Top 10 Underrated Guitarists - (ANDROID USE EARBUDS)The Best Guitar Players You Might Not Know!

[@GearGasms]

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[@MrMaynardWR]

Something wrong with your microphone here. Also I would include Steve Hackett as vastly underrated. Great list though.

[@GearGasms]

I incorrectly shot the audio in stereo then converted to mono. If you listen with earbuds or an iPhone it’s ok- thanks !

[@robertangell9368]

Totally agree Tina, Rory is without question a complete and utter rock legend and vary rarely mentioned in these polls. he will always be top of my list

[@randomhero8662]

Hey Alan, you should do a video on greatest front men of all time. I know you did underrated metal singers, BTW, Paul Stanley blows. My personal vote for #1, DLR!

[@kevinsmith1031]

#3 Neil Girardo? Neil Giraldo - they guy that played the solo for Rick Springfield’s Jessie’s Girl.

[@Geddy-iy7cr]

Alex Lifeson. From Rhythm to Lead and beyond. Very underrted. Any Rush fans out there agree?

[@GearGasms]

Yes

[@MrT-fz4lv]

Alex just has a great sound, he just does everything right...amazing guitarist

[@GearGasms]

@MrT-fz4lv There’s a whole playlist of these if you’re interested! Top Lists kzbin.info/aero/PLJ7bQFZhdVlON6Etq3Sshhab2VEtOJ-dB

[@armandocarro3765]

Lifeson of Rush can do it all and with precision. He’s the guitarist’s guitarist. Just ask any of all the greats and they mention him.

[@revolutionradiocanada]

💯

[@peterjarvis7335]

I think Gary Moore is super underrated. He should definitely be on this list!

[@MoneyIsSilver]

I thought he'd be on this list for sure

[@MrTroySinister]

Yes

[@Novacraig_1]

This lot couldn't string his guitar's

[@harrykadaras9459]

​@@Novacraig_1couldn't hold his jock strap. Moore was a top shelf player...

[@haihechina]

Agreed. And he has done well in UFO. I have two of his CDs, solo CDs I can't find them, though.

[@raymond1842]

I don't know if he is underrated but Roy Clark was a guitar genius.

[@randybangert5946]

Unexpectedly, yes and Glen Campbell was not too shabby.

[@randybangert5946]

Roy Clark was genius on everything with strings including electric guitar. Hee Haw!

[@Lakridza67]

I agree💯

[@mguest3309]

Glen was in The Wrecking Crew. You dont get nto the Crew without incredible skills@@randybangert5946

[@jeffroegner1499]

Love hee haw, superior musicianship , corny humor, and smokin hot babes. 🔥 😍

[@Stu047]

Steve Lukather... [my hero] For many many years was THE most underrated guitar player of all time. He entered his career as a musician at childhood, played in bands at schooling age, caught the attention of some established names in the session scene of the seventies who invited him into the club, worked constantly throughout the eighties as a session guitarist, released solo projects (and still at it having just released his ninth solo album) and he tours pretty much constantly... Oh and there was that Toto thing he got involved in! 😁 His career path has made him one of the most recorded guitarists in the history of popular music; his exposure to so many different styles of music has made him one of the most versatile guitar players alive and yet to this day nobody ever asks me if I've heard of him. Despite that however, since the internet came along (and the longer it continues to evolve) I'm seeing a lot more love for Luke these days (and rightly so) so it has me wondering if he's presently as under the radar as he once was. So now I'll offer who I think is currently the most underrated guitar player of all time: Dann Huff of the nineties band Giant. Dann is definitely cut from a similar cloth to Lukather and has been credited on a lot of well known songs; he even sounds like Luke on some of them! Dann's certainly my goto second favourite (when Neal Schon isn't looking).

[@GearGasms]

🎸🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@federatedsubjectareas6904]

Steve Lukather, I second that one! Seen him play live loads of times and he just knocks it out of the park every time… effortless.

[@Stu047]

​@@federatedsubjectareas6904 Agree wholeheartedly. The first time I saw Toto perform in the UK was during their Through the Looking Glass Tour in 2003. - Ever since that cherry was popped I've prioritised seeing the band (or Luke solo event) on every tour they've brought to the UK since.

[@joeydee8264]

I had to check To make sure this wasn't my comment. Dann Huff is so underrated, hardly anyone even knows him as a guitar player anymore. Just as a Country Music Super Producer. He basically took over for Luke as the "go to" LA studio player in the mid 80s after Luke stopped doing it as much.

[@Stu047]

@@joeydee8264 Those Giant albums are loaded with some great tunes and my god, Dann's guitar playing is stratospheric; I wish he'd get back in the game. I've little doubt that producing stuff for other artists is a solid way to pay the bills but I think his fans are well overdue for a self indulgent vanity project from him! 😁

[@theiveys6608]

Elliot Easton from The Cars. Never overplayed on a solo, just always what the song needed.

[@GearGasms]

I agree and he’s on a couple of other lists for this series! Would love to have you subscribe if not already!

[@GFHanks]

You are spot on about EE. He was amazing. Overlooked, I think, because he wasn't flashy, and he looked like someone who'd be stocking shelves at Walmart. The one thing I always liked about the guy, is that he always looked like he was hard at work. Watch him play, and you actually get tired from watching him work so damned hard.

[@nicholsjon9472]

Just what it needed!

[@mylovesongs2429]

​@@nicholsjon9472just what i needed! lol

[@coda3208]

So true. He had a really identifiable sound, and his solo on Just What I Needed is one of the best ever. Right up there with the opening and solos on Reeling In the Years. And a similar guitar sound. By another Elliot, Elliot Randall

[@gkarone3228]

I may be too old school but I believe Rory Gallagher was one of the most underrated guitar players in history his singing and switching from slide to regular cords and he made it look so easy Rory R.I.P

[@GearGasms]

He’s on the latest Viewer’s choice list. He’s great!

[@gkarone3228]

@@GearGasms Thx

[@Lakridza67]

Rory was incredible! Such a sad loss💔

[@frederickglasser5617]

First concert I ever saw was Rory leading into Trower, with Tull as the headliner. Oh, and preceding Rory on that card was Starcastle.

[@gkarone3228]

@@frederickglasser5617 that's an unforgettable lineup what a sweet memory

[@kurtsherrick2066]

Johnny Winter is for sure very underrated. He was the best contemporary Rock Blues Guitarist in my opinion. When you sit down and really listen to Winter he keeps the Blues from being boring. My favorite Original Delta Blues Guitarist is Furry Lewis. I grew up in Memphis and when the Stones came to the Coliseum in 78 they brought Furry a new guitar. It was the Some Girls Tour and Mick Jagger waited to play guitar on stage his first time so Furry could see him play his first time on stage. I was so blessed to be a teenager in the Seventies. Cheap Concerts with great Warm Up Bands. I am going to say this. No matter your favorite guitarist all those guys in the Seventies were all fantastic. Gary Richrath was a amazing Guitarist and a fantastic performer. I don't know why Gary isn't mentioned. Early REO Speedwagon was great. Very good live band.

[@GearGasms]

Hey, just a head's up that I did a Viewer's Choice version of the Underrated Guitar Players series, based on comments just like yours! If you want to see if your pick is in the video, here it is - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWenkpSeadmGr9mBake sure to check it out - I'm also going to be doing another one these! - thanks! alan

[@tommywingate2220]

I agree with everything in your post. In your post is the answer to why J. Winters was/is underrated and that’s because we were blessed with amazing talent all around us. It wasn’t just the guitarist there were many many tremendous bands that played second fiddle to the usual suspects. I remember reaching into binds of albums and literally purchasing whatever I blindly grabbed. I’ll mention Spirit and Randy California as an example of a band and guitarist/writer who were ahead of there time as well as underrated. Take Care.

[@GearGasms]

Cool picks!

[@danqodusk8140]

Johnny Winter could be credited for being the original shred blues player.

[@bbb8997]

agreed

[@corvettezcorvettez]

Brian setzer🔥 is in my opinion the only guitarplayer who can play , such a variation of styles .🙏🎶 Without 20 or more guitar pedals in front of him. That guy deserves way more credit and honor than anyone Nowadays they think the more notes you play in a second , or running trough scales and arpeggios makes you the best shredder or player. Its a bout feeling passion , and what And which notes counts . Thats what players like Brian setzer👑 do💪🔥🎶

[@GearGasms]

He’s one of my all time favorites!

[@corvettezcorvettez]

@@GearGasms thats great to hear , i enjoy Brian,s playing so much . Hey,s a huge inspiration 🔥👑

[@richardn2832]

Brian 100% agree!

[@seanm3933]

Brian is incredible. He wasn't really underrated in his prime (except how can you rate someone that good what they deserve). He was very well respected as one of the best to do it.

[@chrisolson9603]

I agree forgot seeing him live , incredible without ego

[@kevincrozier8625]

My top three most underrated guitarists are Frank Marino, Pat Travers and Robin Trower. These were the three for me growing up. As for today's guitarists, one of my favorite players, also underrated is Steve Morse, for Deep Purple. And let's not forget Rod Price of Foghat. I could go on all day with this....Lol. Kim Simmons of Savoy Brown. Lol

[@GearGasms]

I got to interview Steve on my radio show if you’re interested! It’s in my rock star playlist. He’s great!

[@clintlandrum9498]

@kevincrozier8625 good list, sir.

[@jettechdonatkins]

Frank and Robin have been my faves since the early to mid '70's.When they play you don't want them to stop.I saw Steve Morse and instantly loved him as well.

[@danqodusk8140]

Robin Trower had a great sound and played great lines.

[@romanfields7900]

Robin Trower? Get right on out of here. He is well known.

[@robertglancy4474]

Buck Dharma....Blue Oyster Cult...melodic...can shred with the best of them and never taps a note and has been doing it a long time. Rory Gallagher too...great on acoustic as well.

[@GearGasms]

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[@robertglancy4474]

@@GearGasms absolutely...thanks for the videos

[@jasoncook8351]

BOC never gets and proper recognition for anything. They are one of the greatest bands of all time, but always get overlooked.

[@denim73]

finally, someone gets it

[@lauraandrews8319]

Buck is my all time fav, I love his style, and so many incredible guitar solos.

[@AndrewGruffudd]

The undisputed most underrated guitarist of all time has got to be Jan Akkerman of Focus. The man's a genius who even Brian May looks up to, whose technique was way ahead of his time and whose versatility was and, indeed, is something to behold, even if he was in the shadow of Thijs van Leer's creative explosion whilst part of Focus.

[@GearGasms]

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[@AndrewGruffudd]

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[@Paul-tk2my]

Great Player

[@STPfuzzDemon]

Although he was better in 'Brainbox.'

[@eironwyman8157]

Rik Emmett continues to be the most underrated player of all time....he does not get mentioned in any guitar lists anymore, despite being better than many of the players on both the best and most underrated lists....

[@GearGasms]

He’s one one of these lists! There’s a whole playlist of them if you’re interested 👍🏻

[@Veggamattic]

Frank Marino is even more underrated.

[@jasoncook8351]

Very true, all the guys in Triumph were amazing musicians.

[@markp6062]

True!

[@jdnlaw1974]

Elliot Easton from The Cars should be on here, or at least as honorable mention.

[@GearGasms]

He’s on my 70s list. Thanks for watching and commenting! Please subscribe if not already- love to have you in the family!

[@petertimpson9378]

Who gave that a thumbs down? 3 words, Touch and Go. Among many.

[@trystrat]

CORRECT! Easton is spectacular!

[@GearGasms]

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[@OHSteve5150]

Yep. Brought some country licks to pop.

[@venkman1221]

Glad to see Nuno get some love. When I first listened to Extreme around 1990, I was blown away. Extreme's first two albums were killer.

[@GearGasms]

Just met him a few weeks ago!!

[@ibrstellar1080]

Nuno and Buckethead from that era are both freaks of nature.

[@casparuskruger4807]

Terry Kath was indeed a monster. From another planet. Apart from his amazing solos, he played a background rhythm style that after playing for close 50 years I still can't figure out what he's doing. In a rather straight forward-sounding verses, although somewhat far back in the mix, just listen to how Kath fills in the background with his guitar in the song "Movin In"--where most other players would simply strum along with open chords. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYPPfaiapNZoopo

[@GearGasms]

He's on my 70s list, I think. I would love if you'd subscribe if not already!

[@tommywingate2220]

Kath was amazing with his guitar and his crazy good vocals that shouldn’t have belonged to a 20 something youth. Chicago had oodles of talent so after the loss of Kath they able to move forward but to me they were never the same. As a matter of fact I couldn’t even listen to them anymore. In a fantasy I’d love to hear Kath Cetera and Seraphine do a trio and as much as the horn section kicked ass I’d live without it.

[@gregburke0073]

Terry Kath was Jimi Hendrix's favorite guitarist. Terry was truly amazing. Great vocals, too.

[@charold3]

Kath was a beast (who unfortunately liked guns).

[@DadBradTo5]

Terry Kath is my all-time favorite guitarist as I began listening to Chicago in the late '60s while in High School. As one whose hobby has been firearms for over 50 years, I can (unfortunately) say that more people are accidentally killed by "unloaded" firearms than by loaded ones!! Had Terry (literally!) taken LESS THAN TWO SECONDS to clear his action, he'd probably still be with us today!! (Fwiw, my training was that once the magazine was removed, you rack that slide back HARD, 3x in a row, in order to check, check, and RECHECK for a ("stray") round in the chamber.) Terry had a lot of experience with handguns, and sadly it is that "experience" that can cause one to get careless and over-confident, whether it be in doing something as simple as clearing a firearm's action or via skipping items on a "boring and mundane" pre-flight checklist, the end results in both cases being tragic and long-reaching in its pain, scope, and consequences!!

[@seanharrigan6365]

By not having Dave Davies on this list it truly shows how underrated he is. From creating the raw guitar in the Kinks early hits to his nearly 50 year career nobody deserves more respect. He was 17 years old when he started in the business.

[@GearGasms]

🤘🏻

[@martinst8764]

Couldn't agree more! He never overplayed - every note relevant. The solo on You really got Me when he was 17...........and the under stated playing and sheer variety on so many other tracks.

[@Paul-tk2my]

@@martinst8764 One of the best things about that solo is the chaos of it! It really does sound like ‘on the spot’ soloing. Legend has it that apparently Jimmy Page, who was at the recording, didn’t like Dave’s solo but if you listen to the Who’s debut single ‘I can’t explain’ Page plays the solo on it with a lot of similar phrasing.

[@JosephWheeler14]

Uli Jon Roth, super underrated. Scorpions are one of those bands the purists don't think of because of their corny #1 hit, same with Journey, Boston, Kansas, Rush, and many others.

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[@larryzigler6812]

Love Uli . Uli + Angra + TARJA covering Wuthering Heights is epic !!!!!!

[@mikepearse5907]

Steve Hackett, Steve Howe. Pure genius. And thanks for Brian May! Loved listening to some of the others. The Extreme solo was unreal.

[@GearGasms]

Thank you!

[@markp6062]

Steve Howe was definitely missing from this list.

[@melyvilorio9026]

some deceased players have been very underrated, Duane Allman, Terry Kath, Rory Gallagher, Alvin Lee, Mike Bloonfield, Roy Buchanan, Paul Kossoff, Larry Coryell, Tommy Bolin, Ollie Hallsall.

[@GearGasms]

Many of these people are on another list! There’s a whole playlist of these! Would love to have you subscribe if not already! Thanks

[@dethkon]

You think that Duane, Rory Gallagher, and Bloomfield are underrated? The people I know who’ve listened to them or were blessed enough to see them live generally LOVE all of those players. They aren’t household names necessarily, but just cause they’re semi-underground or not in the popular imagination doesn’t mean that they are underrated, IMO. Like, as far as young/current guitarists, not many people know Isiah “Sharkey” outside of the jazz world. But I wouldn’t dare say he’s “underrated,” because in that scene he’s quite beloved. But if I’m wrong, I’d like to add Eddie Hazel (Parliament-Funkadelic) to your list as well as D. Boone from Minutemen.. RIP. 🎸🪦🎸

[@christopherturner5053]

Rory is awesome

[@matthewharrison4955]

Tommy Bolin. He goes from the James gang and deep purple to jazz fusion. Check out his solos in quadrant 4, an album by Billy Cobham. The tradeoffs with Jan Hammer are amazing!

[@STPfuzzDemon]

Alvin Lee yes. Was good at writing moody ballads and psychedelia - not just bluesy and fast runs.

[@jerryjohnson9531]

What a great list! I appreciate the shout out to the southern rock guitarists who don't get enough love. Also love that you recognized Tom Scholz of Boston. No one ever gives him any credit. I think the only addition should be Alex Lifeson of Rush. He also gets overlooked all the time and is amazing.

[@GearGasms]

There’s a whole playlist of these if you’re interested

[@glennpace9783]

Tom Schultz wasn't just the guitarist for Boston....he WAS Boston. Literally....he wrote, recorded and played every instrument except for the vocals. He signed Boston as a band because record companies werent't ready to sign a soloist like this.

[@GearGasms]

I think Jim Masdea played some if not most of the drums? I have immense respect for Tom! Thanks for watching and commenting! Please subscribe if not already- love to have you in the family!

[@vicronson]

You think so highly of him but you can't even spell his name, not even close really

[@nd_irish_fan744]

Great list, and I agree 100%. However, two of my favorite guitarists of all-time just so happens to be on my personal underrated list: (1) Gary Richrath of REO Speedwagon and (2) Dave Meniketti of Y&T.

[@GearGasms]

Gary is on another list - I have a whole playlist of these! Would love to have you subscribe if not already! It's free and it really, really helps the channel! Thanks!!!

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

Y & T - Ten - most underrated album of all time.

[@TheTruePhatso]

@@GearGasms I saw REO Speedwagon at Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor back in '81 on their High Infidelity tour. When the band did their break, they left Gary out on stage and he did his little tune called "The Flying Turkey Trot" and added some length to it also. Man, Gary made it sound like there were three guitars out on stage with him, but it was just Gary. ALL of their songs were fantastic with Gary on the guitar "Roll With the Changes" to me was one of, if not the best summer song for cranking it out and cruising with the top down, with Gary smoking on the guitar......

[@GearGasms]

@TheTruePhatso a truly underrated beast!

[@danstone8783]

Could listen to Gary play all day. No one talked with their guitar the way Gary talked with his guitar.

[@user-bl5jr5vz6i]

The original Live in the Air age album from Be Bop Deluxe displays the greatest guitar playing of all time. Bill Nelson is a genius on the guitar and musical composition. No one comes close.

[@GearGasms]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@ronaldmitchell3665]

I loved to try and emulate Be-Bop riffs back in the day: … kinda makes a grown up robot cry… --LIFE IN THE AIR AGE--

[@stevelayton1271]

Adventures In a Yorkshire Landscape is a master class in guitar solos!

[@peteshallcross787]

I'll check that out!@@stevelayton1271

[@garystewart2263]

Bill Nelson absolute genius

[@freakbot26]

Here are some underrated guitarists. Some of you will probably curse me out, but bring it on! Here's my very, biased listed: Geordie Walker - Killing Joke Kim Thayil - Soundgarden Lee Ronaldo and Thurston Moore - Sonic Youth Richard Patrick - Filter (and his early years in Nine Inch Nails) Robert Finck (Nine Inch Nails) Adam Jones - Tool Adam Grossmann - Skrew Mike Scaccia - Ministry (RIP Mike) Günter Schulz - Slick Idiot (and formerly of KMFDM) Wes Borland (Limp Bizkit) - Note: I fucking loathe Limp Bizkit, but Wes is an amazing player. Michael Gira - Swans J. Mascis - Dinosaur Jr. Ian MacKaye - Minor Threat/Fugazi Page Hamilton - Helmet Nuno Bettencourt - Extreme Jerry Cantrell - Alice In Chains Robert Smith - The Cure Izzy Stradlin - GNR - Unfortunately, his playing got overlooked by Slash Vernon Reid - Living Colour Agree, disagree, love me, or hate me for my picks, it's all good! These are MY choices as I'm not one of the fucking 'gatekeepers' (aka the music snobs, music elitists, music classists)!

[@GearGasms]

Lots of those guys are on other lists- whole playlist of these if you’re interested! Would love to have you subscribe if not already! Thanks!

[@freakbot26]

@@GearGasms I'm already subscribed to your KZbin page! 😁 👍 🔥

[@freakbot26]

@@GearGasms BTW, I'm a fellow Southern. I was born (in 1972) and raised in New Orleans! I moved to Seattle in 1994 when I was 22 where i continue to reside. 😁 I still have family in the New Orleans area.

[@GearGasms]

🤘🏻

[@thomastierney9604]

I think David Gilmour is often overlooked (if not underrated) because he doesn't play every solo at lightning speed. His tone is heavenly, and the playing so melodic. After 30 years of discovering him, I still get chills during the (first) solo in Comfortably Numb. The solo in the song "Murder" sounds like someone singing. Countless other examples; he is just incredible.

[@inkman996]

I don't know if he is under rated exactly, he always gets the nod by those who know. I think he tends to be more recognized as the vocalist versus the guitarist for PF. I personaly think Gilmore is the best or one of the best guitarists we ever had, it has nothing to do with ability to thrash or blazing speed solos, there is thousands out there that can do that. It is his ability to make his guitar sing and his musical creations is unmatched. The way I look at it growing up I ask what guitarist did I try to learn from the most and it was Gilmore.

[@thomastierney9604]

100% agree!

[@GearGasms]

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[@the-hollywood-dog-says-6072]

David Gilmore may play slow, but he is deadly!

[@PXR5-PXR5]

Ok, get what you talk about, but you confuse a good guitarist, that are or have an good studio musician. Its two different things to be in a studio a year compared to what you play in a live stage. The stage show how good an guitarist are irl. Even better is to jam with him, and there Gilmour got nothing to do with people like Satriani, Vai etc.

[@an_38kitkashyap]

Vito is one of my feviourite guitarist from the 80s. Tanks for including him. Edit: and so is Nuno Buttencourt.

[@Mike_LaFontaine75]

Buck Dharma (Blue Oyster Cult), Terry Kath (Chicago), Barton Averre (The Knack)

[@tenzel1231]

Damn that's a good list

[@GearGasms]

Love love love Barton!! Thanks for watching and commenting! Please subscribe if not already- love to have you in the family!

[@stevenwilkinson1265]

BUCK DHARMA ..... Jimmy Page knew as early as 1972 about Mr Roeser ))

[@lisanorris4921]

Everyone seems to have forgotten how great Terry Kath was.

[@GearGasms]

@@lisanorris4921 Agreed - he is on one of my lists - maybe the 70s one?

[@xx3868]

Mark Knofler- not so much for his technical s, but accuracy and wide range of play (a night in London- folky stuff?) He is lead player, writer, singer- Pretty damn good! Maybe a Honorable mention?

[@GearGasms]

Hell yes

[@secondthought2320]

Greg Lake on any guitar. Electric, acoustic or bass! He nailed it with direct and simple leads. And he was always a gentleman to both fans and the press. Very subtle and educated. He didn't let the drugs or alcohol get into his work.

[@GearGasms]

Yeah he gets ignored especially in the context of ELP for sure!

[@bobh.4580]

Greg Lake had a great voice too. From the beginning.

[@matthewwoodard9810]

Vito Bratta’s sense of melody and phrasing is damn near perfect

[@GearGasms]

Yes!

[@daviddemaria3982]

Vito was incredible. Then disappeared

[@daviddemaria3982]

The solo in Radar Love cover is incredible

[@safelyanonymous5717]

@@daviddemaria3982 the wait solo will live forever...incredible

[@loydmcintosh4961]

I'm glad he mentioned Jeff Carlisi because I've been on a .38 Special kick for a while now. I think .38 Special may be the most underrated band of all time. Great songs, great guitar playing and Don Barnes was an amazing singer as well. Great stuff!

[@stricknine8623]

They are easily in my top 10 favorites of all time. Just phenomenal playing and Barnes just has a good voice and he is at least a very good lead guitarist himself......But Jeff Carlise ?? Damn !!

[@douglassloan6831]

Holy Crap! Great list, brother. Really awesome. Just one add for me. Brad Gillis from Night Ranger. Just based on the fact that this guy was able to learn all the Randy Rhoads solos and play them on stage note for not perfectly in like a couple of months. That is no easy feat.

[@GearGasms]

He’s on one of the other lists somewhere. There’s a whole playlist of these if you’re interested! Would love to have you subscribe if not already! Thanks

[@basher5107]

He wasn’t Ozzy’s first choice he wanted Dave Meniketti of Y&T but he turned it down

[@joecat70]

Brad is one of my favorites and his style is so unique it is very easy to recognize his playing

[@DR440]

Danny Gatton. If you haven't heard of him....look him up NOW!

[@mononoaware1960]

I second that

[@pdooley730]

Gary Moore! Actually all the guitar players ever associated with Thin Lizzy could probably be on an underrated list. Gary was the whole package tho and many of the 80s guitar gods were huge Gary Moore fans.

[@GearGasms]

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[@GearGasms]

Hey, just a head's up that I did a Viewer's Choice version of the Underrated Guitar Players series, based on comments just like yours! If you want to see if your pick is in the video, here it is - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWenkpSeadmGr9mBake sure to check it out - I'm also going to be doing another one these! - thanks! alan

[@buddhafella]

Absolutely stoked to see Kee Marcello on this list. The solo from Superstitious is my favourite solo of all time. Good to see Vito Bratta on here too. Really wish he'd surface again.

[@GearGasms]

Agree on the Superstitious solo. I feel my chest open up every time I hear it

[@dim.ch.8623]

I really like the guitarist of Europe. It was about time someone to pinpoint . ​@@GearGasms

[@ptortland]

Glad to see you had Nuno on the list. Ones who I think deserve your list more: - Steve Hackett from Genesis; often overshadowed by Peter Gabriel and by Tony Banks’ keys. - Steve Howe of Yes. Honorable mention: Tom Morello from Rage Against the Machine.

[@GearGasms]

There’s a whole playlist of these if you’re interested! Top Lists kzbin.info/aero/PLJ7bQFZhdVlON6Etq3Sshhab2VEtOJ-dB

[@machupikachu1085]

I have been fortunate enough to see, meet or play with most of my guitar idols, and when I saw Nuno play, I was simply awe struck. He is cleanest, fastest, most consistent shredder I've ever seen. Literally not one mistake, yet still has TONS of soul, feel, and tasty phrasing. I was lucky enough to tell him face to face, and he seemed humbled by that. Super cool, chill, quiet guy. Not the tallest dude on the planet, but he stands head and shoulders above his contemporaries in my book. Cheers!

[@GearGasms]

Oh yeah! Nuno is my all time favorite by a country mile but I’ve never seen him play! Would love to have you subscribe if not already! Thanks!

[@beakerjay1234]

Thank you for mentioning Kee Marcello! Everyone should listen to that whole song. By the time the solo happens you can fully appreciate how he doesn't just shred, but follows the rhythm section brilliantly as well. That solo is pure genius!

[@GearGasms]

Yes, he is amazing. Even I didn't know his name until I looked it up! I would love if you'd subscribe if not already!

[@victorwho744]

Yep Marcello is very underrated, the superstitious solo as you say listen to the whole song, it's one of the best solos of all time for me. He did a great job with Europe..

[@chrisparnham]

Some really good picks I was surprised how much I agreed with you. I'm not sure Brian May is underrated, maybe in the States but not in the UK.

[@GearGasms]

There’s a whole playlist of these if you’re interested! Top Lists kzbin.info/aero/PLJ7bQFZhdVlON6Etq3Sshhab2VEtOJ-dB

[@chrisparnham]

@@GearGasms thanks!

[@CJ-gn8qm]

David Gilmour, Rory Gallagher, Mark Knopfler, Alex Lifeson, Frank Marino, Angus Young? How do you define underrated?

[@GearGasms]

This is only one video with only 10 slots. Maybe calm the fck down There’s a whole playlist of these if you’re interested! Top Lists kzbin.info/aero/PLJ7bQFZhdVlON6Etq3Sshhab2VEtOJ-dB

[@gbluzy335]

I’ve seen a lot of these lists and Rik Emmett from Triumph is NEVER mentioned, He plays everything awesomely,jazz,classical,rock,blues,and has an amazing voice too!

[@GearGasms]

I may do another viewer picks one because I wholeheartedly agree with you and several other people who said Rik! Would love to have you subscribe if not already! Thanks Gary!🤓

[@gbluzy335]

GearGasms thanksI subscribed, keep up the great work👍

[@GearGasms]

Awesome- I’ll keep working hard to make better content! Thank you so much!

[@marcmarc1967]

I started trying to play Midsummer's Daydream 30 years ago. I'm almost there.

[@JDCUSA]

He is on my radar also.

[@rick.carr.guitar]

Glad to see my all time favourite guitarist Nuno Bettencort at number 1!!! He's so underrated!!!

[@GearGasms]

Yeah he’s my all time favorite as well! Thanks for watching and please subscribe if not already!

[@suprchickn7745]

Nuno has it all, one of the best riff-writers in history! Groove, feel, melodicism, technique, soul, note choice, everything!

[@GearGasms]

💯

[@plasticbleach4004]

Terry Kath of chicago

[@happygirl65]

Plastic Bleach yes!!!! Definitely Terry.

[@chriss.570]

No. 1 greatest player of all time

[@GearGasms]

Hey - I used your recommendation in my latest Top 10 Underrated Guitarists Video - you can check it out here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqmsnqSGnpyUbq8 and thank you for contributing - I credit you on screen and verbally in the vid!

[@GearGasms]

Hey - I used your recommendation in my latest Top 10 Underrated Guitarists Video

[@bambicymone8279]

@jcs_ginger: uuh no, that would be hendrix dude!

[@JR-tg1vg]

Brian Setzer is very underrated. The dude literally brought back genres, and you know it’s him instantly when a song of his kicks on. I’d also say that Steve Stevens is underrated too.

[@GearGasms]

Steve is on one of these lists. Brian Setzer is a god to me. 🤘🏻

[@JR-tg1vg]

@@GearGasms​​⁠100% same here too. I’ve been a huge fan for many decades. Great minds think alike!

[@GearGasms]

@JR-tg1vg I have a white Gretsch by my green screen in more recent videos most of the time. I’m not worthy. I can do him vocally though but not on guitar

[@JR-tg1vg]

@@GearGasms Really? That’s awesome! I have two Gretsch’s. (A 6120 sslvo and a 6122 country class jr). I love both guitars a bunch, but the 6120 is my baby. I had the pleasure of meeting Brian years ago, and he played and signed it, so I keep it protected hahaha. I’m the opposite, I used to sing his stuff much better, but I have trouble hitting the higher note stuff now post thyroidectomy. I love jamming to his stuff! I gotta see your white Gretsch, it sounds beautiful!

[@GearGasms]

@JR-tg1vg it’s just a 5420t but I love it!

[@bushibayushi]

Easy - Andrew Latimer from Camel. I've seen like a 1000+ guitar videos and I haven't seen him mentioned even ONCE.

[@GearGasms]

I’ll have to check him out

[@JG-cr3ou]

@@GearGasms Sorry GearGasms, but if you have to "check out" Andrew Latimer at this stage, then that I'm afraid says it all.

[@GEson63]

Andy Latimer is one of the best guitarplayer ever. Camel one of the best proggroups ever. Just listen

[@DonnieWendt]

Great list! Thanks for another awesome video. Others that come to mind for me are Kerry Livgren, Rik Emmet, and Gary Richrath. BTW, I agree with you about MCR.

[@GearGasms]

Oh man thanks! You should check out my other lists for some GR and more MCR. Kerry Livgren is another one I need to put on a future list. He and Rich made a great guitar duo as well!

[@markp6062]

Bingo for Kerry!

[@jettechdonatkins]

Good list.I saw other videos from you with Gary Richrath making the list.I loved his playing when they were a rock band before Cronin ruined a good thing.Frank Marino deserves more credit than he was ever given,he influenced so many of the so called greats who came after him,and he is really a very nice man.Thanks for this video!

[@GearGasms]

So many people mention Frank Marino that maybe he needs his own video? Thank you for the kind words!

[@andrewnelsondrumcovers1787]

Rory Gallagher.

[@YandTIII]

Add Dave Meniketti, Rik Emmett, Jeff Watson & Brad Gillis, Tommy Shaw & JY Young, Dann Huff, Luke, Barry Goudreau, Frank Hannon, Jim Matheos to the list

[@GearGasms]

There’s a whole playlist of these if you’re interested! Top Lists kzbin.info/aero/PLJ7bQFZhdVlON6Etq3Sshhab2VEtOJ-dB

[@ronaldhohua7676]

Lindsey Buckingham is most underrated, no gimmicks or sound distorted engineering like your 10 named .Pure guitar playing licks .

[@GearGasms]

🤘🏻

[@jsmctch]

Alex Lifeson every time when we talk about this subject. Kirk Hammet said it best when he described Alex's playing as chaotic and melodic. Its Ironic that the entire band RUSH as been underated when each member are virtuoso in the respected instruments, have a successful catalogue of over 40yrs and have influenced generations of players

[@GearGasms]

That's a great comment! Please say you'll subscribe if you are not already? We need your kind around here! It really helps the channel, so I thank you! Here's this week's video which is really more of what I actually do on GearGasms. Please give it a chance!kzbin.info/www/bejne/moW5h3WvpLlpicU

[@GearGasms]

Hey, just a head's up that I did a Viewer's Choice version of the Underrated Guitar Players series, based on comments just like yours! If you want to see if your pick is in the video, here it is - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWenkpSeadmGr9mBake sure to check it out - I'm also going to be doing another one these! - thanks! alan

[@kevinsullivan6956]

John Petrucci of Dream Theater! Sadly, even though they have been around since the mid 80s, few people, even ones that think they are knowledgeable, pass DT and Petrucci by. He is often rated as best guitarist in the metal world by writers who know their stuff. Extra-Terrestrial skills; do yourself a favor and check him out. Btw, they finally won their first Grammy last year for “The Alien”, best Metal Performance.

[@darwinsaye]

James Mankey of Concrete Blonde, Mark Knofler, Lindsay Buckingham, Steve Rothary of Marillion, Steve Hackett of Genesis, Tom Verlaine, Robert Fripp, Reeves Gabrels...

[@bluenotechick]

All great players. Excellent, well thought out suggestions.

[@glennpace9783]

I'll second that...especially the Mankey, Buckingham, Fripp trio.

[@classicalguitarbasics7437]

James Mankey was included in a "10 Who Made A Difference 1990-1991" list of a Guitar Magazine way back. People are discovering how great Buckingham as a player now.

[@NH2112]

Lindsey Buckingham was replaced by 2 guitarists both times he & FM parted ways. That should say something.

[@uriel393]

Lindsey is def high on the list of underrated players. Hard to grow in Stevie's shadow, plus there was so much drama in FM... Great addition.

[@stevenbrock899]

Roy Z is one of my underrated favourites. Almost unknown to anyone other than old school metal heads. Roy Z’s solo on Bruce Dickinson’s Tears of the Dragon and his guitar work and production on Accident of Birth, and the Chemical Wedding albums is truly outstanding. The fact that he is almost unknown is a travesty.

[@GearGasms]

There’s a whole playlist of these if you’re interested! Top Lists kzbin.info/aero/PLJ7bQFZhdVlON6Etq3Sshhab2VEtOJ-dB

[@raiders753334]

Impressed somebody brought up Roy. Accident of birth was imo better than anything maiden did after 7th son and before brave New world.

[@DinsdalePiranha67]

I am very, very happy to see someone giving Neil Giraldo his due.

[@GearGasms]

Yeah he’s one of the greats!

[@waterfordrs22]

How about Jan Akkerman from Focus?...… He was a great player, Hocus Pocus is kind of a novelty song for its Rock Yodeling. Incredible player. Billy Bremner and Dave Edmunds were amazing together with Rockpile and they just played so well together as a band, incredible.

[@stevenpalty2027]

Jan Akkerman, good catch.

[@richardbuse228]

How about Martin Barre? Criminally underrated for sure! Also Barry Goodreau from Boston always under Tom Sholz's shadow, and Brad Whitford from Aerosmith who was always in Joe Perry's shadow.Stephen Stills doesn't get enough credit either.

[@GearGasms]

A couple of those are on other lists. You have great taste - here's a playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLJ7bQFZhdVlON6Etq3Sshhab2VEtOJ-dB Would love to have you subscribe if not already! It's free and it really, really helps the channel! Thanks!!!

[@Salmacis99]

Martin Barre is a badass! Always was and still is.

[@larryhall2805]

Your post opens a good can of worms! It would be cool to have a pol or review of great guitar duo or trio teams like the ones you mentioned plus others.

[@alanthomson7770]

Absolutely if even just foe his solo on We Used to Know from StandIp

[@alanthomson7770]

Stand Up typo oops

[@reprintranch]

Another great picker from a ‘70s good-time rock ‘n’ roll band is Jock Bartley from Firefall, never seems to show up on these “underrated and unappreciated” lists. I saw him live 2x back in the band’s heyday and was thoroughly impressed. Not flashy but very tasteful, with beautiful phrasing.

[@GearGasms]

Indeed he does! Hadnt stopped to think about that

[@verntoews6937]

Steve Howe, most underrated by far. Amazing self taught talent and creativety The busiest guitarist to never drown out his band mates Also, probably the largest portfolio of licks, runs, and fillins

[@GearGasms]

I just recently learned that he can’t read music! That’s astounding! He’s the man! Would love to have you subscribe if not already! Thanks Vern! 🎸🤘🏻

[@verntoews6937]

@@GearGasms yes

[@verntoews6937]

@@GearGasms I was 21 in Winnipeg 1979 ,recently discovered lsd and attended the Yes Tourmato tour with the round revolving and reversible center stage. Outstanding

[@verntoews6937]

@@GearGasms Tourmato tour Winnipeg 1979 age 21

[@johncalvo1743]

There is no denying Howe's talent. But he definitely WAS NOT underrated. He and Lifeson frequently won Guitar Player magazine polls in the 80's.

[@BackwoodsFilms]

"You probably don't know Tom Sholz's name?" I've known his name since 1976...

[@davidnissim589]

Chris Poland, Neal Schon, Steve Lukather, John Sykes, Alex Skolnick, Alex Lifeson, Jerry Cantrell, Dean DeLeo, and Mick Mars are all underrated to some degree.

[@GearGasms]

I have a whole playlist of these if you’re interested! Many of these names are on other lists! Would love to have you subscribe if not already! Thanks

[@miked8869ify]

Good list except for Mick Mars ! Below average !

[@GearGasms]

@miked8869ify that right hand tho

[@olehkelembet251]

Not rock but one of most underrated guitarists was Roy Clark, amazing technical player. Him and Glen Campbell will surprise you.

[@GearGasms]

There’s a whole playlist of these if you’re interested! Top Lists kzbin.info/aero/PLJ7bQFZhdVlON6Etq3Sshhab2VEtOJ-dB

[@shadadalshad2574]

Garry Moore?Maybe he wouldn’t be considered as underrated cause some of his songs got a lot views.But since Brian May is on the list he should be here.

[@randomnobody2011]

Great pick in Tom Scholz! I can admire that choice, although my list is for sure different. And soooo true about Brian May, although if I had to live in Freddie's shadow, I think I'd be okay with that. As far as Rock-N-Roll goes, it's hard to pick a dynamic duo more iconic than the showmanship and vocal prowess of Freddie Mercury paired with the brilliant mind and talent of Brian May to accompany him. Not only could Brain play the guitar, but he KNEW the guitar.... If that makes sense... I don't think you get that kinda mojo from ANY other popular, well know pair. Not Jagger/Richards, not Lennon/McCartney, not Page/Plant... Not in my opinion, anyway, but HEY these lists are all very subjective to ones own tastes anyway, right? My ultimate Top 10 underrated players...? Lindsey Buckingham (always second fiddle because of Stevie Nicks), Stanley Jordan (my mind is blown when I watch him play ANYTHING), Mark Knopfler (unique finger picking distortion tone that I don't recall ever being used by anyone else) , Django Reinhardt (jazz player that used 2 finger to do what most guys can't even do with 4), Trey Anastasio (not just a great guitar player, but a musical prodigy if you really want my opinion!), James Taylor (finger picking brilliance), Marty Freidman (the underrated shredder, because Mustaine is a spotlight whore), Junior Brown (just trust me), Reverend Horton Heat (that rockabilly spank) , and Chet Atkins... Yeah, guitar players might know who Chet is, but he never gets the love or recognition he deserves..... Next list, Best RHYTHM players!!

[@GearGasms]

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[@NoBSMusicReviews]

Frank Zappa is the most underrated rock guitarist ever. Totally original, creative, broke the mold, created whole new genres. And yes, sometimes his solos blew - you can’t hit every one out of the park. Listen to Inca Roads off of one size fits all - fucking practically classical composition.

[@NoBSMusicReviews]

And his ‘bohemian bagpipe sound’ does something with pinch harmonics that no one ever has.

[@GearGasms]

I wore out You Are What You Is

[@dagnabbit6187]

I disagree. Frank has always been revered and of course rightfully so . Not underrated . He always makes those lists of great guitarists . For audiophiles like me who are familiar with his music , I agree with everything you say except for him being underrated .

[@tommywingate2220]

I don’t think Frank Zappa felt the need to dominate their music with constant shredding but when the time came for him he lit it up with the best of em. Ethel was a tree growing off of his shoulder. Insert fill here.

[@dagnabbit6187]

@@tommywingate2220 The 1990s Musicians Magazine included Frank Zappa in the greatest guitarists of the 20th Century list . It said that he gave the complex written parts parts to stunt Players like Steve Vai and saved the gaps for himself by engaging in searing , slicing improv and some of the greatest Strat and SG tones you would ever hear . That is not verbatim but close to what the editors wrote . I happen to agree .

[@wrigleyx]

Kenny Wayne Shepherd, the best Blues player i know, he is smoking any one else on stage, Bonamassa inclued.

[@GearGasms]

There’s a whole playlist of these if you’re interested! Top Lists kzbin.info/aero/PLJ7bQFZhdVlON6Etq3Sshhab2VEtOJ-dB

[@joeyguitar2056]

No Glenn Tipton?? Almost noone talks about him but he has some of the best lead technique and style in all of hard rock and metal. He single handedly inspired me to pick up the guitar. He's also a great writer and fantastic human being.

[@petertimpson9378]

Absofukinlutely!!

[@uriel393]

Glenn is in my top 4 all time fave guitarists (Along with Dave Murray, Yngwie, and Michael Gilbert of Flotsam & Jetsam). A huge influence on my playing from the beginning (I'm 51 & have been playing since 85). #Tipton4Lyfe

[@krispynachos9980]

Human bean

[@saintsandeels7093]

Glenn Tipton is my favourite guitarist of all time but also the most underrated, can't believe he's not talked about after what he's done 😕

[@joeyguitar2056]

@@saintsandeels7093 FR. He's never mentioned despite being able to play circles around most of the guys in his era

[@joemofo5689]

Nuno is all round the best cause he has crazy shred with soul!

[@GearGasms]

That's a great comment! Please say you'll subscribe if you are not already? We need your kind around here! It really helps the channel, so I thank you!

[@chriso5374]

One word: RORY

[@GearGasms]

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[@AudiophileTubes]

OH YES! Rory Gallagher was an AMAZING guitarist! So much soul and expression!

[@notedrockhistorian4382]

@@AudiophileTubes And ENERGY.

[@davidkoerner1565]

Three underrated guitarists IMO are Mick Box from Uriah Heep he can make that Les growl. Gary Green from Gentle Giant for his amazing sense of interplay. Finally Bill Nelson of BeBop Deluxe...very skilled in both lead and rhythm.

[@GearGasms]

There’s a whole playlist of these if you’re interested! Top Lists kzbin.info/aero/PLJ7bQFZhdVlON6Etq3Sshhab2VEtOJ-dB

[@benjaminbaird9777]

Tommy Bolin very underrated considering the different bands and solo work he did

[@GearGasms]

You're exactly the kind of viewer/commenter that this channel needs! Please say you'll subscribe and continue to participate in our growing community! It really helps the channel so I thank you so much either way!

[@GearGasms]

Hey, just a head's up that I did a Viewer's Choice version of the Underrated Guitar Players series, based on comments just like yours! If you want to see if your pick is in the video, here it is - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWenkpSeadmGr9mBake sure to check it out - I'm also going to be doing another one these! - thanks! alan

[@kurtsherrick2066]

Unfortunately Bolin was a Heroin Addict. When he was in Deep Purple they put out a solid rock Album Come Taste the Band. When he was straight he actually played the Blackmore stuff very well. On the Come Taste the Band Tour Tommy got so bad on the shit Jon Lord said all he could do was strum. Also Glenn Hughes was on Cocaine terribly bad also. After a Show Lord and Paice got together and said they were ruining the Deep Purple Name and broke it up in the middle of the Tour. Bolin many times on his Solo Stuff reminded me a lot at times of Jeff Beck with a Jazzy Style. He was so gifted and he Overdosed 6 months after Deep Purple broke up. I still mourn the guy. You may have heard Blackmore's story of the first time they met at Tommy's House. Ritchie said the house was almost unfurnished. Ritchie said Tommy's Guitar strings were filthy and said you don't think those strings need changing do you. Tommy replied do you think I should change them. When Ritchie says you can play you can play.

[@thebrubud]

Tommy Bolin!!! Alan Collins. Toy Caldwell. Steve Mariott. There are a lot of them. But Bolin was incredible. From Spectrum with Billy Cobham to James Gang, Deep Purple and his two absolutely fantastic solo albums.

[@marcweinstein231]

Check out his work with Alphonse Mouzon

[@mexiatexas1]

Neal Schon

[@GearGasms]

I would love if you'd subscribe if not already!

[@destroyallfrets]

Especially with HSAS and Hardline!

[@jl8810]

#1 reason this guy can’t be taken seriously: He has a Kiss poster behind him.

[@GearGasms]

Haw haw. Comedy Gold!

[@bld9696]

Saw .38 live with Jeff four times and ARS four times with Barry. Both were true masters of their craft, and, unlike most metal guitarists, they had a very unique sound. You knew it was them when you heard them. Barry Goudreau with Boston was incredible but got very little credit for the Boston sound.

[@GearGasms]

There’s a whole playlist of these if you’re interested! Top Lists kzbin.info/aero/PLJ7bQFZhdVlON6Etq3Sshhab2VEtOJ-dB

[@Jjweeks01]

Warren Haynes for sure. That dude is pure fire🔥🔥🔥

[@GearGasms]

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[@JC-11111]

Warren is the present day guitar hero, imo. I absolutely love Warren for his work in ABB and his Gov't Mule stuff, too. I never could get into The Warren Haynes band. He took a different approach with that band. He's still one of my favorites.

[@GearGasms]

Hey, just a head's up that I did a Viewer's Choice version of the Underrated Guitar Players series, based on comments just like yours! If you want to see if your pick is in the video, here it is - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWenkpSeadmGr9mBake sure to check it out - I'm also going to be doing another one these! - thanks! alan

[@seanmoloney7797]

You can't have an underrated guitarists list without John Norum, yet Kee Marcello is on here!?!? Ian Crichton from Saga deserves a mention.

[@seanmiller7889]

Ian Crichton for sure!

[@aaronshoaf4644]

Finally…finally someone has acknowledged Kee Marcello as an underrated guitarist. Seems like the whole world doesn’t know who he is because he wasn’t the guitarist who played on the Final Countdown album (their most popular one), but Out Of This World is my favorite Europe album, and most of it is because of Kee Marcello. Superstitious like you mentioned is a great guitar solo, and I think it’s an underrated solo. So many other great songs on that album and so many other great solos. Vito Bratta is my 2nd favorite guitarist of all time, behind the legendary Eddie Van Halen. To see Vito get some love makes me happy, but I do feel he’s been getting more love over the years. Because of you mentioning these 2, and Tom Schultz, you deserve a follow from me. Rock on!🤟🤟

[@GearGasms]

Thank you and welcome to the family! 🎸🤘🏻

[@notedrockhistorian4382]

I am a bit surprised, given the number of Southern Rock guitarists covered, that Hughie Thomasson of The Outlaws was not mentioned. To be fair, I am new to this channel and have not checked out each and every list. I am almost positive our host has heard the song "Green Grass and High Tides" by The Outlaws.

[@GearGasms]

Good point! Thanks for chiming in! What I do here is sorta garbage but it's almost kinda decent at times! If you would be so charitable and kind as to subscribe, it really helps out more than you know and is absolutely free!

[@bradpetefish6172]

Agreed. The Outlaws lineup always great guitar players. I would have to say that southern rock guitarists are underrated as a whole (outside of obviously Allman/Betts duo). That was a genre with some really good players in a lot of the bands.

[@notedrockhistorian4382]

@@GearGasms Thanks for replying. I did indeed subscribe to your channel. I think you are being hard on yourself with the "sorta garbage" comment. I think the "sorta garbage" applies to some of the comments you are going to get regardless of the content. Its just the nasty world we live in now. I never was a Hendrix fan. I am wondering which video you have wherein your discuss Roy Buchanan. He is my favorite guitarist, if I had to choose. I am sure you know with music being a very subjective art, identifying the "best" players is a bit of a stretch. In my opinion, anyone who picks up a guitar with the intent of creating music has my blessing and support.

[@GearGasms]

Hey, just a head's up that I did a Viewer's Choice version of the Underrated Guitar Players series, based on comments just like yours! If you want to see if your pick is in the video, here it is - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWenkpSeadmGr9mBake sure to check it out - I'm also going to be doing another one these! - thanks! alan

[@honeychilerider]

Brian May? The guy is on like every short list of best guitarists there is. The only way he could be less underrated is if everyone said he was better than Hendrix (which he's not, by the way).

[@honeychilerider]

@@MisterFruitbowl He's really not. He's great, I love his work, but he's not Hendrix.

[@M66GUS]

I have 15 year old students that are better than Hendrix!

[@honeychilerider]

@@M66GUS Heh, you're just trolling, now.

[@M66GUS]

@@honeychilerider Honestly. Jimi is so overrated as a guitar player. He was a brilliant entertainer - check He was the first 'Guitar Hero' - check He was inspirational - check He was emotional - check Was he a technical wizard - no Of course music is subjective, so if you prefer his music, that's fine, but being the first is not the same as being the best.Not when you've got 14 year old French girls able to play Paganini , Eruption or anything else perfectly. Personally, I believe Brian May is a far superior guitarist to Hendrix in every way bar perhaps, showmanship.

[@honeychilerider]

@@M66GUS Well, first of all, "technical wizard" would probably be my very last criteria (I dunno, maybe before "great entertainer", actually) for what makes a great guitarist. We know from Clapton himself that Hendrix technically shamed him in front of people on Clapton's own guitar, so there's that, and countless guitarists and guitar-teachers will tell you that he was a technical innovator as well. In addition, he was one of the best and most interesting melodic guitarists of all time (probably my first criteria) and then one of the best rhythm/rhythmic guitarists of all time (possibly my second). People who could "technically" outplay him today certainly exist, but exist only because Jimi pushed the instrument so far in his day. I mean, I suppose there would be the odd John McLaughlin or whoever to out-shred him, but even McLaughlin himself was a huge Hendrix fan and spoke often of Hendrix' influence on him. Basically, virtually every argument that can be made for Hendrix has already been parsed a thousand times and he always remains on the throne. For a reason. But, hey, Brian May's good too.

[@BillBowers132]

Or Billy Gibbons???

[@smashpoundx8643]

Definitely Billy Gibbons.

[@PazBinv1]

Agreed.

[@silverfishimperatrix6782]

Buck Dharma, Terry Kath, Frank Marino, Bill Nelson

[@GearGasms]

Whole playlist of these if you’re interested. Some are on there

[@jonfensu]

Very underrated: Gary Moore Vinnie Moore Shawn Lane

[@adamnelson9661]

I definitely agree! Thank you. Shawn is one of the best to ever play! Love Gary, and Vinnie too! I don't think Shawn gets any credit outside of the guitarists who know of him. One I can think of is Derek Trucks, don't hear a lot about him...ever. Thanks for bringing those guys in.

[@kurtsherrick2066]

@@adamnelson9661 I grew up in Memphis and I saw Shawn Lane play when he was 13 years old. He was amazing. He was already a top guitarist. Unfortunately many times he was pushed into going blazing speed but Shawn had a feel and true soul when he played. He also was a unbelievably good Classical Pianist. It was so unfortunate his health went down at such a young age.

[@robertclarkguitar]

Your vocals are not being heard on my end. The rest is fine. Hope this isn't the channel and just my end. Not sure. Love the show.

[@GearGasms]

Robert - Are you watching on a Samsung Galaxy by any chance? I've had sporadic reports of this video and one other having that issue but only on that phone. Iphone, even a Red brand smartphone, ipad and multiple PC's play it fine. I don't know if it's a KZbin problem or maybe a problem with the app? Thanks for the kind words about the channel though! I'll keep looking into the sound issue. Would love to have you subscribe if not already!

[@GearGasms]

www.technobezz.com/fix-samsung-galaxy-s7-distorted-audio-issue/

[@justinthomas7222]

@@GearGasms I'm on an android, LG K8+. I don't hear you wellat all. There's SOMEthing coming through, but not enough to make out even maxed with the phone to my ear. Clips come in fine.

[@plasticbleach4004]

I'm watching on a moto g5+ and can't hear anything. All of your other videos work perfectly fine

[@jbandshahayeah1862]

Same here. Sounds like phase cancellation

[@cgincovington]

Hey Alan, cool vid. The Cars Elliot Easton is quite underrated imo.

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

That's who I was gonna say. He's one of my favorite players ever but you hardly ever hear his name mentioned.

[@tenzel1231]

Agreed and I think he was actually one of the best

[@reprintranch]

Geez, I had no idea you’d made so many “underrated guitarist” videos, I will have to check out all of ‘em. I also subscribed. Here’s another nominee - Leo Nocentelli, a long-time member of New Orleans funk band The Meters but probably best known to ‘70s rock fans for his inventive, distinctive solo on the Dr. John hit, “Right Place, Wrong Time.” I work in a retail store that plays classic rock on the store sound system much of time, and hear “Right Place” probably once a week. I always stop whatever I’m doing so that I can give that solo my full attention.

[@GearGasms]

That whole track is amazing- didn’t know the guitar player on it but thank you! It’s greatness

[@chrisarnold3553]

#2 - Brian May (Queen) has one of the most unique playing styles of any guitarist. No one plays like him. A commentator says he plays like a violinist. He also doesn't have 20 guitars on stage to show off. And never shreds.

[@GearGasms]

🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@craigrheberling]

the way he records makes his sound almost "classical" to my ears. in '74, i was at a "record world" party - about 10 new artists were featured. all i can remember is that the next day i went straight to the record store and bought the pink queen lp.(first one). LOADED with great tunes and sound!

[@dimitarliasovski8103]

Because his not play solo on guitar, his sing on guitar with pause for breathing, meaning queen solos you can sing

[@danstone8783]

Loverboy is one of those bands that I liked in the 80s then didn't care much for for a long time but love now in retrospect. Good picks here. Glad to see Jeff Carlisi on your list. Neal Geraldo all day for sure. Great player. One of my favorites for the last 40 years is Jamie West Oram from The Fixx. Dude has a way of interpreting guitar all his own and in ways I and a room full of monkeys with guitars could never come up with.

[@GearGasms]

Jamie is great! He’s the king of great use of chorus

[@garyloss2878]

I agree, especially from an overall songcrafting perspective. Infectious, rhythmic,melodic, well composed tunes that let the individual players shine a bit without overwhelming the band as a whole.

[@chrispeterson73]

Good list, but you forgot Alex Lifeson, Uli Jon Roth, and Michael Schenker. 👍 Oh yea, and Terry Kath too.

[@GearGasms]

Hey - I used your recommendation in my latest Top 10 Underrated Guitarists Video - you can check it out here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqmsnqSGnpyUbq8 and thank you for contributing - I credit you on screen and verbally in the vid!

[@GearGasms]

Hey - I used your recommendation in my latest Top 10 Underrated Guitarists Video

[@toddpegram6584]

This video is what got me to subscribe to your channel, sir. 7/10 of these guys I had never heard of. Once you said "I have 'More than a Feeling'" I knew you were talking about 2 degrees from MIT Tom Scholz, the reason I really got into guitar. Especially the song "Peace of Mind" If I were to add to the list I would mention Terry Kath and Mike McCready

[@GearGasms]

Awesome- welcome to the family!

[@GearGasms]

Top Lists kzbin.info/aero/PLJ7bQFZhdVlON6Etq3Sshhab2VEtOJ-dB

[@toddpegram6584]

@@GearGasms Thanks, I'll check the videos on the list soon

[@brendaharris2441]

Whenever I listen to Dire Straits, I think of how underrated Mark Knoffler is

[@GearGasms]

Yea

[@krehetpi]

I wouldn’t say Brian is underrated.Maybe in the USA, but in the rest of the world he is in every rock guitar fan’s top ten most influential guitar players in the genre.

[@GearGasms]

Thanks Christopher!

[@Dibbles2005]

Brian May is underrated but okay

[@ricardorodriguez5549]

Chris Hayes from Huey Lewis and the News is a damn boss: great rhythm playing, perfect tone and articulation, thoughtful lyrical phrasing. Also Jamie West-Oram from The Fixx; there may be another player with better time and song feel but I haven’t found many. Dude locks IN

[@GearGasms]

💯💯💯

[@cmackscott761]

4 year old video. KZbin just presented me with your channel. Better late than never. Great video!

[@GearGasms]

Thank you! There’s a whole playlist of these if you’re interested

[@tcollier5460]

Criss Oliva from Savatage, James Murphy, John Sykes just to name a few...

[@jakek9081]

Jerry Cantrell

[@azja6666]

Yeah man!

[@gregarioussolitudinist5695]

When Loverboy made the list it surprised me a bit that Night Ranger was not there, as well.

[@GearGasms]

They are on another list lol

[@BIU2330]

Love seeing Carlisi on the list, huge .38 Special fan. Where do you rank Buckingham from The Mac?

[@GearGasms]

He’s great!

[@JimHabash]

When i play his video at 2x speed, all these guitarists really can play fast! Damn! kidding aside, Rik Emmett from and after Triumph was a very well rounded under appreciated guitarist.

[@GearGasms]

That's a great comment! Please say you'll subscribe if you are not already? We need your kind around here! It really helps the channel, so I thank you!

[@JimHabash]

@@GearGasms Now sub'd with notifications on, appreciate the humor as well! Like on the over rated guitarists. Chuckled quite a bit through that one lol !

[@jeffroegner1499]

He killed it at live aid. 🎸🎸

[@robertrohde4579]

Where do you put Gary Moore and Rory Gallagher! Gary Moore is my number one all-time and Rory is in my top five!

[@GearGasms]

I may have to do another list! I would love if you'd subscribe if not already!

[@peterpapadoliakos2711]

Alvin Lee and Mick Taylor

[@AudiophileTubes]

Both Moore and Gallagher were AMAZING! Masterful, epic guitarists!

[@BillPenny]

Funny all these guys were from the same era and basically same tone. How about Jeff Healey, Thomas McClary from the Commodores, Billy Gibbons...those are all delicious, melodic unforgettable bits that really make the song so much better.

[@Crussman499]

Jeff Healey was a monster player. Goddamn childhood cancers. 😥