Originally posted by lalimacefolle
If you listen to Van halen's songs, he's even a better rhythm player than soloist!!!

Yes no doubt, I agree. Think about it, aside from the "tapping", The majority of Eddie's licks have already been played a hundred times by Clapton, And Eddie would probably be the first to admit that. IMO, Eddie's biggest contribution has been the addition of Rhythm playing to the Hard Rock/Metal Genre. A cue I feel he took from Blackmore who is an excellent Rhythm player. Speaking of Eddie, has anyone heard any news about Sir Edward? The last I heard, He was in remission from Cancer, but that's all.