Open question for folks with musical knowledge - Rick Nielsen: very good guitarist or very flashy guitarist? I listened to some songs off Live at the Budokan and wondered whether it was just amplification and some simple (cheap?) tricks, but I loved the guitar on most of those songs.
No, he's a great guitarist. A master, but also knows how to get the best sound out of his gear. I don't love Cheap Trick, but definitely respect Nielsen as a guitarist.
