Name me an artist who didn't get the fame

[Ranjr]

I can handle dissing ABBA, but to question Eddie Van Halen, is blasphemy, well, until they replaced Roth with Hagar.

Not questioning Eddie at all on his tuning.  It's a fact.  He tunes down half a step for whatever reason.  Also, I think Dave had run his course and Sammy brought better vocals and writing talent to the band.  I still love the Dave albums except for Diver Down.  Check out what happens when Sammy replaces Eddie.  Love Eddie, but he's no Satriani.

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Assuming your turntable or tape deck was running at the proper speed.....

I had a fancy Realistic from Radio Shack with a speed pot and a strobe disc.  The trouble with that was my vision.  I can hear better than I can see.