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Old 12-18-2008, 08:02 PM   #21 (permalink)
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That only accounts for roughly 20% of their output and is a weak answer.
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Old 12-18-2008, 08:14 PM   #22 (permalink)
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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.
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Old 12-18-2008, 08:16 PM   #23 (permalink)
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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.
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Old 12-18-2008, 08:20 PM   #24 (permalink)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Old 12-18-2008, 08:47 PM   #30 (permalink)
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Simple equation. The greatest Van Halen Track:



Versus the greatest AC/DC track:
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