The Top 5 Hidden Gems of the '80s
Nothing too hidden about these guys. Especially not if you've read The Dirt.
Related Content
04. Extreme: "Smoke Signals"
Formed in the late 1980s by founding members Nuno Bettencourt (guitar), Gary Cherone (vocals), Paul Geary (drums) and Pat Badger (bass), Extreme is mostly known for their hit ballad "More Than Words" off their second album, Pornograffitti. Unfortunately, the brunt of the band's catalog gets overlooked as a result.
"Smoke Signals," off their 1989 self-titled debut album, is a rippin' Van Halen-esque tune featuring Nuno's signature style of fretboard wizardry. His phrasing and notable use of volume swells is demonstrated very well in the solo, beginning around 2:29.
Related
You Might Also Like...
thrasher666
September 22, 2011 at 7:13pm
Shotgun Messiah!! Where the HELL is HArry K. Cody??? He was a f*&kin BAD MO FU!!!
Matre Carrefour
September 22, 2011 at 5:18am
Winger? This was on MTV every 20 minutes, and still receives radio airplay today.. How about Rough Cutt or Wildside? If we are going to discuss "hidden gems", at least look at songs that never hit high rotation..
Latest News
-
1 hour 54 min ago
-
1 hour 56 min ago
-
3 hours 6 sec ago
-
5 hours 49 min ago
-
6 hours 12 min ago
-
8 hours 14 min ago
-
8 hours 21 min ago
Connect with Guitar World
Featured Content
In the Magazine
Most Commented Articles
Guitar World On Twitter
Live Updates
-
You going to this summer's @Gigantour2013? @Megadeth @ZakkWyldeBLS @DeviceTheBand +more t.co/lNVAACLcCn
-
New Issue! Featuring @OfficialSabbath #TonyIommi @OfficialOzzy & much more! t.co/1iBPspmU5g #OnSaleNow
-
Lesson: How to Play Like Jimmy Page t.co/BpnZBteVkC Includes tablature.
-
Listen: @Megadeth Premiere New Song, "Kingmaker" t.co/w7nVJf1Owk #HearItNow
-
Have you heard? Blackmore's Night Premiere New Song, "The Moon Is Shining (Somewhere Over the Sea)" t.co/jmV1Mb2PwL #NowPlaying
-
RT @bradangle: @JasonCNewsted just dropped by @GuitarWorld office & immediately tagged our conference room wall t.co/qyxjsc0Kxc
