Who's your guitar daddy now?

There is a "difference" between overrated and "not talented" guys. I may personally think that John Mayer is overrated as a guitarist but I'm not necessarily saying he sucks. You can be as good as Vai and Satriani and still be overrated.

Fripp? Fripp? Fripp? Fripp? Fripp?

spoken like Ben Stein spoke 'Bueller'

BTW whoever mentioned Ben Harper - Fight for Your Mind thanks! I just got it in the mail and am listening for the first time, quite tasty!

The phrase I take issue with is "most overrated on the planet". Even if not meant to be taken literally, this is a fair bit harsher than simply "overrated". BTW, I know many folks who agree with Odd's harsher assessment of Clapton - just not me.

Marty

Not to replace anyone but to add to the list of great talents...
(Another vote for Roy Buchanan and SRV and Jimi too.) Also, please consider Rory Gallagher, Leslie West, & Peter Green.

i saw clapton in 84 and he is awesome but every song at this concert was the same, in the middle of the song he played a 5 minute solo and then finished it. no imagination or appreciation for the other musicians in the band. either he was catering to the audience or has a big ego i do not know, and he can play but style and taste mean a lot to me as well so i do not pick him for my favorite

fwiw icagas (in case anyone gives a s@#t)