Join Andy Wood and Nick Bowcott as they take a deep dive into some of the greatest riffs from the golden era of shred. From the revolutionary playing of Eddie Van Halen to the clever phrasing of Steve Vai to the slide playing of Steve Perry and more, Andy reveals all. Head over to Sweetwater to check out our wide selection of electric guitars, pedals, and amps today ? https://sweetwater.sjv.io/QYzv2o
Chapters:
00:00 — Intro
01:10 — The Skankbanger Saga!
04:46 — The Allure of ’80s Rock
05:01 — Van Halen vs. Van Hagar
07:36 — Steve Vai’s Magic
11:11 — “Skanking” Things Up!
12:50 — “Slide” Guitar — Skank Style!
17:06 — Skanking up “Sweet Child . . .”
18:52 — Skanking up Motley!
20:14 — “Eruption” Question
21:33 — Andy’s Advice!
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