most underrated musicians?

[Rev0lver]

i was just wondering, who do you think are some of the most underrated members of bands? like somebody who is amazing but overshadowed by maybe the lead guitarist.

my picks:
Drums- Brett Powell(the human abstract), Martin Lopez(opeth), Marc Allen(finch), Josh Freese(a perfect circle), the rev(avenged sevenfold)

Bass- Juan Alderete(the mars volta), Arif Mirabdolbaghi(protest the hero), Jordan Tuscan(august burns red)

Guitar- Brian Leppke(bleeding through), Garrett Zablocki(senses fail)

Vocals- Brandon Saller(atreyu)

[WingsOfSteel]

Guitar - Alex Lifeson (Rush), Brian May (Queen)

[byob_soad2]

Drums-the rev(avenged sevenfold)

me and my friends have said that their drummer must be really good. maybe some others don't realize it because of, like you said, the lead guitar.

[Kutsic]

Björn Gelotte
Dave Grohl
Gackt
Mikko Lindström
Everyone besides Matt in Trivium
ICS Vortex
Everyone in Slipknot except Joey and Corey
Everyone that has ever been in Cradle of Filth except Dani
All the member of Cryptopsy except Flo

[The_Lizard_King]

i think that derek trucks is very underrated

[HardRockerBrazil]

Actually, when you say underrated, the first thing that crosses my mind is one certain California punk rock band: X.

Hell, their music is hella cool, but still no one seems to care about or know them!?
More Fun in the New World was even nominated by a Brazilian magazine as one of the 100 Best Rock Albums ever (it ranked #37).
Does anyone around here know X but me and Activision?

[progROCKER]

Danny carry

He is one of the best drummers of all time, top 3 and he is not even in the drummer hall of fame.

[Rev0lver]

Actually, when you say underrated, the first thing that crosses my mind is one certain California punk rock band: X.

Hell, their music is hella cool, but still no one seems to care about or know them!?
More Fun in the New World was even nominated by a Brazilian magazine as one of the 100 Best Rock Albums ever (it ranked #37).
Does anyone around here know X but me and Activision?

the only reason i've heard of them is because x japan originally had a dispute over the name "x" i believe.

and how is danny carey underrated? hes one of the most famous drummers out there.

[The_Wurm]

guitar - jimi hendrix




..o wait!!! you said UNDERrated



haha

[newwaytodie]

Guitar - Alex Lifeson (Rush), Brian May (Queen)

I don't think they're underrated. Maybe it depends on who you're talking to.

Adam Dutkiewicz (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Dutkiewicz)
For many reasons. Click the link.

[Rev0lver]

ehh... i don't find adam that great of a guitarist. i mean, hes really cool and he is good, but i don't find anything too special about his guitarwork.

[newwaytodie]

Ok... fine.. whatever, he's also one of the best producers out there. Did you click the link? Or are you too lazy?

[Rev0lver]

no i know about his production skills. he produced one of my favorite albums(thrill seeker). i'm just saying as a musician he's nothing incredible.

[WingsOfSteel]

I don't think they're underrated. Maybe it depends on who you're talking to.

I was going more along the lines of "they're overshadowed by their bandmates," than "They don't get enough recognition."

[xtcdukes]

Actually, when you say underrated, the first thing that crosses my mind is one certain California punk rock band: X.

Hell, their music is hella cool, but still no one seems to care about or know them!?
More Fun in the New World was even nominated by a Brazilian magazine as one of the 100 Best Rock Albums ever (it ranked #37).
Does anyone around here know X but me and Activision?

I Love X. Saw them in '83. Such a great show. I have to disagree with the Brave New World quote though. Telling people about X and referring to that album is tantamount to failure. Los Angeles and Wild Gift are the shining moments in the short career of this great band.

[LavatoryLoveMachine]

Thomen "The Omen" Stauch, ex-drummer for Blind Guardian and founding member of Savage Circus. One of the best drummers in the world, underrated in this hemisphere of the planet.

[benjamin]

Los Angeles by X is in Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s.


I feel Reel Big Fish is under rated. The entire band.

[dim1234]

creed , are underated to me

and i think placebo should get a chance at a guitar hero or rock band game aswell as creed

[xtcdukes]

Mick Karn.

[xtcdukes]

Los Angeles by X is in Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s.

Too bad they butchered the song.

[no_direction_home]

i was just wondering, who do you think are some of the most underrated members of bands? like somebody who is amazing but overshadowed by maybe the lead guitarist.

my picks:
Drums- Brett Powell(the human abstract), Martin Lopez(opeth), Marc Allen(finch), Josh Freese(a perfect circle), the rev(avenged sevenfold)

Bass- Juan Alderete(the mars volta), Arif Mirabdolbaghi(protest the hero), Jordan Tuscan(august burns red)

Guitar- Brian Leppke(bleeding through), Garrett Zablocki(senses fail)

Vocals- Brandon Saller(atreyu)

yes! some one els who likes the mars volta! great choices man thoughs are very overshadowed people
ps. my brothers band just toured with protest the hero and are touring newfound and nova Scotia and all those places with them in a week or so

[Rev0lver]

what's your brother's band?

[Kurdt10]

I can only think of one off the top of my head.

Krist Novoselic (Nirvana)

[no_direction_home]

what's your brother's band?

the holly springs disaster (he plays guitar)

[battle_axe_of_doom]

Frank Zappa

[dlisapussy]

im a beatles fan so


Paul McCartney - bass (and everything else)
George Harrison - guitar
Tom Commerford - bass (rage against the machine, audioslave)

[battle_axe_of_doom]

except paul and george aren't underrated. paul is generally considered one of the greatest bassists to ever hold the damn instrument, and the fact that george was in the beatles and had a very successful career probably discounts him too.

[newwaytodie]

Antonio Vivaldi, Niccollo Pagannini, Les Paul.

[axlroseftw]

most underrated guitarist ever is yngwie malmsteen. most people i know have never even heard of him

[Prescott523]

Stewart Copeland on the drums. People don't get to hear what he truely has to offer because Sting limits him so he stands out. Along with Summers. Those poor guys lol, so much talent too.

[battle_axe_of_doom]

most underrated guitarist ever is yngwie malmsteen. most people i know have never even heard of him

dear lord if anyone is the definition of overrated its ****ing malmsteen

[axlroseftw]

maybe to people you know. NO ONE i know has ever heard of him. also, i think buckethead deresrves a lil more than he gets

[battle_axe_of_doom]

well in the wide scope of things as in not just ppl who we know malmsteen is the very definition of overrated

[Rev0lver]

maybe to people you know. NO ONE i know has ever heard of him. also, i think buckethead deresrves a lil more than he gets

no one i know HASN'T heard of him

[Prescott523]

And considering you don't know who Eric Clapton is, I highly doubt you knew who Yngwie Malmsteen was before the GHII Xbox achievement. Loser.

[Rev0lver]

And considering you don't know who Eric Clapton is, I highly doubt you knew who Yngwie Malmsteen was before the GHII Xbox achievement. Loser.

eric clapton died 2000 years ago on a giant cross. you're thinking of jesus, the guitar player of cream.

[Rev0lver]

to be honest, i think the people behind dethklok are actually pretty damn talented. i mean, for a fake TV show band i expect straight crappy power chords, but they have enough to get a song on GH.

[axlroseftw]

And considering you don't know who Eric Clapton is, I highly doubt you knew who Yngwie Malmsteen was before the GHII Xbox achievement. Loser.


omg first off i dont even have the xbox version. second I KNOW WHO ERIC CLAPTON IS as a person..i dont know cream which i assume is the band he is/was in.

[Prescott523]

Doesn't mean you're not a loser.

[tharshmetalUK]

Overkill are hugely underrated

[CaptainHowdy101]

Junior Brown is quite the guitar(guit-steel) player

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPpAbhLKRnU


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHFtSjCROBY&mode=related&search=

[Simonious]

Everyone in Slipknot except Joey and Corey


Clown pretty much sucks. Don't forget him.


Keith Smith (Anarchy Club) and Adam Buhler (Anarchy Club) are pretty much underrated.

[newwaytodie]

Yngwie Malmsteen isn't underrated or overrated. He just thinks he's God. He is a damn good guitarist. Probably the best classically trained guitar player out there.

http://www.google.com/musicl?lid=0-PxkxwgicD&aid=2RoNQLukPyB

If you can, listen to the CD I linked above. It's all popular classical compositions performed live with Yngwie playing guitar.

[newwaytodie]

But to state my own opinion on under-rated musicans:


Jeff Loomis - Guitarist of Nevermore (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_loomis)

Jon Schaffer - Guitarist and songwriter of Iced Earth (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Schaffer)

Marty Friedman - Ex-Megadeth lead guitarist, current solo instrumental artist (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marty_Friedman)

Ray Toro - Lead Guitarist for My Chemical Romance (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Toro)

Mikael Åkerfeldt - lead vocalist, guitarist, composer, and lyricist for the progressive death metal band Opeth (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikael_%C3%85kerfeldt)

[Julio-Claudius]

Bon Scott. Lots of people I know think he and Bon Scott are the same person... -_-
John Paul Jones. I've heard this alot, "Yeah, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, Bonham, and, uh, that other guy. What's his name?"

[the_polite_force]

but bon scott and bon scott ARE the same person??

[ziggy stardust]

Elliott Smith is a genius
I highly recommened his album Either/Or

[caex12]

But to state my own opinion on under-rated musicans:


Jeff Loomis - Guitarist of Nevermore (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_loomis)

Jon Schaffer - Guitarist and songwriter of Iced Earth (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Schaffer)

Marty Friedman - Ex-Megadeth lead guitarist, current solo instrumental artist (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marty_Friedman)

Ray Toro - Lead Guitarist for My Chemical Romance (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Toro)

Mikael Åkerfeldt - lead vocalist, guitarist, composer, and lyricist for the progressive death metal band Opeth (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikael_%C3%85kerfeldt)

You have GOT to be kidding about the loser from MCR. Having him on there insults the great musicians you listed.

[Mr_Urlacher]

Ace Frehley!

[MrBoJangles]

Steven Seagal & Coheed & Cambria. Im tired of hearing people bash Coheed because of the singer. Robert Plant didnt have a superb voice and look at Zeppelin. They are quite talented, and so is Steven Seagal. Download more of their stuff, not their singles.

[tombrady]

Justin Chancellor

and hell

Adam Jones


everyone always talks about how great maynard and danny are but I think many fans overlook Tool's guitarist and bassist. From a composition and musicianship standpoint, these are 2 of the best. Maybe not the most technically impressive but both men truly understand music theory and how to compose a real piece and not just slap a song together...something that is pretty rare with modern music.

[amolinam]

Steven Seagal & Coheed & Cambria. Im tired of hearing people bash Coheed because of the singer. Robert Plant didnt have a superb voice and look at Zeppelin. They are quite talented, and so is Steven Seagal. Download more of their stuff, not their singles.

What do you mean with "Robert Plant didint have a superb voice" !? :eek:

[Hislove4ever7]

In my opinion, Sean Kinney (drummer AIC) is underrated. His No Excuses entrance is really wonderful. And Blind Melon's singer Shannon Hoon, his voice was so melodic.

[tucsonovernite]

Garth Hudson of The Band

[IStormBlastI]

Oh holy hell.... will anyone please mention Alex VanHalen?!?! Probably one of the best drummers in one of the most influential bands of all time, and yet COMPLETLY overshadowed by big bro Ed. C'mon! I will agree with one previous poster on Dethklok in the fact that its one guy (Brendon Small) who writes and performs all the music, but I cannot agree with the other previous poster about Buckethead deserving more credit than he has gotten. If anything, he is OVERrated. I love the Bucket, don't get me wrong, but if you stand back and really analyze his style, you see lots of repitition and lots of fundamental progression at its base level. He is fast, yes, but don't get confused kiddies! I think Alexi Laiho is pretty good too, but again it's the bucket syndrome. Fast is good, but style is GREAT! Ponder..... maybe it's just me.......

Blast

[polishdog90]

Oh holy hell.... will anyone please mention Alex VanHalen?!?! Probably one of the best drummers in one of the most influential bands of all time, and yet COMPLETLY overshadowed by big bro Ed. C'mon! I will agree with one previous poster on Dethklok in the fact that its one guy (Brendon Small) who writes and performs all the music, but I cannot agree with the other previous poster about Buckethead deserving more credit than he has gotten. If anything, he is OVERrated. I love the Bucket, don't get me wrong, but if you stand back and really analyze his style, you see lots of repitition and lots of fundamental progression at its base level. He is fast, yes, but don't get confused kiddies! I think Alexi Laiho is pretty good too, but again it's the bucket syndrome. Fast is good, but style is GREAT! Ponder..... maybe it's just me.......

Blast

Buckethead is underrated for exactly what you just said. Everyone says that he just has speed and no style. You have to dig deep into the Buckethead collection to find some of his great songs. Listen to his accoustic songs or he had 1 entire CD of slow songs. He has released something like 50 cds of music and most people just listen to Jordan and say yeah hes good but he just plays fast. Jordan is cool but its not even that great of a song compared to his others.

Btw you cant ****ing see his emotions because he is wearing a god damn mask. I hate it when people say he puts no emotion in to his writing. Use your ears not your eyes.

Buckethead - Whitewash
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(This is what I call musical genious)

Buckethead - Buckethead watching the boats with my dad
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(If you cannot hear emotion you should get your ears checked)

Buckethead - Nottingham Lace
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(My Favorite Buckethead Song! 2:20 and on is my favorite part of probably any song ever)

[topperharley]

It may be a stretch, but I would say Stevie Ray Vaughan. He's not often mentioned along side some of the more mainstream rock guitarists (Eddie, Slash, Clapton, Page), or even the guitarists mentioned in this thread (Satriani, Vai, Malmsteen, Buckethead), but as far as emotion goes, he blows the doors off just about anyone (or did, before his untimely death). I love Satriani and Vai, but sometimes I feel like I'm listening to a guitar clinic rather than music - the raw feeling just isn't there.

[SLASHed-up]

Brian May...and all of Queen for that matter. Listen to some of Brian's solos. They might not be the fastest solo you've ever heard but its got the right vibe and is cool to listen to. And remember, He didnt use all this fancy stuff guitarists use today. He basically had his guitar, 3 Vox amps, a wah-pedal, and a home made thing made by John Deacon.

[battle_axe_of_doom]

yeah because queen/brian aren't almost always highly regarded as the finest guitarist/group in rock history :rolleyes:

frank zappa PERIOD

[Progged]

Mike Keneally.

[BubbaC]

swingin utters

they did get 5 lessons learned in tony hawk 3.. but they are so underrated as a band. both musically and lyrically.

[Badosh]

Dave Grohl

for his drumming

[crappymeatplow]

I dunno if he is underrated he is praised when he played Queens of the Stone age and his album Pobot

[starkukraine]

George Harrison and Marc Ford

[Brickwright]

Dan Auerbach, guitarist and vocalist of The Black Keys

Mitch Mitchell, drummer of The Jimi Hendrix Experience

I would have to third the Zappa motion.

Ian Paice, drummer for Deep Purple

James Young, guitarist for Styx

[davidshek]

Oh holy hell.... will anyone please mention Alex VanHalen?!?! Probably one of the best drummers in one of the most influential bands of all time, and yet COMPLETLY overshadowed by big bro Ed.

Little-known fact: When Van Halen first started out, Alex was playing guitar and Eddie was playing drums. Eddie couldn't handle some of the beats they wanted for their first songs, so the two switched instruments. And so began the Van Halen we all know today :)

Another piece of useless Van Halen trivia: Back in the day, the guys used to goof off alot at practice. Michael Anthony would get really ticked at all the wasted time, and would just stand there plucking his low E string on the bass. Bum...bum...bum...bum....and this created the intro to Running With the Devil :)

[AcousticCitsuoa]

Singer/Guitarist - Jim James of My Morning Jacket

[gablemancer]

Underrated guitarists - Bob Weir, James McMurtry

Underrated Bassists - Paul McCartney (On the Beatles CDs they were transfered badly and you can't hear bass!)

Underrated Songwriters - Townes Van Zandt, Paul Westerberg, Bill Fay

Underrated Bands - The Replacements, String Cheese Incident, Wilco, Poi Dog Pondering... These are my favorite bands too.

Honorable Mention - Yoko Ono, Captain Beefheart, Supertramp, Talking Heads

[Wangsandsuch]

Jimi Hendrix.

[Incoment Troll]

Ditto to the MAX

[polishdog90]

John Densmore - Drummer for The Doors

Richard Wright - Keyboardist for Pink Floyd

Noel Redding - Bassist for The Jimi Hendrix Experience

Buck Dharma - Lead Guitar for Blue Oyster Cult

Eric Bloom - Keyboad/Guitar/Lead Vocals for Blue Oyster Cult

Malcom Young - Rhythm Guitarist for AC/DC

[battle_axe_of_doom]

^

Underrated guitarists - frank zappa
Underrated Bassists - Paul McCartney (On the Beatles CDs they were transfered badly and you can't hear bass!) well idk what cds you're listening to but i can hear sir paul easilLY

underrated bands - TALKING HEADS

[gablemancer]

^

Underrated guitarists - frank zappa
Underrated Bassists - Paul McCartney (On the Beatles CDs they were transfered badly and you can't hear bass!) well idk what cds you're listening to but i can hear sir paul easilLY

underrated bands - TALKING HEADS

It's nothing compared to the LPs though. If I'm spinnin' Sargent Peppers on my turntable I'm happy.

I also forgot one of my favorite bands, Big Star. You know the that 70s show theme that Cheap Trick covered? They wrote that. Most defidently my favorite Power Pop band of all time. T. Rex is also pretty underrated. Marc Bolan is great.

[Vengeance]

Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein the old guitarist of The Misfits during the Danzig and Graves era

[Parodygm]

Seen some good contributions, so I'll second some of those and add a couple of my own:

Mick Karn (bass) - Japan, Dali's Car, solo work
Mark King (bass) - Level 42
Stevie Ray Vaughn (guitar)
Geordie Walker (guitar) - Killing Joke
Frank Zappa (guitar)
Robin Guthrie (guitar) - Cocteau Twins, Violet Indiana
Vernon Reid (guitar) - Living Color
Stuart Copeland (drums) - The Police

[blue_dragonzero]

Frank Zappa
Donald Roeser
Alex Lifeson
Stuart Copeland
Jimmy Vaughan

[Incoment Troll]

Frank Zappa
Donald Roeser
Alex Lifeson
Stuart Copeland
Jimmy Vaughan

[blue_dragonzero]

Frank Zappa
Donald Roeser
Alex Lifeson
Stuart Copeland
Jimmy Vaughan

Damn you troll! :D lol

[battle_axe_of_doom]

NEVER limit zappa as a guitarist. he's a ~*~composer~*~

[Parodygm]

NEVER limit zappa as a guitarist. he's a ~*~composer~*~

Aren't they all? ;)

[battle_axe_of_doom]

nope <JJJJ>

[polishdog90]

nope <JJJJ>

Well you could say that all muscians compose music, but not nearly at the same level as Frank Zappa.

[ledzeppelinII]

Guitar-Frank Zappa

Not really undershadowed by anyone in his band but a very underated guitarist

[dirty_bird32]

Duane Allman

[Scarlet_Fire]

i gotta agree with the duane comment

but my 2 cents involves Phil Lesh's(Grateful Dead) bass playing, he truly is amazing

[vash1422]

Im gonna have to say
Guitar- Leon Kemp (Anterior), not so much underrated as unknown.
Guitar- Oli Herbert (All that Remains)- Lots and lots of feeling in his rythem and Solos
Guitar- Mike Martin (All that Remains)- Same as oli, though i admit they've gotten quite a bit of spotlight from GH2
Guitar- Nick Hipa (As i lay dying)- His riffs are so amazing and unique.

[gablemancer]

Seen some good contributions, so I'll second some of those and add a couple of my own:

Stevie Ray Vaughn (guitar)


I don't know where you're living, but I really get tired of hearing how great Stevie Ray was around here. He gets his due, and more, just go into your local public radio station.....

[Hastyl3]

James Iha and Jimmy Chaimberlain of Smashing Pumpkins. Jimmy really has some drumming that can really compete with Dave Grohl's. Iha well, just listen to the new Pumpkins and look at the new rhythm kid, I've seen so many vids on YouTube of him ****ing up songs.

I also have to say Marty Friedman of the old Megadeth lineup, he's really not appreciated for his guitar solos. He's better than Kirk Hammet ever was/will be.

[verratensie]

Personally, i think the entire band Angra is underrated, or at least not well know enough, also, i agree with the Alex Lifeson comment. just being in rush is being shadowed by Neil, no matter how good he is, a drummers name shouldn't be the only name someone knows (so long as they're in a band at least) imho

[ak92]

Mike McCready (Pearl Jam)
Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins
Kurt Cobain (Nirvana)
Vernon Reid (Living Colour)
Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osbourne)
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Chuck Berry
Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine/ Audioslave)

[Sport]

Steve Howe (guitarist from Yes). Incredibly talented in so many styles of music it makes my head spin.

[voodoo idol]

Actually, when you say underrated, the first thing that crosses my mind is one certain California punk rock band: X.

Hell, their music is hella cool, but still no one seems to care about or know them!?
More Fun in the New World was even nominated by a Brazilian magazine as one of the 100 Best Rock Albums ever (it ranked #37).
Does anyone around here know X but me and Activision?


Are you kidding?? My favorite band EVER! I don't think they're the "best" band ever, but they're definitely my favorite. Los Angeles is possibly the greatest punk rock album ever written, and it's easily in the top 5 records of all time.

[voodoo idol]

I Love X. Saw them in '83. Such a great show. I have to disagree with the Brave New World quote though. Telling people about X and referring to that album is tantamount to failure. Los Angeles and Wild Gift are the shining moments in the short career of this great band.

Short career? They're still touring.

[voodoo idol]

And now my contribution:

Most underrated band ever: The Lyres

[battle_axe_of_doom]

talking heads

[TonyClassic]

both members of Local H, Brian St. Clair (drums) and Scott Lucas (guitar)

[tepidshark]

Tom Dumont, guitarist of No Doubt. On Tragic Kingdom, there are better guitar parts than you would think. Also, before he was in No Doubt, he was in a heavy metal band.

[BrownBoognish]

Ween- the whole band.

[ObiwanMcCartney]

For one, Paul McCartney, while widely regarded as the greatest bassist of all time, is, perhaps because of that, underrated in everything else. Excellent drummer, guitarist, pianist, etc. Nowhere near the elite top of the heap in any of the other instruments, but very good, with great sound and feel, and overlooked nonetheless.

[Jacobs_Ladder]

Elliott Smith is underrated but still got some attention

[carnage84]

Most underrated has to be Dragonforce. They have definately gotten better live so you can put that thought out of your head. David Macintosh has to be one of the most talented drummers i've ever seen. As a matter of opinion I really like the way that their lead vocalist sings. Check out the solo in Valley of The Damned, pretty good.

[faryndil]

Okay I'm not gonna say he's underrated because he's not but he's still an awesome guitarist..... Synyster Gates.

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[Rockbandfan23467]

Marcus Henderson (WHY IS HE NOT IN ROCK BAND!)
Jade (AFI)
David Gilmour from Pink Floyd
Jerry from Alice in Chaines
SRV

[RowdyJ]

Dave Meniketti - Y&T

Most under-rated guitarist/vocalist ever.

www.yandtrocks.com

[a21schizoidman]

Mike Oldfield - everything

Steve Marriott - vocals

Clem Burke - drums

Tim Bogert - bass

[DSOTM]

david gilmour, hes a great guitarist, one of my favorites
also buckethead. nobody knows about him, and if they do, its from guitar hero
also peter frampton kicks ass frampton comes alive is like one of the best live albums ever

[Stew]

I can't say it enough, but the bands Dredg and The Mars Volta do not get the appreciation they deserve.


....Also this:
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...is awful. Now I don't mind dragonforce, because their studio stuff is pretty impressive but if they can't PLAY their own stuff.......I mean come on.

[DSOTM]

i just realized everybody i posted is a guitarist so idk why i didnt post in most underrated guitarists

[OldFogey]

Try this guy --

awesome bassist
very capable keyboardist
klller harmonica player
one of the all-time great rock singers
amazing songwriter

Played with landmark blues, jazz and rock groups. Including the original "super trio," and one of the original jazz fusion groups, Tony Williams Lifetime.

Who is he? JACK BRUCE!! The forgotten member of Cream.

[a21schizoidman]

Try this guy --

awesome bassist
very capable keyboardist
klller harmonica player
one of the all-time great rock singers
amazing songwriter

Played with landmark blues, jazz and rock groups. Including the original "super trio," and one of the original jazz fusion groups, Tony Williams Lifetime.

Who is he? JACK BRUCE!! The forgotten member of Cream.

he is amazing, but I actually didn't believe he was overrated, I believe he is one of the best bassists and most amazing musicians of all time

[OldFogey]

he is amazing, but I actually didn't believe he was overrated, I believe he is one of the best bassists and most amazing musicians of all time

Did you mean "underrated?"

Well -- underrated and underappreciated are very close in my mind. And I think Jack's post-Cream work has slipped way below the radar. Even in Cream I don't think he got the credit he deserved, but esp. for the stuff he's done after I think he is one of the most underrated musicians around.

[a21schizoidman]

Did you mean "underrated?"

Well -- underrated and underappreciated are very close in my mind. And I think Jack's post-Cream work has slipped way below the radar. Even in Cream I don't think he got the credit he deserved, but esp. for the stuff he's done after I think he is one of the most underrated musicians around.

yeah, that is what i meant, sorry Fogey

[OldFogey]

yeah, that is what i meant, sorry Fogey

No problem. Ever hear any post-Cream Jack? I love this tune:

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[a21schizoidman]

No problem. Ever hear any post-Cream Jack? I love this tune:

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even better than when he was in Cream

[harper83087]

two words...Tenacious D

Jack Black and Kyle Gass are both VERY VERY underestimated when it comes to their musical abilities, probably because they are a comedy band but if you actually listen to their music they are very good. not to mention Jacks voice, wow.

[KingofQUEEN92]

Ehhhhh kyle is a great guitar player and jack has a great voice but thats it, jack cant play the guitar for sh*t and they usually have other people like David Grohl play the drums on there albums, so i guess in a way they are underrated ...

[frostywolf]

Trey Spurance, Trevor Dunn, Bar McKinnon and Danny Heifetz are all pretty underrated. The only person who really gets any credit for Mr. Bungle is usually Mike Patton, but these guys definately held their own on their instruments and they also helped contribute to the craziness that is Mr. Bungle too (especially Spurance and Dunn, who have about as much writing credit on Mr. Bungle albums as Patton, if not more).

I'd also have to go with Eddie Hazel - Maggot Brain is amazing and ridiculously underrated. Link Wray too.

And since the OP didn't specify rock music, I'm going to have to go with Sotaro Tojima, one of the most underrated video game composers. He created one of the most underrated video game soundtracks (Super Castlevania IV's) which is remarkably atmospheric for a 16-bit system. Not to mention that he also contributed the best song to "Circle of the Moon" but most Castlevania fans don't realize that "Awake" (widely known as the Catacombs music) was composed by him and not Michiru Yamane (who didn't work on the soundtrack for "Circle of the Moon" at all, actually).

Actually, I'd say pretty much every pre-Michiru Yamane Castlevania composer is horribly underrated because
1. Most of the old Castlevania themes are being reused in the newer games and fans don't realize it since they don't play anything pre-Symphony of the Night.
2. Most Castlevania fans think Michiru Yamane composed the songs mentioned above, when that's really not the case.
3. Pretty much every Castlevania song is attributed to her, even though she hasn't worked on every (or anywhere close to every) game in the series.
4. A lot of the old songs that haven't been remixed in newer games are totally unknown to people who got into the series from Symphony of the Night. "Chromatische Phantasie" is awesome, but nobody knows of it since nobody's played Belmont's Revenge.

[a21schizoidman]

Steve Cropper, Matt Murphy, Donald Dunn are all underrated