Don Felder

Don't laugh...but, Glenn Campbell. Been called by some as quite possibly the greatest 12 string player ever, and was one of and quite possibly the most in demand session guitarists for a good portion of the 60's in LA. man was a literal virtuoso with the axe.

 

I know he made his fame and fortune with country, but he could do it all.

Don't laugh...but, Glenn Campbell. Been called by some as quite possibly the greatest 12 string player ever, and was one of and quite possibly the most in demand session guitarists for a good portion of the 60's in LA. man was a literal virtuoso with the axe.

 

Wouldn't necessarily classify him as a rock guitarist, but very accomplished. Used to love watching him and John Hartford on the Glen Campbell show.

Ritchie Blackmore - Deep Purple

 

Ritchie Blackmore - Deep Purple

 

 

Not sure I would call Ritchie underrated, at least not in metal/rock circles. He did compose what is probably the most recognized riff in rock history....Smoke on the Water.

You may be correct on the "not underrated", but he's not always a name that leaps to mind when thinking "guitar god". Always was one of my favorites.

Derek St. Holmes

When Jimmy Hendricks calls you the "best guitar player I ever saw"...then you better believe you are good. Doesn't get the recognition in the music pubs like the other regularly mentioned names do, which yes I believe makes him the true definition of "underrated".

 

 

In fact, I think Jimi purportedly introduced himself to Chicago's saxophonist after a gig , saying : "Hi, I'm Jimi Hendrix. I've been watching you guys and I think your guitarist is better than me." He was referring to Terry Kath.

Don't laugh...but, Glenn Campbell. Been called by some as quite possibly the greatest 12 string player ever, and was one of and quite possibly the most in demand session guitarists for a good portion of the 60's in LA. man was a literal virtuoso with the axe.

 

I know he made his fame and fortune with country, but he could do it all.

 

 

I'm not laughing- NOT AT ALL. You know your guitarists. Campbell is legend. Here he is jamming with another one of my favorites- Steve Lukather of Toto.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33Zr3hnPQGU&feature=player_detailpage

Derek St. Holmes

 

I'm a huge fan of his vocals and rythym guitar work......"Stranglehold", "Stormtroopin", "Smokescreen", "Hey Baby"..........great stuff.

In fact, I think Jimi purportedly introduced himself to Chicago's saxophonist after a gig , saying : "Hi, I'm Jimi Hendrix. I've been watching you guys and I think your guitarist is better than me." He was referring to Terry Kath.

 

Yep I think that's how the story goes.

Already been mentioned but my list begins with Terry Kath. Amazing talent. Gone way too soon.

 

Don Felder always got less pub than Walsh but wrote some great riffs and music for the Eagles. I think they miss him greatly in the current incarnation.

 

Kerry Livgreen from Kansas. Wrote a ton of their stuff and played it well.

In fact, I think Jimi purportedly introduced himself to Chicago's saxophonist after a gig , saying : "Hi, I'm Jimi Hendrix. I've been watching you guys and I think your guitarist is better than me." He was referring to Terry Kath.

 

Chicago actually went out on tour with Jimi Hendrix when they began their careers in the late 60's. He fell in love with the guys playing then.

Tommy Bolin...replaced both Richie Blackmore inDeep Purple and Joe Walsh in The James Gang. Died young, only 25 I think.

Tommy Bolin...replaced both Richie Blackmore inDeep Purple and Joe Walsh in The James Gang. Died young, only 25 I think.

 

Good 70's grove here by Tommy Bolin