David Lee Roth - Knucklebones (Skyscraper Tour, Osaka 1988)

[nnylaification]

Van Halen was David Lee Roth !

[sonicoclv55]

Vai would not be exempt for EDDie paving the way for him and others. NO Vai has not done more than EDDIE otherwise he would have released several ground breaking records with a vocalist. The one did release with another vocalist was terrible.

[MrSgnobodi]

I thought his 2 albums with Vai, Sheehan and Bozio were as great as anything put out by VH with Roth. The world is a better place because of these two pairings and I am grateful for both.

[MrSgnobodi]

Eddie is far more popular ( and iconic) in the eyes of the general listening public, but Steve Vai is more popular (and iconic) in the eyes of real musicians because he is a far better guitarist. Being better at something doesn't always translate into being most popular.

Both enjoyed their highest popularity when the band they were in was fronted by Dave Lee Roth. Dave was only popular when he fronted for GREAT MUSICIANS.You can't put him in front of a "garage" band and expect him to succeed.

[wizzzeeee]

Excuse me Pat Moore was Catwoman's guitarist and he just ADORED Steven Vai's PLAYING !!!

[Alhambrattp]

Awesome band here

[javiercheataro]

that picture is awesome, who's the photographer?

[TheBrian2517]

one thing i have noticed between david lee roth and steve vai about their relatonship they seem to be best friends. always laughing and having fun.

[screwdriver3657]

@TheBrian2517 he was the same way with eddie

[515OVanHalen515O]

@screwdriver3657 yeqa, but secretly steve was upset, so was eddie, VH with Dave is the best, steve vai isnt anywhere as good as EVH, nothing can replace the origianl VH

[MUDSHARK111]

@515OVanHalen515O edds amazing but vai was the next step

[bwdevel]

@515OVanHalen515O VH was VH because of all 4 members and not just EVH. It was a fantastic time in rock music. EVH certainly bridged a small but necessary gap in the progression of the rock guitar, but by no means does he come close to touching what Vai has done for the guitar and music in general.

[danimal97520]

@bwdevel EVH influenced millions of guitarists. Alot more people have picked up the guitar and learned to play thanks to EVH than Vai ever could hope for. Not bashing Vai at all, but to most people, he's just that guy that plays fast. His most successful career point was being in DLR's band when it was successful and that success lasted all of about 2 years....

[joescout]

@515OVanHalen515O That is what is so great Steve never tried to be van halen he is steve vai and he is as big of fan od van halen as we are peace

[sonicoclv55]

@joescout I don't think so. It was reported from many shows via did eruption with a look of contempt on his face like I could have made this song up.

[orawan88]

WAGA SEISHUN YOMIGAERI!!