No. He was incredibly innovative and was integral to the evolution of metal guitar (even though I tend to hate his copycats). Blackmore has neoclassical elements but he tends to be pretty one-noted. Rhoads was much more dynamic with his blend of metal and neoclassical modes. EVH was plenty influential but not quite in the same vein--he's all smoke and mirrors anyways.
__________________
Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth.
|