Extreme - Nuno is amazing


RickBlacker
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05/19/2010 5:59 pm
Was browsing through my Napster account, ran across an old gem of a band, Extreme. I forgot how incredible Nuno Bettencourt is. I put him at the top of the most un-recognized / under appreciated guitarists out there. That guy is AMAZING!

To all in the younger crowd out there, check them out. Start with Pornograffitti. Then check out III sides to every story. Awesome stuff.
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06/18/2010 6:42 pm
101 views and nobody has anything to say about Nuno?
Nothing? Nada? Zip?
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06/20/2010 1:07 pm
Nuno is a slamming guitar player. One of the best rythm players out there and great musician all around.
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06/22/2010 2:04 am
Haha wow, my step dad had that Pornograffitti album, you just brought back some very old memories.

Anyway, his rhythm is flawless, Im actually surprised I enjoy the guitar work as much as I am right now.
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06/30/2010 6:59 pm
I just did a tutorial on "More Than Words" which will be up soon. Enjoy! :D
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06/30/2010 7:09 pm
Originally Posted by: Douglas ShowalterI just did a tutorial on "More Than Words" which will be up soon. Enjoy! :D


Nice!!!

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07/03/2010 2:46 am
I always loved Extreme's music, and Nuno's playing in particular. I've heard rumors about a reunion. Anybody know anything about that?
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07/03/2010 3:28 am
I'd say there is a rather strong chance. :)

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01/25/2015 1:55 pm
GT Staff

The extreme acoustic stuff was nice but please put some of the rock guitar songs from III sides to every story and pornografitti on your list of songs to consider; or even his solo work.

Nuno is an elite talent. Learning those songs would be a great course of study in rhythm and lead work; incredible lead fills in between chords.

I'm bummed the Hendrix songs were lost. As I planned to start working on incorporating aspects of lead rhythm type playing i.e. wind cries Mary. Nuno songs would be a great alternative for me.

Thanks
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