17 Year Old Plays Panama with Steel Panther

Last night I went to go see Steel Panther for the first time. Before the show I was seated right next to the band at a pizza place and as we were walking out I got to talk to Satchel and he asked if I wanted to get onstage to play a song! When I was called up onstage we picked a song and went right into it. That was something I’ll never forget and a dream come true! Thank you so much Steel Panther for letting me ply a song with you guys!!!
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[@lorddrac_dontaskmetodance]

The father is equally a legend for taking him to a Steel Panther concert.

[@jakehunzi]

True!

[@officialmetalwill]

The father should be arrested for abuse. Steel Panther fucking sucks.

[@VH-OU812]

Totally agree!! That kid jammed!!! Applause to his Parents!! Keep in jamming & stay safe out there!🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@jimmymasterson5607]

👍👍

[@matthewanderson3864]

My dad took me one to when I was 15 the best concert ever I was less then 10 ft from the stage

[@erikschoff2272]

I wish more bands would bring kids onstage to encourage the next generation.

[@jakehunzi]

I agree!

[@jlrhbusinessventures9378]

Foo Fighters do..

[@michelecrocco5576]

@@jlrhbusinessventures9378 Yes they do. While cursing non stop.

[@white-ri9uj]

who cares if they curse lol. they chose to go to the concert.@@michelecrocco5576

[@rafaelhonorio7641]

@@jakehunzii agree too

[@waynebatson4878]

That was incredible. I'm 54 now, but the 17 year old garage band guitarist in me got goosebumps. Then again, I was never that good. Well done.

[@jakehunzi]

Thank u sm!

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

Yeah he was amazing. Been playing years as well but I can't play it that well.

[@jimmyz2098]

@@titmusspaultpaul5 Same.

[@crazycooper1024]

He was great!!!!

[@KISStributeNYC97]

I hear you. What I did back in the day was fun, but I ALWAYS wondered how I’d do if KISS had said during a show....”does anyone know how to play drums out there?”. Could I do it? Wow….again, great job young man!!! We are living vicariously through you.

[@brianmacklin8625]

Eddie Van Halen is looking down and with his iconic smirk and after hearing this has a tear in his eye. I think with out a doubt the young man has earned his EVH strips badge. Thank you

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you so much! Hopefully he’s proud

[@tommcdonough6086]

No doubt about it, if EDDIE could see and hear this he would be smiling ear to ear!!!! I would like to think he can. RIP EDDIE the most explosive 🧨 guitarist in history!!!

[@oskarlassila4363]

I believe Eddie possesed this kid just to be on stege one last time

[@kerzytibok3211]

@@jakehunzi always keep the spirit of EVH flowin' thru you veins and you'll always be young!

[@jesuscares5745]

Damn. This kid is good.

[@jonc2609]

He killed it! Steel Panther just seems like such a bunch of rad dudes

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you! They’re really cool people

[@paulyabe]

a profane bunch

[@kbtube8125]

i thought you said propane. i'll leave my thumbs up though. you're right.@@paulyabe

[@patioprimate4740]

they dress fruity as hell

[@robeddy3722]

Dude, you ripped on that one. I'm not a huge SP fan but those guys can really play. They're the real deal when it comes to playing 80's rock and Metal.

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you! Those guys are amazing

[@andrecastaneda9867]

@@jakehunzi you killed it bro! I’m so jealous

[@BobothePirate24]

NO ONE is a Steel Panther fan. That's the point. They're kinda funny though....

[@davidrichter9164]

I'm a Steel Panther fan and proud of it.🤘

[@FransceneJK98]

This band is only like 20 years old. They cover all 80s songs. It’s not like they formed in the 80s

[@berkayyesil]

1:42 Michael realizes that he is playing on the bridge pickup and switches it to neck pickup it's fucking amazing. He is not just a singer he is really a leader. He knows the drum fills he can understand the sound difference of pickup's he is really in charge of that stage. He is a true fucking rockstar. You are so lucky to play with them and you nailed it. It's going to be a core memory on your guitar journey. And thank you for the video.

[@MVProfits]

He was quick and solved it

[@jakehunzi]

Thank u! Micheal definitely saved me there because I could barely hear anything besides the drums since there aren’t monitors onstage, they all use in ears

[@MVProfits]

@@jakehunzi Wow. It must have made it quite tough to play! Could you hear yourself at least?

[@vhcxhbvg]

I think it sounds like he switched to the bridge no? Much higher sounding

[@MrVictor756]

A única coisa errada no que disse é que ele aumentou o volume, não mexeu nos captadores.

[@williammills3632]

I don't know what I'm impressed with more. This kid KILLING it on guitar 🎸 or the fact he's 17 and knows who Van Halen is. Long live Steel Panther 🤘

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you! 🤘🏻

[@modelcitizen1977]

Quite frankly the best version I’ve ever heard played by someone other than Eddie himself. Flawless, and shows a true love for the music. You don’t crush it like this without practicing it hundreds of times.

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻

[@danagoodman7037]

Badass dude!!! Keep jamming

[@rockriverash3120]

Absolutely true! EVH would be proud! Nice job Jake.... keep up the great playing..... awesome stuff! 🎸🙏🤘

[@revwillyg6450]

No flies on this kid, but you need to see Wolfie play it on the Taylor Hawkins tribute. But I know he has a genetic advantage lol🤘🏻

[@Duh6666666]

Check out Deraps' take on this one, he also does a bang-up job of it.

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

That kid NAILED IT. He looked at ease on stage and had some stage presents. Kids got a bright future in music. HUGH respect to Steel Panther for letting him play, and the singer also NAILED Roth's sound. Joking around on stage, they seem like really cool blokes. Well done, everyone.

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you! Micheal sings DLR perfectly it’s insane

[@detroitdiezel7856]

What kind of presents? 🎁🤔

[@Katana2097]

He didn't give me any presents. I wonder if Hugh got presents.

[@colbs237]

@@jakehunzi He does!

[@MikeBUSA]

@@jakehunzi , you might already know this, but many years ago, Michael Starr, Satchel, and the bass player used to play in a Van Halen tribute band called Atomic Punks. They were the gold standard in tribute bands. The fact could you could hang with them without in-ears and play the entire song almost flawlessly speaks volumes about your playing and poise. Really well done - you should be super proud. You killed it.

[@agnosticmonk4952]

Once again, Steel Panther shows class, allowing others to do what they do. Even if this kid goes on to be a CEO of a major company and make millions, I bet you that on a personal level, this is still the best night of his life.

[@jakehunzi]

They’re amazing!

[@davehenry7262]

Eddie Van Halen was smiling big time throughout this. Awesome of SP to bring you up on stage. You proved you belonged up there.

[@jakehunzi]

Thank u so much! It was amazing that they let me play with them

[@TheJrddxw]

When the pressure was on he performed like a true rock star. Well done!!

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you!!!

[@ronponiewaz8567]

Holy crap I'm not a guitar player but it sounded like you hit every single note and changes were flawless.. rock on

[@jakehunzi]

Thank u so much!

[@fink94]

@@jakehunzi you rocked it dude!

[@carado1984]

​@@jakehunzi I have to disagree Jake as I listened to this song thousandsssss of times. You put your own twist on certain sections and made it your own! Eddie would do the same thing live. Way to kick ass bud!

[@rustymullins6623]

No wonder they are so great…the way they interact with the crowd! Lol..

[@jakehunzi]

Yea it’s great!

[@SafelandingRecords]

Looked natural af, def belong on stage. From a current touring guitarist, kudos to you dude, bright future ahead

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you!

[@DD-gr9my]

Steel Panther is a legend they can play any song without rehearsal❤🤘🔥

[@jakehunzi]

True! They’re amazing

[@brigham2250]

Okay, well that was one of the coolest things I have ever seen.

[@jakehunzi]

Thank u! 🤘🏻

[@hawkeyeted]

That is easily one of the best covers of Panama I've heard.

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you! 🙌🏻

[@wozza980]

I'm 57 and this rocks, so cool to see a 17yo smash this out. RIP EVH

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you!

[@lagarthavikings5287]

You are just like me ..never grow up 😂

[@justindeus3899]

These dudes are total badasses and way to go for bringing that kid on stage. An experience he'll never forget!

[@jakehunzi]

Definitely!!!

[@rearspeaker6364]

It's the only bad that has enough flexibility to do that and fill in for a major rock band if needed!!

[@mkay1957]

I'll bet the kid's feet didn't touch the ground for a few days after doing a great job under pressure.

[@Jay-ef2ii]

Very friendly Vocalist. The band was very approachable to the young man. Thank You, Members (of Steele Panther). Feb. 17, 2023. USA.

[@datboibaz]

The vocals are absolutely amazing too man. Like damn

[@jakehunzi]

They are!

[@datboibaz]

@@jakehunzi glad you got to jam with em man. Do you did a great job

[@KISStributeNYC97]

This was awesome! As a parent, there is NOTHING better than watching your child do something they love…bonus if they excel at it. It’s all about the journey and being there for your children. Well done…keep at it!

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you! Will do

[@lanceking4863]

Came here after seeing AGT! Bringing metal back...felt like I was a teen again in the 80's...no altered midi files, just straight musical instrument joy from pure talent.

[@MattyLMurda]

I fucking love everything about steel panther, all of them are so talented

[@ladyhonor822]

It must be really great to just jump up and play Panama... I guess all those lessons an hours of practice find your soul. 🙏🇺🇸❤️

[@SKI-ge3db]

What a fucking day to remember 😎

[@michaelmileski9830]

I love how you guys gave him all the direction a cues he needed to put on a great performance. Great job supporting up and coming musicians.

[@russtremblay6415]

Sounded like Eddie was flowing thru that kids veins!! Absolutely incredible!!!!! 👍👍

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you!

[@jeffwood2956]

This kid has a future. Watch the end of the break...he locked eyes with the drummer to make sure the hit was coming. The awareness was there. Most people play along to a record...this kid has some band experience

[@jakehunzi]

Thank u so much! I’ve been in a few bands so luckily I’ve learned what to look out for over the years

[@MikeDijital]

That solo wasn't the only thing he nailed that night.

[@Noledad77]

Incredible job, young man! I can't help but think that EVH himself would've enjoyed that!!

[@jakehunzi]

Thank u so much!

[@Zekerose]

Unreal, I’m 59 and absolutely loved it. Thank you!!!!!!!!

[@jakehunzi]

Thank u so much!

[@imissmykids4206]

This put the biggest smile on my face. He absolutely killed it!!!! Rock on man!!!

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you 🤘🏻

[@trinityfryman3399]

All I can say is WOW!!!!

[@jakehunzi]

Thank u!

[@MetalAsylumNJ]

Dude killed it. He gets a double set of the metal horns. 🤘🤘

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you! In return you get a double set of metal horns 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@97warlock]

I dont compliment very often, Ive played guitar close to 40 years , but this kid earned it & nailed it extremely well.

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you so much!

[@richardsmith7322]

This kid honestly killed it! Played just like Eddie. Steel Panther are awesome! I met them last year and Satchel signed my guitar at the show. He came off stage to talk for a second, I had my spandex and all the gear on, it was the second show without Lexi Foxx but he signed my guitar which is also that same one, his signature Charvel but I have the slime green. The best dudes and Satchel Is one of the best guitar players out there right now 🤘🤘

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you! I wanna get the black and white satchel guitar eventually

[@bpabustan]

If I am not mistaken he has other musical projects aside Steel Panther, which is not heavy metal and under his real name - Russ Parrish.

[@frankthespank]

That kid KILLED IT! Damn son… DAMN SON! 😯

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you!

[@jimmyz2098]

Dammm! The Kid was amazing. He rocked it hard. Did Edward proud. And Ed was the best ever. period. End of story. He played it. He wrote it. Ai mean... he came up with all this stuff, and left us such tremendous gifts! Miss knowing you're here, Edward. Rest well, Brother! Meanwhile... this young Fella is amazing. He CRUSHED IT!! Picked up steam, and got better as he rolled through it. Got past the nerves.

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you so much! Eddie is the best without a doubt

[@eevee_p]

Never have I smiled this much since Gran Turismo 4

[@EDOGG62]

Nice playing, Jake... and even just having the stones to get up on stage and pull it off! Keep it up, young man!

[@jakehunzi]

Thanks! Will do!

[@matthewmeserve73]

Damn, that kid is good... absolutely killed it.

[@jakehunzi]

Thanks!

[@RumbleFish69]

Man, what a wonderful gift. Playing alongside one of the greatest rock bands in history! Great job, young brother. Your time will surely come. And, when it does come, you'll still never forget the greatest three and a half minutes of your life!

[@jakehunzi]

🤘🏻🙏🏻

[@kt9166]

Nicely done! The 17 year old shredded just like he should!

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you!

[@detroit313vlogs7]

Wow. Every kid dreams of doing that and you did it. You were awesome. Killed it. Love seeing bands do this. Wish they would do it more often. The crowds enjoy it as well.

[@detroitdiezel7856]

The Foo Fighters did it quite often too.

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you! It was a dream come true for sure

[@gilbertortiz8003]

Young man you ROCKED the entire song!!! SP great job allowing next generation to jam with you guys.

[@datnillavondizzle]

Props to ya kid! Nailed that track! Steel Panther are legends and you have played among the GODS and now great things are expected of you!

[@jakehunzi]

Thanks!

[@AaronMenchions]

I'm not a SP fan, but I have to admit in all the videos I have seen, they seem to have fun and make sure the audience does too......

[@RickHawkDavison]

Love when kids are brought up to showcase Rock lives!

[@wyatthardy7385]

Way to absolutely KILL IT!! What a great moment for you, and the audience too! Fantastic!

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you!

[@cammacisaac9966]

Damn kid that was absolutely awesome. Eddie's lookin down on u givin u some serious thumbs up buddy. I'm beyond impressed.

[@jakehunzi]

Thank u so much!

[@theartofheavymetal]

Hell yeah dude you crushed it! Not a big Steel Panther fan but Satchel can rip, and I think this speaks a lot to the character of the guys regardless of what you think of their music.

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you!

[@lifeofgaming6112]

Gotta love steel panther. Funny asf and good musicians

[@FloridaManRacer]

Great job man, nailed the solo and you kept timing very well with the band. Most people don't realize how hard it is to hear clearly on stage and keep in time with the drummer. Nice job.

[@jakehunzi]

Thanks a ton!

[@way2sh0rt07grad]

This is the clearest I've ever seen a band perform. This video quality is incredible lol

[@ZippyThePinhead]

Fantastic job Jake, Eddie would be pleased! 👍 In all my years of playing I never could get the hammer on technique mastered, you nailed it. Here's wishing you all success in you music career pursuit.

[@jakehunzi]

Thank u so much!

[@ingve77]

Brings a tear to my eye man! Wish it could have been me!

[@ryangtrask]

Damn! This just showed up in my feed and here is this kid playing EVH with Steel Panther. Satchel and Michael Starr were pretty stoked and having fun. Well done.

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you!

[@ryangtrask]

@@jakehunzi You bet. I just followed you. Looking forward to more content in the future. Good shit my man. 👍

[@rolfrobertson6404]

That was outstanding, the kid was spot on.

[@jakehunzi]

Thank u!

[@mattnobrega6621]

Another good tune played by a awsome playing kid. Making Eddie proud. R.i.p. Eddie

[@jakehunzi]

Thank u!

[@Freespeech2023]

Stole the show! Jake even recovered the ending miss by improvising the end. Was awesome good job.

[@tommyboy2629]

This is awesome and from a fathers perspective what a proud moment watching this all happen ❤

[@thomasgoracy3266]

now i want to see them..... fuck yes....they are real fucking people and love everyone.....

[@dangarson8461]

Awesome playing Jake. That was amazing.

[@jakehunzi]

Thanks!

[@Metaltimmy666]

Well played, especially with al those distractions around him !

[@loubydal7812]

Jake you really nail it!!! Congratulations and thanks for the amazing VH cover. Good luck in music!!!

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you!!!

[@pvstocker]

HELL YES KID! Keep the legends alive! Music needs you.

[@cindysmith4978]

Gotta love these guys, they do most songs better than the original ❤

[@jakehunzi]

They’re fantastic!

[@patton303]

Jake I've been a touring musician for a long time so I can tell you that it took Satchel about one second for him to recognize that you're a real player. I've seen a lot of people sit in with this band and I never saw him react like that. Very proud of you my man. Keep it going. Rock the fuck on.

[@KISStributeNYC97]

Yes…you saw it immediately. So cool when bands do this.

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you so much!

[@colbs237]

Jake...THAT was fucking perfect. You nailed it. And you had great energy! And great tempo! And all the pinch harmonics! When I really freaked out, was the last chorus of the song, you were really hitting the chords in the riff, freaking out in your heart I imagine and hammering your right hand on the strings, and your chords still rang out great..and then you added in some vibrato in a bar chord...it was super tasty. Shows command and your own style. It was freaking AWESOME. You dominated, and the guys in Steel Panther clearly dig you. Well done, Sir. Well. Done.

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you so much!!!

[@freddi7588]

Fuckn SMASHED IT HOME - top marks

[@jakehunzi]

Thanks!

[@KaylaKent]

so cool!! awesome shredding even under intense pressure on stage like that. huge props.

[@bobbynesbitt1863]

I love how these guys back fun and family into rock. Thank you 🙏 ❤

[@Angelrat666]

Damn. Not only the technique and the feeling is great, the consistency of playing is awesome. Phantastic job.

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you!

[@chaddufour7693]

Nice they dude was awesome picking

[@djentleman5129]

I can't stop watching this video, this playing is unreal. And the sound of the rig (atomic amplifire?) and the guitar is sooooo amazing, perfect tone and gain

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you so much!!! Satchels rig is an atomic amplifire with a preset of a 5150 ll

[@bugproductions9050]

Out-fucking-standing. S.P are awesome. Always bringing people from the crowd on stage to play.

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you!

[@tonymills4971]

Absolutely superb and great to see how much you were enjoying it, well done to SP for giving you the chance to play 🙂

[@jakehunzi]

Those guys are awesome!

[@COLORADO_DAD]

Incredible, keep it up my man

[@jakehunzi]

Thanks, will do!

[@CraigHills]

Dude that was incredible. I'm both jealous you got to play with them and impressed 😂 fair play!

[@jakehunzi]

Thank u man!

[@henkestenke]

That’s impressive! You’re a natural!

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you!

[@natashavelez3368]

💙💙 You did great Jake. Such a wonderful performance. I’m sure your dad Bill was stoked 🥰

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you!

[@cjsmith8319]

Bro, Feel the Steel came out my junior year of high school. Been a fan of these guys for years and have seen them many times. They’re still the great blokes I know. You absolutely nailed it!

[@aslmx1918]

80s metal is the best music created. Good job

[@jeffdubuque3755]

70`s was the best imo.

[@jakehunzi]

Agreed! Thanks!

[@GuillermoSmyser]

Congrats and well done!

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you!

[@henryweiland7761]

You killed it Jake! Never stop rockin!

[@jakehunzi]

Thank u! I’ll never quit

[@GustiDevitto]

hat off Jake, hat off. you rock man!

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you 🤘🏻

[@fleciashreve2313]

Wow!! Awesome playing Dude!! Love Steel Panther, their such nice guy's. And funny, and can really play!!

[@jakehunzi]

Thank u! They’re awesome and super cool to talk to! I love that they let people play with them and will re arrange their set just to make it happen. They’re great people

[@WireZombie253]

I just saw them on a KZbin video of AGT and am now a new fan. I love rock, baby! I'll have r to go to a show and see them live.

[@AndGuitar]

That was even better than KISS Guy from the Foo Fighters concert! Seriously, that was a phenomenal performance and your nuances were phenomenal as well! Great job!

[@jakehunzi]

Thank u so much!

[@shoesncheese]

I'm 47, so I got to hear the original when it was the original and this was amazing, you nailed it, wonderful.

[@jakehunzi]

Thank u!!!

[@johnadkins1650]

Man, that was SICK! Glad you discovered Steel Panther too, spread the word!

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you!

[@JMurdochNZ]

Kid, you're an absolute natural. Well done.

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you!

[@alexvaldez83]

Ralph and David Lee Roth need to take a dna test, I’m convinced he’s Roth younger brother.

[@DamnGoodReviews]

Damn! Awesome Job!

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you!

[@iflyc77]

Awesome! They are great like that. I ended up playing Sweet Child O Mine with them on bass after Satchel saw me in the crowd laughing at a "if our bass player was any dumber we would need two bass players" joke

[@jakehunzi]

No way that’s awesome 😂 they’re really cool people

[@MarkSarg]

Dude played excellent!!

[@jakehunzi]

Thanks a lot!

[@LifeRunner4000]

god damn if that ain't the closest thing I've heard to the studio version played by the main man himself, I don't know what is. That right there, takes A LOT of practice! Great job, keep it up man!

[@jakehunzi]

Thank you!

[@zoltangabordudas4393]

Man,that was beautiful! ;-)