Eddie Van Halen

[Big Duke Six]

According to Slash, he was the very best rock guitarist of all time.
Bold Statement.

 

[Boris Bear]

How the fuck would Slash know?

EVH was magnificent but not the GOAT

 

[Cattach SAFC]

According to Slash, he was the very best rock guitarist of all time.
Bold Statement.

He's up there that's for certain.

 

[42]

How the fuck would Slash know?

EVH was magnificent but not the GOAT

Didn't knar Shaun Goater was a canny rock guitarist

 

[rael]

Impossible to say really, depends on what you like. Hard rock, prog rock, etc.. look he was an innovator and brought out a flair and style just when it was needed. I listen to all sorts of music now but I would agree he's one of the best I ever seen with my own eyes. His sound still sounds as fresh today as the first time I heard him. RIP peace Eddie. If anyone thinks your the best then that's fine by me.

 

[weebil64]

He was the best guitarist in Van Halen.

 

[LeicesterMackem]

He was the best guitarist in Van Halen.

One trick pony, wasn't he? Those diddly bits that he did up the neck. I'm willing to be proven wrong like.

 

[Arkle]

According to Slash, he was the very best rock guitarist of all time.

I think that's more of a bold statement TBH.

 

[r@mside]

One trick pony, wasn't he? Those diddly bits that he did up the neck. I'm willing to be proven wrong like.

What was the technique? I've no appreciation of the bloke but heard someone on the radio eulogising he introduced something new to guitar playing.

 

[LeicesterMackem]

What was the technique? I've no appreciation of the bloke but heard someone on the radio eulogising he introduced something new to guitar playing.

Dinnar, I think it's just hammer-ons and pull-offs played at the same time, or summat. Here's John Fogarty giving a masterclass:

 

[r@mside]

Dinnar, I think it's just hammer-ons and pull-offs played at the same time, or summat. Here's John Fogarty giving a masterclass:

Video unavailable but thanks for trying. I could google it if it was more than a passing interest.

 

[LeicesterMackem]

Video unavailable but thanks for trying. I could google it if it was more than a passing interest.

I changed the video, the other one didn't allow linking from other websites.

 

[cosmicchris00]

One trick pony, wasn't he? Those diddly bits that he did up the neck. I'm willing to be proven wrong like.

You're wrong.

He was innovative and intelligent.

Whether he was the greatest or not is not for me to say.

He was definitely great

 

[r@mside]

I changed the video, the other one didn't allow linking from other websites.

Found what it was, 'tapping' a flamenco technique using both hands on the neck. So not that original.

 

[skullmeister]

He was brilliant like but I would have Hendrix and Page above him.

 

[weebil64]

One trick pony, wasn't he? Those diddly bits that he did up the neck. I'm willing to be proven wrong like.

Not denying his ability. They were never my thing.

 

[Barnacle Boy]

He was nee Brent Hinds

 

[Boris Bear]

Vai and Satriani are fighting it out for GOAT for me like

 

[look out piano]

Vai and Satriani are fighting it out for GOAT for me like

Vai is superb, love the way he makes his guitar talk to DLR in this song.......

 

[Big Jeff]

Vai and Satriani are fighting it out for GOAT for me like

Eddie refined two handed tapping and nailed his effects perfectly. Eddie did not invent two handed tapping tho.

Vai and joe are great technicians but have not got any songs.

Eddie combined technique with great melody lines.