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jiujitsu_jesus
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jiujitsu_jesus
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01/24/2006 1:58 am
Kerry King is DEFINITELY overrated. The guy doesn't even seem to use scales half the time - he just hits a bunch of off-notes really fast!

I don't dislike John Mayer just because he takes a more pop-influenced approach to blues. In fact, I am a big fan of other players who take such an approach (SRV, Robert Cray, Mark Knopfler). I just don't think Mayer pulls it off as well as the rock press would have you believe.

Another underrated guitarist is Jeff Beck. How did Eric Clapton manage to steal this guy's limelight?
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