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Underrated Guitar Players
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Just Getting StartedJust Getting Started by Loverboy
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If I could start a rock band, I'd start with Paul Dean of Loverboy.
Shake It UpShake It Up by The Cars
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It's a tragedy that Elliot Easton isn't on most peoples' radar screen. Fact: This guy is untouchable.
Cuts Like a KnifeCuts Like a Knife by Bryan Adams
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Whoever the lead guitarist is, he's one hell of a player. He's not "fast" but who cares when you dream up riffs like this?
Play DeepPlay Deep by The Outfield
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I don't know this guy's name either, but he's one of the best guitarists I've ever heard. I prefer him over Satriani, Vai and Malmsteen. No contest.
No End in Sight: The Very Best of ForeignerNo End in Sight: The Very Best of Foreigner by Foreigner
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When an asteroid hits the earth and everything burns to ashes, these guitar riffs will survive.
SynchronicitySynchronicity by The Police
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It's too bad most young guitarists will never sit down and learn songs by Andy Summers--a true "guitar god" but one who's name has been eclipsed by others not worthy of the title.
The Joshua TreeThe Joshua Tree by U2
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You don't want to overlook The Edge. Put down the "shredding" books and pick up this CD. Guitar playing at its best.
Full Moon FeverFull Moon Fever by Tom Petty
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Mike Campbell is awesome. Nothing fast or fancy--just a solid player from start to finish.
Greatest Hits by Pat BenatarGreatest Hits by Pat Benatar by Pat Benatar
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Neil Giraldo--what else can I say?
The Essential Red CollectionThe Essential Red Collection by Sammy Hagar
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Sammy was no slouch on the guitar.
Girls, Girls, GirlsGirls, Girls, Girls by Mötley Crüe
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The least famous of the Crue, but the riffs of Mick Mars were the engine that kept it all running. This is bad-ss guitar playing.
The Great Radio ControversyThe Great Radio Controversy by Tesla
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Frank Hannon and Tommy Skeoch--you might not think much at first, but you'll soon realize how brilliant these guys are. A+
The Who: The Ultimate CollectionThe Who: The Ultimate Collection by The Who
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Pete Townshend is the most underrated guitarist in history. Watch the acoustic version of "Won't Get Fooled Again" on You Tube and you'll know why.