I feel Carlos Cavazo (Quiet Riot), Alex Lifeson (Rush), John 5 (Loser), and Robert Smith (The Cure) are very underappreciated guitarists. Eaxch have their own sense of style and just blow me away every time I listen to them. Their live performances far outweigh anything officially recorded or released IMHO.

Robert Smith has this uncanny knack for creating an "atmosphere" if you will in his songs that just grab you and demand your attention. Johnny Cash also has the same effect on me. As soon as I put on one of their albums, everything else clears my head and just sucks me in.

I look forward to your responses!