What's the deal with Rick Graham?

[geetarmikey]

Nothing negative btw and he seems like a really cool lad, I just see him mentioned a lot and of course he has his signature Charvels, but apart from a few instrumental releases and teaching stuff I'm not sure why he's so revered?

Maybe someone could educate me on what I'm missing here!

 

[SoooRad]

I say this with respect, but he is an internet darling. If Funtwo had posted his video 10 years later, he would be reaping the internet rewards.

 

[Devin]

Just an incredible guitar player

 

[Kapo_Polenton]

Why does "Fluff" have a pedal?? Because in today's age, internet presence is everything. These aren't trail blazers, just dudes who get views. That's it. Graham has chops ..but who doesn't these days?

 

[RockyStar]

Graham has chops ..but who doesn't these days?

Me. I don't have chops but I have nice knives and a sham wow so that should count for something.

 

[Monkey Man]

Surely it has to be 'cause back in the '90s / naughties he shredded like a demon on-fire.

 

[jchrisf]

I think we'd know a lot more about him but he developed some health issues that prevented him from playing or being in the spotlight a few years ago.

 

[Monkey Man]

Correct weight.

He literally went off-the-radar for quite some time. Seemed to have experienced some personal growth during that period and has come back much-mellower, recording classically-influenced stuff and no longer focussing on shredding.