Originally posted by rh287

Yep, Speed and showmanship is good for something, if you know how to use it. It can draw a overseas crowds like flies to s***.

Malmsteen has a superstar bonus - nothing more - its because he was the first gutiarrist that was realy sold for his speed. noone back in the early 80´s when malsteen went on stage was that fast (at least noone famous). and he still carries that reputation - THATS why he´s a megaseller - there are hundreds - THOUSANDS of guitarrists out there that can play malmsteens sh*t with one arm on the back - why are they not selling double platinum albums?

Fact: if you set fame and sales 1:1 with quality in music, then you didnt get whats goin on in music industry.

Malsteen was not MADE popular because his music is so brilliant - its just a plain ol´ bach-copy - he was sold because he did somethin noone has done before - and THAT can be sold very easily - he was basically an eye-catcher.

[Edited by Azrael on 01-13-2003 at 01:02 AM]