Originally Posted by: mickholtFor me two of the most "UR" players are Nuno Bettencourt and Chris Hayes. I think nuno gets overlooked b/c of the "hair" and Chris gets lost b/c he played with Huey Lewis and the News.
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In my fickle youth, Bettencourt was one of a series of guitar heroes I had. He inspired me quite a bit during my late high school and early college years (though obviously not enough since I'm 35 and I still suck. :p ) The hair probably has something to do with it, but there's also his lackluster output since then. I've listened to his solo stuff and his last record with Perry Farrell, and I just walk away shaking my head, thinking what he's doing now is a waste of a great talent.