Well, here's one of my favorites: Brent Mason. he is on about half of the music coming out of Nashville. But, on the CDs, he rarely gets a chance to show his talent. Here is a 5 minute clip of him and Vince Gill. Although well-respected by his peers, he is greatly underappreciated by the fan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeJHnkUKg_M

I am also a big fan of Fred Newell, another Nashville picker who gets little notariety.

Keep in mind, the question was ***underappreciated***...not just famous pickers who don't get their props.

Regarding the various lists put out by the numerous publications that do so, they don't really mean much. It has to do more with personal taste and personal definition of what is or is not good and the type of music you listen to. No matter what you think, you're probably right. Because my opinion on the matter doesn't mean squat to anyone else. It is simply an opinion to agree or disagree with...no more.

Here's wishing everyone a great holiday coming up...whether you agree with my opinions or not!

Al