Who is your favorite under-appreciated guitarist? - Progressive Rock Music Forum

Finnforest wrote:

Donald Roeser

I couldn't agree more. One of the most melodic hard rock guitarists out there. You can hear his jazz influences on lots of his solos (e.g. Moon Crazy off the album "Mirrors").

Joni Mitchell

Donald Roeser

Joey Molland

Allen Collins

Alice Go

Just to name a few..... Big smile

Dave Ball - Procol Harum. He was only in the band for a short time and many (rightly) talk of Robin Trower, but his work with them is wonderful;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21dh4JDZ2ts

or on this essential album

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pG4AI0TgenU

Very much underated - great guitarist

Edited by Ruby900 - January 23 2019 at 12:51

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Squonk19 wrote:

John Mitchell. Although a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and producer; his guitar work with Arena, It Bites, Frost*' Kino, Lonely Robot or even as guest guitarist on other artist's work, is always immaculate, varied and nuanced. His solos are never flashy or intricate just for the sake of it - adding atmosphere and impact to songs. He produces a lovely emotional tone when needed, but can also provide a unselfish, solid background to let other prog musicians soar.

Met John in May after the Arena gig in Gothenburg. He doesn't look like or sound like what you might expect from a neo prog guitarist in his jacket and shirt and with his geezer attitude. We had a good chat.

The Dark Elf wrote:

I don't think Justin Hayward has ever gotten credit for his playing. Certainly his song-writing skills, but for the guitar? Not so much. Perhaps because he was never flashy and played the guitar in context with the overall sound of the composition, rather than with lavish solos. Anyway, brilliant tonal quality, and his style is unmistakable -- you hear that slightly distorted, effortless guitar lead and you know it's the Moody Blues...

OP here, thanks! I opened this thread with Justin, you wrote a lovely description for us!

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^ Chip!-- great choice. Saw him a few times in SF and he always rocked.

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I don't think Justin Hayward has ever gotten credit for his playing. Certainly his song-writing skills, but for the guitar? Not so much. Perhaps because he was never flashy and played the guitar in context with the overall sound of the composition, rather than with lavish solos. Anyway, brilliant tonal quality, and his style is unmistakable -- you hear that slightly distorted, effortless guitar lead and you know it's the Moody Blues...

And I've gotten carpal tunnel playing this on acoustic...

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Braka wrote:

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.

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This is highly unfair, specially how his guitar is used in those early albums which was quite a bit less about the fanboy pyrotechnics that folks here and elsewhere adore, but about how to use the sound and the effect on his guitar within the piece in question, and adding to its strength ... which was not loudness and noise, compared to the over rated number of crappy guitarists here that do nothing but show off their pyrotechnics on the string, and have absolutely nothing to show for it musically.

In terms of his guitar presence, and use, he is exceptional, and the only sad thing is that in his old age, these days, he is not, or can not, be as smart and as good as he used to be, or maybe the material just is not half as creative and original as it used to be.

BTW, the late Roye Albrighton of NEKTAR deserves mention here. One heck of a special guitar and singer!

Edited by moshkito - November 16 2018 at 07:12

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On this photo he looks like a mix between Alan Reed and Matthew Broderick xD.

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presdoug wrote:

cstack3 wrote:

OP here, thanks, good stuff, keep it up!!

In honor of our own PresDoug, I'll nominate Helmut Köllen from Triumvirate!!

Like Greg Lake, he was an excellent plectrum-style bassist who also excelled on 6-string!! Sadly, he passed away far too young.

Doug once sent me Helmut's solo CD, which was excellent!! Thanks, Doug!! Clap

Hey, Chuck, thanks so much for your words, and it is not a common occurrence when someone writes a message of reverence and respect for Helmut, even in prog circles. That means a whole lot to me, and maybe it will motivate more people in PA to listen to his sublime recordings in Triumvirat, the group Jail, and his criminally overlooked solo album. All Hail Helmut!

Here is a rare photo of Helmut I discovered recently!

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