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Eddie Van Halen Tributes

Syn Gates

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Brilliant idea Jak!!
 

Syn Gates

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EVH was The Godfather of guitar. His innovations spanned far and wide. He is most famously known for bringing tapping to rock guitar but my favorite part about his playing was his attitude.

There was such an excitement and command to his playing. His bends were next level, his feel was second to none, and the fluidity of his solos was as smooth AND chaotic as an actual volcanic “Eruption”.

He was beyond a generational talent. The guitar was a true extension of his mind, heart, and soul. There are maybe 3 or 4 guitar players EVER, that I’ve heard change the way the guitar is looked at. He happens to be the GOAT in my humble opinion because he influenced hundreds of millions MORE than 2nd place.

RIP EVH
 

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    rip Eddie. he was THE genius. we will never forget him. and remember that legends NEVER die.
     

    VizualSwami

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    Truly a legend. Van Halen was one of the first rock bands I loved as a kid and definitely one of the reasons I started playing guitar. I hope he's still shredding on the other side. Rest in peace.

    I'm working on learning the Ain't Talking 'Bout Love rift in his honor.
     

    chris_is_cool

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    I learned Ain't Talking 'bout Love this summer, I could barely do it at like 30% original speed back then . I'm gonna clean it up a bit and post my version by the weekend at the latest,by now I should be able to make it at 80% . As I said in the other thread, Eddie was the master of lead and rythm, no way I could do it actual justice but I'll try.
     
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    Christian Schulze

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    I could try to have a go at eruption....I mean It's a good tapping challenge. The iconic tapping solo.

    I will try
    Holy shit.....I sometimes underestimate myself but this time I did an 180 and thought I was mr guitar hero....EVH....sorry I did not understand what you did...