Who do you think is overrated of underrated?

I just saw Audioslave live... I don't think he sucks at all.. Really cool guitar player IMO.

Originally Posted by: leggomycraigo06Mark Tremonti from Alterbridge is seriously under-rated, people think he sucks just because he was in Creed and had to play all their songs in the key of D just to accomodate Scott Stapp's lack of vocal talent. If you want good Tremonti stuff, check out the Alterbridge album.

Daniel Johns is another. If you want to hear some brilliant musical talent from him, check out Silverchair's Diorama or the Dissociative's album, his side project.

Defintely. I was a little sckeptical about Tremontis true ability. I heard a ton about how good he is (hence the numerous Guitar World Guitarist of the Year awards)... so I was patiently awaiting the Alter Bridge album. When I saw the video for the first single and he plays that solo I was like........Where was that in all the Creed songs?? Then, to further stimulate my curiosity I checked him out at Piere's in Fort Wayne, Indiana. WHOA!!!! The lead singer (despite coming out and saying "Fort Myers, you ready to rock!?"... when in fact we were in Fort Wayne!!!) sang his ass off. But Tremonti blew me away. I positioned myself directly in front of him and his pedal board and watched him shred the whole night. He played some pretty crazy stuff. Which is unheard of in todays modern rock scene.

As far as overrated goes........ Kirk Hammett of Metallica comes to mind. I love Metallica and I've seen them live and Kirk tore it up. But some of his stuff lacks the "Wow" factor. He is a great guitarist nonetheless.

haven't read this whole thread, but I'd like to nominate BB King as the most over-rated.... one trick pony....

bend, pull off, hammer, vibrato.... ab lib to fade....

For me every guitar player is unique in their own right, but unfortunately some players really stand out among the pack but were not given proper recognition and right credit for their contribution and talent. While some players were celebrated and were put in the spotlight by the media, but if you completely check their material and songs, it was just mediocre.
Here are some list.

OVERRATED:
Kirk Hammet - - - still the best mainstream shredder though.
Kurt Cobain - - -He won best guitarist in the online poll (GW)!!!
Slash - - - -He's Awesome in Guns N Roses but sucks in VR
Mike Einziger - - too much hype about his playing esp the media.
Tom Delounge (Blink 182) --- No comment, you Judge!
Eric Clapton --- people still think he is god !!!

Dont get me wrong, those are good guitarists epecially Kirk and Slash.
The problem is all people are so focused on them that people tend not to listen on other guitarists work and just go with the flow of media hype . Some are even household names.(Try asking some teens who are into rock or alternative music about great guitar players they know. Lets see the reply.)

UNDERRATED :

John Frusciante - - - The most versatile mainstream guitarist, Very diverse, can play almost all musical styles> Punk rock, Classic rock, Rap metal, Reggae, Pop and most of all can Shred, Ive seen him play Awesome leads live, both slow and blazing fast. He just fully show his abilities and talent, coz RHCP constrains him coz they focus more on the song, and Flea!

Mark Tremonti - - - At last people are now noticing his exceptional guitar skills, not long ago every one thinks he sucks when he was in Creed, Like John, Scott Stapps voice prevents him from unleashing his technical skills, coz he always need to play in D to accomodated Stapps range, Thanks to ALTERBRIDGE!!, If you want proof buy their album or see him live.

More underrated players or even unknown guys to some:

Yngwie Malmsteen
Nuno Bettencourt
Jason Becker
Marty Friedman
Vito Bratta
Vinnie Moore
Tony MacAlpine
Buckethead

If you know or like Vai, Satriani, Van Halen, Page and Hendrix, you will surely like and admire these guys, If you will just be open minded and not be carried away by what the media dictates us to listen. Peace!!!