EVH not only a great guitarist “technically” but he was very innovative. I have watched several of his interviews on youtube. He said had to create the infamous guitar because he could not find anything that he liked. Also talked about a lot of the techniques he created were due to the fact they could not afford fancy pedals and stuff in their early days.
Looks like he has cleaned up his life and has a great relationship with his son. Good story all around.
Fun fact...
EVH took guitar lesson(s) from a guitarist & member of the super studio group known as The Wrecking Crew.
The studio guitarist? Glen Campbell.