you state this as a declarative.. when its just an opinion..
EVH has had as much effect on me as any other 80's pop metal band..
David Gilmore, John McLaughlin, Pete Townshend, Andy summers,, are far more important in my musical scope..
but this is a fan boyee thread so. if thats not evident..
see the post about 4 steps up..
just
ick..
continue..
Sure, individuals' experience will differ. By "important" I mean just that.."important" to the development of the electric guitar. Not necessarily important to you personally. I couldn't give a crap about Townshend or Summers for example..but they have been important for the electric guitar too.