Unsung Heroes

Guy Evans is indeed unfairly forgotten. One of the better drummers of the classic Prog era.

Atavachron wrote: You know them, you love them, and they never quite got the recognition they deserved. I'll start with Brian Davison, the Nice's extremely capable drummer overshadowed by Emerson's flash and Lee Jackson's wretched vocals-- in fact, he's not credited whatsoever on the LP version of 'Five Bridges' except briefly in Keith's notes (and on the CD cover his name is misspelled!).

Philéas wrote: Guy Evans is indeed unfairly forgotten. One of the better drummers of the classic Prog era.

Yessssss!!! Finally!


I think many name some musicians that are in big bands, but as we dont talk about them cause there is not much to talk about, they name them anyways... this is the case of Martin Mendez (somebody talked about him), and yes he is good...but I have never heard him do anything spectacular...you know?

I guess Dan Swano could get more press around here, the man is like the most important person in Swedish metal (well, maybe second after you know who) because of his influence and how many bands he has been involved.

John-Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin,  a supurb bass player often ignored because of the stage antics of Page and Plant. Jones was highly proffessional and dependable for Led Zep, he co-wrote some real classics such as No Quater. And when Page wasn't feeling up to songwriting, he delivered  most of the songs on In through Out the Door- although not Zeps greatist moment I think Jones showed he was a highly dependable prfessional, I think he was the bands rock.

Edited by Cheesecakemouse - November 15 2006 at 17:13

Tony Kaye of Yes perhaps? He wasnt technically on the level of Wakeman (Or Howe, Squire or Bruford for that matter) but he added alot to their sound and I greatly enjoy his playing style.

"John Entwhistle of the Who was ignored while the other members got all the attention, but he revolutionised bass playing"
I also agree on JPJ
    
    

Edited by paulindigo - November 16 2006 at 06:28

Few people ever talk about Manfred Mann's Earth Band.  I only like about four of their albums, but that's enough to recognized Manfred Mann as a master of the keys.  Plus, if you want to find a guitarists that rivals David Gilmour, listen to Mick Rogers on Solar fire.

Guitar Player GERMANO SERAFIN. He was in Le Orme between 1976 (the single Canzone D'Amore) and 1980 (the album "Piccola Rapsodia dell'Ape"). When he entered the band he was pretty young (17 yo), but his guitar playing was refined, dynamic, extremely tasty and fit to the band, a sort of folk-inspired Steve Howe, maybe less flamboyant, but with an incredible sound. He died (I've never understood if for a car accident or serious illness) in 1992, and he's rarely remembered.

Celtic Frost - never has a band done so much when it comes to expanding musical boundaries without getting credit for it in the prog community (not that the guys would want it though)

Dave Brock - his musical output have inspired -lots- of other musicians, but his name drowns in the band he has captained for 4 decades

Alex Harvey - another musical explorer often overlooked by the prog environment.

Atavachron wrote: And what about the 'unknown' John Clark, a fantastic axeman who replaced Holdsworth for Bruford's summer tour in 1979...guy can cook.

Yeah, Clark's great, The Bruford Tapes is a corker.

I think Entwhistle's definitely NOT overlooked or underestimated in any way.

And on a different note, I enjoy Rik Carter's contributions to Pendragon's The Jewel as much as anything Clive has done in his time in the band. Those analog sounds got replaced by Clive's more digital rig. But Clive shines in Arena, while Pendragon is Nick Barrett's baby.