Thank you for adding Phil Keaggy. Without a doubt the best nine finger guitar player of all time. I’ve seen him over 50 times in my life. He mastered looping 40 years ago when looping wasn’t cool. Absolutely astonishing live.
So glad you gave Buck Dharma some love. He has such a unique sound. He goes off on tangents in weird scales, and is sneaky fast in short bursts. Although he’s very famous as a “riff master”, I never feel Tony Iommi gets the credit he deserves as a lead player- particularly on the “Technical Ecstasy”, “Never Say Die”, “Heaven and Hell” and “Mob Rules” albums. Finally two ther guitarist tree you might think of for future videos- Richard Thompson and Bill Nelson
I am so grateful Jeff Healey made the list. When I first became aware of Jeff in the late '80s I rushed out and purchased his "See the Light" on vinyl and saw him live shortly there after. Completely blown away! His leads, rhythms and vocals, all from his chair, are so inspiring. RIP Jeff Healey, taken way too soon.
THANK YOU! Terry in my opinion is the best ever. Not only incredibly talented but his playing was so good musically. Entertaining to listen to. These days it seems the focus is on speed and not necessarily good music. These guitarists in the video are great players but nothing I want to listen to.
@@richardmiller191Completely agreed, Rich RE: Terry Kath. He was clearly the HEART & SOUL of Chicago. His guitar on "I'm.A Man" & "Beginnings" truly epitomizes how well rounded as an entertainer he really was. As u alrdy know; "Alive Again" (from 1978's "Hot Shots") is in honor of T.K.!!!!!! Say what u want RE: Peter Cetera as he did "wussify" the band but I feel T.K.'s spirit w/in "Alive Again".
Robin Trower, Ty Tabor of King's X, Stu Heiss of Resurrection band, James Young of Styx, Dave Meniketti of Y&T, Glen Campbell, Rex Carroll of Whitecross, Albert Lee, ...
Some great guitarists on this list. One of my favourite players who isn’t very well known outside the U.K. is Bill Nelson from the band Bebop Deluxe. Beautiful, melodic and expressive and his sense of rhythmic timing was fantastic.
Wish I could have had the opportunity to see him live, it’s so sad that he’s no longer with us. Such a unique talent. Thanks for sharing your experience!!
His style is an acquired taste for most. For me it wasn’t his lyrics that spoke to me but rather his arrangements and hiring the finest musicians to play his stuff
You threw Keagy in there and blew my mind. I hadn't thought of him in years. He made me think of Steve Lukather, another great guitarist that seems to slip everyone's mind.
I'm also thinking Brad Gillis. His style is unique. His work with Night Ranger doesn't get the attention it deserves, but his performance on Ozzy Speak of the Devil is legendary.
2 players you really MUST treat yourself to...Ty Tabor, King's X, and Brian Tatler, Diamond Head. Two criminally overlooked players, for just about every aspect of their playing. Remember, without Diamond Head there would be no Metallica, or Megadeth. Check out the gargantuan tones of the album "Canterbury", the ridiculous riffs, chord voicings and the kind of solos that no-one tries to replicate. As for Ty Tabor...well, what can be said. In a world where everyone talks about having your own voice I find it tragically ironic that one of THE most individual voices on the instrument is left out.
@@joehansonguitar awesome…I’ll look forward to that. I strongly recommend the “Canterbury” album by Diamond Head. In my humble opinion you’ll not find a more interesting tone, chord choices, and inventive soloing. At the height of NWOBHM Diamond Head were more popular than Iron Maiden and Def Leppard. Unfortunately, as with so many great bands, bad management screwed what could’ve been a great career. Another brilliant band from the West Midlands of England…the area responsible for the Priest, Sabbath, Napalm Death and the crushing Godflesh.
Great video! Not familiar with a lot of them but they sure can shred! Also I appreciate that you respond to all your comments. I respect that. Most people that post vids ignore them.
Frank Marino and Andy Timmons are my favorite players. I’m not claiming they’re the greatest or underrated. They’re my favorites. I like every guitar player even lousy ones. I love hearing anyone play. Love all music.
Another great vid Joe. I love the electric blues guys, and Albert King is one of my favorites. I also enjoy your commentary and insights. Keep ‘em comin!!
While this guitarist was never one to try and shred and dominate the stage, Peter Buck from R.E.M. has some of the best picking control in music as he mostly played arpeggiated chords instead of just normal strumming. He demonstrated that masterful picking in learning to play banjo and mandolin for R.E.M. songs.
Phil Keaggy has, and always will be, my favorite guitar player. Why? Because he's dedicated his entire career to his maker, and loves the Lord Jesus with his whole heart. He's also missing a finger, so he's a nine finger guitar player. There's not any other prolific guitar players that can claim the same disadvantage.
Well Django could only fully use two figures. And Tony Iommi lost the tips of several fingers. Les Paul of course had a major arm injury (was faced with possible amputation). Not to slight Keaggy at all, but there have been others who have had to cope with significant disabilities.
@@thelastperfectman4139 that's really cool to hear about some other guitar players apart from Phil that have a disadvantage. I appreciate you sharing this info!
I saw Albert King. Fantastic show. One of my favorites. I also saw Jeff Healy. Excellent. Another sometimes overlooked player besides the ones I mentioned in your first video comments is Johnny Winter. Here is a list I compiled of a lot of the great players I have seen over the years. Many of these are criminally underrated. Jimmy Page Jimmy Thackery Frank Zappa Albert King Tim Krekel Al Anderson Roy Buchanan Carlos Santana Eric Clapton Mick Taylor Jerry Garcia Albert Lee Rory Gallagher Stevie Ray Vaughan Tony Rice B. B. King Adrian Belew Keith Richards Russ Barenberg Sean Watkins Chet Atkins Les Paul JD Simo John Scofield Pete Townsend Neil Young Andy Summers Robert Fripp Bob Marley Ron Wood Albert Collins Dickey Betts Warren Haynes Muddy Waters Buddy Guy Jimmy Vaughan Stephen Stills Al DiMeola Larry Carlton Larry Coryell Steve Morse John McLaughlin Joe Walsh Bob Weir Paul Brarrere Jeff Beck David Gilmour Steve Howe Eddie Van Halen Charlie Daniels Johnny Winter Pat Methenay John Prine Jimmy Buffett David Byrne Steve Marriott Peter Frampton Steve Miller Vince Gill Ian Moore Eric Johnson Todd Rungren Billy Gibbons Michael Hedges James Blood Ulmer Tom Verlaine Lonnie Brooks Son Seals Ry Cooder Bo Diddley Ted Nugent Toy Caldwell Allen Collins Gary Rossington Ed King Dave Mason David Hidalgo Cesar Rosas John Mayer Dennis Winters Charlie Hargrett Joe Perry Brad Whitford J. Geils Sonny Landreth David Lindley John Lee Hooker Matt Murphy Martin Barre Dave Edmunds Elvis Costello Dave Davies Alvin Lee George Thorogood Alex Lifeson Steve Winwood Tommy Emmanuel Snowy White Steve Vai Porl Thompson Steve Lukather Trey Anastasio Jeff Healey Lonnie Mack Dick Dale Bonnie Raitt Derek Trucks Mark Knopfler Barry Sless Danny Gatton Vernon Reid Brendan Bayliss Jake Cinninger Bruce Springsteen Prince Bryan Sutton
Albert was phenomenal. As far as the other players go, I’m already working on the next video so hopefully over the next few I’ll cover everyone you mentioned, lol
@MochaDaisy8645 0 seconds ago @ScottM3 Now THAT is an impressive list! I thought I had seen a lot of different players, I went down your list and only counted 28 that I saw live but I was lucky enough to see Allan Holdsworth 4 times over the years
@@edwardhass2561 All good underrated names except maybe Peter Green who is one of the all-time greats and recognized as one of the all-time greats. But younger people may not know him that well.
Great list...don't forget Shawn Lane, Sonny Landreth, Eric Johnson, Ritchie Kotzen. Adrian Belew, Steve Hackett. Robert Fripp, Frank Marino, Robin Trower, Bill Nelson, Nils Lofgren,, Ollie Halsall, April Lawton, Uli Jon Roth, Harvey Mandel, Todd Rundgren
@@joehansonguitar U betcha..I remember many yrs back; there was a feature on PBS called "Night Of The Guitars". The featured guitarist was Mr. Haycock. I saw that feature back in the mid-1990s; he had some very slick solos. Probably could consider him as a "shredder". As u alrdy know; C.B.B. (Climax Blues Band) is best known 4 their 1977 hit "Couldn't Get It Right" & their 1980 ballad "I Love You". BTW; the "P.J." stands 4 Peter John (he actually goes by Peter John Haycock).
Love seeing Jerry Reid in this list. Love the guy...anyone who could hold his own with Chet Atkins is a master. My Dad got me on to him after I saw "Smokey and the Bandit".
Great list! Some of those I would not have considered or really ever paid attention to. I was thrilled to see Keaggy on the list. He has been one of my favorites for years. He is not only good on electric but on acoustic as well. Jeff Healey at the top of the list is spot on.
@@JeromeDukesCompletely agreed RE: Canadian musicians. Ian Thomas is my childhood idol (his brother's Dave Thomas; a.k.a.: "Doug McKenzie"). Nvrthlss; SPOT-ON U R RE: Colin James. My fave's "Just Came Back".
Chris Hayes is a monster. Articulate and tasty links. More than fast enough on the fret board. Adding Buck to the list made this list better than the first. Jerry Reed, Glen Campbell and Roy Clark are all super talented and skillful, country has some very skilled people too. Thank you for this.
Wow!!!! Jeff Healey, he made that list be an epic list, that clip of him brought tears to my eyes, his feeling i to that solo was insane and what a backup band he had
This is a great list. It’s funny you put Albert King and Robert Cray next to each other, because I saw them together (with Albert Collins,) and it was incredible.
Saw Buck Dharma with BOC recently and he’s still got it! Albert King not only played left handed, he never restrung his V and literally played it upside down. Funny how you were so into Vai that checking out Phil Keaggy was put on hold! I actually learned about Phil in a GW interview with Vai, who had nothing but glowing praise for his tone and technique (decent singing voice, I might add). One guitarist with a famous name whose incredible technique is often overlooked is Ernie Isley 🎸
Without a doubt, Buck from BOC most underrated rock guitarist, stunning work. Also, one to look at is Lincoln Brewster if you haven't already. Primarily a Christian contemporary music player now, but wow he has the knack. Mark W aka TBonejr
Frank Zappa, live version of chungas revenge has some of the craziest guitar solos I done ever heard in my life. Crazy fast. Nice list 👍 thanks for the inspiration!
I’ve still got bootleg VHS tapes of various live footage of Frank and even though the quality is hit or miss on some of them, there’s a couple performances of Chungas Revenge where the solos rip!!!
Dear Joe, Just had to reach out to someone who gets it. Our wavelength regarding great guitarists who may not be in the limelight or have faded into the rock, country etc ether is as similar as it gets! have been playing for 62 years Im not great however, I can tell if someone can play in seconds. I really appreciate someone who recognizes greatness. Best Regards , Keep up the great work P.S. You may have slightly mis characterized Frank Zappa. I saw him in concert Kent State gym, 1973 along with The Mahavishnu Orchestra. His solo during kosmic Debris was stunning. There may be an archive of this concert somewhere in the metaverse. Best concert I ever saw! Sent from my iPhone
Thx man on the Jerry Reed info,and I've got to go back and check out all the past videos, but hope you got all the skynyrd pickers? Thanks really in joy the channel.
Great stuff. Learning of guys I didn't know from you and some comments. Always thought Eddie Money's guy and Bryan Adams' guitarist were some killer players too. Look at all the guys from Steely Dan and Luke and Mr Scary. So many Thanks
Brother, you need to hear this story. It was winter and the west had just had a severe snow storm. I lived in Spokane and there was a concert at the "Boone st. barn" or the old arena. The News was the headline act and The Range was supposed to open for them. Bruce and the band were snowed in at the Denver airport. The News could have played a regular set then left, but they showed their skill and class for four straight hours. They played literally all their material. They didn't have to do that. Ive seen damn near everybody up until that time, all the big names and small ones too. My two favorite concerts in my life are Petra's Beat the System tour and the a-fore-mentioned News show. If I divided them by Christian and secular they would each be number one. God gave us music in our soul, it is a precious gift. I love to rock, for God and everyone.
He was the 1st guitarist I thought of when I saw the title. Knew how to work the crowd so we'll too! I won tickets to see REO in 85 or I probably would never have gone to see them. I won them on a radio show trivia question which was "who is the lead guitarist for REO?"
Chris Hayes is amazing. Went to see 38 Special in Asheville NC in the 80's and Huey Lewis opened for them. That is still to this day one of the top 3 concerts I have been to, and I've been to MANY. I read in an interview of Smith and Murray from Iron Maiden that Chris Hayes was one of their favorite guitarists during that time period. Thanks for mentioning Jerry Reed too, he's a monster. Chet Atkins actually thought Jerry was a better fingerpicker than even himself.
I met Robert Cray a few times in the 80s, when he played our town every year or so, before he got BIG! He was, and still is one of those rare people... a very friendly, modest, soft-spoken guy; very down-to-Earth. I would like to submit a candidate for a future vid (Unless you've already done him!). JJ Cale was a very unique, and very good player; he had a deceptively minimalist approach...He was a "Musician's musician", and deserves so much more recognition.
Steve Winwood Most folks think he’s A singer and organist In reality, he plays virtually every instrument imaginable, and he excels in all of them I believe he’s the greatest musician on the planet
Back in the 60sJimmyPage Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and the list goes on and on of who’s who from rock ‘n’ roll all went to go see Steve Winwood perform. when he was still just a teenager
Steve Winwood is opening in The NY area for The Dobbie Brothers this summer? SHOULD BE THE OTHER WAY AROUND ... August 6th @ The PNC Bank Arts Center in NJ Rock on ☆♡☆
I saw Healey playing in a jam session with Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughn the night before SRV was killed. Jeff slayed that night, but the elation of hearing him play was short-lived after the news about Stevie hit the airwaves about 28 hrs later
6:07 Chris Hayes influenced my playing since I was 12 years old! That solo changed the way I saw soloing. 17:44 Jeff was an angel that came down to show us all that anything is possible!
Wow almost half of your list I've never heard of, definitely food for thought when it comes to underrated, good job. Not sure why Zappa is on this list though but I can understand he might not be an "everybody's cup of tea" kinda guy. Still no Frank Marino? Glad you got Jeff Healey thought. Another guy and a disciple from the Chet Atkins school of guitar playing is Lenny Breau. According to some have label him the greatest guitar player there ever was. He basically wrote the book on artificial harmonics. There are stories famous guitar players sought him out for guitar instruction.
Michael Hedges stunned me into silence the first time I heard him, sharing and unorthodox way to play acoustic guitar. R.I.P. Michael and thank you for making your music the soundtrack of my life.
You said under the last video that you’ll be getting to him. So I’m going to hold you to that. And of course I’m talking about the late great Criss Oliva! Taken from us far too young. He was just really hitting his stride.
Yep, I had already filmed a lot of the footage for this one when I made that comment. I’m putting together the next one today and I’ll be sure to put extra footage of him in there. He was definitely a bad mofo!
For your consideration, Pete Anderson(Dwight Yoakam) "Pete Anderson - Telemaster!! 1986" Solo @ about 1:25 Glen Campbell "Glen Campbell - Gentle on My Mind (terrific guitar break)" Solo @ about 1:20 Amos Garrett "Amos Garrett Live Mike Grattan" Solo @ about 2:45 Great that you included Jerry Reed. I really enjoyed his gut-string playing more though. He and Chet playing on 'Jerry Reed and Chet Atkins Jerrys Breakdown' is a great one to check out. A couple others to consider - rhythm players like Steve Cropper and Cornell Dupree. Also Lenny Breau & Ronnie Earl.
All great stuff. Some of it I haven’t listened to in a number of years and appreciate you commenting so I can go listen to that stuff. Any of the Reed/Atkins stuff always makes me smile. Did you ever listen to any of the stuff Chet and Les Paul did together?
@@joehansonguitarI picked up both of those LPs back when they were released, as well as the Me & Chet and Jerry and Me collaborations. And a lot of the early Jerry Reed RCA LPs, that were, believe it or not - in the bargain bins by the mid-1970's. I think mostly Jerry was riding on the popularity of his novelty songs - but his guitar playing was overlooked by many - although he often made appearances on the "Glen Campbell Hour" and played some stuff around 70-71 or so. "Bake"(Red Hot Picker?) was an instrumental that sticks out in my mind, but those LPs were loaded with a lot of funky gut string stuff. That was the stuff that really impressed me.
Bad ass! Not sure if this guy belongs on this particular list but definitely maybe another with other “hired guns” (a list to think about) Waddy Wachtel! This guy was a force!
Man, that Zappa solo and his Black Napkins solo from Palladium are some of music's finest moments. And what's funny is, you hear more Zappa in players like Vai now, as they got older. I hear lot of Frank's influence in today music too.
What about Jack Pearson? he can just play ANYTHING! I am surprised that you didn't mention him at all. Maybe you don't know of him? 🤔 (no offence intended...).
Hey Brother great videos. Saw 1 & 2. Really liked your choices. Some I've never seen or heard were fantastic like Keaggy. Would like to have seen Lindsey Buckingham on your list. Thanks 👍
Like before a really great list, we share a little bit of taste. On Albert King, maybe he is not popular like he used to be but, amongst guitar players and lovers of blues, he is truly a legend, no less. 2 legends who doesn't get the attention they deserve : Ritchie Blackmore and Gary Moore.
I’ve got Ritchie and Gary in upcoming videos! Thank you for your interest and comments in my videos. I was explaining to another person that we live in a new age where the kids don’t know these name and if videos aren’t made showcasing them then traditions start to fade away. As a guitar teacher with over 60 students, most have never heard of these names…
So you are a crusader of guitar players. Like myself a crusader of Flamenco music and culture (amongst my friends and family). I really agree with you on Kirk Hammett, a guitar player with no clue of harmony or melody! I hate the fact that he owns the best Les Paul on the planet, Greeny. You are also the first one to mention the great John Sykes (you should check the album "Life live" from Thin Lizzy. Keep up the good work. @@joehansonguitar
Another great list. Seeing Albert King playing upside down made me think of Eric Gales, one of the baddest shredders on planet earth... Worthy of list #3...
Great call out on Jerry Reed! Man is revered in professional circles as an incredible player and a fantastic studio musician. Too many guitar players outside of the country music purview have NO clue about him! You want an exercise in humility as a player? Try to play The Claw or Jerry's Breakdown.
When I saw your first video I couldn't believe you missed Roy Buchanan. So this was great but so many are missing. Huey Thomason, Ed King and he was never given enough credit his solos but mostly his mastering of the slide! What a great improviser with out slide!
Kudos for a great list! If you talk to the great country guitarists, whether acoustic or electric or both, you'll hear Jerry Reed mentioned a lot. Especially as a part of the "big three" triumvirate of thumb-picking/finger-picking, namely Merle Travis, Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed. And not only could Ole Jerry play the heck out of a six-string, he was a gifted singer, songwriter, comic and actor, too. Robert Cray has been impressing musical greats since his emergence in the late 1970s and 1980s. Eric Clapton was one of his earliest boosters, and Clapton guested with him in a live recording of "Phone Booth," amongst other recordings. Cray is a soulful singer, bandleader, songwriter and blues/R&B man, but his guitar playing has always been sneaky great. Not just leads, but hip fills, rhythm, and things that make the whole song better. Listen to the Grammy-winning "Show Down!" with Albert Collins and Johnny Copeland, done in the mid-1980s for ample evidence. There's no SRV without Albert King. Stevie Ray himself said so. but speaking of guys named King who played all-time great guitar, remember a guy named Freddie King? I sure do. In the latter part of his career, he became known as much for his vocal work as his guitar playing, but earlier, he carved a lasting place in blues and popular music history with a long run of blues-influenced instrumentals, the most famous of which was "HIdeaway," but there are dozens more which are equally great and just as memorable. There are so few players who can wax memorable instrumental blues tunes which stand the test of time: Freddie King was one prominent member of that short list. Jeff Healey... thank you for recognizing this unheralded great who left us way too soon. I regret not seeing/hearing him live when I had the chance. If you like Robert Cray, how about some love for Joe Louis Walker? Walker, who came to prominence around the same time as Cray and called the same label home for a while - Hightone out of San Francisco, CA - Walker is the complete musical package: He can sing, write songs, lead a band, and play acoustic, electric or slide guitar just about as well as anyone in the business (he knows piano, too). Walker's break-through LP from the mid-1980s, "Cold is the Night," is a modern blues classic. Check it out if you aren't hip to it. You'll be glad you did. His output has been of consistently high level, but his Hightone years are still his best.
I have been watching all of these videos looking for mention of Roy Buchanan. Bravo! Also the inclusion of Robert Cray and Albert King is most welcome, though I slightly prefer Freddy.
Buck is my Favorite player. I’ve seen BOC Live 49 times since ‘73. I ALWAYS leave the show awestruck. On his worst night he’s incredible. And he’s never had a Lesson and doesn’t read music. Someone in an interview asked how he keeps from getting bored playing the Reaper every night and n his own words “I’ve never played it the same way twice” He truly loves what he does and has a really good sense of humor as well. And that “Cheesberger” one of a kind Steinberger fits his diminutive stature perfectly. Cheers. There are an incredible amount of great players out there. So many we’ll never hear.
That’s an awesome story my friend, thank you for sharing it! I’m trying my best to keep an ongoing series showcasing as many players as possible that just don’t get the love they deserve. Thank you for your support!
I saw Jeff Healey a long time ago. I almost fell off my chair when the movie Roadhouse came out. Imagine him as the house band! We flew from Vegas to Oakland just to see Robert Cray perform at Yoshi’s. Worth it!
@@joehansonguitar Not to use your channel to push mine, but if you want to hear it, it is on my youtube channel, the song is called Devon. His lead is pretty easy to pick out, about 2/3rds way through the song
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Thank you for adding Phil Keaggy. Without a doubt the best nine finger guitar player of all time. I’ve seen him over 50 times in my life. He mastered looping 40 years ago when looping wasn’t cool. Absolutely astonishing live.
Awesome!!!
I think Django Reinhardt was missing a few more fingers.
Also Martin Barre from Jethro Tull
I’ve got Martin on my list for a future video!
The Aqualung solo is probably the best or one of the very best rock guitar solos ever.
NOTE: must be played LOUD!
So glad you gave Buck Dharma some love. He has such a unique sound. He goes off on tangents in weird scales, and is sneaky fast in short bursts. Although he’s very famous as a “riff master”, I never feel Tony Iommi gets the credit he deserves as a lead player- particularly on the “Technical Ecstasy”, “Never Say Die”, “Heaven and Hell” and “Mob Rules” albums. Finally two ther guitarist tree you might think of for future videos- Richard Thompson and Bill Nelson
Yeah man! I’ll be featuring the others in future videos. Thanks for commenting!
Buck Dharma’s solo on the ‘81 live version of “Veteran Of The Psychic Wars” is fantastic!
How about Greg Koch ?
I am so grateful Jeff Healey made the list. When I first became aware of Jeff in the late '80s I rushed out and purchased his "See the Light" on vinyl and saw him live shortly there after. Completely blown away! His leads, rhythms and vocals, all from his chair, are so inspiring. RIP Jeff Healey, taken way too soon.
I agree, amazing talent that was taken too soon
Jeff Healy jammed in Roadhouse Hoochie Coochie Man was insane
That song he did with Stevie Ray was epic the way they went back and forth..
I liked Healey's "Full Circle"; its intro had the original "MTV Theme" in it.
Good list, I’d add Terry Kath and Roy Clark
They’re gonna be in future videos!
THANK YOU! Terry in my opinion is the best ever. Not only incredibly talented but his playing was so good musically. Entertaining to listen to. These days it seems the focus is on speed and not necessarily good music. These guitarists in the video are great players but nothing I want to listen to.
@richardmiller191 speed don’t make it music to me!
@@richardmiller191Completely agreed, Rich RE: Terry Kath. He was clearly the HEART & SOUL of Chicago. His guitar on "I'm.A Man" & "Beginnings" truly epitomizes how well rounded as an entertainer he really was. As u alrdy know; "Alive Again" (from 1978's "Hot Shots") is in honor of T.K.!!!!!! Say what u want RE: Peter Cetera as he did "wussify" the band but I feel T.K.'s spirit w/in "Alive Again".
ROY BUCHANAN - Always ! That being said, great video
Thank you sir!!
Robin Trower, Ty Tabor of King's X, Stu Heiss of Resurrection band, James Young of Styx, Dave Meniketti of Y&T, Glen Campbell, Rex Carroll of Whitecross, Albert Lee, ...
Glen is in the video coming out tomorrow. Most of the others are on my list to feature
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Christopher Cross, Greg Chaquico, Tony Maiden, Charo, Michael Landau, Dickey Betts, Tommy Bolin, Don Felder
Some great guitarists on this list.
One of my favourite players who isn’t very well known outside the U.K. is Bill Nelson from the band Bebop Deluxe. Beautiful, melodic and expressive and his sense of rhythmic timing was fantastic.
Yeah man! Bill is coming soon!
@@joehansonguitar yeeeeaah I can’t wait for more people to hear how amazing he is.
Thanks for mentioning Buck Dharma!
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Chris Hayes’ Solo the Live version of “Jacob’s Ladder” is killer!!!
Yes!!
Jeff Healey!!! Definitely my choice for the #1 slot! The guy was absolutely amazing and so glad I had the opportunity see him live before he left us!
Wish I could have had the opportunity to see him live, it’s so sad that he’s no longer with us. Such a unique talent. Thanks for sharing your experience!!
Roadhouse....those 80's movies got taste.
I've loved Zappa's funny songs since I was a kid, but it took me many years to appreciate him as a guitarist.
His style is an acquired taste for most. For me it wasn’t his lyrics that spoke to me but rather his arrangements and hiring the finest musicians to play his stuff
FINALLY!!!! My man and favorite guitar player Buck Dharma gets some respect
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Once again great list! Thank you!! I’ve seen some of these guitar greats over the years. Taking time remembering them brought a smile to my face.
Awesome!!! 🎸🔥
Awesome video! You're really putting out some killer content in the guitar world! Keep up the good work bro!
Thanks!
You threw Keagy in there and blew my mind. I hadn't thought of him in years. He made me think of Steve Lukather, another great guitarist that seems to slip everyone's mind.
The guy is sick!
@@joehansonguitar ZAL CLEMINSON!!!!!!!!!
Nice!@@sahb4049
Definitely Lukather! 🤩
I'm also thinking Brad Gillis. His style is unique. His work with Night Ranger doesn't get the attention it deserves, but his performance on Ozzy Speak of the Devil is legendary.
2 players you really MUST treat yourself to...Ty Tabor, King's X, and Brian Tatler, Diamond Head. Two criminally overlooked players, for just about every aspect of their playing. Remember, without Diamond Head there would be no Metallica, or Megadeth. Check out the gargantuan tones of the album "Canterbury", the ridiculous riffs, chord voicings and the kind of solos that no-one tries to replicate. As for Ty Tabor...well, what can be said. In a world where everyone talks about having your own voice I find it tragically ironic that one of THE most individual voices on the instrument is left out.
Agree re Ty. His tone on Gretchen is my guitar heaven to this day.
Ty is the best melodic rythm player alive imo. Listen to the outro solo to "It's Love". It's a masterpiece.
@@guthriejames I don’t think anybody has made a Strat sound as good🙏
I’m very familiar with Ty and will put him in an upcoming video. I need to check out Brian. Thanks for the recommendations
@@joehansonguitar awesome…I’ll look forward to that. I strongly recommend the “Canterbury” album by Diamond Head. In my humble opinion you’ll not find a more interesting tone, chord choices, and inventive soloing. At the height of NWOBHM Diamond Head were more popular than Iron Maiden and Def Leppard. Unfortunately, as with so many great bands, bad management screwed what could’ve been a great career. Another brilliant band from the West Midlands of England…the area responsible for the Priest, Sabbath, Napalm Death and the crushing Godflesh.
Great video! Not familiar with a lot of them but they sure can shred! Also I appreciate that you respond to all your comments. I respect that. Most people that post vids ignore them.
Thanks!! I’m trying to not be that person as I know how it feels when I would comment on one of Beato or Tim Pierce videos and never get a response
Frank Marino and Andy Timmons are my favorite players. I’m not claiming they’re the greatest or underrated. They’re my favorites. I like every guitar player even lousy ones. I love hearing anyone play. Love all music.
I’ve got Frank in an upcoming video but almost forgot about Andy. Solid player!!!
Always an incredible show thank you very much keep these videos coming I enjoy them immensely
Awesome, thanks for your comments!!
I really like the extended jams you put in. No one else is doing now. Really helps us get a feel for player. Add Robben Ford to your list
Thanks for the comment and recommendation!
Another great vid Joe. I love the electric blues guys, and Albert King is one of my favorites. I also enjoy your commentary and insights. Keep ‘em comin!!
Man, thanks! that means a lot to me!!
While this guitarist was never one to try and shred and dominate the stage, Peter Buck from R.E.M. has some of the best picking control in music as he mostly played arpeggiated chords instead of just normal strumming. He demonstrated that masterful picking in learning to play banjo and mandolin for R.E.M. songs.
Yeah, I always like his style a lot!
A gem of a channel, very recently found. An algorithmic gift indeed. Subscribed. I love these players.
Thanks!!
Phil Keaggy has, and always will be, my favorite guitar player. Why? Because he's dedicated his entire career to his maker, and loves the Lord Jesus with his whole heart.
He's also missing a finger, so he's a nine finger guitar player. There's not any other prolific guitar players that can claim the same disadvantage.
Yep, it’s very awesome
Well Django could only fully use two figures. And Tony Iommi lost the tips of several fingers. Les Paul of course had a major arm injury (was faced with possible amputation). Not to slight Keaggy at all, but there have been others who have had to cope with significant disabilities.
@@thelastperfectman4139 that would make a great video on guitarists who had serious arm or finger injuries or trauma!!!
@@thelastperfectman4139 that's really cool to hear about some other guitar players apart from Phil that have a disadvantage. I appreciate you sharing this info!
@@joehansonguitar that would be epic!
Good list and footage!
Thank you sir!
Very good choices. I love Roy's Blues!!
Yep, it’s killer!!
Thank you Joe. I just subbed to your show. Rock you man! 🤟
Bro, I thank you so much!! 🤘🏻
I saw Albert King. Fantastic show. One of my favorites.
I also saw Jeff Healy. Excellent.
Another sometimes overlooked player besides the ones I mentioned in your first video comments is Johnny Winter.
Here is a list I compiled of a lot of the great players I have seen over the years. Many of these are criminally underrated.
Jimmy Page
Jimmy Thackery
Frank Zappa
Albert King
Tim Krekel
Al Anderson
Roy Buchanan
Carlos Santana
Eric Clapton
Mick Taylor
Jerry Garcia
Albert Lee
Rory Gallagher
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Tony Rice
B. B. King
Adrian Belew
Keith Richards
Russ Barenberg
Sean Watkins
Chet Atkins
Les Paul
JD Simo
John Scofield
Pete Townsend
Neil Young
Andy Summers
Robert Fripp
Bob Marley
Ron Wood
Albert Collins
Dickey Betts
Warren Haynes
Muddy Waters
Buddy Guy
Jimmy Vaughan
Stephen Stills
Al DiMeola
Larry Carlton
Larry Coryell
Steve Morse
John McLaughlin
Joe Walsh
Bob Weir
Paul Brarrere
Jeff Beck
David Gilmour
Steve Howe
Eddie Van Halen
Charlie Daniels
Johnny Winter
Pat Methenay
John Prine
Jimmy Buffett
David Byrne
Steve Marriott
Peter Frampton
Steve Miller
Vince Gill
Ian Moore
Eric Johnson
Todd Rungren
Billy Gibbons
Michael Hedges
James Blood Ulmer
Tom Verlaine
Lonnie Brooks
Son Seals
Ry Cooder
Bo Diddley
Ted Nugent
Toy Caldwell
Allen Collins
Gary Rossington
Ed King
Dave Mason
David Hidalgo
Cesar Rosas
John Mayer
Dennis Winters
Charlie Hargrett
Joe Perry
Brad Whitford
J. Geils
Sonny Landreth
David Lindley
John Lee Hooker
Matt Murphy
Martin Barre
Dave Edmunds
Elvis Costello
Dave Davies
Alvin Lee
George Thorogood
Alex Lifeson
Steve Winwood
Tommy Emmanuel
Snowy White
Steve Vai
Porl Thompson
Steve Lukather
Trey Anastasio
Jeff Healey
Lonnie Mack
Dick Dale
Bonnie Raitt
Derek Trucks
Mark Knopfler
Barry Sless
Danny Gatton
Vernon Reid
Brendan Bayliss
Jake Cinninger
Bruce Springsteen
Prince
Bryan Sutton
Albert was phenomenal. As far as the other players go, I’m already working on the next video so hopefully over the next few I’ll cover everyone you mentioned, lol
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@ScottM3 Now THAT is an impressive list! I thought I had seen a lot of different players, I went down your list and only counted 28 that I saw live but I was lucky enough to see Allan Holdsworth 4 times over the years
Steve Hackett, Peter Green, Jeremy Spencer, Bob Welch, and Danny Kirwan.
@@edwardhass2561 All good underrated names except maybe Peter Green who is one of the all-time greats and recognized as one of the all-time greats. But younger people may not know him that well.
Great list...don't forget Shawn Lane, Sonny Landreth, Eric Johnson, Ritchie Kotzen. Adrian Belew, Steve Hackett. Robert Fripp, Frank Marino, Robin Trower, Bill Nelson, Nils Lofgren,, Ollie Halsall, April Lawton, Uli Jon Roth, Harvey Mandel, Todd Rundgren
Mr. Hanson; P.J. Haycock (Climax Blues Band) shall b on a future compilation.
Thanks for the suggestion!
@@joehansonguitar U betcha..I remember many yrs back; there was a feature on PBS called "Night Of The Guitars". The featured guitarist was Mr. Haycock. I saw that feature back in the mid-1990s; he had some very slick solos. Probably could consider him as a "shredder". As u alrdy know; C.B.B. (Climax Blues Band) is best known 4 their 1977 hit "Couldn't Get It Right" & their 1980 ballad "I Love You". BTW; the "P.J." stands 4 Peter John (he actually goes by Peter John Haycock).
Robert Cray is one of the best guitarists i have ever seen live just a weapon of soul.
Yes!
I agree that Robert is terrific, it's funny tho, when I saw him he totally got upstaged by Taj Mahal. Taj blew the doors off the place that night. :)
He has the absolutely purest on stage tone
Robert Cray is one of my favorites for sure !!!!
I totally enjoy - and Appreciate! - what you're doing with this series.
Thanks!!! 🎸🔥🤘🏻
Love seeing Jerry Reid in this list. Love the guy...anyone who could hold his own with Chet Atkins is a master. My Dad got me on to him after I saw "Smokey and the Bandit".
He was a heck of an entertainer wasn’t he?
Jerry Reed was a beast. I wish I could pick like that.
Great list! Some of those I would not have considered or really ever paid attention to. I was thrilled to see Keaggy on the list. He has been one of my favorites for years. He is not only good on electric but on acoustic as well. Jeff Healey at the top of the list is spot on.
Thank you for your awesome comments! 🎸🔥🤘🏻
Colin James is a unsung hero in the great NW
Gotta to give them Canadians some love.
Great suggestion!
@@JeromeDukesCompletely agreed RE: Canadian musicians. Ian Thomas is my childhood idol (his brother's Dave Thomas; a.k.a.: "Doug McKenzie"). Nvrthlss; SPOT-ON U R RE: Colin James. My fave's "Just Came Back".
Chris Hayes is a monster. Articulate and tasty links. More than fast enough on the fret board. Adding Buck to the list made this list better than the first. Jerry Reed, Glen Campbell and Roy Clark are all super talented and skillful, country has some very skilled people too. Thank you for this.
I agree about Hayes, and thank you for the compliment. Roy will be in next weeks video (episode 4)!
Healey's bar here in Toronto used to be soooo gooood ..... unfortunately it's now gone 😑😔
Wow
Wow!!!! Jeff Healey, he made that list be an epic list, that clip of him brought tears to my eyes, his feeling i to that solo was insane and what a backup band he had
Yeah man! That band was smokin hot!! 🔥🤘🏻
Phil Keaggy was a great recommendation! Thanks for that! A few ttat also come to mind are Al Pitrelli, Cris Oliva, Tony Clarkin and Roope Latvala🎉
I agree. Chris is in the video I’m releasing tomorrow!
This is a great list. It’s funny you put Albert King and Robert Cray next to each other, because I saw them together (with Albert Collins,) and it was incredible.
That’s awesome!!
Saw Buck Dharma with BOC recently and he’s still got it! Albert King not only played left handed, he never restrung his V and literally played it upside down. Funny how you were so into Vai that checking out Phil Keaggy was put on hold! I actually learned about Phil in a GW interview with Vai, who had nothing but glowing praise for his tone and technique (decent singing voice, I might add). One guitarist with a famous name whose incredible technique is often overlooked is Ernie Isley 🎸
Ernie Isley, good one!
Also thank you for listing Jeff Healey He was great.
Wish he was still here!
Without a doubt, Buck from BOC most underrated rock guitarist, stunning work. Also, one to look at is Lincoln Brewster if you haven't already. Primarily a Christian contemporary music player now, but wow he has the knack. Mark W aka TBonejr
Nice! Thanks for the info!
Joe - this was good!!
Thanks.
Awesome! Thanks!!
Aynsley Lister & Junior Brown
Yeah!!
Frank Zappa, live version of chungas revenge has some of the craziest guitar solos I done ever heard in my life. Crazy fast. Nice list 👍 thanks for the inspiration!
I’ve still got bootleg VHS tapes of various live footage of Frank and even though the quality is hit or miss on some of them, there’s a couple performances of Chungas Revenge where the solos rip!!!
Dear Joe,
Just had to reach out to someone who gets it. Our wavelength regarding great guitarists who may not be in the limelight or have faded into the rock, country etc ether is as similar as it gets! have been playing for 62 years Im not great however, I can tell if someone can play in seconds. I really appreciate someone who recognizes greatness.
Best Regards , Keep up the great work
P.S. You may have slightly mis characterized Frank Zappa. I saw him in concert Kent State gym, 1973 along with The Mahavishnu Orchestra. His solo during kosmic Debris was stunning. There may be an archive of this concert somewhere in the metaverse. Best concert I ever saw!
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Man I appreciate your comments!!
You really appreciate good guitar players,all of these are among my favorites ,good list.
Thank you!!
If I remember rightly the guys from King's X backed Phil Keaggy up in their early days...Ty often referred to him as a big influence.
Yeah I think I remember that
Thx man on the Jerry Reed info,and I've got to go back and check out all the past videos, but hope you got all the skynyrd pickers? Thanks really in joy the channel.
Thank you 🙏 I haven’t gotten all them yet but Allan was in episode 1:
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Dave Meniketti of Y&T!
Killer!
Great stuff. Learning of guys I didn't know from you and some comments. Always thought Eddie Money's guy and Bryan Adams' guitarist were some killer players too. Look at all the guys from Steely Dan and Luke and Mr Scary. So many Thanks
Yes definitely
Brother, you need to hear this story. It was winter and the west had just had a severe snow storm. I lived in Spokane and there was a concert at the "Boone st. barn" or the old arena. The News was the headline act and The Range was supposed to open for them. Bruce and the band were snowed in at the Denver airport. The News could have played a regular set then left, but they showed their skill and class for four straight hours. They played literally all their material. They didn't have to do that. Ive seen damn near everybody up until that time, all the big names and small ones too. My two favorite concerts in my life are Petra's Beat the System tour and the a-fore-mentioned News show. If I divided them by Christian and secular they would each be number one. God gave us music in our soul, it is a precious gift. I love to rock, for God and everyone.
Man! Sounds like you have gotten to see some amazing stuff! I love your perspective on the connection of spirituality and music also!
You forgot Gary Richraft flying turkey trot live REO Speed wagon guitar solo
Oh man! I did forget that one. I’ll add it to the list!
He was the 1st guitarist I thought of when I saw the title. Knew how to work the crowd so we'll too! I won tickets to see REO in 85 or I probably would never have gone to see them. I won them on a radio show trivia question which was "who is the lead guitarist for REO?"
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Chris Hayes is amazing. Went to see 38 Special in Asheville NC in the 80's and Huey Lewis opened for them. That is still to this day one of the top 3 concerts I have been to, and I've been to MANY. I read in an interview of Smith and Murray from Iron Maiden that Chris Hayes was one of their favorite guitarists during that time period.
Thanks for mentioning Jerry Reed too, he's a monster. Chet Atkins actually thought Jerry was a better fingerpicker than even himself.
Very cool!!
From same concert you showed Roy does a version of Hey Joe best version I've ever heard 😊
Yes he does!!
Live in Japan version is probably the best I’ve heard him do Hey Joe..
I met Robert Cray a few times in the 80s, when he played our town every year or so, before he got BIG! He was, and still is one of those rare people... a very friendly, modest, soft-spoken guy; very down-to-Earth.
I would like to submit a candidate for a future vid (Unless you've already done him!). JJ Cale was a very unique, and very good player; he had a deceptively minimalist approach...He was a "Musician's musician", and deserves so much more recognition.
Absolutely about Cale!!! I nearly forgot about him!!
Cale is the master of less is more
Steve Winwood Most folks think he’s A singer and organist In reality, he plays virtually every instrument imaginable, and he excels in all of them I believe he’s the greatest musician on the planet
Phenomenal musician that definitely deserves more recognition!
Back in the 60sJimmyPage Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and the list goes on and on of who’s who from rock ‘n’ roll all went to go see Steve Winwood perform. when he was still just a teenager
Steve Winwood is one of the best God has ever sent to earth, from day one. A catalog of Masterpieces Rocklove! ArtyThan ☆♡☆
Steve Winwood is opening in The NY area for The Dobbie Brothers this summer? SHOULD BE THE OTHER WAY AROUND ... August 6th @ The PNC Bank Arts Center in NJ Rock on ☆♡☆
I agree the Doobie should be opening up for Steve Winwood. I will be catching him in Bridgeport Connecticut this summer cannot wait.
I saw Healey playing in a jam session with Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughn the night before SRV was killed. Jeff slayed that night, but the elation of hearing him play was short-lived after the news about Stevie hit the airwaves about 28 hrs later
While I never got to see either one play live I can tell you exactly where I was when we heard about the crash. So sad
6:07 Chris Hayes influenced my playing since I was 12 years old! That solo changed the way I saw soloing. 17:44 Jeff was an angel that came down to show us all that anything is possible!
Heck yeah!!!
Jeff Healey performing "When a Blind Man Cries" with Ian Gillan is EPIC. Incredible sax solo in there, too.
Yes!!!
Lindsey Buckingham and Terry Kath!
Going to be in a future episode!!
Royz bluz. The one with the picture of his dads shop. Insane! Jeff Healey. 🤘👍🏻
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Wow almost half of your list I've never heard of, definitely food for thought when it comes to underrated, good job. Not sure why Zappa is on this list though but I can understand he might not be an "everybody's cup of tea" kinda guy. Still no Frank Marino? Glad you got Jeff Healey thought. Another guy and a disciple from the Chet Atkins school of guitar playing is Lenny Breau. According to some have label him the greatest guitar player there ever was. He basically wrote the book on artificial harmonics. There are stories famous guitar players sought him out for guitar instruction.
Yeah man! I’ve got more videos I’m putting together and will eventually get to those cats!! Thanks for your comment!
Everybody Knows Frank Zappa is an excelent guitarrist
Who knows?? There's so many people who've never heard him before!@@FrancisPomi
@@FrancisPomi Yup, my point exactly, definitely not underrated.
@@FrancisPomi My point exactly, Zappa definitely not underrated imo as well.
Terry Kath! Jimmy Hendrix said he’s “The best guitarist in the universe”
Terry is in next week’s episode!
What about Albert Lee, and Alvin Lee also :D
Coming in a future video!
Albert and Alvin! Yes!!
I Saw Alvin Lee twice probably the best player I ever saw live... Just non stop fast all night long!!!
Another home run! Loved this video. Another mention, Johnny Winter?
Thanks!! Johnny is in episode 4!!
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You forgot Reggie Young
I’m adding him to the list!
Michael Hedges stunned me into silence the first time I heard him, sharing and unorthodox way to play acoustic guitar. R.I.P. Michael and thank you for making your music the soundtrack of my life.
You read my mind! He’s in next weeks episode 😎
You said under the last video that you’ll be getting to him. So I’m going to hold you to that. And of course I’m talking about the late great Criss Oliva! Taken from us far too young. He was just really hitting his stride.
Yep, I had already filmed a lot of the footage for this one when I made that comment. I’m putting together the next one today and I’ll be sure to put extra footage of him in there. He was definitely a bad mofo!
For your consideration,
Pete Anderson(Dwight Yoakam) "Pete Anderson - Telemaster!! 1986" Solo @ about 1:25
Glen Campbell "Glen Campbell - Gentle on My Mind (terrific guitar break)" Solo @ about 1:20
Amos Garrett "Amos Garrett Live Mike Grattan" Solo @ about 2:45
Great that you included Jerry Reed. I really enjoyed his gut-string playing more though. He and Chet playing on 'Jerry Reed and Chet Atkins Jerrys Breakdown' is a great one to check out.
A couple others to consider - rhythm players like Steve Cropper and Cornell Dupree. Also Lenny Breau & Ronnie Earl.
Great suggestion.We saw Pete at a small club in Vancouver a few years back.Such a great player and he has the versatility to cover all styles.
All great stuff. Some of it I haven’t listened to in a number of years and appreciate you commenting so I can go listen to that stuff.
Any of the Reed/Atkins stuff always makes me smile. Did you ever listen to any of the stuff Chet and Les Paul did together?
@@joehansonguitarI picked up both of those LPs back when they were released, as well as the Me & Chet and Jerry and Me collaborations. And a lot of the early Jerry Reed RCA LPs, that were, believe it or not - in the bargain bins by the mid-1970's. I think mostly Jerry was riding on the popularity of his novelty songs - but his guitar playing was overlooked by many - although he often made appearances on the "Glen Campbell Hour" and played some stuff around 70-71 or so. "Bake"(Red Hot Picker?) was an instrumental that sticks out in my mind, but those LPs were loaded with a lot of funky gut string stuff. That was the stuff that really impressed me.
How about Jan Akkerman
I’m working on it
Bad ass! Not sure if this guy belongs on this particular list but definitely maybe another with other “hired guns” (a list to think about) Waddy Wachtel! This guy was a force!
Bro I dig this idea!!! I’m adding him to my video idea list. Thanks for the suggestion! 🎸🔥
Also Ted nugent, Robin Trower,and Billy Sqiure. U need part 3
Part 3 is already in editing. There will be more…
Man, that Zappa solo and his Black Napkins solo from Palladium are some of music's finest moments. And what's funny is, you hear more Zappa in players like Vai now, as they got older. I hear lot of Frank's influence in today music too.
I’ve been saying it for a long time…. Frank was a genius!! Now we know why Steve was hell bent on playing for Frank 😎
What about Jack Pearson? he can just play ANYTHING! I am surprised that you didn't mention him at all. Maybe you don't know of him? 🤔
(no offence intended...).
Dang, I’ve heard the name but I might be thinking of Jack Peterson who was a jazz guy. I’ll check him out
Hey Brother great videos. Saw 1 & 2. Really liked your choices. Some I've never seen or heard were fantastic like Keaggy. Would like to have seen Lindsey Buckingham on your list. Thanks 👍
Thanks!! I’m featuring him in a future video!
When asked how it felt to be the greatest guitar player ever, Hendrix replied" I don't know , ask Phil Keaggy"
Interesting
I think you’re having a little fun with us.
I've read that quote with several guitarist mentioned besides Keaggy.
@@thebrysmith3 yeah, Billy Gibbons and Rory Gallagher for example. Keaggy is a great guitarist but that quote…?
I think even Frank Marino got mentioned lol
I saw Jeff Healey live. He blew me away!
Thats awesome, I never got to see him live
Like before a really great list, we share a little bit of taste.
On Albert King, maybe he is not popular like he used to be but, amongst guitar players and lovers of blues, he is truly a legend, no less.
2 legends who doesn't get the attention they deserve : Ritchie Blackmore and Gary Moore.
I’ve got Ritchie and Gary in upcoming videos! Thank you for your interest and comments in my videos.
I was explaining to another person that we live in a new age where the kids don’t know these name and if videos aren’t made showcasing them then traditions start to fade away. As a guitar teacher with over 60 students, most have never heard of these names…
So you are a crusader of guitar players. Like myself a crusader of Flamenco music and culture (amongst my friends and family).
I really agree with you on Kirk Hammett, a guitar player with no clue of harmony or melody! I hate the fact that he owns the best Les Paul on the planet, Greeny.
You are also the first one to mention the great John Sykes (you should check the album "Life live" from Thin Lizzy.
Keep up the good work. @@joehansonguitar
Another great list. Seeing Albert King playing upside down made me think of Eric Gales, one of the baddest shredders on planet earth... Worthy of list #3...
Eric is going to be in an upcoming episode! 🎸🔥
Great call out on Jerry Reed! Man is revered in professional circles as an incredible player and a fantastic studio musician. Too many guitar players outside of the country music purview have NO clue about him!
You want an exercise in humility as a player? Try to play The Claw or Jerry's Breakdown.
So true!
Played Bass for Johnny Winter some 40 years ago at Rockafellers in Houston a one night deal .. What an amazing guitar player.. His speed was amazing
That’s fantastic! I bet that was a cool gig
When I saw your first video I couldn't believe you missed Roy Buchanan. So this was great but so many are missing. Huey Thomason, Ed King and he was never given enough credit his solos but mostly his mastering of the slide! What a great improviser with out slide!
Awesome! I’m working on a very long list of suggestions so I’m slowly getting these guys mentioned!! 🤘🏻
Kudos for a great list!
If you talk to the great country guitarists, whether acoustic or electric or both, you'll hear Jerry Reed mentioned a lot. Especially as a part of the "big three" triumvirate of thumb-picking/finger-picking, namely Merle Travis, Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed. And not only could Ole Jerry play the heck out of a six-string, he was a gifted singer, songwriter, comic and actor, too.
Robert Cray has been impressing musical greats since his emergence in the late 1970s and 1980s. Eric Clapton was one of his earliest boosters, and Clapton guested with him in a live recording of "Phone Booth," amongst other recordings. Cray is a soulful singer, bandleader, songwriter and blues/R&B man, but his guitar playing has always been sneaky great. Not just leads, but hip fills, rhythm, and things that make the whole song better. Listen to the Grammy-winning "Show Down!" with Albert Collins and Johnny Copeland, done in the mid-1980s for ample evidence.
There's no SRV without Albert King. Stevie Ray himself said so. but speaking of guys named King who played all-time great guitar, remember a guy named Freddie King? I sure do. In the latter part of his career, he became known as much for his vocal work as his guitar playing, but earlier, he carved a lasting place in blues and popular music history with a long run of blues-influenced instrumentals, the most famous of which was "HIdeaway," but there are dozens more which are equally great and just as memorable. There are so few players who can wax memorable instrumental blues tunes which stand the test of time: Freddie King was one prominent member of that short list.
Jeff Healey... thank you for recognizing this unheralded great who left us way too soon. I regret not seeing/hearing him live when I had the chance.
If you like Robert Cray, how about some love for Joe Louis Walker? Walker, who came to prominence around the same time as Cray and called the same label home for a while - Hightone out of San Francisco, CA - Walker is the complete musical package: He can sing, write songs, lead a band, and play acoustic, electric or slide guitar just about as well as anyone in the business (he knows piano, too).
Walker's break-through LP from the mid-1980s, "Cold is the Night," is a modern blues classic. Check it out if you aren't hip to it. You'll be glad you did. His output has been of consistently high level, but his Hightone years are still his best.
Hey! Thanks for this awesome comment! It's great getting some extra insight into these players! I think I have Walker on my list!
@@joehansonguitar- Thumbs up on JLW... he's the real deal! Getting on in years, but he's still got the mojo...
Good stuff!
Thanks!
Awesome 💯😎
Thanks ✌️
Jeff Healey was amazing so glad I got the chance to see him play live.
Fantastic!!
I have been watching all of these videos looking for mention of Roy Buchanan. Bravo! Also the inclusion of Robert Cray and Albert King is most welcome, though I slightly prefer Freddy.
Cool! Thanks man!
John Cipollina (a personal favorite)
Garry Grub AKA Garry Duncan both deceased Steve Hunter ( Lou Reed,
sweet Jane live)
Great choices
None of these guitarists is underated. Whatever their rating is, it's spot on.
Cool!
Buck is my Favorite player. I’ve seen BOC Live 49 times since ‘73. I ALWAYS leave the show awestruck. On his worst night he’s incredible. And he’s never had a Lesson and doesn’t read music. Someone in an interview asked how he keeps from getting bored playing the Reaper every night and n his own words
“I’ve never played it the same way twice” He truly loves what he does and has a really good sense of humor as well. And that “Cheesberger” one of a kind Steinberger fits his diminutive stature perfectly. Cheers. There are an incredible amount of great players out there. So many we’ll never hear.
That’s an awesome story my friend, thank you for sharing it! I’m trying my best to keep an ongoing series showcasing as many players as possible that just don’t get the love they deserve. Thank you for your support!
Roys the man did you guys see the cocaine bite while he was playing lol RIP brother.
I missed that one!
Jeff healey is crazy good some video of him and SRV playing to gather
Yeah I’ve seen that one, it’s awesome!!!!
awesome list
Thanks!🙏
I saw Jeff Healey a long time ago. I almost fell off my chair when the movie Roadhouse came out. Imagine him as the house band!
We flew from Vegas to Oakland just to see Robert Cray perform at Yoshi’s. Worth it!
One of my favorite movies!!
I was fortunate enough to see Jeff Healey live years ago. Great musician!
Lucky!! I never got to see him
It took the movie “departed” to bring his name to pop culture,him being so uniquely creative.
Which one?
Phil Keaggy played on one of my songs, put down a ripping lead! It was great working with him, he was the reason I started playing.
Wow man! Thats awesome!!!
@@joehansonguitar Not to use your channel to push mine, but if you want to hear it, it is on my youtube channel, the song is called Devon. His lead is pretty easy to pick out, about 2/3rds way through the song
@MarkBreton Mark, that’s fantastic. I have no problem with cross promoting other channels. It’s all about networking right? I can’t wait to hear it!
Also just subscribed
@@joehansonguitar Thank you!! I just subscribed to your channel as well
Really good list.
Thanks! Check out episodes 1,3&4 so far:
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