Jimmy Page OR Eddie Van Halen? #JimmyPage #EddieVanHalen https://t.co/xG34UpWylf pic.twitter.com/0UkNOOqY2M
— ????Return of Rock???? (@ReturnofR) March 18, 2022
Something different. And interesting enough to post it. It’s a tough one.
First there’s Page: one of the original rock gods, starting back in the 1960’s. Lead guitarist for the greatest band in rock and roll. One of the greatest songs in R&R history, Stairway to Heaven. Every single LZ album is at least an A. Extremely innovate, bringing all sorts of themes and styles. He played many guitars, including the double neck with the 12 string. He could also play the mandolin, dulcimer, theremin, bass (he started with the Yardbirds on bass), banjo, harmonica, dobro, sitar, keyboards, tambourine, tambura, hurdy gurdy, and pedal steel guitar. His written music is often more complicated than it sounds.
EVH: one of the fastest guitar players ever. Innovative with the sounds he could create with the guitar. One of the most influential guitarists of the 80’s and forward. Also plays the keyboards. Overall, probably a bit better on consistently great solos than Page. Incredible themes.
Tough choice. Gotta go with Page. What do you think?
