It is often said that great lead guitarists are great rhythm players as well, and many a brilliant player has proven this to be true. Case in point: Kirk Fletcher. As fans of the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Joe Bonamassa, the Mannish Boys, Italian superstar Eros Ramozzatti, and other artists who have hired Fletcher over the years are well aware, the Los Angeles guitarist fires off soulful, straight-from-the-heart solos that dazzle on big stages. Yet, like many truly great blues and gospel players, Fletcher also blows people’s minds when he’s playing rhythm guitar.