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Old 26-03-2010, 19:08
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You know the sort, good players who have made a nice career but aren't by any means household names. I thought I'd start with this guy. Big fella, big talent too:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP4dhY7f96U
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Old 26-03-2010, 20:29
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The late, great, Danny Gatton. Thankfully, there is a lot of footage on YouTube. Try these...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS5XH84mmI4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcDzFBupEMw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ2Q2D3G6Rs
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Old 26-03-2010, 21:32
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Zal Cleminson - lead guitarist of The Sensational Alex Harvey Band. Apparently, and sadly, he retired from music in 2008.

Midnight Moses
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNwLxwZHMOw

Vambo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X362odPkcs

And last but certainly not least Delilah:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vSLZ...eature=related
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Old 26-03-2010, 21:32
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Tommy Emmanuel from Australia:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lbvS...eature=related
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Old 26-03-2010, 21:38
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Paul Waaktaar Savoy from A-Ha has always been an under-rated guitarist.
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Old 26-03-2010, 22:08
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This is the clip I was originally looking for from Tommy Emmanuel, absolutely f*****g amazing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZzUCuCosnE
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Old 27-03-2010, 09:47
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Some good choices. Keep 'em coming.
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Old 27-03-2010, 21:03
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b47uulHxruc

Francis Dunnery! He isn't underrated though, everyone who has heard him rates him very highly and he has a very loyal, almost fanatical following.
He had the original posters suggestion of Steve Rothery play at one of his gigs last year.
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Old 28-03-2010, 17:44
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b47uulHxruc

Francis Dunnery! He isn't underrated though, everyone who has heard him rates him very highly and he has a very loyal, almost fanatical following.
I'd say Francis Dunnery does qualify as underrated - he's fantastic but hardly a household name. His band, It Bites, are mainly (and unfairly) remembered as a bit of a one hit wonder.
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Old 28-03-2010, 22:10
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Who is "rated" so that I can decide who is "underrated"?

I can list some of my favourites:

Andy Latimer
Andy Powell
Doug Boyle
Porl Thompson
Daniel Ash
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Old 28-03-2010, 22:27
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Me...I'm an underrated guitarist
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Old 29-03-2010, 08:15
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Alex Skullnick - Testament

Jeff Waters - Annihilator
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Old 29-03-2010, 13:37
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Peter Green
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Old 30-03-2010, 19:00
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Jeff Waters - Annihilator.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6De036vRWA
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Old 30-03-2010, 19:28
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Who is "rated" so that I can decide who is "underrated"?

I can list some of my favourites:

Andy Latimer
Andy Powell
Doug Boyle
Porl Thompson
Daniel Ash
As I said in my original post, underrated would mean someone who isn't a household name (ie. widely known). In the case of guitarists, I would say underrated could apply to any guitarist who is unlikely to appear on the front of a major guitar publication (which rules out Clapton, Brian May, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Slash, David Gilmour, Jimmy Page etc.)

Thanks for your choices by the way.
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Old 30-03-2010, 19:37
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Nuno Bettencourt - Extreme's lead guitarist.

(Also touring with Rihanna)
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Old 30-03-2010, 19:44
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CABLEDUDE

Daniel Ash
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Old 30-03-2010, 19:54
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Buckethead too.
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Old 30-03-2010, 22:50
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I just said him in my post earlier.
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Old 31-03-2010, 00:33
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Derek Trucks
Doyle Bramhall II
Davy Knowles
Robert Randolph
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Old 31-03-2010, 15:06
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Phil Manzanera - A true craftsman.
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Old 31-03-2010, 15:25
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This is the clip I was originally looking for from Tommy Emmanuel, absolutely f*****g amazing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZzUCuCosnE
Ditto. Seen him 3 times now and hoping he pops back the the region soon.


Here's a funny one where he is supposed to be playing Classical Gas. He's easily distracted
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPQ0_ugFX3A


and a couple of tutorials
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Day Tripper/Lady Madonna - Lesson
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Old 31-03-2010, 15:26
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Another acoustic guitarist is the late, great Eric Roche. Another cool guy. Very laid back and chilled demeanour on stage. Met him at the Internation Guitar Festival twice.
While My Guitar Gently Weeps

and more
http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...ric+roche&aq=f
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Old 31-03-2010, 15:32
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Rodrigo y Gabriela

Acoustic guitar duo who mix spanish guitar with metal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUYQM...os=1V3Aa677trg
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Old 31-03-2010, 15:36
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Pierre Bensusan
He's my ex guitar teachers fave and i've seen him live 2 and done a work shop with him. Cool guy.

Alchemist - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzN6eaAO-0s
Wu Wei - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p6WX...eature=related
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