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Originally Posted by ProfessorM
Great stuff . I get the feeling you like E VH.  I would never try to one up you, as it is all about what you like, but here is a quote from E VH.
"Holdsworth is the best in my book. He is fantastic. I love him. What I can do with two hands he can do with one."
Spoken like a true, modest, friend. I appreciate someone that can give credit for someone else's inspiration. Of course you still have to have skill, which he obviously does, and he also went in a different direction which made him rich and famous, unlike Holdsworth. Just a nice tribute to A H. 
Both totally different music's for sure and both very talented musicians.
If you like Van Halen you should look into Greg Howe. They are pretty similar and I am sure Mr. Howe gained a lot of influence from E VH who came before him. |
Paul - Im a bit of an EVH fanatic. As a lifelong guitarist I listen to a lot and although Im 95% jazz player now, I cant get over EVHs ability and playing at such a youg agae and his creativity. Some of his legato playing is from Holdsworth but thats one of a million things he perfected and made his own. Like I said in the initial post, every other song he does things no one ever did before on a guitar. Its astounding! he did it all in a pop-metal context! No long wanky 15 mon guitar solos. I know all about Holdswort and Greh Howe. I ahve a bunch of their stuff. What gets me is Eddies rhythm playing and energy. And to restate Slingah's point - he pulls it off in pop metal songs with catchy hooks! How many guitar greats have the majority of their songs under 4 minutes and mostly vocals? I was just hoping you guys would dig it. Be sure to listen to Im the One. Its jaw dropping from a 22 yr old.