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Originally Posted by loreen
Not that underrated, but (from 1:40):
Absolutely great!
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Steve Vai doesn't count - he's not from this planet. Disregarding his impeccable technique, Mr. Vai's playing is equal parts bravado and humility, weakness and power, ego, frailty, emotion and humour. He is also the only guitarist I've ever seen cry while playing a solo - this in the old Rock and Roll Heaven days, before "Eat 'em & Smile".
The first time I heard Vai was on Tinsel Town Rebellion, the first Vai album I bought was Flex-able - after hearing The Attitude Song (from a 45 included with Guitar Player magazine).
Having said all that - and returning to the topic - I'll throw in Frank Zappa's solo from Cosmic Debris ( Apostrophe album) as one of the most underrated solos of all time. That was the one that made me pick up the guitar and make a living at for over twenty years.