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Overshadowed by bandmates

I was listening to "Real Time" a live CD by Richard LLoyd, the "other" guitarist to Tom Verlaine in Television. It occurred to me that, while I like Verlaine's style, I ultimately prefer Lloyd's playing. I just didn't really appreciate it till he left the band and crawled out from Verlaine's shadow. This got me thinking. Until he left to start World Party, Karl Wallinger was obscured by Mike Scott while they were bandmates in The Waterboys. Now, I'll take Wallinger over Scott.

Some would say George Harrison suffered this fate, too. I think he was overshadowed by Lennon/Macca for many fans until "All Things Must Pass" and "Bangladesh". Any others come to mind?
martykl
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Agree w/ all above except Mark Knopfler + Dave Davies who I believe had plenty of recognition. Mick Taylor and George Harrison are probably most notable since from super groups.

I'd add Carlos Alomar + Mick Ronson guitar work w/ D. Bowie, Tim Renwick guitar w/ Al Stewart, Harvey Mandel guitar w/ John Mayall, Chris Squire bass w/ Yes, Tommy Bolin in general, Butch Trucks w/ Allman Bros.
slothman
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Andy Summers/Police
Jerry Harrison/Talking Heads
Phil Manzanera/Roxy Music
jaybo
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montejay, the charles lloyd quartet was one of the greatest groups of the sixties indeed...they rocked.
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shadorne
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Drummers and bass players are most often overlooked - to me they form the foundation for much of modern music. IMHO, a good drummer and bass player can carry the whole band with a solid foundation of great grooves even if the antics of lead guitar and vocalist typically get all the spotlight attention.
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gawdbless
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A band is only as good as its drummer!
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