Guitarists you once disliked but eventually saw the light?

Dingwall · 2013-05-12T13:58:26+00:00

Thought it may be an interesting thread as I am sure we have all had players we didn't get or even actually disliked only to discover their magic later! The 3 that stand out for me are: 1) jimi Hendrix - I grew up in the widdly 80`s and didn't think he was worth all the fuss, also couldn't get on with 60`s guitar production etc. It took a while but I certainly get it now! 2) Slash - was put off by all the fuss and didn't think he compared to the guys I was listening too. Only really started appreciating him in last 5 years and really enjoy his tone and feel now! 3) Steve Stevens - didn't like the billy idol sound and wrote him off. Watched a recent live show the other day and was really impressed by his playing,sound and versatility. Had to eat my words... Any players that you have had to make a u-turn on?

Psean

Yeah, Paul Gilbert's one who's grown on me too. As well as coming across as an awesome dude in those videos, what sold me was how into 60s and 70s rock, and even blues he is - I never expected that from an Ibanez shredder ? (check out videos of him playing Muddy Waters, the Doors, and even Johnny Cash songs at Guitar Centre). And that Technical Difficulties song from Racer X is pretty sweet - can't help moving my head to that - something that's never happened listening to any of the G3 dudes.

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