Jesus And Mary Chain Criticize Eddie Van Halen's Influence

William Reid of The Jesus And Mary Chain expressed strong negative opinions regarding Eddie Van Halen's guitar playing, stating he believes Van Halen's style detrimentally influenced rock guitar throughout the 1980s and 1990s due to widespread imitation.

Reid suggested that guitarists should avoid learning scales, implying a preference for a less conventional approach to guitar technique. Originally reported by MusicRadar.