Great video! In case you did not know: Not so long ago I found out the Burn riff is a rip off of Fascinating Rhythm by Gershwin. Gene Simmons once pointed it out to Glenn Hughes. I listened to it and habe to admit it is really very similar (more similar in some versions, there are so many versions of all those great Gershwin songs).
Fascinating discussion that needed to take place and I never would have realized the need for it. I think you make a good case for Derringer, although I think Nugent and Bolin would truly be the two most important Americans bridging the gap between Montrose and VH, although I think Frehley was the foremost American guitarist of heavy music between Montrose and VH, and picks up RIGHT after Montrose implodes, and his peak ends when Van Halen gets started basically. Great point by Martin about the Van Halen sound being there a bit on Struck Down as well. I've always thought Yesterday and Today had a very Montrose/Van Halen kind of sound to it.
What made Ronnie unique besides his tone and sound WAS the fact that he tried different things. Love that fact. He could never reproduce the first Montrose album which made the Paper Money album ‘disappointing’ It took me twenty years to reach the point where I listen to Paper Money more than the original
That is all true my friend. The fact that Ronnie always followed his Muse was a great (well, mostly...) and interesting musical road for his fans to follow, but the money spoils from creating commercially successful records was not in the cards for Ronnie.
You forgot a major guitar force who appears in 1974, Ulrich Roth. His first recorded appearance is with the Scorpions in 1974 on their “Fly to the Rainbow.” You mentioned Michael Schenker with UFO, but not Uli. I understand that UFO was an English band and the Scorpions were German, but Uli was certainly a force worth mentioning!
The first song i heard from the first VH album was "Aint Talkin bout Love". I may have had a bit of a buzz on, but the intro to that song layed me out. I knew right then, the musical worm had definitely turned at that point.
Phil, I know you're a busy man and I love what you're doing already but what about reviewing some obscure albums, like the Charlee one I mentioned? Here's a list of some of my favourites: 1. Clear Blue Sky - Don't Mention Rock 'n' Roll (UK, 2013) - John Simms is just an awesome guitarist and Clear Blue Sky formed back in 1970. 2. Birth Control - Hoodoo Man (Germany, 1972) - contains the original version of "Gamma Ray" that Kai Hansen named his post-Helloween band after and covered the song! 3. Aldenfield - Light Of Day (USA, 2017) - formed by Howard Helm from Zon. 4. Peter Panka's Jane - Kuxan Suum (Germany, 2011) - another band going since 1970 under various line-ups. 5. Anyone's Daughter - Adonis (Germany, 1979) - great melodic prog rock. 6. Nektar - A Tab In The Ocean (UK/Germany, 1972) - this should be in every rock fan's collection. 7. Eloy - Silent Cries And Mighty Echoes (Germany, 1979) - so many good albums, they played The Marquee in London in 1984 and I got to see them, plus two times since in Germany. 8. Captain Beyond - S/T (USA, 1972) - Rod Evans from Deep Purple with the classic Mesmerisation Eclipse track... 9. Zoser Mez - Vizier Of Wasteland (Denmark, 1991) - ...and covered spectacularly by Michael Denner and Hank Shermann from Mercyful Fate. 10. T-Ride - S/T (USA, 1992) - the greatest band you've never heard of, a cross between Queen and Van Halen.
Great conversation! Ted Nugent remains one of the most famous U.S. guitarists of that era. Nice to hear Frank Marino and Robin Trower mentioned as they are both very underrated. Take care!
I enjoyed this discussion very much. On the matter of a link between Montrose and Van Halen, I was thinking that perhaps TOMMY BOLIN (Zephyr, Energy, The James Gang, Billy Cobham's Spectrum album, Alphonse Mouzon's Mind Transplant album, work on Moxy's debut, solo work, and as Ritchie Blackmore's ill-fated replacement in Deep Purple) could also be considered as an important American guitarist, and who may have had some influence on Van Halen. As I understand it, even Jeff Beck's move towards fusion was apparently inspired by Tommy Bolin's work with Cobham et al. And to expand on this topic somewhat, I have seen it written that Ritchie Blackmore could be considered the "missing link" between Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen. Blackmore in his peak in the 1970's was an incredible guitar technician with few peers (notable exception being Jeff Beck), and was also an important guitar hero (de facto leader of Deep Purple, and leader of Rainbow). He is also said to have been an influence on Van Halen (as well as later shredders such as Randy Rhoads, Yngwie Malmsteen, et al). With respect to Eddie Van Halen's Eruption from 1978; for an interesting exercise have a listen to the similarities in the guitar solo pyrotechnics which Blackmore did in the middle portion of "You Fool No One" from Deep Purple's Made in Europe album (recorded Spring 1975). Blackmore's solo pre-dated Eddie's Eruption by a full 3 years. The lighting fast runs, dive bombs, whammy bar abuse, etc in both those solos do have some sonic parallels...at least to my ears they do. The main difference is Blackmore was using fast alternate picking, sweep picking, etc whereas Eddie was employing tapping. Though Eddie is universally lauded for that particular solo / studio album track; many people might not be aware that Blackmore was doing basically the same thing several years before Eddie did, but in a live context. Thank you for a very interesting and stimulating topic.
Hi Gary, thank you for watching and your insights. Our musical tastes are very similar! I was trying to keep the conversation on USA guitarists during this period if I had included UK players then Ritchie Blackmore’s solo in You Fool No One would have been top of the list. The best version for me is the one from Live In London. Your other suggestion of Tommy Bolin is also inspired. The Mind Transplant is one of my favourite albums featuring Bolin. My top guitarists are 1. Ritchie Blackmore 2. Paul Kossoff, 3. Ronnie Montrose, 4. Tommy Bolin, 5, Derek Trucks, 6. Jeff Beck, 7. Leslie West, 8. Lee Retinour 9, Eddie Van Halen, 10, Rick Derringer ( the 6-10) positions change all the time, it could be Santana, Clapton, Iommi, next week!
@@NowSpinningMagazine Hi Phil, yes it seems so! And Ritchie Blackmore appears to be etched in stone as our permanent #1. Yes I like that Live in London version of You Fool No One a lot too. Another good performance of it was at California Jam. For top guitarists, my list is: #1=Ritchie Blackmore; #2=Jeff Beck; #3=Joe Satriani; #4=Tommy Bolin; #5=Billy Gibbons; and like you, the next bunch can change from time to time but right now are: #6=Gary Moore; #7=David Gilmour; #8=Joe Walsh; #9=Robin Trower; #10=George Lynch. Others who frequent the list are Tony Iommi; Eddie Van Halen; Bill Connors; Al Di Meola; Frank Marino; Terry Kath; et al.
@@garyh.238 If we're doing a top ten guitarists (as someone who isn't himself a guitarist so is judging purely on what I enjoy, rather than technical merit or expertise): 1. Ronnie Montrose 2. Michael Schenker 3. Stevie Ray Vaughan 4. George Thorogood 5. Ian Crichton (Saga) 6. Mick Box (Uriah Heep) 7. Tonny Iommi 8. Albert King 9. Jimmy Page 10. John Simms (Clear Blue Sky) This could change next week and I love all your guitarists too - George Lynch I know least about because I've only heard him on the first few Dokken albums.
When talking about 70s guitar heroes, I have to mention Rory Gallagher. He was unsung and underrated but to me he is ‘the guy’ between Hendrix and Van Halen. There are many candidates here, and everyone will have their personal preferences.
Gotta agree with Martin on this. Rick Derringer was an established player / producer / etc before Ronnie Montrose & was more seen as an all around rocker & not a huge guitar hero.
Great show Phil, I saw Van Halen when they opened for Black Sabbath in Coventry 1979. Geoff Barton of Sounds had written a glowing review of their debut album so id bought it before the concert. It was my third time seeing Sabbath and I definitely had the feeling their star was descending, while Van Halen were on the way up. You are such a gentleman regarding Ted Nugent Phil. While you suggested we English didn’t take him seriously, I just thought he was a wanker.
Montose is a guitar hero in the truest sense of the word. You'll never appreciate his abilities to the fullest until you've heard his instrumental recordings. His Speed of Sound release is my favorite rock guitar instrumental album of all time. Just sayin
@@NowSpinningMagazine Yes. If I'm not mistaken he played through a Marshall combo amp that the studio had. I believe Ronnie's use of solid state amps on his other recordings was a bad career move.. Just sayin
It's rather funny you showed the Aerosmith Get your Wings album,just heard a interview with Steve Hunter about how Steve and Dick Wagner are the ones who played the lead Guitars on Train kept a Rollin now those two guys don't get mentioned enough .I found Ronnie Montrose to be one of my favorite guitarists and bought up everything I could find by him up and the same with Rick Derringer .If you read about who was Eddie's hero it was Eric Clapton.I find it amazing the connection with Ted Templeman producing the first Montrose album and the first Van Halen album with both bands at Warner Brothers records.Eddie's style was a little different from Ronnie's but both bands first albums went in the same direction Hard Drivin' Rock n roll.
Hi Brandan, thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts. Ronnie is in my top five guitar players with Ritchie Blackmore, Paul Kossoff, Tommy Bolin and Derek Trucks - Phil
Machine Head... because Ritchie didn't want Blind Man on the album.(That's where Aerosmith and Montrose...) Guitar solo... The guitar solo that starts Deep Purple in Rock was deleted in the US. (also the organ intro)
ive played guitar for years,the problem with nugent,ill pass over the politics,as many who dug him didnt know,as he didnt tend to voice these opinions early days,is that he was never as good as he thought he was,though im sure it was all part of the showmanship.though he did have some good riffs,buck dharma is a very under rated player
alex lifeson was highly rated,around the all the worlds a stage,2112,farewell to kings,hemispheres period as a heavy rock guitar hero,which sort of waned,as rush changed direction,randy rhoads is now seen as a guitar god,but when i saw him with ozzy in glasgow,everyone thought, this guys pretty good,but he wasnt really rated as a guitar hero,in the vein of say michael shenker
Rick Derringer's All American Boy release is a stunning example of great songs, playing and sounds. It's a perfect rock/pop guitar album to me. Rick Derringer is also one of the best blues guitar players on the planet. Just sayin
Without a doubt it was Ted Nugent. In fact we went to see Ted Nugent and the opening act was Van Halen. We thought what a dumb name then Van Halen hit the stage and we were all brown away. There were lots of great guitarist and bands then but it was Ted who did it...not RIck Derringer at all. Barely a blip on the radar screen.
Hi Andy, There is just something about Rick Derringer for me, so I always do my best to sing his praises. I must admit I was a huge Ted Nugent fan in the 70s. The first album sort of passed me by but Free For All was the one that provided the spark. I bought Dog Eat Dog on a single and then the album. Tracks like Writing on The Wall which followed the groove of Stranglehold was and just stunning. Infact it was only the title track I was not keen on. It is still my fave Ted album. Double Live Gonzo is one of the best live albums from the period. Weekend Warriors was the last great Ted album for me although I do have several others. I was also a fan of the albums he did with Brian Howe on vocals. Phil
I like all three - if I had to pick one then it would have to be Ronnie as the only one to bring tears of joy to my eyes the first time I played the Montrose debut album back around 1979. Having said that, Michael Schenker stood on one side of the stage at Reading Rock 1982 with just one spotlight trained on him and the rest of the stage dark doing the beginning solo bit to "Lost Horizons" was pretty fecking awe-inspiring too.
paul chapman was better with lone star.i saw vh supporting sabbath,aberdeen,never say die tour.vh were a lean,mean killing machine.lot of support bands at metal shows then,could get a hard time.when dlr started talking,some people were like whose the arrogant american guy,but once they got going,the crowd were astonished,especially by the guitar player,they blew the roof off,and dudes were fighting at the stall in the foyer ,half time,trying to buy van halen debut,they sold out.did they blow sabbath off,well not really,they went down extremely well,and jumped in status in uk metalheads minds overnight,you knew there was no way you would see these guys as support again,but sabbath did their thing,and went down just as well,as their crowd were diehard,but vh were the slicker band,strangely vh didnt tour again much in the uk
led zeppelin was a high magick,perfect chemistry,manifestation,a extremely powerful magikal working.sustaining that energy,creativiity,power over numerous albums is very hard work.i agree jimmy page has tried,but ultimately failed to find that magikal chemistry again,even with big guys like coverdale,which wasnt bad,or paul rodgers,patchy,best things hes done since zep,are the occasional thing with robert plant,the egyptian orchestra thing was great,though jpj should have been there too,saying that walking into clarksdale wasnt great,in fact i dont really like it
Highly recommend this channel. Enjoyable, interesting and educational.
Takes me back to 70’s chats on music.
Keep up the good work
Hi Anne, thank you so much for your kind words - Phil :)
Great to see Martin on your channel again! Great discussion!
Thank you - we have another planned already :)
@@NowSpinningMagazine Martin Popoff’s biopic on Ronnie is really fantastic. It’s an exhaustive account of Montrose and his other great band, Gamma.
Sweet Evil is Aerosmith with virtuoso guitar playing
Martin and Phil's contrasting points of view play perfectly off of each other. Very entertaining chat.
Thank you so much 😊
Great video! In case you did not know: Not so long ago I found out the Burn riff is a rip off of Fascinating Rhythm by Gershwin. Gene Simmons once pointed it out to Glenn Hughes. I listened to it and habe to admit it is really very similar (more similar in some versions, there are so many versions of all those great Gershwin songs).
Glad to see Ronnie is remembered
Fascinating discussion that needed to take place and I never would have realized the need for it. I think you make a good case for Derringer, although I think Nugent and Bolin would truly be the two most important Americans bridging the gap between Montrose and VH, although I think Frehley was the foremost American guitarist of heavy music between Montrose and VH, and picks up RIGHT after Montrose implodes, and his peak ends when Van Halen gets started basically.
Great point by Martin about the Van Halen sound being there a bit on Struck Down as well. I've always thought Yesterday and Today had a very Montrose/Van Halen kind of sound to it.
Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts - Phil :)
Just to give Martin a plug, his excellent book on Ronnie Montrose, "Rock the Nation" is a must read for all Ronnie fans! 🎸
What made Ronnie unique besides his tone and sound WAS the fact that he tried different things. Love that fact. He could never reproduce the first Montrose album which made the Paper Money album ‘disappointing’ It took me twenty years to reach the point where I listen to Paper Money more than the original
That is all true my friend. The fact that Ronnie always followed his Muse was a great (well, mostly...) and interesting musical road for his fans to follow, but the money spoils from creating commercially successful records was not in the cards for Ronnie.
Just glad that Marino and Trower were mentioned.
You forgot a major guitar force who appears in 1974, Ulrich Roth. His first recorded appearance is with the Scorpions in 1974 on their “Fly to the Rainbow.” You mentioned Michael Schenker with UFO, but not Uli. I understand that UFO was an English band and the Scorpions were German, but Uli was certainly a force worth mentioning!
Very true, thank you for watching and mentioning Uli - Phil
The first song i heard from the first VH album was "Aint Talkin bout Love". I may have had a bit of a buzz on, but the intro to that song layed me out. I knew right then, the musical worm had definitely turned at that point.
They at least covered "Make it Last" - you can find it on RUclips. Yes, it's possible to find footage of David Lee Roth singing a Sammy Hagar song.
Not sure I'd want to hear that. Just sayin
Doctor Eddie Ganja here Martin love your Books My 3 Favorite Guitar player s Ritchie Blackmore Tony Iommi and Frank Marino Keep Rockin !!!
Dave Meniketti on the first two Yesterday And Today ,Great player and singer
Phil, I know you're a busy man and I love what you're doing already but what about reviewing some obscure albums, like the Charlee one I mentioned?
Here's a list of some of my favourites:
1. Clear Blue Sky - Don't Mention Rock 'n' Roll (UK, 2013) - John Simms is just an awesome guitarist and Clear Blue Sky formed back in 1970.
2. Birth Control - Hoodoo Man (Germany, 1972) - contains the original version of "Gamma Ray" that Kai Hansen named his post-Helloween band after and covered the song!
3. Aldenfield - Light Of Day (USA, 2017) - formed by Howard Helm from Zon.
4. Peter Panka's Jane - Kuxan Suum (Germany, 2011) - another band going since 1970 under various line-ups.
5. Anyone's Daughter - Adonis (Germany, 1979) - great melodic prog rock.
6. Nektar - A Tab In The Ocean (UK/Germany, 1972) - this should be in every rock fan's collection.
7. Eloy - Silent Cries And Mighty Echoes (Germany, 1979) - so many good albums, they played The Marquee in London in 1984 and I got to see them, plus two times since in Germany.
8. Captain Beyond - S/T (USA, 1972) - Rod Evans from Deep Purple with the classic Mesmerisation Eclipse track...
9. Zoser Mez - Vizier Of Wasteland (Denmark, 1991) - ...and covered spectacularly by Michael Denner and Hank Shermann from Mercyful Fate.
10. T-Ride - S/T (USA, 1992) - the greatest band you've never heard of, a cross between Queen and Van Halen.
Phil and Martin, you make for great discussion, playing off each other like duelling lead guitarists. Best wishes, Paul
Hi Paul, thank you for watching, it was a lot of fun doing this - Phil :)
Check out Walter Rossi on the 1972 S/T album "Charlee" - he also did some solo albums afterwards through to 1976, definitely an influence.
Yes Walter Rossi was an excellent guitarist. His Malaguena is amazing.
Great conversation! Ted Nugent remains one of the most famous U.S. guitarists of that era. Nice to hear Frank Marino and Robin Trower mentioned as they are both very underrated. Take care!
Agreed Frank was hugely underrated.
I agree.... it was Ted Nugent that spanned the two.
Loved Trower and Marino too.
exellent discussion guys
Thank you 🙏
derringer live 76 77 has finger tapping solos. Boston's first lp has finger tapping solos as well. before vh 1.
blackmore was doing sweep shred in 69.
I enjoyed this discussion very much. On the matter of a link between Montrose and Van Halen, I was thinking that perhaps TOMMY BOLIN (Zephyr, Energy, The James Gang, Billy Cobham's Spectrum album, Alphonse Mouzon's Mind Transplant album, work on Moxy's debut, solo work, and as Ritchie Blackmore's ill-fated replacement in Deep Purple) could also be considered as an important American guitarist, and who may have had some influence on Van Halen. As I understand it, even Jeff Beck's move towards fusion was apparently inspired by Tommy Bolin's work with Cobham et al.
And to expand on this topic somewhat, I have seen it written that Ritchie Blackmore could be considered the "missing link" between Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen. Blackmore in his peak in the 1970's was an incredible guitar technician with few peers (notable exception being Jeff Beck), and was also an important guitar hero (de facto leader of Deep Purple, and leader of Rainbow). He is also said to have been an influence on Van Halen (as well as later shredders such as Randy Rhoads, Yngwie Malmsteen, et al).
With respect to Eddie Van Halen's Eruption from 1978; for an interesting exercise have a listen to the similarities in the guitar solo pyrotechnics which Blackmore did in the middle portion of "You Fool No One" from Deep Purple's Made in Europe album (recorded Spring 1975). Blackmore's solo pre-dated Eddie's Eruption by a full 3 years. The lighting fast runs, dive bombs, whammy bar abuse, etc in both those solos do have some sonic parallels...at least to my ears they do. The main difference is Blackmore was using fast alternate picking, sweep picking, etc whereas Eddie was employing tapping. Though Eddie is universally lauded for that particular solo / studio album track; many people might not be aware that Blackmore was doing basically the same thing several years before Eddie did, but in a live context.
Thank you for a very interesting and stimulating topic.
Hi Gary, thank you for watching and your insights. Our musical tastes are very similar! I was trying to keep the conversation on USA guitarists during this period if I had included UK players then Ritchie Blackmore’s solo in You Fool No One would have been top of the list. The best version for me is the one from Live In London. Your other suggestion of Tommy Bolin is also inspired. The Mind Transplant is one of my favourite albums featuring Bolin. My top guitarists are 1. Ritchie Blackmore 2. Paul
Kossoff, 3. Ronnie Montrose, 4. Tommy Bolin, 5, Derek Trucks, 6. Jeff Beck, 7. Leslie West, 8. Lee Retinour 9, Eddie Van Halen, 10, Rick Derringer ( the 6-10) positions change all the time, it could be Santana, Clapton, Iommi, next week!
@@NowSpinningMagazine Hi Phil, yes it seems so! And Ritchie Blackmore appears to be etched in stone as our permanent #1. Yes I like that Live in London version of You Fool No One a lot too. Another good performance of it was at California Jam.
For top guitarists, my list is: #1=Ritchie Blackmore; #2=Jeff Beck; #3=Joe Satriani; #4=Tommy Bolin; #5=Billy Gibbons; and like you, the next bunch can change from time to time but right now are: #6=Gary Moore; #7=David Gilmour; #8=Joe Walsh; #9=Robin Trower; #10=George Lynch. Others who frequent the list are Tony Iommi; Eddie Van Halen; Bill Connors; Al Di Meola; Frank Marino; Terry Kath; et al.
I like all of those players as well! Some great choices:)
@@garyh.238 If we're doing a top ten guitarists (as someone who isn't himself a guitarist so is judging purely on what I enjoy, rather than technical merit or expertise):
1. Ronnie Montrose
2. Michael Schenker
3. Stevie Ray Vaughan
4. George Thorogood
5. Ian Crichton (Saga)
6. Mick Box (Uriah Heep)
7. Tonny Iommi
8. Albert King
9. Jimmy Page
10. John Simms (Clear Blue Sky)
This could change next week and I love all your guitarists too - George Lynch I know least about because I've only heard him on the first few Dokken albums.
When talking about 70s guitar heroes, I have to mention Rory Gallagher. He was unsung and underrated but to me he is ‘the guy’ between Hendrix and Van Halen. There are many candidates here, and everyone will have their personal preferences.
Gotta agree with Martin on this. Rick Derringer was an established player / producer / etc before Ronnie Montrose & was more seen as an all around rocker & not a huge guitar hero.
Very astute -- the boys in Thin Lizzy had a pretty amazing sound. I was gonna say Leslie West -- but Mountain started in the 60's
48:39 Great observation, Phil - the production was incredibly intimate for a hard rock / heavy metal album.
@@derekclacton What do you mean?
Ted Nugent was as good as anybody out there.
Great show Phil, I saw Van Halen when they opened for Black Sabbath in Coventry 1979. Geoff Barton of Sounds had written a glowing review of their debut album so id bought it before the concert. It was my third time seeing Sabbath and I definitely had the feeling their star was descending, while Van Halen were on the way up. You are such a gentleman regarding Ted Nugent Phil. While you suggested we English didn’t take him seriously, I just thought he was a wanker.
Montose is a guitar hero in the truest sense of the word. You'll never appreciate his abilities to the fullest until you've heard his instrumental recordings. His Speed of Sound release is my favorite rock guitar instrumental album of all time. Just sayin
Zero G from Speed of Sound is the most perfect guitar instrumental, it also has the perfect tone as well :)
@@NowSpinningMagazine Yes. If I'm not mistaken he played through a Marshall combo amp that the studio had. I believe Ronnie's use of solid state amps on his other recordings was a bad career move.. Just sayin
It's rather funny you showed the Aerosmith Get your Wings album,just heard a interview with Steve Hunter about how Steve and Dick Wagner are the ones who played the lead Guitars on Train kept a Rollin now those two guys don't get mentioned enough .I found Ronnie Montrose to be one of my favorite guitarists and bought up everything I could find by him up and the same with Rick Derringer .If you read about who was Eddie's hero it was Eric Clapton.I find it amazing the connection with Ted Templeman producing the first Montrose album and the first Van Halen album with both bands at Warner Brothers records.Eddie's style was a little different from Ronnie's but both bands first albums went in the same direction Hard Drivin' Rock n roll.
Hi Brandan, thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts. Ronnie is in my top five guitar players with Ritchie Blackmore, Paul Kossoff, Tommy Bolin and Derek Trucks - Phil
Nice I like your videos
Thank you 🙏
No mention of Uli Roth. That’s a real oversight.
Good call, the conversation was focused on guitarists from the USA, but I agree Uli is a superb player. Phil
@@NowSpinningMagazine Hi Phil! How are you my friend? Actually, I wasn't entirely accurate in my comment Phil. Martin did mention Virgin Killer.
That's ok, there were so many guitarists mentioned it was hard to keep up! Phil :)
I went down that road as well, but for me, in between Ronnie and Eddie was Ted Negent, Pat Travers and Robin Trower.
Machine Head... because Ritchie didn't want Blind Man on the album.(That's where Aerosmith and Montrose...)
Guitar solo... The guitar solo that starts Deep Purple in Rock was deleted in the US. (also the organ intro)
ive played guitar for years,the problem with nugent,ill pass over the politics,as many who dug him didnt know,as he didnt tend to voice these opinions early days,is that he was never as good as he thought he was,though im sure it was all part of the showmanship.though he did have some good riffs,buck dharma is a very under rated player
Excellent call on Buck.
You forgot to mention that Rick replaced montrose when he left the Edgar winter band
Ritchie Blackmore?
Agreed. Ritchie was definitely in the mix of influences on EVH.
Ted Templeman the producer could be a part of the discussion. Sorry late to the video...
Hi Robert, I would love to do a video on Ted Templeman - he has helped create some fantastic albums. Phil
alex lifeson was highly rated,around the all the worlds a stage,2112,farewell to kings,hemispheres period as a heavy rock guitar hero,which sort of waned,as rush changed direction,randy rhoads is now seen as a guitar god,but when i saw him with ozzy in glasgow,everyone thought, this guys pretty good,but he wasnt really rated as a guitar hero,in the vein of say michael shenker
Rick Derringer's All American Boy release is a stunning example of great songs, playing and sounds. It's a perfect rock/pop guitar album to me. Rick Derringer is also one of the best blues guitar players on the planet. Just sayin
Great to meet another Derringer fan :)
Definitely a case for Derringer as the bridge. And he’s the only player to be featured on a Steely Dan album, which is a huge deal in guitar circles.
Jeff Skunk Baxter was with Steely Dan before heading over to the Doobie Brothers. Great guitarist!
Rory Gallagher Alvin Lee Johnny Winter Al Di Meola Andy Latimer Paul Kossoff Gary Moore
The three Canadians
Pat Travers
Frankie Marino
Ric Emmitt
frank marino
Excellent guitarist!
I'd place Queen's debut album right up there with Montrose and Van Halen. Just sayin
Hendrix - Blackmore - Van Halen. Ritchie is the missing link
Without a doubt it was Ted Nugent.
In fact we went to see Ted Nugent and the opening act was Van Halen. We thought what a dumb name then Van Halen hit the stage and we were all brown away.
There were lots of great guitarist and bands then but it was Ted who did it...not RIck Derringer at all. Barely a blip on the radar screen.
Hi Andy, There is just something about Rick Derringer for me, so I always do my best to sing his praises. I must admit I was a huge Ted Nugent fan in the 70s. The first album sort of passed me by but Free For All was the one that provided the spark. I bought Dog Eat Dog on a single and then the album. Tracks like Writing on The Wall which followed the groove of Stranglehold was and just stunning. Infact it was only the title track I was not keen on. It is still my fave Ted album. Double Live Gonzo is one of the best live albums from the period. Weekend Warriors was the last great Ted album for me although I do have several others. I was also a fan of the albums he did with Brian Howe on vocals. Phil
Love Montrose and Van halen but Schenkers solos surpassed both in terms of speed and melody. Just sayin
I like all three - if I had to pick one then it would have to be Ronnie as the only one to bring tears of joy to my eyes the first time I played the Montrose debut album back around 1979. Having said that, Michael Schenker stood on one side of the stage at Reading Rock 1982 with just one spotlight trained on him and the rest of the stage dark doing the beginning solo bit to "Lost Horizons" was pretty fecking awe-inspiring too.
Tony iommi was more than a bridge but did do some great work between 73-78
paul chapman was better with lone star.i saw vh supporting sabbath,aberdeen,never say die tour.vh were a lean,mean killing machine.lot of support bands at metal shows then,could get a hard time.when dlr started talking,some people were like whose the arrogant american guy,but once they got going,the crowd were astonished,especially by the guitar player,they blew the roof off,and dudes were fighting at the stall in the foyer ,half time,trying to buy van halen debut,they sold out.did they blow sabbath off,well not really,they went down extremely well,and jumped in status in uk metalheads minds overnight,you knew there was no way you would see these guys as support again,but sabbath did their thing,and went down just as well,as their crowd were diehard,but vh were the slicker band,strangely vh didnt tour again much in the uk
led zeppelin was a high magick,perfect chemistry,manifestation,a extremely powerful magikal working.sustaining that energy,creativiity,power over numerous albums is very hard work.i agree jimmy page has tried,but ultimately failed to find that magikal chemistry again,even with big guys like coverdale,which wasnt bad,or paul rodgers,patchy,best things hes done since zep,are the occasional thing with robert plant,the egyptian orchestra thing was great,though jpj should have been there too,saying that walking into clarksdale wasnt great,in fact i dont really like it
Jimmy Page plagiarized a lot of shit....lol