Rest in peace. I was never a big Van Halen fan, or a fan of that rock music. But people have said how his guitar skills were a cut above any others, and for that, you have to credit his commitment to excellence. He will have his place in rock music history.
First time I heard “Running With The Devil” in 1978, I knew I was hearing something unique and new. I bought album the next day and my jaw hit the floor the first time I heard Eruption. I could not believe I was hearing an electric guitar make those notes so fast and so clearly differentiated.
EVH was perhaps not TECHNICALLY the best player, but when combining the whole package — technical playing, originality, use of tech to get new sounds, stage presence, and longevity, EVH makes a solid argument for “GOAT Hard Rock Guitarist”.
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