I just wanted to show that EVH isn't really a "father" of any technical trend per se, as these three examples clearly show striking advancements in the technical playing styles - and that they are considered initiators of that style even if Malmsteen would be the final refinement of it.
Eddie Van Halen's style is more bues-based and jazz-riff oriented and not too technical considering DiMeola and Holdsworth's contributions.