Re: -=EVH=- at his blazing-best

On 08/29/2005 1:08 PM, Donnie Vazquez pondered briefly and then wrote:

> Steve M. Mann wrote:
>> On 08/29/2005 9:38 AM, The Chris pondered briefly and then wrote:
>>
>> [...]
>>
>>>You're totally correct. Many people picked up on his picking, but totally
>>>ignored - or were unable to fathom - his phrasing, note selection, and
>>>overall style.
>>>
>>>When people dismiss him, I just know they're not listening. It's not like
>>>he's just playing scales fast. He truly had his own universe going.
>>
>>
>> I agree. When I think of Eddie, speed doesn't even come to mind (though
>> he certainly can play fast). It's the tasteful, well composed solos and
>> rhythms that make him what he was. I still get goose bumps when I listen
>> to some of them. I think the solo in 'Ice Cream Man' is one of the best
>> R&R guitar solos ever. Pure, straight rock and roll guitar. Another one
>> that comes to mind is the lead break on 'Hot For Teacher'. The rhythm
>> part on this song rocks too. Great licks.
>>
> One of my all time favorite solos is from "Push Comes to Shove" on "Fair
> Warning" It still moves me after 20+ years every time I hear it.

No doubt. Great album. 'Unchained' is one of my fav rock guitar riffs
ever. If I could just come up with a hook like that. 'So this is love'
has a great rhythm and very tasteful lead break.

I guess it's hard for me to find any of the old stuff that doesn't kick
ass. ;-)

For anyone interested or that need their memories refreshed, bits of
these tunes can be heard here:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00004Y6O7/102-1878560-5581746?v=glance

--
Steve
http://www.soundclick.com/rockermann
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