Jesus And Mary Chain: Shoegaze Doesn't Exist, Van Halen Ruined Rock Guitar
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Tom Breihan
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Summary
The Jesus And Mary Chain's Jim and William Reid shared controversial opinions at the Total Bummer festival, claiming that shoegaze as a genre "doesn't actually exist" and that Eddie Van Halen "ruined rock guitar" by prioritizing technical virtuosity over emotion and melody. The article covers their perspective on guitar music and their influence on alternative rock.
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Eddie Van Halen 'ruined rock guitar'
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