Battle of the Underrated Guitarists: #1 Alvin Lee vs Billy Gibbons

[a21schizoidman]

ALVIN LEE

Alvin Lee (born Graham Barnes, 19 December 1944, Nottingham, England) is an English rock guitarist and singer. He began playing guitar at the age of thirteen, and with Leo Lyons formed the core of the band Ten Years After in 1960. Originally influenced by his parent's collection of jazz and blues records, it was the advent of rock and roll that truly sparked his interest and creativity, and guitarists like Chuck Berry and Scotty Moore provided his inspiration.

I'm Going Home:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHw9b4BBV9Y

I'd Love to Change the World:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzrUq...eature=related

Woke Up This Morning:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwajCOzcNDY

vs

BILLY GIBBONS

William Frederick (Billy) Gibbons (born December 16, 1949), nicknamed the Reverend Willie G, is best known as the guitarist for ZZ Top. He is also the lead vocalist and composer for many of the band's classic songs. A Houston native, Gibbons is known for playing a classic 1959 Gibson Les Paul guitar he calls Miss Pearly Gates. He is known to play his guitar using a quarter or a peso as a pick, lending a distinctive sound to his playing.

Joe Blues:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPhzn2iVptA

Sharp Dressed Man:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW_QCRGvT-g

Blue Jean Blues:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LlxRX8fgsU

PLEASE LISTEN BEFORE YOU VOTE!

[NX013]

hmm tough call, Billy has the tone and classic blues chops. But Alvin has some amazing speed and originality. I vote for Alvin

[Rockbandfan23467]

Shiz, please look in the Archieve thread you made.

And Brain May is accurately rated.

[a21schizoidman]

Shiz, please look in the Archieve thread you made.

And Brain May is accurately rated.

i did, look at the battles, Mick Taylor took May's place

[SteveoKnievo]

Billy Gibbons is awesome.