Re: The GEORGE LYNCH is the baddest mutha around thread!
Malmsteen is a great player, no doubt, but after getting into him when his first album (yes children, real vintage vinyl) came out, then picking up a few more of his albums, it really sounded the same.
I've been a Geo fan since the Dokken days, never really cared for Don, but I loved the guitar tone and his playing. His best work was Wicked Sensation by far, followed by the 2nd LM disc. He hasn't reall done much to thrill me since, but he's still in my top favorite players, which is not to be confused with fastest, most technical, or other competitive type "player ratings", it's totally subjective on my part. EVH is in there too. FWIW these days, Geo is a nice, low key, approachable guy.