Blue Murder wrote:Fast = / = good
good = good
case in point = stevie ray vaughn and eric johnson
I completely agree, Eric and Stevie are some of my favorite guitarists too just for that reason. While they can both play fast as well, their ability to write melodic and beautiful solos is more impressive than technical ability. However I'm not saying Petrucci is bad, most of his songs from his solo album include speed and carefully written riffs and solos.
My Top 10 List:
10. The Beatles
Best Song: Eight Days A Week
9. Dream Theater
Best Song: Surrounded
8. Testament
Best Song: Trial By Fire
7. Def Leppard
Best Song: Action! Not Words
6. Guns N' Roses
Best Song: Sweet Child O' Mine
5. Tesla
Best Song: What You Give, Edison's Medicine (couldn't decide there)
4. AC/DC
Best Song: Shot Down In Flames
3. Judas Priest
Best Song: Blood Red Skies
2. Skid Row
Best Song: Youth Gone Wild
1. Van Halen
Best Song: Dreams