Guitar poll: Alex Lifeson or Eddie Van Halen?

[Rick N. Backer]

There's no getting around this so let's just plunge in. Alex is a great guitar player. Underappreciated IMO. EVH is the greatest rock guitarist of all time.

 

Put on Fair Warning. Be honest. Before you saw videos, how many people did NOT say "how the f*ck is he making that sound" during the intro to Mean Street?

 

I mean I still have no clue how he's making that sound tbh.

 

Alex wins my vote though.

 

Think of the gesture you'd make with your hand if you were telling them you were doing "so-so." He's doing that, rocking his right hand back and forth, on the fret board.

[Entre_Perpetuo]

There's no getting around this so let's just plunge in. Alex is a great guitar player. Underappreciated IMO. EVH is the greatest rock guitarist of all time.

 

Put on Fair Warning. Be honest. Before you saw videos, how many people did NOT say "how the f*ck is he making that sound" during the intro to Mean Street?

 

I mean I still have no clue how he's making that sound tbh.

 

Alex wins my vote though.

 

Think of the gesture you'd make with your hand if you were telling them you were doing "so-so." He's doing that, rocking his right hand back and forth, on the fret board.

 

Wow, cool!

[Xanadoood]

One thing that doesn't get discussed is how Alex and Eddie are as people besides being great guitarists.

 

Alex is humble and 'down to earth' person and very philanthropic.

 

Eddie comes across as an egomaniac (see Billboard article/interview here) and his behavior was terrible on the band's 2004 reunion tour, which Sammy Hagar noted

and here.

 

Check out Malcom dome( VH manager from 78-85) book.. the brothers and Roth were lunatics

[Krystal]

I'm not surprised that most people voted for Alex. It is a Rush forum after all. :)

[Rutlefan]

Alex because I like his style and phrasing. Needless to say, Eddie's awesome, one of a kind obviously; if guitar playing was a sport Eddie would be the GOAT, but my favorite guitarists aren't the flashy ones or the great technicians. Alex sits with David Gilmour as my all-time favorite. I'd add Johnny Marr if I had to name the top three. Edited March 31, 2020 by Rutlefan

[RUSHHEAD666]

I love Alex, but there's only one Eddie.

 

I hear that.

But I’d go the other way: I love Eddie, but there’s only one Alex.

 

Sorry JB.

 

Love them both.

 

Going with Lorraine on this one. She is wise and knows her shit. Trust me.

 

Ain’t nuthin’ but a thing. We’re talking about a preference / favorite here so “ain’t no wrong now, ain’t no right”.

 

Signed,

Iamskinandbonesiampointynose

 

 

Hahaha! Agreed! "Ain't Talkin' About Love" JB!

 

But I love that you just quoted Jane's Addiction!

 

Dave Navarro is better than Alex.

 

On a side note, I hate to see modern day Roth performances because what I’ve seen have been awful. And he used to be a great entertainer. Such an enjoyable quartet VH was back in my pre-junior high days. Their videos too.

 

JB!!!!

 

You and I will be friends forever. I am serious.

 

You must listen to me.

 

I saw David Lee Roth open for KISS. Three weeks ago right before the Pandemic hit the world.

My 82 year young dad couldn't go with me. I was very sad because my dad and I see KISS every tour together. It's how my dad fell in love with Def Leppard one Tour. I am very lucky JB.

My parents RULE!

 

I had seventh row center for that gig in Oakland.

 

David Lee Roth was on a strict time budget for his gig. I think he only had like 40 minutes.

 

Diamond Dave was amazing. His hair was still short but it was longer. He didn't do any of that slapstick Charle Chaplin shite.

 

He was professional. Didn't blather on and on in between songs.

 

He was amazing and professional.

 

Energy level was high just like his kicks. He looked great. Hit after hit after hit.

 

He was great for what he has left in the tank.

 

JB, you are talking to a guy who has a second row table at the House Of Blues in Mandalay Bay for DLRB.

 

They of course postponed. I have the "JUMP" package. Poster, laminate, dinner, and other stuff.

 

I can't wait to see him now after his opening for KISS.

 

I love him JB.

 

All of our Legendary Vocalists are going downhill. It's so sad. But it's life. So glad I saw the "1984" Tour!!!

 

It's funny that when I was 16 I saw Van Halen 1984 at the Cow Palace. Same year I saw RUSH GUP at the Cow Palace.

 

In 2020 they are still my top two favorite bands.

 

I am be fuckking crazy, but I am a consistent human.

 

Blessed. Not cursed. lol

 

That’s cool.

 

On an unrelated side note, now I’m listening to you and your nephew’s EP. I just opened the case and saw your happy, psychotic piehole next to your (then) little nephew

 

 

Thanks brother!!

 

Holy Shit!! Are you really finally giving that ep a spin????

 

It's such a family affair and I am proud of it. Put a lot of work into it and I hope you like the last track "Kill The Lights." You will hear the ending drum fill as a homage to Neil and "Limelight." Almost two years ago!!

 

Oh yes JB. the cd has a picture of myself and Hunter as a boy on a rollercoaster at Disney World.

 

I think it's sweet he did that.

 

I love the album cover too. Skylar, my 19 year old daughter drew that when she was 17.

 

Good genes buddy.

 

Hope you enjoy it.

 

Love you!!!

 

Thanks for caring. It's big for me.

 

Always wanted to be a professional drummer.

 

Your memory is f***ed, Earl!

I already told you about the first time I listened to it. That was months ago. It’s somewhere on TRF anyway. And yeah, the best track is the last one. I said that too.

 

Now it’s time for Follow For Now. It’s like you and your nephew were the opening act. Follow For Now is the middle act. I’m not sure who’s next on the bill.

 

:hail:

 

 

Hahahaha!!! I only remember you thanking me for the cd! "Follow You Follow Me."

 

Love,

 

GENESIS

[RUSHHEAD666]

I am a betting man, but every casino on the planet is closed.

 

And don’t I know it, too!

 

Couldn’t say it better myself.

 

I am just longing for normal.

 

I know! We both love slots dude!! I miss it. Going to an Indian Casino once a month with my awesome parents. They just drove to my house for a suprise visit. 6 ft apart outside.

[RUSHHEAD666]

I'm not surprised that most people voted for Alex. It is a Rush forum after all. :)

 

Hahaha! But of course. Edward all the way. Putting on "Women And Children First" tonight.

[Blue J]

I am a betting man, but every casino on the planet is closed.

 

And don’t I know it, too!

 

Couldn’t say it better myself.

 

I am just longing for normal.

 

I know! We both love slots dude!! I miss it. Going to an Indian Casino once a month with my awesome parents. They just drove to my house for a suprise visit. 6 ft apart outside.

 

Enjoy being with them as much as you all can!

[RUSHHEAD666]

I am a betting man, but every casino on the planet is closed.

 

And don’t I know it, too!

 

Couldn’t say it better myself.

 

I am just longing for normal.

 

I know! We both love slots dude!! I miss it. Going to an Indian Casino once a month with my awesome parents. They just drove to my house for a suprise visit. 6 ft apart outside.

 

Enjoy being with them as much as you all can!

 

Exactly! You get me my friend. My dad is 82 going on 28 as I think you might know. My mom is 79 and is slowing down. Still healthy but is really slow and losing balance. Sucks! Trust me I am taking care of them. Dropping of food and rations weekly.

[goose]

I'm not surprised that most people voted for Alex. It is a Rush forum after all. :)

 

Hahaha! But of course. Edward all the way. Putting on "Women And Children First" tonight.

Ed's first keyboard album, lol.

[RUSHHEAD666]

I'm not surprised that most people voted for Alex. It is a Rush forum after all. :)

 

Hahaha! But of course. Edward all the way. Putting on "Women And Children First" tonight.

Ed's first keyboard album, lol.

 

 

Hahahaha! Killing me.

[Entre_Perpetuo]

I'm not surprised that most people voted for Alex. It is a Rush forum after all. :)

 

Hahaha! But of course. Edward all the way. Putting on "Women And Children First" tonight.

Ed's first best keyboard album, lol.

 

Probably true! ;)

[RUSHHEAD666]

I'm not surprised that most people voted for Alex. It is a Rush forum after all. :)

 

Hahaha! But of course. Edward all the way. Putting on "Women And Children First" tonight.

Ed's first best keyboard album, lol.

 

Probably true! ;)

 

Hahaha! Funny!

 

"Romeo's Delight"

 

Come on!!!!

 

Alex can't play that song.

 

Alex can't play any of those songs.

[Turbine Freight]

Eddie FTW.

[Three Eyes]

Eddie just fired himself and hired this replacement.

 

[Mithrandir]

Eddie just fired himself and hired this replacement.

 

Van Palin? Edited March 31, 2020 by Mithrandir

[goose]

I'm not surprised that most people voted for Alex. It is a Rush forum after all. :)

 

Hahaha! But of course. Edward all the way. Putting on "Women And Children First" tonight.

Ed's first best keyboard album, lol.

 

Probably true! ;)

Perfect!

[goose]

Eddie just fired himself and hired this replacement.

 

Van Palin?

Awesome!

 

Runnin' With The Rebel!

[tangy]

Eddie just fired himself and hired this replacement.

 

Van Palin?

Awesome!

 

Runnin' With The Rebel!

 

Unbrained!

[vaportrailer]

[Entre_Perpetuo]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myf9lNXr3T0

 

I love that guy!

[vaportrailer]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myf9lNXr3T0

 

I love that guy!

 

He's pretty clever. Good musician too!

[tangy]

[Three Eyes]

Eddie just fired himself and hired this replacement.

 

Van Palin?

Awesome!

 

Runnin' With The Rebel!

 

Unbrained!

 

Johnny's Cryin'