Even to this day I don't think that we have really caught up to Alan
I still don't think Nuno Bettencourt gets his due outside of certain circles.
100% agree with that!I still don't think Nuno Bettencourt gets his due outside of certain circles.
Absolutely. "More than Words" confused many people.Agreed....one of the most versatile players out there. He, and Extreme, were somewhat victims to the success of "More Than Words" on Top 40 radio. While it's great they achieved success and $$ as they deserved, those that did not listen to the rest of their music because.....pop perception, missed out.
Recently on the Generation Axe tour, I could see that many in the audience (mostly guitar players obviously) were not very familiar with him, but were blown away by him.
A signature guitar isn't the rarity it used to be.I don’t consider someone with a signature guitar as underrated.
'more than words' makes sense; 'rest in peace' and 'get the funk out' confused me.Absolutely. "More than Words" confused many people.
Underrated guitarist still don’t get one.A signature guitar isn't the rarity it used to be.
We can disagree on this one.Underrated guitarist still don’t get one.
It’s all about the money. Unknown = no sales.
Guess so.We can disagree on this one.
Slaughter the sacred cows!Maybe we should flip this to the most overrated guitarists?
Slaughter the sacred cows!
And Zappa, killer guitar player, but I think many just know of his humous lyrics, not his guitar prowess...which was incredible!!!