"The Beatles from 1963-67"...I get that. It wasn't until I became an accomplished musician in the folk/bluegrass/celtic acoustic world and did a 'forced study'(for a gig) of some Beatles songs from that period did I REALLY appreciate how MUCH they were taken for granted. Then I went crazy and holed myself up for about 2 months and learned every Beatles song I could find. Then it was on to Gene Pitney from there. I think he was very underrated as a songwriter/producer/singer/pop star, etc. and was pleased to see his inclusion in the R & R Hall of fame.

Another VERY underrated musician was Ike Turner. Regardless, of what was later revealed he was a phenomenal keyboard, guitar, bass, percussionist and arranger. I have a close friend who's playing w/Mark Sallings and the Famous Unknowns who said Ike Turner was one of the best 'musical minds' he's ever worked with.

Cowboy Jack Clement...incredible performer, songwriter and troublemaker...gotta love 'im.

One more...Sonny Bono. In addtion to being a gifted comedian he wrote the Searcher's hit 'Needles and Pins' and, of course 'I Got You, Babe. He took alot of bashing and worried about it all the way to the bank. RIP, Mr Bono.