JP Responds to Rob's previous post on the topic of a dream lineup for a Van Halen tribute tour...
I’m going to throw out a Fresh Six just to get some more names on this list. I love the Satch (for the Chickenfoot/Hagar Chemistry. Not to mention he’s the GOAT). I also totally agree with the VAI answer for the weird tunes and Martin [Miller] For The Under the Radar Guy…
Neal Schon- Because In keeping with the Sammy tie in as was mentioned w/ Satch, he Played with Sammy in HSAS in 1984 and this the guy you want on those fast/melodic licks.
Nuno Bettencourt- Because I love this near suggestion hint by Rob and putting him with Gary is PERFECT. Fire in the Hole from VH3 is A MUST w/ Nuno…Pick slide away…
Dann Huff- Because he should be included in every guitar player list…He will do the best whammy bar dives in comparison to Eddie.
Vito Bratta- Because he is one of the most EVH Inspired guitarist I can think of and you can’t tell me the guy playing the Riff and Solo on “Little Fighter” by White Lion couldn’t carry some EVH stuff…
Ty Tabor- Because That’s a perfect Idea.
Vinai Trinateepakdee- Because He’s my Under the Radar Guy.
*Honorable Mentions: Lari Basilio or Lita Ford (really wanted to put a girl in this list and on this tour but couldn’t replace any of my top 6).
Andy James As my “METAL” guy and Guthrie Govan were super close as well… (I resisted the Petrucci urge just so y’all know I’m more versed…) Love This Stuff!
