All these discussions about Clapton, Hendrix and the like had me thinking:
What about players who are neither overrated nor underrated, but are rated 'just right.'
For example, Dave Murray and Adrian Smith out of Iron Maiden- they are pretty decent players but not generally revered.
Nor are they the subject of controversy or derision.
Or the chaps out of Judas Priest (I forgot their names) - I mean they can play a bit although they're clearly not in the league of your Malmsteens or your Vais. But then you probably wouldn't slag them off.
These are players who, I would say, are rated 'just right'
Are there any other guitarists who fit into this category?
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I think the Iron Maiden and Judas Priest guitarists are underrated.
Anyone you could name would be considered overrated by some and underrated by others.
You'll never get consensus on "just right".
That said... enjoyed checking out Glenn Tilbrook.
I have yet to research 'Your mate Andy'
But then again, I also think they're underrated....
Ken Hancock from Half Man Half Biscuit. Not many people can play guitar solos ironically and get away with it. Him and Zappa, obviously.
Bob Marley?
Huw Lloyd-Langton?