Originally Posted by: hunter60Interesting debate, no doubt. Although I think Eddie defined rock guitar from their debut through the late eighties, I think you kinda have to give the nod to Jimi. The reason? Well, although Eddie could WAIL on the guitar, Jimi played with more soul. For me, it just seems that Jimi had more passion in his playing than Eddie does. Eddie is technically a superior player (like Vai and Malmsteen and Satriani...etc) but Jimi seemed to put more of himself into it.

I dunno. I've only been playing for about 18 months. What do I know?

About as much as me, if not more.

I think I've already said this in this thread, but I'll say it again: Jimi.

Simply because I like Jimi Hendrix's music more than I like Van Halen. There's so much more to hear.