Ed talks shit about Hendrix (again)

[Diamondjimi]

EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'I'm Really Nothing Like JIMI HENDRIX' - Mar. 16, 2009

In a recent article in USA Today, Eddie Van Halen was referred to as "the Jimi Hendrix of his generation."

What does Eddie think of accolades like that? "I say it's a hell of a compliment, but at the same time I'm really nothing like Jimi Hendrix," he tells Spinner.com, quickly adding that he doesn't mean any disrespect. "I'm just saying I'm very different than Hendrix because I create stuff. He used so many effects and stuff that I was the complete opposite. I wanted the guitar to do things, but nobody built the guitar that I wanted. Hendrix didn't do things like that. He was an amazing player, but if you ever heard any live bootlegs of him, even some of the Woodstock stuff, it's hard for him to keep that thing even tuned."

[Diamondjimi]

"I'm just saying I'm very different than Hendrix because I create stuff."

Hendrix worked with Roger Mayer creating and modifying FX pedals. Effects many after him take for granted...
Hendrix was an innovator in studio production. Backward recording and creating sonic landscapes with his music.

"He used so many effects and stuff that I was the complete opposite."

Tape delays, MXR Phase 90, MXR Flanger, Variac voltage regulator...
Plus:


Yeah , the complete opposite...

"I wanted the guitar to do things, but nobody built the guitar that I wanted. (insert Fender Wolfgang plug here)Hendrix didn't do things like that. "

Hendrix did things on a pretty much stock Strat , Buddy Holly could never have dreamed of...

He was an amazing player, but if you ever heard any live bootlegs of him, even some of the Woodstock stuff, it's hard for him to keep that thing even tuned."

Back peddle + slag rebuttal... nice Ed...


No, not an influence at all huh? 'Lil bit of Jimi feedback (sans amp humping) and some Jimi dive bombs....
I think if Jimi chose to be the fastest player in town ,I think he could have achieved it...
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Is that a Phase shifter I hear?

And having a Floyd Rose couldn't save this astounding performance... sorry Ed...

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[Panamark]

Im not an Eddie sympathist, but EVH has performed some
shit (live) that Hendrix never came close to.
I guess if you love Jimi you could throw in the good old,
"but if he lived longer"...
Eddie, Randy, Yngwie all blew away Hendrix's stuff...
But Hendrix built the path, no doubt about it !!!

Eddie was the egg, and Jimi was the chicken.
(No disrepect intended !)

[ELVIS]

First of all, Hendrix was an incredible song writer and in my opinion he put more emphasis on the song than the guitar itself...

Most good Van halen songs were based on riffs Ed came up with in the early 70's as evidenced on early boots and most likely put together with much help from Ted Templeman and Donn Landee...

But still, Hendrix and maybe a couple others like Buddy Guy invented everything Edward ever did besides tapping...so...

Fuck Edward

[Panamark]

Elvis me old mate ! How about a Youtube of Hendrix that
will make my mind blowout, something that will force me
to reconsider my whole way of thinking...

BTW, I think the Beatles played Revolution before Jimi
ripped his speakers !:tongue0011:

[ELVIS]

Ok...gimmie a sec...

[ELVIS]

Here's one...

And crank it up!

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[Panamark]

Taking into consideration the year '67 (a good one too !)
Thats impressive.
Put it side by side with one of your riffs, and I would
think your playing is better..
So maybe I still dont get it ???
(Again no disrepect, I think you are better than Hendrix !!)

[hideyoursheep]

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Fuck You, Eddie!

[hideyoursheep]

Many, many people have played Strats, and NO ONE.....could get as much out of it as Hendrix.

[ELVIS]

I have the ability to kinda make a solo (and rhythm) flow with a bit of flair, which to me was the most impressive thing about Edward...and he's how I learned it...

But that's exactly what he lacked on the last tour and it was sad to see...

Oh, how bout this one ??

Killing Floor 1966 - before he ripped his speakers...

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And check out how the song evolved in less than one year...

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[ELVIS]

One more...

Albert Hall - Foxy Lady

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[hideyoursheep]

Hendrix never seemed to play the same song the same way twice....Ed used to be that way with his solos...

[ELVIS]

Many, many people have played Strats, and NO ONE.....could get as much out of it as Hendrix.

That's bullshit!

Watch this...

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[hideyoursheep]

Hendrix appreciation....why not?



Ed's been looking for a guitar that does what he wants his whole life.

What does he want?

A guitar that plays itself while he sits at home on his ass?