Van Halen truly left us with something that will never die, even after 35 years the comments are still active, a godlike genius still inspires us R.I.P Eddie Van Halen
He's smiling, he's happy like a child who has just made his first chord on a baby guitar. Eddie always smiles when soloing... he wasnt a rockstar, he was a kid with a guitar. R.I.P. and play in heaven, mate!
St peter: what was your contribution to humanity? EVH: I brightened the hearts of billions of people with the music I hear in my heart. St peter: show me EVH: I don't have... St peter: *snaps fingers a guitar appears in his hands with a marshall double stack behind him
I spend 1.6 years playing my guitar (during lockdown) and another 2 vigorous years in my youth - with a 6-8 year hiatus before I picked it up recently again (1.6 year ago) and I'm just learning to tackle this beast of a monster. There is quiet an exceptional tutorial online by a guy called Mr. Tabs - I highly recommend you check his videos "Eruption Van Halen Cover | Guitar Tab | Lesson | Tutorial" It's quiet outstanding how accurately this man can play to EvH (and MANY of his other songs) I literally feel like he's channeling the spirit of Eddy when he plays (not to sound too much like a fanboy but he's quiet amazing). I'm practicing this song again (since I could play it but with horrific misaccuracy -- trying to figure out the pieces of the puzzle myself) but after giviing it a go again it really shows me what a freakin genius of a guitar player Eddie was and how respectable he IS in the guitar world because he too me won't ever die. Van Halen will always be around and we will always remember how he and the band changed the face of rock and roll history. 🤘🤘😁😁!!
Lyrics: “Now comes my favorite part of the show. It’s my favorite part of the whole evening. We’ve been on tour since March and I have no better time any time than right now ’cause I get to go sit down, have myself a nice cold one, and listen to the greatest rock and roll guitar player in the world, Mr. Eddie Van Halen.”
Caught this show in ELPaso Texas. The Lord's favorite guitarist. My Mom and Dad are in heaven and probably finally realized why I was so crazy about Eddie as a kid growing up. Forever the greatest.
@@marcaopenas7329 It's true. He had some hip and back problems. It's good. I like to drink so I'm not putting an F minus on them. They liked to drink. But drinking is like mountain climbing, it can get you.
@@LevinsThe Dad why you hate so much with a girl named *Rose*? BECAUSE IT MAKES ME REMEMBER THE FUCKING FLOYD ROSE THAT MESSED UP MY SHOW BECAUSE 1 STRING SNAP, THEN BOOM MY GUITAR FEEL USELESS
I lost my husband 8 years ago. He once told me Eddie was the greatest guitar player on Earth. I have a feeling he is pretty well jazzed listening to Eddie strum those strings now. RIP Eddie and my Dean.
22-years old when he recorded "Eruption". There's a prodigy! Still, my favorite Eddie Van Halen story is "Beat It". It took him UNDER an hour to improvise a solo, record it, and rearrange Michael Jackson's entire song to make it less "Pop" more "Rock". All for free with ZERO credit. Just to help another musician, just to create good music. Who the hell is like that anymore???
He's playing the guitar at points like an arpreggiated synthesizer, others sounding like a violin, and others just brutal shredding. This has got to be one of the most impressive live solos in existence
One of the first concerts I’ve attended was Van Halen in Paris, June the 3rd in 1980. I was just 18. I already knew VH1 by heart but Eruption fried my brain for ever that day. Epic memory. But it was only the tip of the mountain of emotions we felt during the whole show, my younger brother and I. To this day, listening to Eruption brings me back to June, 3rd in 1980. Eddie you’re a Legend and will never be forgotten.
as a guitarist myself I remember watching this when i was about 15 non- stop for hours and hours..wondering how someone could smoke at the same time, get all the timing so right, play so naturally and utterly dominate the instrument like he did in this performance. one of the best live solos ever.
his bandmates always to the time to molest groupies while Ed did his wanky shite solos. "Dont stop now, Ed, the drugs got me flaccid, we need more time hahah"
I have seen this over and over and over. I love watching this. Have nothing to say but rest in. Peace Eddie, we miss you. We cry for you. You're the goat the best ever listen to Van Halen South Florida 105.9 FM big 106.. every time I see this I cry. I cry. I'm 58 years old. I don't care. I'm human like the rest of us. 3 years he's been gone. It doesn't get any easier. We miss you. Eddie! Your fans.. You will never ever be forgotten!
His playing is beyond insane. Regardless if he was reportedly drunk at this concert, had probable hearing loss/tinnitus, couldn't read his piano music lessons properly as a kid, you can't teach that kind of playing. Pure talent and genius period. May His Memory Always Be a Blessing...
"reportedly drunk at this concert" dude he was reportedly drunk at every concert. he was reportedly drunk for about 30 years, what do u even mean? matter of fact, almost every single rockstar back then was reportedly drunk, all the time!
I had the privilege of meeting this man at his home and he was the nicest person I've ever met. You would have never known you were in the presence of such a legendary musician. To say he was humble would be an understatement.
This isn't just Eruption. This is a combo of: 316, Spanish fly, Cathedral and Eruption. Along with some improvisation of Mean Street with a Dash of Intruder.⚡🎸
I find myself listening to this so often, but I specifically listen to the Cathedral portion on repeat like 7-8 times each time I bring this video up. Just absolutely love that portion of this solo. RIP Eddie. Legend.
We are so fortunate that filmographers had the presence of mind in the day to capture shows like this. Many of us who attended the shows took them for granted and had no idea what we were witnessing - one of the most revolutionary guitarists to hit the planet, but that he was indeed mortal.
Imagine being him. Every moment in history has lead up to this moment. You are the best in the world, absolutely blowing everyone away. They are there for you, your fans, and you will never be forgotten. Imagine that
I've been paralyzed through 23 surgeries on. My hip but I'm finally healing I'm going to listen to this every time I swim to get better and stronger thank you so much for your music
My father died of the same disease just over a month ago, you suffer too much from the treatment and progress of the disease, I believe that just like my father, our rock monster Van Halen rested in peace, he will make solos for God in the sky now.
I lost my grandmother 5 years ago to cancer, Van Halen was one of her favourite bands growing up and she's the one who introduced me to his music, such a sad loss! He will be remembered for centuries! Absolute legend! RIP Eddie!
When you’re smoking a cigarette stuck to the neck of the guitar while you throw picks to the crowd with your right hand and play the guitar with your left, you know you’re the best in the world.
I guess it was faster to throw his pick in the audience, when he switches to tapping, rather than stick it back onto his guitar where the sticky tape is holding all the other picks
Eddie *is* the God of guitar in every aspect: sound, appearance, skill, game-changing. RIP Eddie, you are missed so badly. thank God you live on in your music. Listening to you makes you come back to life for a short period of time.
never had a death of a celebrity impacted me as much as Eddie has. Never had I shed a tear for the passing for a celebrity like i have for Eddie. Being introduced to Van Halen at a young age truly changed my life along side bands like ACDC, Deep Purple. Eddie was much more than a musician, he was a visionary and his death has left a mark on everyone, even those outside of the rock community. RIP Eddie I will make sure to keep your music going for generations to come.
Same here, Diver Down was one of the first three "metal" records I owned, that music was life itself. Had the other albums on 8 track even. Sometimes the mind just cannot comprehend a world with a particular artist, and he is right up there at the top. No other deserves the title as Greatest Guitarist Ever as much as Eddie. Still trying to wrap my mind around it.
I said the same thing when Kobe Bryant passed this year. We've lost three icons this year. One in basketball and two in music. This year has been the worst.
Das ist einfach das beste was je auf einer Gitarre vor so vielen Menschen gespielt wurde. Danke Eddie für alles was Du für die Gitarre und den rest der verdammten Welt getan hast.:-)
As a classical pianist you can hear beautiful melodies and arpeggios he's playing with insane accuracy, tempo, tone and feel. He even uses dynamics as much as you can with a distorted electric guitar. There's a reason he named his son Wolfgang. Rest in peace.
Here it is: the reason this man is remembered and talked about over 40 years after their debut was released. He reinvented music with his inventive style and technique and there will NEVER be another like him! Van Halen was my first concert experience and I wouldn’t trade those memories for all the money in the world. RIP Eddie!
5:07 To me this is the greatest guitar sound of all time. The brilliance of having the creative mind to conjure up such a masterful sound using a technique that he perfected and practically made his own is nothing short of sublime. This entire solo is a testament to the best of human imagination and passion for life. RIP Eddie Van Halen. And thank you ❤
What a time to be alive that would have been, wish I could go back to each decade and live from ages 15-25 to experience the greatness before everything became digital
Incredibly gifted and nice guy. Looks like he's truly enjoying himself up there entertaining us. Mind boggling talent. My heart is very heavy today. Thank you, Eddie Van Halen, for sharing your ethereal talent with the world.
Eddie was one of those rare guitar players where he became part of his guitar and his guitar became a part of him while playing, they meld together. Kind of like making love to a woman you really love and never want to let that feeling go. That smile on Eddies face, he is just loving every moment of it, Eddie and guitar as one. I have seen VH three times in concert, and Eddie was like that every time I saw them. He never had a bad performance. RIP Eddie!
I love how Eddie does the Eruption solo and the crowd goes nuts and all he does in response is just give a little thumbs up and then goes right back to playing. There really was no other guitarist like him and there never will be in my opinion
I can only watch a few minutes before boredom sets in. Lots of playing finger taps and pull offs but no song. In his era Randy Rhodes was simply superior in all categories.
JensJulius Tejlaard. I'm so thankful that I got to see both the og line up of Van Halen and the version with Sammy. Imo. both were awesome in their own way. R.I.P. Eddie thanks for all of the music.
Cancer is a bitch. Too many great musicians passed away from it - Bob Marley, George Harrison, Aretha Franklin, Ronnie James Dio, and now Eddie Van Halen.
Definitely one of, if not THE most influential guitar player ever, EVH inspired millions of people to pick up the guitar and pursue careers in music. EVH is up there jamming with many of the other greats much like himself. Rest in piece King Edward Van Halen 🎸
This is so not true, i challenge you to become as good as ehv or jason becker just by pracricing At this point its just genius and nothing else (Remember he basicly "created" tapping so you will also need to create a new guitar technique)
This piece is no different than a concert pianist or violinist or cellist masterfully playing a piece of classical music. This man and his instrument are one. He can feel the music and he allows the listener to feel it thru him. That's the mark of a genius. It's emotional.
2:28 Eddie tosses his actual pick then proceeded to pull out another pick.... This is the *POD* (the pick of destiny) notice how his playing multiplies by 10000x
This was one of the last things I listened to with my dad back in February before he died. Just before lockdown, I suppose. We'd trade songs. He'd play Van Halen, I'd play Dragonforce. He'd play Pink Floyd, I'd play Disturbed. He'd play Ian Dury, I'd play Tenacious D. We shared all kinds of songs with eachother, but Van Halen, this solo inparticular, he'd always want me to find for him. I could never appreciate as much as he did at the time, but after he passed, I'd always come back to it. I hate that I could never love it as much as he did while he was still around. He wanted to share what he loved with me, but I couldn't do it in time. For some, this is a throwback to the past, for some kind of normalcy. For others, this will remain a fixture in current events, always in their lives. All that matters is that Eddie Van Halen is one of the greatest and most influential guitarists of all time, and always will be. I may not be well versed in all things Van Halen, but I know in my heart that they're above the rest and always will be. Thank you Eddie Van Halen for helping me forge memories with my dad, and may you Rest In Peace.
@@DeezyDoezIt i wasn't comparing the two. It just so happened that the last concert I went to was Dragonforce, so naturally I was playing a lot of it. I was just saying that it was a way for me to share moments with my dad in his final time. If you interpreted it that way, then fair enough
Nah, Andrew’s just being a music snob man, anyone with solid parents understands the value of moments like those. I’m sorry about your loss, hope those memories stick with you. Keep rocking 🤘
I guess that's me. I saw this tour/show in 1985. It was my second concert ever. Kiss Asylum tour was my first. Who really appreciates something like this until it's gone. It's kind of like me speaking with someone who saw Led Zeppelin live.
Seen any play so many times live. He is so mesmerizing. You cannot take your eyes off him. You cry. It's just you cry because you're so happy watching him play. He is unbelievable. Just like Hendrix you know vy it's so weird. He's been gone for 3 years, almost four. It's tough we all grew up with Van Halen. I mean they started in 1972 as Mammoth. Then they changed their name in 1978 February when their first album came out. Per David Lee Roth too. Eddie Van Halen too Van Halen the rest is history. I've seen them live so many times. I'm happy I had that chance. I live in South Florida. Wbgg big 105.9 my station
To anyone who wonders why he is know as the Mozart of guitar, this is a prime example. This is a guy who could play around on guitar for a minute and improv the most beautiful guitar part you’ve heard all year. This is a guy who could tune his guitar IN THE MIDDLE OF A SOLO and just seamlessly incorporate it INTO THE SOLO. That guitar is like clay in his hands, and his solos are just statuesque masterpieces. RIP Eddie Van Halen, one of the greatest guitarists of all time and space.
You were fearfully and wonderfully created by the Living God in His image to live forever. Do not dare to compare yourself with any lifeless thing that appears and disappears. Every human being is twice belongs to God the Father, as He not only created us but also carried us our sins and died in our place when we disobeyed and dishonoured Him, so that we may live with Him forever. Let everything that has breath praise Jesus Christ- The Lord of lords & King of kings !
Devastating, absolutely devastating. A ridiculously gargantuan loss to the rock/music world, the world as a whole, really. Eddie was the single greatest rock guitarist in history. He influenced generations of people to pick up a guitar, to practice more, to "feel" the music more. He will be terribly missed. My condolences to his family. My older brother learned to play because of Eddie's influence, always turning up the volume when Van Halen came on the radio. My brother passed away over 15 years ago at a ridiculously young age. Today, he is meeting his hero.
Eddie was *born* to play the guitar. I remember listening to an interview he did with Howard Stern back in the day and Stern could barely get a word out of him. He just sat there on the couch playing his guitar for most of the interview. Every once in a while you encounter someone who was simply meant for a certain thing in life…there’s no question that Eddie was meant to be an electric guitar genius. It was in his DNA, front to back.
This video is only 13 minutes long but he could have easily gone on for a full 30. God speed Eddie Van Halen, you truly were an absolute master of your craft. Rest in Peace
@@hugemagee well, wether we like more eruption or hot for the teacher, we both came to share a last drink with the great Eddie....he had stuff to satisfy all the likes.....cheers mate
Greg Shouse most accounts say he was very humble and kind. Even his ex-wife was there at the end. He suffered from drug addiction, probably played a huge role in his disposition. RIP EVH, ty for the memories
Im 28, my dad has always told me that Eruption is the best solo ever. As a young teen all i ever wanted was the Frankenstein guitar.... I dont even know how to play guitar 😂
As someone who was never a big Van Halen fan. I always heard he was one of the goats. After hearing about his passing today, I am hearing this masterpiece for the first time in my life and it's so true! What a legend. RIP bro.
He wasn’t from this universe. He was one of the most talented people God ever gave us. I wish I could have gotten to a Van Halen concert. My dad and I have listened to Van Halen ever since I was a baby. We would stay up late listening to Van Halen as loud as the speakers would go. I’m crying so hard... The world will miss you Eddie
My sister and I went many years ago with excellent seats. Great concert but the funniest part were the two drunk guys who passed out and missed the whole thing!
Only now that Eddie has passed is everyone realizing what many of us have been saying for decades. That this is the greatest guitar player who ever touched the instrument. An absolute apex predictor who played so outside the box that even to this day many people still don't see the genius of his playing. So many musicians over the years have cited the brilliance of Eddie Van Halen from other guitar masters like Slash. To country/pop stars like Shania Twain and Taylor Swift and obviously many many more. Eddie passing is sad, but the true tragedy is that unless you heard him live, you have never heard him. Their is no Audio recordings that even comes close to hearing the intensity and tone when it came right out of his cabinets on stage. This was the man who peeled the paint off the walls in every arena he ever played in, this was the man who was so good thst most of the time he was throttled back so as to allow his other band mates to hold on, and this is also the guy who apart from being part of the most insane band ever still managed to raise a fantastic and talented son, beat Alcohol, and gave all of us something to Remember. Rip Eddie Van Halen.
*To the OP: Yours is one of the absolute BEST comments I've read in the past several days since Eddie's passing. Not only did you so eloquently describe what made Eddie Van Halen so fantastical, so almost supernatural, (and to put it simply, just a pure legend), but you literally moved me to tears. It's nice to know that there are people like you out there who truly appreciate kick ass, iconic music, absolutely insanely artistic musical ability and, a general overall respect for a musician and his craft. AND, might I add....you did so beautifully and respectfully. Really awesome tribute! 👍 Rock on and be well from this random girl in N.Y..* ✌❤🎸🎶
@@jennylovesjoe1224 thank you, Eddie will always be "the rockstar". We can all only hope that somehow the stars align and something as amazing as Vanhalen can happen again and change the course of modern music. Take care.
What he did was not only make music, but create pure magick, may his soul slumber in peace, with no pain and suffering. We fans will miss his earthly presence but we know will see him on the other side. For us left behind, we’ll continue to crank up the volume and rock hard and loud to Van Halen 4ever and ever....
Chad Hamann thank you, my heart pours out to his family, band mates, and the legions of fans he leaves behind. Yes he’s real guitar hero even as he rests in peace.
Literally was going to write this just now😂so sick how he just did perfect smoke rings drunk out of his mind puts the cig in the guitar so laid back bro
i downloaded this video in like 140p on morpheus/limewire, found a tab of it and programmed multiple patches in my 2 channel multifx pedal. cant say i could play any of it well, but it was hugely influential. saw him in vegas in 2005, loudest concert I've ever been to. the solo delivered. RIP.
You were the reason I picked up a guitar, you were the reason my life is the way it is, you were the reason I could laugh and bond with people over your music. You changed my life in so many ways and you never even knew me. I want to thank you so much Eddie Van Halen for everything you have done for me, and all of us who looked up to you. Rest in peace dear friend. We love you EVH teach God some guitar alright?
![Van Halen - Eruption (Live at the Tokyo Dome 2013) [PROSHOT]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/2-H2laU7sQU/mqdefault.jpg)
Songs i recognize:
316: 1:07
Eruption: 4:54
Cathedral: 6:49
Mean Street: 8:17
Spanish Fly: 10:21
*R.i.p. Van Halen*
OMG THANKS FOR THE PIN!
@@Moonzy9262 You *deserved* it🙂 _Thousands_ of peoples asking _always_ which part(s) has which name. That will be clear from now. Thanks to You👍🙌
Nice
Van Halen truly left us with something that will never die, even after 35 years the comments are still active, a godlike genius still inspires us
R.I.P Eddie Van Halen
Do you know what 9:28 is called
R.I.P. Eddie Old Friend
This comment deserves more likes.
Reggie Marshall I mean give it some time. It’ll have a lot more soon
R.I.P EDDIE FROM BRAZIL
What a legend. RIP
Dude invented the 80's rock band guitar solo with this.
He's smiling, he's happy like a child who has just made his first chord on a baby guitar.
Eddie always smiles when soloing... he wasnt a rockstar, he was a kid with a guitar.
R.I.P. and play in heaven, mate!
He's high as a rocket can go, ofcourse he smiles, he's on good stuff. 😆🇳🇱
Nice words
So true, kid with a guitar.
St peter: what was your contribution to humanity?
EVH: I brightened the hearts of billions of people with the music I hear in my heart.
St peter: show me
EVH: I don't have...
St peter: *snaps fingers a guitar appears in his hands with a marshall double stack behind him
I read this in 7:25 and look at screen, his grinning bruh✌. RIP EVH🤘
The solo was so heavy, even Eddy knew his guitar needed a smoke.
Eddy was build his own guitars, so: He knews what nicotine dosen his guitars needed
I fucking Loled
@@mitchellturnbull3988 Still, after than beautiful show, that guitar needed a smoke!
Damn, Eddy was the shit!
Clever 🤣 🍸👍
Best comment, by far!🤣🤣
A player like this comes along once in a lifetime!
For real, Once in a lifetime👍
You better believe it
I’m happy that He, Steve, Yngwie and Joe were born in the time where I could cherish everything they created
This was SUPER HUGE in the 1970s i waz there because i was 18
Eddie: yeah I smoke 3 packs a day
Eddies Guitar: I haven’t stopped smoking since he picked me up
Best comment!
You're gonna get 1k likes
Poor Frank
Whoa, slow down and use lube m8
Since he built me up*
I remember watching this 10 years ago when I was young and just starting to learn guitar. Finally after all these years I still can't play it.
I spend 1.6 years playing my guitar (during lockdown) and another 2 vigorous years in my youth - with a 6-8 year hiatus before I picked it up recently again (1.6 year ago) and I'm just learning to tackle this beast of a monster. There is quiet an exceptional tutorial online by a guy called Mr. Tabs - I highly recommend you check his videos "Eruption Van Halen Cover | Guitar Tab | Lesson | Tutorial" It's quiet outstanding how accurately this man can play to EvH (and MANY of his other songs) I literally feel like he's channeling the spirit of Eddy when he plays (not to sound too much like a fanboy but he's quiet amazing). I'm practicing this song again (since I could play it but with horrific misaccuracy -- trying to figure out the pieces of the puzzle myself) but after giviing it a go again it really shows me what a freakin genius of a guitar player Eddie was and how respectable he IS in the guitar world because he too me won't ever die. Van Halen will always be around and we will always remember how he and the band changed the face of rock and roll history. 🤘🤘😁😁!!
This is hilarious 💀
But you have your own version don’t you?
nobody can copy perfection. NO. ONE
Sok brother none of us can either but it sure is fun to tap the shit out of the B String :)
Do you think the man who invented the guitar expected someone to do this with it?
Lithominium no
I highly doubt it. I'm curious to know what his taken on modern metal would be
Lithominium probably he would have added a few more frets for Van Halen if he knew
I like Trains I like ur profile picture
@@legitwizard1704 do I look like I care
Lyrics: “Now comes my favorite part of the show. It’s my favorite part of the whole evening. We’ve been on tour since March and I have no better time any time than right now ’cause I get to go sit down, have myself a nice cold one, and listen to the greatest rock and roll guitar player in the world, Mr. Eddie Van Halen.”
Crank it to 11 for Eddie. Let Heaven know who's coming, and let Hell know what they missed out on. \m/
Never forget what he accomplished! 🤘🏻😔
Rip
RIP to an absolute legend in the music industry for his work of the guitar and how he changed the way it was played 🤘
May he Rest In Peace
Fuck yes!
Some people want a moment of silence, I just want thirteen minutes of pure guitar bliss. You will forever be a legend Eddie.
Dude tell me this isnt real
This is the best tribute
Flame Drop I wish it wasn’t, check wolf’s Twitter
We lost a true legend today
Same here...
I’m glad stuff like this is recorded, for history.
Absolutely!
We are fortunate in that for sure
Agreed. Wish we had access to all this music and videos back in the 70s 80s and 90s.
Yep! Especially for those of us who couldn't be there for whatever reason.
@@mcrchickenluvr f
Caught this show in ELPaso Texas. The Lord's favorite guitarist. My Mom and Dad are in heaven and probably finally realized why I was so crazy about Eddie as a kid growing up. Forever the greatest.
Somebody needs to make sure that this footage is never lost to mankind.
Yes, like when they taped over the original moon landing videos!
AAAAMEN
Amen
Don't worry...first thing I put in my time capsule
Don’t worry I can play this perfect
Van Halen: gets so drunk
also Van Halen: does the best solo ever made
Yeah, they drank like fools Eddie had some permanent damage from drinking too much. They drank 10-20 drinks a night. Party animals.
Clay i know, thats not cool. I’m just kidding
@@marcaopenas7329 It's true. He had some hip and back problems. It's good. I like to drink so I'm not putting an F minus on them. They liked to drink. But drinking is like mountain climbing, it can get you.
Clay i agree with you
@@marcaopenas7329 True story. I've always said I'd rather party and die at age 70 than live a boring, conservative live and live to be 90...alone.
- Dad, why my sister's name is Rose ?
- Because you mother loves Roses
- Ok. Thanks, dad !
- No problem, Van Halen Eruption Guitar Solo
😂
Floyd Rose
@@LevinsThe Dad why you hate so much with a girl named *Rose*?
BECAUSE IT MAKES ME REMEMBER THE FUCKING FLOYD ROSE THAT MESSED UP MY SHOW BECAUSE 1 STRING SNAP, THEN BOOM MY GUITAR FEEL USELESS
Axl Rose lol
R U SAME GUY WHOSE SISTER IS ELEANOR AFTER PAUL MCCARTNEY'S ELEANOR RIGBY? JUST WONDERED!
Brings me to tears knowing how this amazing talent is now gone. RIP EVH.
It took forever- but i learned this whole solo on air guitar
Im trying too, but its too hard...
I’m trying and I’m getting there but it sure does cramp up my hands lol
😂😂😂🤘🏼
And I'm still practicing air smoke on the water. I'm so envious right now!
Lollll
RIP Eddie. You were a guitar god that will never be forgotten
For real
I don’t believe😢😢😢😢😢😢
Right on R.I.P. 💔😭
100%, invented a whole new way of playing guitar, RIP Eddie.
Long live Rock ‘n’ Roll
I lost my husband 8 years ago. He once told me Eddie was the greatest guitar player on Earth. I have a feeling he is pretty well jazzed listening to Eddie strum those strings now. RIP Eddie and my Dean.
Sorry to hear that. Hopefully, they both are in a better place now.
@@kinjaldas225 thank you for your kind words.
I bet they had some sweet heaven jams
@@powdershredder1136 I like to think they are. Thanks.for responding.
My dad told me this when I was young.... now the feeling that this brings its too much... one love to all of them up in the sky...
Still in shock at this. And I have watched this video 50 times and it will never get old. The greatest guitar player of all time
22-years old when he recorded "Eruption". There's a prodigy! Still, my favorite Eddie Van Halen story is "Beat It". It took him UNDER an hour to improvise a solo, record it, and rearrange Michael Jackson's entire song to make it less "Pop" more "Rock". All for free with ZERO credit. Just to help another musician, just to create good music. Who the hell is like that anymore???
insane. dammit sometimes i think we born to late?
Those were days.
You'd be surprised. The metal community is alive and well with this kind of stuff. It just isn't in the mainstream light
@@AB-pn7be The Hu : Wolf Totem Ft jacoby shaddix
Luís Velhinho we were.
YOU CHANGED THE WHOLE MUSIC WORLD FOREVER
RIP EVH
*True* Rest in peace brother😢
❤
Hugs and kisses our friend ❤
@@pamallinder3287le plus grand guitariste de son temps
Your legend will live on!❤❤I know your jamming in heaven!!😢😢
Rock- on, Eddie!♥️♥️♥️♥️
He's playing the guitar at points like an arpreggiated synthesizer, others sounding like a violin, and others just brutal shredding. This has got to be one of the most impressive live solos in existence
@Xander Hyslop i think its a requirement ;)
Xander Hyslop right absolutely insane
@Party Van! maybe but he knows which notes they were. Most jacks offs cant replay the same riffs after the first time.
@Party Van! thats not always true. Most improve by any decent guitarist will still have roots in theory so they have something to go off of.
@Party Van! the difference between a guitarist and someone holding a guitar thats had practice.
One of the first concerts I’ve attended was Van Halen in Paris, June the 3rd in 1980.
I was just 18.
I already knew VH1 by heart but Eruption fried my brain for ever that day.
Epic memory.
But it was only the tip of the mountain of emotions we felt during the whole show, my younger brother and I.
To this day, listening to Eruption brings me back to June, 3rd in 1980.
Eddie you’re a Legend and will never be forgotten.
as a guitarist myself I remember watching this when i was about 15 non- stop for hours and hours..wondering how someone could smoke at the same time, get all the timing so right, play so naturally and utterly dominate the instrument like he did in this performance. one of the best live solos ever.
This and cliff burtons pulling teeth are my two fav live solos. The twist is I rarely listen to van halen. But this one is amazing.
I am a guitar teacher. this changed my life
still can't play the mean streets part and I'm 51😢
All of that plus probably being drunk
you wear baggy pants like that you can do whatever you put your mind to.
The next day
Alex: dude that solo during the show last night was crazy awesome.
Eddy: what show?
his bandmates always to the time to molest groupies while Ed did his wanky shite solos. "Dont stop now, Ed, the drugs got me flaccid, we need more time hahah"
@@bobjones2041 What the fuck. Is this real?
@Obese Mongeese bob sounds like a wanky piece of shit himself. Wut do you think? Never take some jerk off in the TH-cam comments seriously
Soooooooo underrated comment.
@@bobjones2041 I'd like to see you perform better than this 'wanky shite solo'. Go fuck yourself.
RIP Eddie Van Halen. The best ever Thank you for your music
hi money boo i like your vids
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@@TheKakarinka R
Addio Eddie. Grazie per la tua incredibile bellissima musica. Rimarrai per sempre una legenda
Monkey BOO!
I have seen this over and over and over. I love watching this. Have nothing to say but rest in. Peace Eddie, we miss you. We cry for you. You're the goat the best ever listen to Van Halen South Florida 105.9 FM big 106.. every time I see this I cry. I cry. I'm 58 years old. I don't care. I'm human like the rest of us. 3 years he's been gone. It doesn't get any easier. We miss you. Eddie! Your fans.. You will never ever be forgotten!
I still find it amazing that Eddie was only 22 years old when he created Eruption.
Yangwien malmsten
Go back and look at early 80s footage, for more surprises, if you can find it, they were awesome before all the techno fully started.
T-Pain was only 22 when he rhymed mansion with Wiscansin😮
@@bleesadaimanuel-ec2xq boring
@@codybrown9294shutup zoomer that’s not music
His playing is beyond insane. Regardless if he was reportedly drunk at this concert, had probable hearing loss/tinnitus, couldn't read his piano music lessons properly as a kid, you can't teach that kind of playing. Pure talent and genius period. May His Memory Always Be a Blessing...
high and ripping
doesnt everyone have tinnitus?
What does it matter he was drunk?
@@rigby6038 the person here in this vomment said it as if drinking is an absolute no no and the worst thing in the world - its not
"reportedly drunk at this concert"
dude he was reportedly drunk at every concert. he was reportedly drunk for about 30 years, what do u even mean? matter of fact, almost every single rockstar back then was reportedly drunk, all the time!
Do you know why Eddie smiles so much while he’s playing? Because he knows he’s Eddie Van Halen.
Damn true
I could only imagine the feeling
Feeling like the president < feeling like eddie van halen
I think he is smiling because he was drunk actually 🤣🤣
excellent
I had the privilege of meeting this man at his home and he was the nicest person I've ever met. You would have never known you were in the presence of such a legendary musician. To say he was humble would be an understatement.
It’s tradition to come back and watch this every now and again.
I don‘t go more than 2 weeks without it
I watch this every 3 days
It’s Sammy’s favourite part of the whole show after all
lets raise our guitars for a pure legend, will be greatly missed!
Rock In Peace
Legend.
Rip
RIP
I can’t believe it :(
This isn't just Eruption. This is a combo of: 316, Spanish fly, Cathedral and Eruption. Along with some improvisation of Mean Street with a Dash of Intruder.⚡🎸
Dont forget about 316
@@cutlass8783 Rut Roooo...Forgot one..You are correct.lol
@@tmctechnology6396 its a real song but I cannot remember the name
@@tmctechnology6396 Mean Street is the song name
Does anyone know where to find 9:27 - 10:18 is this song?
I find myself listening to this so often, but I specifically listen to the Cathedral portion on repeat like 7-8 times each time I bring this video up.
Just absolutely love that portion of this solo.
RIP Eddie. Legend.
It would have been a tragedy had this concert not been captured on film.
It would have been like some mythical story some people wouldnt believe lol
@@danielcastaneda4356 lol true
One of there best ever in my opinion van halen never really sounded all that great live..... but here they killed it
We are so fortunate that filmographers had the presence of mind in the day to capture shows like this. Many of us who attended the shows took them for granted and had no idea what we were witnessing - one of the most revolutionary guitarists to hit the planet, but that he was indeed mortal.
They covered it in the genovea convention as a war crime not to capture this concert on film
Imagine being him. Every moment in history has lead up to this moment. You are the best in the world, absolutely blowing everyone away. They are there for you, your fans, and you will never be forgotten. Imagine that
doggolord19 and he’s drunk
The man has a ton of skill but this is just a cacophony. An extremely skilled cacophony, but a cacophony nonetheless.
doggolord19 no
second best
jimi hendrix
@@lithominium9955 depends
But can he play Smoke on the Water?
Not a chance!
Phantom Punch lol
c mamo xdxd
AC/DCrules Travis it's sarcasm
Maybe he can, but i bet he can't play sweet child o' mine
I've been paralyzed through 23 surgeries on. My hip but I'm finally healing I'm going to listen to this every time I swim to get better and stronger thank you so much for your music
Eddy after the show: that guy sounded pretty good
Eddie after the show: What show?
eddie after the show: where my cigerattes?
700 likes short
😂😂
Eddy be like where my deoderant
Vale Eddie Van Halen, shocked to hear of his passing
Rest In Peace legend💜
Yep.
I came here for the same reason, to pay my respects. Best guitar solo ever
Rip
I’m in shock :/
My father died of the same disease just over a month ago, you suffer too much from the treatment and progress of the disease, I believe that just like my father, our rock monster Van Halen rested in peace, he will make solos for God in the sky now.
Pote Cheio so sorry for your loss
I lost my grandmother 5 years ago to cancer, Van Halen was one of her favourite bands growing up and she's the one who introduced me to his music, such a sad loss! He will be remembered for centuries! Absolute legend!
RIP Eddie!
R.I.P.
Sorry for your loss friend.
@Eschaton Zenith you're so edgy bud
No matter how many times I watch it
I’m always amazed RIP Eddie ❤️
Will never forget, you helped me on my musical career. inspired me to be more than I was, thanks buddy.
rest in peace eddie van halen.
Oh hey is nitro
Yea bud, its sad
This 2020 looks like it wont end with the bad problems
May Eddie Van Halen,R,I,P.A great guitar player that I remember in 79 when I was13.
Me too. I changed to violin, but he was an early inspiration
nicolas creo worst. Year. EVER!
May EVH rest in peace. So tragic that a great legendary guitarist is no longer on this planet. God bless you EVH.
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without him, I don't know if I would have PanterA. I am beyond thankful for this man
Absolutely the best. The world has lost an innovative guitarist. Influenced so many musicians. God Bless and may you rest in peace.
When you’re smoking a cigarette stuck to the neck of the guitar while you throw picks to the crowd with your right hand and play the guitar with your left, you know you’re the best in the world.
Jimmy Hendrex would be blown away?
Cigarettes gross killed him
Headstock*
I guess it was faster to throw his pick in the audience, when he switches to tapping, rather than stick it back onto his guitar where the sticky tape is holding all the other picks
A true master I would love to see anyone match that drunk or sober
Eddie *is* the God of guitar in every aspect: sound, appearance, skill, game-changing. RIP Eddie, you are missed so badly. thank God you live on in your music. Listening to you makes you come back to life for a short period of time.
Eddie manager: The solo was great
Eddie: What solo?
Hahaha 🤣😂🤣😂🤣
I’m sorry but you’re at 420 likes and I can’t ruin that so consider this comment a like👍🏻
@@paigeg3478 Davie504 reference
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im sorry but your at 666 likes and i cant ruin that so consider this comment a like👍🏼
never had a death of a celebrity impacted me as much as Eddie has. Never had I shed a tear for the passing for a celebrity like i have for Eddie. Being introduced to Van Halen at a young age truly changed my life along side bands like ACDC, Deep Purple. Eddie was much more than a musician, he was a visionary and his death has left a mark on everyone, even those outside of the rock community. RIP Eddie I will make sure to keep your music going for generations to come.
I know how painful it is; I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Same here, Diver Down was one of the first three "metal" records I owned, that music was life itself. Had the other albums on 8 track even. Sometimes the mind just cannot comprehend a world with a particular artist, and he is right up there at the top. No other deserves the title as Greatest Guitarist Ever as much as Eddie. Still trying to wrap my mind around it.
So sad T_T
I said the same thing when Kobe Bryant passed this year. We've lost three icons this year. One in basketball and two in music. This year has been the worst.
This man is about to be playing with Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughn it’s about to be a nuts concert tonight where ever they are!
One of my favorite comments about his passing.
No.
They are about to play with him.
and Dimebag!!!!
And randy Rhodes
And Les Paul
Das ist einfach das beste was je auf einer Gitarre vor so vielen Menschen gespielt wurde. Danke Eddie für alles was Du für die Gitarre und den rest der verdammten Welt getan hast.:-)
R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen
You'll be so missed.
My heart has been broken, today.
Indeed!.. Eddie Van Halen!.. F' man.. *tears*.. this solo tho'.. hell yeah!.. RIP Ed!
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I can't believe this. It really hurts. The Legend is no more. 2020 has taken him too. RIP Eddie. You will be terribly missed.
Eddie is gone but the legend is not. The legend will live on forever
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Came here straight after I heard the news. R.I.P Eddie
The legend begins. But it's painful. R.I.P. Eddie !!
it s so sad. Unbelievable(((
As a classical pianist you can hear beautiful melodies and arpeggios he's playing with insane accuracy, tempo, tone and feel. He even uses dynamics as much as you can with a distorted electric guitar. There's a reason he named his son Wolfgang. Rest in peace.
This man is the reason I’m learning guitar now.
We lost a god of Rock today... Rest in peace Eddie. You inspired a lot of people and will have an everlasting effect on music itself.
ROCK NEVER DIES 🤟
*God of Music
Here it is: the reason this man is remembered and talked about over 40 years after their debut was released. He reinvented music with his inventive style and technique and there will NEVER be another like him! Van Halen was my first concert experience and I wouldn’t trade those memories for all the money in the world. RIP Eddie!
He was simply the best ever. Somebody has to have that title - Eddie gets it. I'm having a hard time accepting this one.
5:07 To me this is the greatest guitar sound of all time. The brilliance of having the creative mind to conjure up such a masterful sound using a technique that he perfected and practically made his own is nothing short of sublime. This entire solo is a testament to the best of human imagination and passion for life. RIP Eddie Van Halen. And thank you ❤
You know a guitar solo is good when you fuck up one of the Notes and it still sounds good
It’s legendary
@@hunterv431 I read that too but still can't work out where it was or how it should have sounded 😂
Indeed and 10:21 - I could listen to that all day long.
9:50 to 10:20 for me i just love the sounds that he makes up
What a time to be alive that would have been, wish I could go back to each decade and live from ages 15-25 to experience the greatness before everything became digital
Eddie: “creates one of the most iconic guitar riffs ever”
His reaction: 😃👍
High as a kite
Yeah bruh why does he do that in like every single concert?, lol
Cocaine is a helluva drug
@@bretttutorialesygameplay33303:40 PEOPLE DEMANDED❤❤❤❤
NOT ONE OF... THE MOST ICONIC...PERIOD...
Incredibly gifted and nice guy. Looks like he's truly enjoying himself up there entertaining us. Mind boggling talent. My heart is very heavy today. Thank you, Eddie Van Halen, for sharing your ethereal talent with the world.
Eddie was one of those rare guitar players where he became part of his guitar and his guitar became a part of him while playing, they meld together. Kind of like making love to a woman you really love and never want to let that feeling go. That smile on Eddies face, he is just loving every moment of it, Eddie and guitar as one. I have seen VH three times in concert, and Eddie was like that every time I saw them. He never had a bad performance. RIP Eddie!
I love how Eddie does the Eruption solo and the crowd goes nuts and all he does in response is just give a little thumbs up and then goes right back to playing. There really was no other guitarist like him and there never will be in my opinion
That little thumbs up to the audience while he's just murdering out there kills me.
I can only watch a few minutes before boredom sets in. Lots of playing finger taps and pull offs but no song. In his era Randy Rhodes was simply superior in all categories.
He's a very talented guitarist, but there are much better musicians.
I mean dude used a drill on his guitar on POUND CAKE!
@@TheGnarlyPigeon I would disagree.
EVH, SRV, Dimebag, Billy Gibbons. These are the best guitarists.
This was the best video I’ve ever genuinely watched in my life
RIP Legend 😢🎸
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A guitar WIZARD. My son would study him and can SHRED now...thanks to him for unknowingly being his mentor.
JensJulius Tejlaard. I'm so thankful that I got to see both the og line up of Van Halen and the version with Sammy. Imo. both were awesome in their own way. R.I.P. Eddie thanks for all of the music.
Cancer is a bitch. Too many great musicians passed away from it - Bob Marley, George Harrison, Aretha Franklin, Ronnie James Dio, and now Eddie Van Halen.
f rip
Definitely one of, if not THE most influential guitar player ever, EVH inspired millions of people to pick up the guitar and pursue careers in music. EVH is up there jamming with many of the other greats much like himself.
Rest in piece King Edward Van Halen 🎸
I’d like to think he’s up there jamming with Hendrix 😢🤘
To anyone who doesn’t play guitar, this is extremely hard, AND the tone is unmistakable and extremely unique
extremely hard is a bit of an understatement
@@sturmpanzerwagena7v326 anything is easy if you practice like hell for months and years.
@@sturmpanzerwagena7v326 I’d like to see you doo it
@Judge Greg Mathis well your never gonna get there if you dont try or even say that u dont even own a guitar.
This is so not true, i challenge you to become as good as ehv or jason becker just by pracricing
At this point its just genius and nothing else
(Remember he basicly "created" tapping so you will also need to create a new guitar technique)
The Best Guitar Player of The World Pirmin From Switzerland 🇨🇭
This piece is no different than a concert pianist or violinist or cellist masterfully playing a piece of classical music. This man and his instrument are one. He can feel the music and he allows the listener to feel it thru him. That's the mark of a genius. It's emotional.
Totalmente de acuerdo contigo. Transmite su arte de manera profunda.
The funny thing is he was a piano/keyboard master too
Look up Alexi Laiho
Absolutely all of this.
@@fredyforero7894 Si, el es el maestro como ningun otro.
2:28 Eddie tosses his actual pick then proceeded to pull out another pick....
This is the *POD* (the pick of destiny) notice how his playing multiplies by 10000x
This was one of the last things I listened to with my dad back in February before he died. Just before lockdown, I suppose. We'd trade songs. He'd play Van Halen, I'd play Dragonforce. He'd play Pink Floyd, I'd play Disturbed.
He'd play Ian Dury, I'd play Tenacious D. We shared all kinds of songs with eachother, but Van Halen, this solo inparticular, he'd always want me to find for him. I could never appreciate as much as he did at the time, but after he passed, I'd always come back to it. I hate that I could never love it as much as he did while he was still around. He wanted to share what he loved with me, but I couldn't do it in time.
For some, this is a throwback to the past, for some kind of normalcy. For others, this will remain a fixture in current events, always in their lives.
All that matters is that Eddie Van Halen is one of the greatest and most influential guitarists of all time, and always will be.
I may not be well versed in all things Van Halen, but I know in my heart that they're above the rest and always will be.
Thank you Eddie Van Halen for helping me forge memories with my dad, and may you Rest In Peace.
DRAGON FORCE VS EDDIE LMFAOOAOOAOOAOAOOAOAOAAOOAOAO GET THE FUCK OUT
@@DeezyDoezIt i wasn't comparing the two. It just so happened that the last concert I went to was Dragonforce, so naturally I was playing a lot of it. I was just saying that it was a way for me to share moments with my dad in his final time. If you interpreted it that way, then fair enough
Nah, Andrew’s just being a music snob man, anyone with solid parents understands the value of moments like those. I’m sorry about your loss, hope those memories stick with you. Keep rocking 🤘
@@DeezyDoezIt how about you get the fuck out and let people enjoy different bands
It’s an honor to have the same name as this legend may be Rest In Peace I know he’s shredding in heaven
Blessed the ones who had the grace of attending a show like this
I guess that's me. I saw this tour/show in 1985. It was my second concert ever. Kiss Asylum tour was my first. Who really appreciates something like this until it's gone. It's kind of like me speaking with someone who saw Led Zeppelin live.
Remember ticket prices back then. I paid 40 bucks to see AC/DC 4th Row and I thought that was highway robbery lol.
Seen it arriwhead stadium 1978 they were earm up band for black Sabbath didnt now who they were
Seen any play so many times live. He is so mesmerizing. You cannot take your eyes off him. You cry. It's just you cry because you're so happy watching him play. He is unbelievable. Just like Hendrix you know vy it's so weird. He's been gone for 3 years, almost four. It's tough we all grew up with Van Halen. I mean they started in 1972 as Mammoth. Then they changed their name in 1978 February when their first album came out. Per David Lee Roth too. Eddie Van Halen too Van Halen the rest is history. I've seen them live so many times. I'm happy I had that chance. I live in South Florida. Wbgg big 105.9 my station
@@rschalch Amen 🙏🏿
To anyone who wonders why he is know as the Mozart of guitar, this is a prime example. This is a guy who could play around on guitar for a minute and improv the most beautiful guitar part you’ve heard all year. This is a guy who could tune his guitar IN THE MIDDLE OF A SOLO and just seamlessly incorporate it INTO THE SOLO. That guitar is like clay in his hands, and his solos are just statuesque masterpieces.
RIP Eddie Van Halen, one of the greatest guitarists of all time and space.
If he is known as the Mozart of guitar, then he is compared to the wrong composer. It should be Bach
@@McCherrill took the words right out of ma mouth
@williampuchot1651 My point is that stylistically, Eddie Van Halen is more like Bach. Hence, the comparison with Mozart is wrong.
He was the greatest lol
I miss him.
That cigarette had a better life than me.
Auronil Chatterjee LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
so true
I see. Some Bengali sense of humor.
You were fearfully and wonderfully created by the Living God in His image to live forever. Do not dare to compare yourself with any lifeless thing that appears and disappears. Every human being is twice belongs to God the Father, as He not only created us but also carried us our sins and died in our place when we disobeyed and dishonoured Him, so that we may live with Him forever. Let everything that has breath praise Jesus Christ- The Lord of lords & King of kings !
Berry Jeyasingh bruh, I like religion and all but if this is not a joke, w h y 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸 also he is a right, that cig is better then me, lol
One of the greatest guitarists of all time no question
The joy on his face itself is a picture
*True*
You don't get this good at something if you don't love every second of it.
He was drunk as hell
Devastating, absolutely devastating. A ridiculously gargantuan loss to the rock/music world, the world as a whole, really. Eddie was the single greatest rock guitarist in history. He influenced generations of people to pick up a guitar, to practice more, to "feel" the music more. He will be terribly missed. My condolences to his family. My older brother learned to play because of Eddie's influence, always turning up the volume when Van Halen came on the radio. My brother passed away over 15 years ago at a ridiculously young age. Today, he is meeting his hero.
Renee Pena my spouse passed at only 61. A lot longer than many but only 10 years with your Soul mate is too short.
Beautiful words. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Amen to that...🙏
@@vanvekeron unfortunately he lost his battle with Cancer
So sorry for the loss of your brother.😪 I have to agree with you, today each of us that have loved VH are mourning Eddie's passing!💔😪🎸
Eddie was *born* to play the guitar. I remember listening to an interview he did with Howard Stern back in the day and Stern could barely get a word out of him. He just sat there on the couch playing his guitar for most of the interview. Every once in a while you encounter someone who was simply meant for a certain thing in life…there’s no question that Eddie was meant to be an electric guitar genius. It was in his DNA, front to back.
As a guitarist, if you give me a guitar, i will not stop playing it to talk to you.
@@big_bicep_bill7594
Lol really? I would…and that’s what I do for my job
Kiko reminds me of Eddie always doodling
Just a man in love with music, his instrument, and the sounds it made. That's how you get to be this good at something...unconditional love
or Howard stern is horseshit interviewer.
This video is only 13 minutes long but he could have easily gone on for a full 30. God speed Eddie Van Halen, you truly were an absolute master of your craft. Rest in Peace
The greatest intro in Rock history. RIP Eddie you'll be missed
Agree!!! And that was 40 years ago!
i prefer his intro riff to hot for the teacher.....the less is more........
@@mytelecasterworld3336 I agree that's a good one. But in my opinion and it's just my opinion I like eruption better.
@@hugemagee well, wether we like more eruption or hot for the teacher, we both came to share a last drink with the great Eddie....he had stuff to satisfy all the likes.....cheers mate
@@mytelecasterworld3336 absolutely cheers
Eddie finishes solo: “ok you have 2 wishes left.”
Can I repeat the first wish?
@@mq5731 just go ahead and play the video again ^^
“Nah this one’s on me”
Doesn’t matter what people say, he is still a legend. An innovator. Period
No ones doubting his talent. He was amazing in that category. However he was a prick and that can’t be denied either. 😂
Damm right
Who would dislike this??? Jealousy is all I can think of
Greg Shouse most accounts say he was very humble and kind. Even his ex-wife was there at the end. He suffered from drug addiction, probably played a huge role in his disposition. RIP EVH, ty for the memories
@skullsxr calm down
Im 28, my dad has always told me that Eruption is the best solo ever. As a young teen all i ever wanted was the Frankenstein guitar.... I dont even know how to play guitar 😂
As someone who was never a big Van Halen fan. I always heard he was one of the goats. After hearing about his passing today, I am hearing this masterpiece for the first time in my life and it's so true! What a legend. RIP bro.
One day too late, amigo!
first time I've listened to him too. He's astonishing.
QDEP
same applies to me!
Same dude
He wasn’t from this universe. He was one of the most talented people God ever gave us. I wish I could have gotten to a Van Halen concert. My dad and I have listened to Van Halen ever since I was a baby. We would stay up late listening to Van Halen as loud as the speakers would go. I’m crying so hard... The world will miss you Eddie
I was lucky to win a fron row ticket to the last tour they did and I took my dad. He was still amazing.
My sister and I went many years ago with excellent seats. Great concert but the funniest part were the two drunk guys who passed out and missed the whole thing!
Hugs Dianne
RIP
Sat 8th row for 5150 tour.
If there is a God, he spoke through Eddie’s guitar that day. Rest in Peace.
Beautiful comment
There is
There is a god.
No that was all Eddie there is no god
@@MontourR yeah why discredit him like that
Wow, today is the 1st time I've seen this "Live" ---Unbelievably Magical!!!!
Eddie Van Halen was a dictionary-definition, legitimate musical genius.
But he was also just a *bro.*
Easy to see why people loved him. #RIP
Another legend taken from this world, but his music will live on. Rest in peace to the king of shredding. 🎸
Yes
RIP EVH.
Only now that Eddie has passed is everyone realizing what many of us have been saying for decades. That this is the greatest guitar player who ever touched the instrument. An absolute apex predictor who played so outside the box that even to this day many people still don't see the genius of his playing.
So many musicians over the years have cited the brilliance of Eddie Van Halen from other guitar masters like Slash. To country/pop stars like Shania Twain and Taylor Swift and obviously many many more.
Eddie passing is sad, but the true tragedy is that unless you heard him live, you have never heard him. Their is no Audio recordings that even comes close to hearing the intensity and tone when it came right out of his cabinets on stage.
This was the man who peeled the paint off the walls in every arena he ever played in, this was the man who was so good thst most of the time he was throttled back so as to allow his other band mates to hold on, and this is also the guy who apart from being part of the most insane band ever still managed to raise a fantastic and talented son, beat Alcohol, and gave all of us something to Remember.
Rip Eddie Van Halen.
Have you ever listened to him live?
@@xameleoninfusion8094 2004 cops coliseum in Hamilton, twice in Air Canada center, and once in molsen amphitheatre.
yep. just yep. eyes are opening now
*To the OP: Yours is one of the absolute BEST comments I've read in the past several days since Eddie's passing. Not only did you so eloquently describe what made Eddie Van Halen so fantastical, so almost supernatural, (and to put it simply, just a pure legend), but you literally moved me to tears. It's nice to know that there are people like you out there who truly appreciate kick ass, iconic music, absolutely insanely artistic musical ability and, a general overall respect for a musician and his craft. AND, might I add....you did so beautifully and respectfully. Really awesome tribute! 👍 Rock on and be well from this random girl in N.Y..* ✌❤🎸🎶
@@jennylovesjoe1224 thank you, Eddie will always be "the rockstar". We can all only hope that somehow the stars align and something as amazing as Vanhalen can happen again and change the course of modern music.
Take care.
A legend . He will go down in history as being one of the best ever guitarists of all time.
What he did was not only make music, but create pure magick, may his soul slumber in peace, with no pain and suffering. We fans will miss his earthly presence but we know will see him on the other side. For us left behind, we’ll continue to crank up the volume and rock hard and loud to Van Halen 4ever and ever....
That was a beautiful tribute Charlotte God bless you
Chad Hamann thank you, my heart pours out to his family, band mates, and the legions of fans he leaves behind. Yes he’s real guitar hero even as he rests in peace.
24kmoons yep 👍 lol
He'll be showing the Angels a whole new way to pluck on those harp strings. ♥️
I can't believe he's gone....
Rest in peace Eddie
There will never be anyone like you❤️💔
Everyone's talking about the guitar, and yeah I mean it's 100/10, but those smoke rings... perfect
Literally was going to write this just now😂so sick how he just did perfect smoke rings drunk out of his mind puts the cig in the guitar so laid back bro
Like dayum
Just shut up tbh no offense but just shut up
@@Grayson_0030thesecond seems someone shat in your Cheerios.
@@briangray6476 To be fair, the smoking probably was a catalyst to his death which is why the above guy is probably upset.
i downloaded this video in like 140p on morpheus/limewire, found a tab of it and programmed multiple patches in my 2 channel multifx pedal. cant say i could play any of it well, but it was hugely influential.
saw him in vegas in 2005, loudest concert I've ever been to. the solo delivered. RIP.
The cigarette need to be in rock n roll hall of fame
Y e s
word!
That's a magical cigarette too, he throws it away at 1:25 and it magically reappears at his headstock at 1:48 ???
eric jaja think it’s the pick he throws
So does the guitar
Order and timestamps:
1:06 - 316
2:14 - Eruption (Extended Version)
6:22 - Cathedral
8:16 - Mean street
10:20 - Spanish Fly
@@ludweeg_frfr Thanks! I wasnt sure at first because the actual song is only around a mintue and a half long!
Nothing compares to the lead on One Foot Out The Door.
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@@jessicaguerrero3189 it is good indeed but Cathedral or Eruption are still nr. 1 and 2 for me🤗
@@tijmenbakker1470 lead on one foot out the door is Pure Guitar Insanity!
INSANITY!!!!!
Thanks for time stamps was wondering what that first riff was called so I can learn it
You were the reason I picked up a guitar, you were the reason my life is the way it is, you were the reason I could laugh and bond with people over your music. You changed my life in so many ways and you never even knew me. I want to thank you so much Eddie Van Halen for everything you have done for me, and all of us who looked up to you. Rest in peace dear friend. We love you EVH teach God some guitar alright?
Today is a very sad day. Rest in Peace Eddie van Halen...
I am with you man.. 😭🙏🎸