Rob Not Bob Posted April 8, 2004 Report Share Posted April 8, 2004 This is a weird one, but it has been going through my mind recently ... does anybody here have any favorite guitarists who were underrated because they were the second guitarist to one or even two guitarists who got all the glory? These days there is a bit more acceptance of twin leads (Warren and Jimmy in the dead, Warren and Derek in the Allman ... which dates back to the original lineup with Duane and Dickey), but a lot of times all of the attention goes to one lead guitarist, while another gifted musician goes languishing in their shadow. Note : I don't think Bobby "Ace" Weir qualifies ... he will never be in anyone's shadow as long as there is Hux to carry the torch Here are some of my favorites : Sterling Morrison (to Lou Reed in Velvet Underground) Simon Nicol (to Richard Thompson in Fairport Convention) Richard Lloyd (to Tom Verlaine in Television) Ivan Julian (to Robert Quine in the Voidoids) Danny Kirwan (to Peter Green and Jeremy Spencer in Fleetwood Mac) Allan Collins (to Gary Rossington and Steve Gaines in Lynyrd Skynyrd) Any other suggestions ? RnB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Sanchez Posted April 8, 2004 Report Share Posted April 8, 2004 Mitch Stein (to Steve Kimock) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted April 8, 2004 Report Share Posted April 8, 2004 Malcom Young (to Angus) Ron Wood (to Keith) AD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Not Bob Posted April 8, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2004 Ron Wood (to Keith) AD A rare case of the lead guitarist being overshadowed by the rhythm guitarist RnB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted April 8, 2004 Report Share Posted April 8, 2004 An interesting and debatable topic. Here's a few to ponder:Chris Dreja ( to Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck ) - The YardbirdsRichard Lloyd ( to Tom Verlaine ) - TelevisionMick Jones ( to Joe Strummer ) - The ClashMick Taylor ( to Keef ) - The StonesAllen Collins ( to Gary Rossington and Steve Gaines ) - Lynyrd SkynyrdChrissie Hynde ( to James Honeyman-Scott and Robbie MacIntosh ) - The PretendersSteve Vai ( to Frank Zappa )Chuck Garvey ( to Al Schnier ) - moe.Warren Haynes ( to Dickey Betts ) - The Allman Brothers Band and The Dickey Betts BandSammy Hagar ( to Eddie Van Halen ) - Van HalenDel McCoury ( to mandolin player Ronnie McCoury ) - The Del McCoury BandJohn Mayall ( to Eric Clapton, Mick Taylor, Peter Green, Coco Monyoya etc... ) - John Mayall & The BluesbreakersDuane Allman ( to Eric Clapton ) - Derek & The DominoesPaul McCartney and John Lennon ( to George Harrison ) - The Beatles... obviouslyDave Davies ( to Ray Davies ) - The KinksElvin Bishop ( to Mike Bloomfield ) - The Paul Butterfield BandBrian Jones ( to Keef ) - The StonesGene Ween ( to Deaner ) - WeenDavid St. Hubbins ( to Nigel Tufnel ) - Spinal Tap... and every second guitarist in blues history!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted April 8, 2004 Report Share Posted April 8, 2004 Mitch Stein (to Steve Kimock) Agreed. I started listening to Kimock a while ago (largely based on how much people like Pablo, whose guitar playing astounds me, recommended him). During most of skb2003-02-22, I was thinking, "Which one's Kimock? They're both name-the-band-after-this-guy-he's-so-good guitarists. Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Musicface Posted April 8, 2004 Report Share Posted April 8, 2004 In addition to the many excellent ones mentioned, Tom Fogerty from CCR jumps immediately to mind as a great rhythm player. - M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau Posted April 8, 2004 Report Share Posted April 8, 2004 Maybe not a second guitarist so to speak,but in my opinion underrated;G.E Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeker Posted April 8, 2004 Report Share Posted April 8, 2004 Chuck Garvey ( to Al Schnier ) - moe. Al would be the underrated second guitarist here. It's all about Al, fuck "Chuck Side Strong!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted April 8, 2004 Report Share Posted April 8, 2004 Paul Barrere (to Lowell George in Little Feat)Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted April 8, 2004 Report Share Posted April 8, 2004 Avi Bortnick to John Scofield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questcequecest? Posted April 8, 2004 Report Share Posted April 8, 2004 Brian Eno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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