Van Halen vs. Rush

ShotgunDMB · 11-12-2009, 01:40 AM

Who've you got?

Bron Yr Aur · 11-12-2009, 01:43 AM

Van Halen blows.

Rush by default.

ShotgunDMB · 11-12-2009, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Bron Yr Aur

Van Halen blows.

That's ridiculous. Eddie Van Halen is one of the best guitarists of all time.

Matt83 · 11-12-2009, 01:49 AM

As some would say, "Rush by default", never really cared for Van Halen.

Bron Yr Aur · 11-12-2009, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShotgunDMB

That's ridiculous. Eddie Van Halen is one of the best guitarists of all time.

Just because Eddie Van Halen can play ridiculous wankfest solos does not mean his band was any good.

Exhibit A. "Jump"

DmBand801 · 11-12-2009, 02:02 AM

Personally, Rush.

umphucked88 · 11-12-2009, 02:42 AM

why are we comparing these two bands? Am I on crazy pills?

Rush, by far, Eddie Van Halen might be great, but the music his band has made since David Lee Roth left has not been.

whygohome? · 11-12-2009, 03:45 AM

i've never really gotten into either.

eddie van halen is crazy good though

RushianSyrinx · 11-12-2009, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShotgunDMB

That's ridiculous. Eddie Van Halen is one of the best guitarists of all time.

Yes, he might be.

How does Michael Anthony or Wolfie stack up against Geddy?
Geddy blows them away in a heartbeat. Actually, even Les Claypool said that when he jammed with Geddy, he couldn't keep up.

How does Alex stack up against Neil?
Not very well either. AVH has one good song - Hot For Teacher. Stack that up against Hemispheres, the middle section of Jacob's Ladder, Tom Sawyer, YYZ or One Little Victory.
Neil wins.

Eddie versus Alex?
Eddie has more chops but Alex has written some great stuff. I'll give it to Eddie though.

Geddy versus Hagar/Roth?
Geddy doesn't jump around the stage, but he sings high and as well as he's done years ago while playing some really freakin' complicated bass lines.

Rush - 3
VH - 1

Your winner... Rush.

bothedmbfan · 11-12-2009, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RushianSyrinx

Yes, he might be.

How does Michael Anthony or Wolfie stack up against Geddy?
Geddy blows them away in a heartbeat. Actually, even Les Claypool said that when he jammed with Geddy, he couldn't keep up.

How does Alex stack up against Neil?
Not very well either. AVH has one good song - Hot For Teacher. Stack that up against Hemispheres, the middle section of Jacob's Ladder, Tom Sawyer, YYZ or One Little Victory.
Neil wins.

Eddie versus Alex?
Eddie has more chops but Alex has written some great stuff. I'll give it to Eddie though.

Geddy versus Hagar/Roth?
Geddy doesn't jump around the stage, but he sings high and as well as he's done years ago while playing some really freakin' complicated bass lines.

Rush - 3
VH - 1

Your winner... Rush.

But...Les Claypool sucks.

Anyways, it's Rush.

hawkma2 · 11-12-2009, 08:01 AM

I hate VanHalen. Love me some Rush. My big brother was into Rush like I am into DMB. I remember some long ass road trips as a little girl that we listened to rush for hours. It was really beat into my head. Now my brother is gone and Rush is how I remember him. But I really dislike VanHalen.

Pengin4192 · 11-12-2009, 08:03 AM

Rush. Not even close

nitetrain · 11-12-2009, 08:12 AM

Van Halen

Jump
Panama
Drop Dead legs
Ain't talking 'bout love

ShotgunDMB · 11-12-2009, 10:27 AM

Rush has more talent, and probably a better body of work.

But Van Halen has created some all time classic rock albums..and they're more fun to listen to.

So I pick them.

ovationman240 · 11-12-2009, 10:30 AM

2112 Overture > anything Van Halen has ever done.

cward · 11-12-2009, 10:30 AM

Rush.

Slappin the bass!!

smudge1 · 11-12-2009, 10:32 AM

Rush.

william.hosking · 11-12-2009, 10:34 AM

There's already a thread related to this:

http://www.antsmarching.org/forum/sh...d.php?t=268571

Haiku Jimi · 11-12-2009, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bothedmbfan

But...Les Claypool sucks.

As a bass player...? I'm not a Primus fan at all, but in no way do his technical skills suck.

Anyway, Rush. I can't stand anything about Van Halen - the 80's hair, the synth crap, Eddie's freaking tapping/shredding (as talented as he may be.)

mja271 · 11-12-2009, 11:46 AM

I much prefer Van Halen, pre Hagar of course though. Don't have anything against Rush, I just never really got into them.

dmbman32 · 11-12-2009, 12:28 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp23NHWBd6A

David Lee Roth prank call on Howard Stern.

GinaNMU · 11-12-2009, 12:42 PM

Never really got into too much Van Halen, but Rush is one of my favorite bands.

ovationman240 · 11-12-2009, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bothedmbfan

But...Les Claypool sucks.

You're just flat out wrong. There's no other way to put it. This is just an incorrect statement.

A vast majority of bassists out there today will never touch Claypool's talent.

NextMovement41 · 11-12-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ovationman240

You're just flat out wrong. There's no other way to put it. This is just an incorrect statement.

A vast majority of bassists out there today will never touch Claypool's talent.

Revolution36 · 11-12-2009, 02:47 PM

Rush

i HATE Van Halen....so much

wampa3 · 11-12-2009, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ovationman240

You're just flat out wrong. There's no other way to put it. This is just an incorrect statement.

A vast majority of bassists out there today will never touch Claypool's talent.

I might be reading too much into his statement, but I believe he is referencing the Primus motto of "Primus Sucks". If he is not, then he is incorrect

brew10 · 11-12-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cward

Rush.

Slappin the bass!!

I came in here to say that.

I feel the arguments have been represented well enough to support my decision of Rush +1.

ruggr4 · 11-12-2009, 03:10 PM

Rush....by far better!!

timg1414 · 11-12-2009, 03:29 PM

I love Rush.

dmaul1114 · 11-12-2009, 03:47 PM

Never got into either at all.

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11-12-2009, 01:40 AM	#1
ShotgunDMB Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 26,885	Van Halen vs. Rush Who've you got? __________________ fbook

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Bron Yr Aur Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: IL Posts: 10,470	Re: Van Halen vs. Rush Van Halen blows. Rush by default. __________________ -Marty http://rateyourmusic.com/~BronYrAur

11-12-2009, 01:49 AM	#4
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11-12-2009, 08:01 AM	#11
hawkma2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 958	Re: Van Halen vs. Rush I hate VanHalen. Love me some Rush. My big brother was into Rush like I am into DMB. I remember some long ass road trips as a little girl that we listened to rush for hours. It was really beat into my head. Now my brother is gone and Rush is how I remember him. But I really dislike VanHalen.

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nitetrain Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Prattville, Alabama Posts: 64	Re: Van Halen vs. Rush Van Halen Jump Panama Drop Dead legs Ain't talking 'bout love __________________ === The X - Modern Rock at it's Finest

11-12-2009, 10:27 AM	#14
ShotgunDMB Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 26,885	Re: Van Halen vs. Rush Rush has more talent, and probably a better body of work. But Van Halen has created some all time classic rock albums..and they're more fun to listen to. So I pick them. __________________ fbook

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ovationman240 Your cat died! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SUNY Fredonia Posts: 4,732	Re: Van Halen vs. Rush 2112 Overture > anything Van Halen has ever done. __________________ In a minute I'll be free, and we'll be splashing in the sea. My name is Sam. I like music. Waffles: 1.84 Demonoid: 3.15

11-12-2009, 10:30 AM	#16
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11-12-2009, 10:32 AM	#17
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11-12-2009, 11:46 AM	#20
mja271 Big Mike Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cheshire, CT Posts: 4,827	Re: Van Halen vs. Rush I much prefer Van Halen, pre Hagar of course though. Don't have anything against Rush, I just never really got into them. __________________ My head won't leave my head alone I don't believe it will til I'm dead and gone My head won't leave my head alone I don't believe it will til I'm six feet under ground

11-12-2009, 12:28 PM	#21
dmbman32 YOU SHOULD JUST SMILE! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,209	Re: Van Halen vs. Rush http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp23NHWBd6A David Lee Roth prank call on Howard Stern. __________________ "We need to stop waiting. We need to start figuring things out." -Dr. Jack Shephard, "L O S T"

11-12-2009, 12:42 PM	#22
GinaNMU The girl in the shades. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: From Wrigleyville to Red Sox Nation Posts: 9,708	Re: Van Halen vs. Rush Never really got into too much Van Halen, but Rush is one of my favorite bands. __________________ *~Peace Love and Understanding~*

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11-12-2009, 03:29 PM	#29
timg1414 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Main Line, Philly Posts: 9,882	Re: Van Halen vs. Rush I love Rush.

11-12-2009, 03:47 PM	#30
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