazz'.  So if the sound of that is like finger nails on a chalk board you best move to the next post.  I've posted this clip a couple of times on the archives because the guitarist Chieli Minucci, possesses that degree of talent that qualifies him (imo) as an 'under-appreciated guitarist'.  This is a promotional clip so it is chopped up a bit but most of his guitar playing is intact.
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I am one of those jazz snobs who loves to poo-poo smmoth jazz, but there are exceptions, and Minucci is one of them. I recently picked up his Genesis album, and it is a very positive testament to the genre.
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I gotta throw out props for Pete Cosey, who sided for Miles Davis fro '73 through '75. His work on 1975's Agharta in particular is stunning.
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WARNING - This band (Special EFX) is labeled as the dreaded 'smooth jazz'.  So if the sound of that is like finger nails on a chalk board you best move to the next post.  I've posted this clip a couple of times on the archives because the guitarist Chieli Minucci, possesses that degree of talent that qualifies him (imo) as an 'under-appreciated guitarist'.  This is a promotional clip so it is chopped up a bit but most of his guitar playing is intact.
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I was watching T-Mac (Tony Macalpine) on youtube yesterday and thought if there was ever an under appreciated galaxy class guitarist it has to be him....

He's a real class act on keyboards too btw.

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Originally posted by cstack3 cstack3 wrote:

Originally posted by Cylli Kat Cylli Kat wrote:

This may or may not qualify, but has anyone mentioned David Sancious?
He really tore it up on Sky Church Hymn #9.
And, he's primarily a keyboard player!

Others Already mentioned:
Phil Manzanera
Dave Bainbridge

Sancious is an OUTSTANDING nomination, thanks!!  He rips on guitar and keys!!  


I forgot to add:
David Torn (His work with David Sylvian on Secrets of the Beehive is sublime).

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Originally posted by gr8dane gr8dane wrote:

I am sure he isn't under appreciated by fans of the band,
But Ian Crichton of Saga is fantastic.
He may surprise  a few folks, if they heard him.

Fantastic suggestion, thanks!!  You are right, he is fantastic!  

I have fond memories of when this song was on constant rotation on AM radio in the States, good times! 
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