Old relics, young bucks, name some amazing rock guitar players?

Question

One-hit wonders or unsung heroes, not Jimmy P, or Jimi,or Steve Vai, or Stevie Ray...or Eddie VH...or Joe the Satch...do you know TS McPhee? Or Buck Dharma? Budgie, perhaps, or Mahogony Rush? STP, BH Surfers or (your favorite here)? Time to spread some love and props, tell the new kids what they're missing...

Answer 1

Vernon Reid, from the criminally underrated Living Colour.

Answer 2

Buddy Holly was a pioneer in Rock music, some parents wanted him banned from public appearances.



Dwayne Eddy was one of the earliest I remember who really moved those fingers on the guitar.



Joe Walsh of the Eagles is good too. Saw him cranking it up on the Melbourne Australia video.



And those are guys most younger folks don't know.



The lead guitarist for a group called, "The Ventures" did some early pieces but can't remember his name.

Answer 3

Yngwie Malmsteen, Michael Angelo Batio, and Buckethead are all amazing guitar shredders who are definitely worth checking out. Of course, if you've played the song "Jordan" on Guitar Hero 2, then you probably already know about Buckethead...

Answer 4

Tommy Shaw from Styx.

Answer 5

I was thinking of a few of my favs , then I saw that Vernon Reid answer by Tut ...give him best answer .. wow yes criminally under rated for sure .

Answer 6

dude, alvino rey was the slide guitar KING of the 50s, before dick dale came around. check him out!

Answer 7

Carlos Santana is still rockin' but has always been an incredible guitarist.