Guitarists who are neither overrated nor underrated

steven70

All these discussions about Clapton, Hendrix and the like had me thinking:
What about players who are neither overrated nor underrated, but are rated 'just right.'

For example, Dave Murray and Adrian Smith out of Iron Maiden- they are pretty decent players but not generally revered.
Nor are they the subject of controversy or derision.

Or the chaps out of Judas Priest (I forgot their names) - I mean they can play a bit although they're clearly not in the league of your Malmsteens or your Vais. But then you probably wouldn't slag them off.

These are players who, I would say, are rated 'just right'

Are there any other guitarists who fit into this category?

Funkfingers

Glenn Tilbrook.

richardhomer

Funkfingers said:

Glenn Tilbrook.

I think he’s under-rated....

axisus

99% of all known guitarists in a band.

EricTheWeary

My mate Andy. 

Freebird

I think the output is more important than the technical skills required to produce it, so it's a bit of a loaded question.

Freebird

EricTheWeary said:

My mate Andy. 

Were you in the Sweet?

EricTheWeary

Freebird said:

EricTheWeary said:

My mate Andy. 

Were you in the Sweet?

It’s a part of my past I don’t like to talk about, especially my Little Willy. 

Philly_Q

I think the Iron Maiden and Judas Priest guitarists are underrated.

Anyone you could name would be considered overrated by some and underrated by others.

You'll never get consensus on "just right".

equalsql

EricTheWeary said:

Freebird said:

EricTheWeary said:

My mate Andy. 

Were you in the Sweet?

It’s a part of my past I don’t like to talk about, especially my Little Willy. 

Was it a little bit frightening? 

steven70

Ah, yes. Sorry. Very sorry. It was my piss poor attempt at humor. The trains were delayed...
That said... enjoyed checking out Glenn Tilbrook.
I have yet to research 'Your mate Andy'

Winny_Pooh

Eddie Van Halen. May not be to your particular taste but almost no one is silly enough to think him overrated. 

Simon_M

Philly_Q said:

I think the Iron Maiden and Judas Priest guitarists are underrated.

Have a wis. Some superb riffs written by both these bands.

Bellycaster

Julian Godfrey Brookhouse

PhilW1

Scott Gorham and Robbo in Thin Lizzy— just right.

dazzajl

Winny_Pooh said:

Eddie Van Halen. May not be to your particular taste but almost no one is silly enough to think him overrated. 

I think he’s often underrated as a rhythm player though.

Philly_Q

I think (most of) the guys who've been in Wishbone Ash and the Scorpions over the years have been just right for those bands.

But then again, I also think they're underrated....

DeeTee

Billie Joe Armstrong. Outstanding rhythm player. Even if you aren't a fan, the guy is tight as hell.

RustySpanner

Billy Bragg. Can really play, but never to the detriment of the song. 

Ken Hancock from Half Man Half Biscuit.  Not many people can play guitar solos ironically and get away with it. Him and Zappa, obviously. 

Bob Marley?
Huw Lloyd-Langton?

SNAKEBITE

RustySpanner said:

Ken Hancock from Half Man Half Biscuit.  Not many people can play guitar solos ironically and get away with it. Him and Zappa, obviously. 

Brilliant player, under rated band though.

poopot

Hendrix