Top 100 Guitarists Of All Time: (blues, punk, rock, fan)

jackhammer · 12-18-2008, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mr dave

sammy hagar

That only accounts for roughly 20% of their output and is a weak answer.

khfreek · 12-18-2008, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

If he was that good then why are Van Halen so average?

The same reason AC/DC are average... because they are just about making good, recycled rock and roll.

**Janszoon** · 12-18-2008, 07:16 PM

I'm going have to side with Mr. Dave here. Eddie Van Halen hasn't done anything worthwhile in several decades but I have to admit I actually like the first few Van Halen albums. I also think it is true that he was pretty unique when he started out and has been extremely influential. Unfortunately 99.9% of the bands he influenced completely suck ass and at this point the overwhelming majority of his own band's output also sucks ass so his legacy certainly leaves a lot to be desired.

jackhammer · 12-18-2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by khfreek

The same reason AC/DC are average... because they are just about making good, recycled rock and roll.

AC/DC have never ever professed to be anything that they are not. Not one of them are outstanding musicians. However I am constantly told that I should like Van Halens music because he is technically proficient.

khfreek · 12-18-2008, 07:32 PM

I've been told plenty of times that Angus Young is the greatest guitarist ever, that doesn't mean AC/DC are professing to be guitar gods either. The only person in Van Halen who gives off an image of egotism in Van Halen is DLR.

**Janszoon** · 12-18-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by khfreek

I've been told plenty of times that Angus Young is the greatest guitarist ever, that doesn't mean AC/DC are professing to be guitar gods either. The only person in Van Halen who gives off an image of egotism in Van Halen is DLR.

Oh, I don't know about that. I would say the only member of Van Halen that didn't give off an image of egotism was Michael Anthony.

dac · 12-18-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by khfreek

I've been told plenty of times that Angus Young is the greatest guitarist ever, that doesn't mean AC/DC are professing to be guitar gods either. The only person in Van Halen who gives off an image of egotism in Van Halen is DLR.

You've obviously never seen an interview of EVH.

Urban Hat€monger ? · 12-18-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by khfreek

The only person in Van Halen who gives off an image of egotism in Van Halen is DLR.

I've always said the ultimate irony with Van Halen was that despite people worshipping the ground EVH walks on with regards to his guitar playing as soon as the frontman who couldn't sing a note fucked off they were nothing.

That should tell people something about EVH's contribution to music.

khfreek · 12-18-2008, 07:40 PM

AC/DC can do the ego thing too!
But really, I could care less what Van Halen THINK they're doing, I know what they're doing, and it's good rock and roll.

jackhammer · 12-18-2008, 07:47 PM

Simple equation. The greatest Van Halen Track:

Versus the greatest AC/DC track:

12-18-2008, 07:16 PM	#23 (permalink)
Janszoon Mate, Spawn & Die Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Rapping Community Posts: 24,593	I'm going have to side with Mr. Dave here. Eddie Van Halen hasn't done anything worthwhile in several decades but I have to admit I actually like the first few Van Halen albums. I also think it is true that he was pretty unique when he started out and has been extremely influential. Unfortunately 99.9% of the bands he influenced completely suck ass and at this point the overwhelming majority of his own band's output also sucks ass so his legacy certainly leaves a lot to be desired. __________________ A Night in the Life of the Invisible Man Time & Place 25 Albums You Should Hear Before the Moon Crashes into the Earth and We All Die last.fm

12-18-2008, 07:32 PM	#25 (permalink)
khfreek What a guy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 2,123	I've been told plenty of times that Angus Young is the greatest guitarist ever, that doesn't mean AC/DC are professing to be guitar gods either. The only person in Van Halen who gives off an image of egotism in Van Halen is DLR. __________________ last.fm

12-18-2008, 07:40 PM	#29 (permalink)
khfreek What a guy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 2,123	AC/DC can do the ego thing too! But really, I could care less what Van Halen THINK they're doing, I know what they're doing, and it's good rock and roll. __________________ last.fm

12-18-2008, 07:47 PM	#30 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Simple equation. The greatest Van Halen Track: Versus the greatest AC/DC track: __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”