Favorite EVH Rip Off - Page 3

quiksilverdew · #31 07-03-2007, 11:53 PM

Imo George Lynch and Steve Lynch are better players than Eddie, but I think that Eddie is better than Randy imo...I never really loved Randy's studio tone and he was kinda sloppy if you look back on it, even as influential as he is. I'm not saying I don't think he is great, but I think that if he hadn't died so unfortunately, he wouldn't be as popular...

jallen · #32 07-04-2007, 02:30 AM

"Ripping off" Eddie isn't a bad thing... and everyone after him pretty much did.

jem7vwh · #33 07-04-2007, 04:29 AM

These are all really great players within the mid/late-80s idiom. If judging purely on my enjoyment of their music, I think Vai would win. But in terms of building on EVH's style, I think my vote goes to Vito.

"Little Fighter" sounds like an extension of "Dance the Night Away", and lots of his solos sound very EVH inspired, although he was a bit more liberal in his use of exotic and neoclassical phrasing.

rickcard71 · #34 07-10-2007, 12:59 AM

I hate the name of this (title)!

RG777 · #35 07-10-2007, 03:28 AM

How the F*** is Randy Rhoads on there. RR could PWN EVH

bobby simcox · #36 07-10-2007, 07:04 AM

gotta Love people that feel compelled to defend dead guys!!!

Guitarzan088 · #37 07-10-2007, 07:18 PM

What about Paul Gilbert? He says that Ed is one of his biggest influences and even has a song named after him (Three E's for Edward) on Goomy.

quiksilverdew · #38 07-10-2007, 11:46 PM

^^Forgot about him, and Nuno, looking back on Extreme's first cd you REALLY get the Van Halen influence coming through. Can't believe I missed it my first times around that Cd lol.

The Euphor · #39 07-11-2007, 02:14 AM

EVH was a rhythm player, with some weird solo playing. Many of the others mentioned here are better known for their solo work (solos in songs/bands).

I would give my vote to Oz Fox.

bobby simcox · #40 07-11-2007, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Euphor

EVH was a rhythm player, with some weird solo playing.

20-25 yrs ago, You'd have been laughed off the planet for saying that!!!

The Euphor · #41 07-11-2007, 08:00 AM

Only his own words.

Falling down the stairs and landing on your feet isn't something you want to do all the time.

bobby simcox · #42 07-12-2007, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Euphor

Only his own words.

fr 20-25 yrs ago?>:O

RGR570 · #43 07-12-2007, 08:07 PM

Akira Takasaki (Loudness) could also be added to that list. Check out the track 'Exploder' from the 1984 release 'Disillusion', Akira's take on 'Eruption' if you will. Akira was/is a massively underated guitar player, a huge influence on Paul Gilbert too.