Ultimate Rhoads

listening to Malmsteen and then this interview, it doesnt sound like Rhoads had influence on his playing.
RR was definitely more Blues and Rock + precision.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vznSu-BHyVA

double post!

anyway, Sweden was isolated from certain music, which is true.
In New Zealand there was a ship in 1966 that went beyond the 3-mile limit, then broadcast music that people wanted to hear = "Pirate Radio", playing Black Sabbath etc. The Radio stations were controlled BBC style/Gov radio.

No doubt Malmsteen grew up in a closed society. So, when he says he wasn't influenced by certain players, it is true.
That interview is great. explains a lot and changed my view. I still like RR and Jake tho

RR has structure, contrast and tasteful fills, all contained within a 4- 5 min song. His solos take off.

Rick Beato has some great interviews on YouTube worth checking out. I didn't know Nuno Bettencourt was so good. On the spot playing, no smoke and mirrors, just interview and twiddling on the guitar.

when I post I get "Error 500" ?

If youre not into Pantera no worries, this is a bunch of guys talking music.
Zakz Wylde talking about RR etc great interview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_f-iSPSyOs

friday wrote: ↑Sun Feb 04, 2024 9:15 pm If youre not into Pantera no worries, this is a bunch of guys talking music.
Zakz Wylde talking about RR etc great interview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_f-iSPSyOs

I'm really surprised how popular these videos have come, with the likes of Rick Beato. Interesting discussion.