David Letterman - June 27 1985 feat Eddie Van Halen

From a tape I got at a thrift store years ago, includes all the jokes and interview with Valerie Bertinelli.

[@luvvinlovelock7254]

Eddie smile could take everyone's pain and heartbreak and worries all away. Such a beautiful person who is missed every day

[@djft6944]

Best comment ever 🙏thank you

[@thuxta]

💯

[@kevinmontgomery1383]

First time I have seen him with out a cigarette!

[@needahandle]

His smile was infectious. He had smiling eyes too. I think that added to his attractiveness. He will be missed

[@fidelbanuelos9601]

Lesson: Don't smoke. Don't smoke.

[@coldwinter5710]

After Eddie's death, Paul came out to say, "Of all the guitarist's I got to play with, he was my favorite". Considering the massive amount of talent Paul has played with in his career, that says a LOT about Eddie Van Halen. RIP fine Sir 💗🎶

[@kimastrauskas8972]

😳😊😊😊❤❤❤💖💖💖💖💖👺💖💖

[@kimastrauskas8972]

George. 😊😊❤💖💖💖LOVE YOU!!

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

Needless to say, David walked right past him without the slightest acknowledgment. David Letterman always was an asshole.

[@madmade6877]

Paul is no talent

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

@@madmade6877 Paul is a respected player. I doubt Robert Plant would have asked him to play with the Honeydrippers if he wasn't good.

[@lorzs1270]

God! 35 years went so fast! thank you Eddie for all the great music, miss you and RIP.

[@juliusgrieco6743]

Thanks god for people like Eddie van halen jgrieco

[@davidcastelli7893]

God Valerie was hot

[@tommitchell4570]

@@davidcastelli7893 --- before all the weight gain --- still had a cute little ass in the 80's

[@tonybutler2752]

Amen brother ❤

[@bldallas]

Eddie always has a smile on his face and looks so comfortable with that guitar. It looks weightless and his motions are so smooth and efficient. A real guitar master.

[@reyznbran9586]

not a master a virtuoso

[@treeherder2201]

2 most iconic facial expressions in Rock and Roll.....Eddie's grin, and Malcolm Young's "In the pocket/groove/zone" look. You AC/DC fans know exactly what I'm talking about.

[@bldallas]

@@treeherder2201 I’d need to add on Ted Nugget’s wild-ass crazy face.

[@bldallas]

@Cheekytorre Da The Cartt there are several really good guitar players who rarely use picks. I’ve seen Eddie both use a pick and just his fingers.

[@chasgorman1086]

@@bldallas check out Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits. Insane tone without a pick!

[@briansalisbury5760]

That guys smile was so cool! There will never be another Eddie.

[@darrellrodriguez334]

My favorite all time guitarist. Glad I was part of those decades when rock was rocking. What great times and music. Rip Ed never be forgotten.

[@msg63bretired82]

Finished the song and immediately saluted the house band. Class act gone too soon.

[@dankinsler1930]

And one heck of a house band!

[@notgivinup]

Even with my eyes closed, as soon as I hear the first note 🎼 from his guitar, I immediately know it’s EVH. He will never be replaced. 🤘🏻💔🎸

[@jwcjrcpa]

Paul’s band is thrilled here - like a bunch of kids. Eddie was at the peak of his powers around this era - looking great.

[@richardc2803]

I didnt realize how much I miss Eddie until I watched this. Paul Shaffer 's kept real good time on the keys and didn't step on Eddies guitar parts. It sounded great! I miss the days when bands actually played instruments.

[@maryhicks4396]

Amen to that. Yes I know when it's Eddie Van Halen on the first note. Love you Eddie & always will. You will never be forgotten in my heart & mind.! Awesome man awesome.

[@garylewis327]

Every time I've seen a video of Eddie playing, and I do mean every single time, he's had a big, BIG grin on his face. You just know that he and his guitar were made for each other. Talent and joy like that is so great to watch. I wish I was 1/10th as good at ANYTHING as he was with that guitar.

[@tommitchell4570]

He was the only guitarist I ever seen who looked like the guitar was a part of his body --- he looked so effortless playing it, unlike guys like Hendrix and Clapton who seem to be constantly fidgeting and trying to control the sounds ---- EVH just stroked and petted that axe like a woman he got into bed and was about to make sweet love to

[@NikkieRoxxx]

Most dutchies are smiling a lot. Cheerful people!

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Is there any job better than being a professional musician?

[@joshuasmith9251]

Valerie was and is so beautiful. They actually look like a lot alike.

[@spuds6423]

Well,,it was the 80'$

[@briansalisbury5760]

I was so in love with Valerie, it blew me away that they were together, I remember saying to myself, Eddie its bad enough you are the greatest guitar player at the time in my favorite group, but you have to take my girl too! I loved both of them.

[@Rut1971]

God I miss the 80’s !!!!

[@robwebnoid5763]

I actually just commented somewhere else here about them looking alike. I noticed that when they started dating. Time flies.

[@robwebnoid5763]

Yep, I also had the hots for Val, especially when I first saw her in the 1970s during her days on One Day At A Time.

[@tonyfondacaro1980]

“Everybody tries to sound like this guy on guitar, and nobody even comes close…” Paul Shaffer knew.

[@markroberts1838]

Eddie is the GOAT, He is missed. Lots of tears shed

[@hooliganracing5110]

Nice to see others on here talk about Eddie's smile. When he was playing and smiling, he just lit up the entire place. Miss him so much.

[@danielhamilton5913]

Completey at ease with complexity. And gracious; does not even sweat.

[@randydogs61]

I remember watching this, 1985. Stationed at Ft Ord CA. watching this on a small TV in a barracks room, Saw VH at the Cow Palace in 84 before Roth left. Your music was in Egypt, Korea, Panama, You got us thru tough times away from home, Rest In Peace Edward Van Halen, you gave us the best years and we will always be grateful ......

[@rick3747]

Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace, Edward.

[@nickpruett8022]

So cool to see Valerie and Eddie’s son now carrying the banner!

[@robertdemcher8403]

He ain't nothing like his father

[@kawythowy867]

First 3 albums were pure awesome. After Eddie went to the synthesizer…👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻they,sucked.

[@HorsepowerHouse]

Anyone else really miss the David Letterman Show? Used to be my favorite late-night show back then. Always had the best music acts etc...

[@tommitchell4570]

I always liked Letterman --- Tonight Show with Carson and Leno was for old folks over 40 --- Letterman was for young people

[@robertlee4809]

That was the only show I was allowed to stay up with my grandparents to watch😊🥰and Johnny Carson!!! Almost forgot

[@dextermoore278]

Eddie and Valerie were such an adorable and beautiful couple. They were young and in love living their best life at the time. What great memories. RIP EDDIE VAN HALEN 😢 🙏 💔

[@tonymilam206]

Everything Edward ever did, he did it with passion and conviction. He lived hard, loved hard, and played hard. He wore his emotions on his sleeve, or better yet, on his fingertips. R.I.P. EDDIE

[@davemanley7959]

30:00 That bass player was having the time of his life, really cool to see someone squeezing everything they could out of that moment, you can tell in his mind he was living his dream playing on stage with the mighty Van Halen. Super cool

[@justincase01]

30 minutes to suffer through the letterman bs before Van Halen comes on. This is almost clickbait. What a gaud awful show - Letterman.

[@moeb4348]

@@justincase01 It was worth enduring Dave's lameness to get to Ed having a great jam with the band.

[@kingleo5600]

What is the song they are jamming??

[@rickleblanc8900]

@@kingleo5600 Panama!!

[@gregjordan7429]

I also liked how Paul handled the substitution of keyboards playing the vocals melody.

[@wisdomseeker3362]

First I'd like to say how much I miss the 80's . I was a teen and was crazy over Mtv ❗ I will always have a powerful love for Van Halen . They were masterful with their rock and roll . We all miss Eddie...always will ! rip King Edward.

[@TheTheratfarmer]

Ed is the King.

[@quarter-py4nr]

I want my MTV !! And pop up videos!!

[@wisdomseeker3362]

@@quarter-py4nr Me too !!

[@wisdomseeker3362]

@@TheTheratfarmer Yes he is !

[@johnnywalker4857]

Paul's keyboard was on vocals that night. As for Eddie, he could walk into any setting and take it to the next level and beyond.

[@crobilly19]

I remember seeing this show.....Eddie is so interesting to watch...he's enjoying this....and like the person above said. He's got an awesome smile...You will never be forgotten...Eddie😄

[@seanmccall7277]

The cheerful rebellion of Edward Van Halen... When he passed I felt as though I'd lost a friend although I never met him. Sad you're gone, but so glad you were here. EVH forever.

[@GembaDocs]

Eddie looked like he was having fun!

[@silverwinterskies]

I watched the whole show from start to finish and there is a reason why David Letterman is the King of Late Night Television back in the day, and that is because he was just so damn relaxed and honest with everyone he met. He took everyone at face value and let them be themselves. Eddie and Valerie were so at ease and you knew they were just being themselves. Miss you Eddie, they'll never ever be a greater guitar player than you!

[@trumpisstupidandfatandugly8795]

He didn't kiss ass.

[@wendygibeau770]

I thought Dave was a prick! No class but he really thought he was bigger than anyone. Eddie was truly the star of that over silly Valerie though she was so beautiful

[@Rikk_Klaww777]

​@@wendygibeau770 yeh i noticed that too..."He ✌️forgot✌️ about Eddie"...like wtf. Valerie felt very uncomfortable by the look of it and cringed at some of his comments.!! He showed he was sooo jealous that Eddie got ALL the cheers and accolades including from D.Ls band.! That says alot about the giant Eddie was. He was bigger than David Letterman anyday. How can anyone be an Arsehole to someone like Eddie..smh..😐😑😠

[@shawnandros2355]

Eddie smiling while playing is the best thing ever. :D

[@chamed27]

Eddie makes it look so easy. Always smiling, keeping cool, and just doing his thing. Notice the other guitar players trying hard to keep up. Actually, the others were very good. Eddie interacted with them and brought out their best. I just can't say enough about Van Halen. Much respect, Eddie. You are missed.

[@rogerf7229]

Great guy all around. Miss him like the brother I never had. If he were here he'd happily be recording his next album at his 5150 Home Studio 🎸 🎶

[@Movie-Collectibles]

He was a Superhero

[@stevetruth2696]

As a guitarist, the first thing I noticed was Eddie blending in, not casting a huge shadow. He is simply having fun being in Paul's band at that moment. He's a true musician.

[@InspiredFortunes]

well duh? he wrote the damn song so why on earth would not be easy for him?

[@MuzikSonics]

@@InspiredFortunes Just because you wrote it doesn't make it easy.

[@monicacharles9973]

Eddie Van halen,is one of my favorites! I lived during their beginning and the disco era!! There will never be another Eddie! God bless you,Angel Eddie! Thanks for the memories!! Your still #1,forever!!

[@alicegorsen1968]

I always knew way back in the late 70's, that Eddie Van Halen was one of the best guitarists to ever exist...... I was lucky enough to see them in 1978/80/81 in Houston👏👏👍..... I sure miss Eddie a lot! RIP 🙏😇 EDDIE 🙏😇! You are truly very missed by all of your fans.....

[@josetamez6970]

Yeah man, I was at that show, at the Coliseum back in 78 or 79.

[@alicegorsen1968]

@@josetamez6970 Yeah I can't remember if it was 78/79 either, so I just put it down as 78, but I believe it may of been 79 instead. I'm not positive, because that was back in my wild azz days😅😅🤣! Lol

[@heavnnnsent]

Seeing Eddie play and smile that grin is so amazing the music was incredible I got to see him live in August 2015 with David Lee Roth what a thrill of a lifetime at Jones Beach theater

[@derekhodge2289]

Thanks for posting! The best thing about KZbin is that people like you can find things like this and post it for people like me to see.

[@parkmccann7878]

As I look around in 2023 all our heroes are gone. And Eddie was one of them. I thought he would be around forever but sadly no. Loved his smile and obviously his guitar talent. Thank god for youtube to help ease the pain. Love you and miss you sir.

[@vinceolshove1499]

At the time, one of the most beautiful ladies in the world. She was beautiful then and she still look amazing today. RIP Eddie. The music world misses you.

[@judithryle2113]

She was just so silly hihhling

[@brentanthony6038]

Damn. That place was rocking like I'd never seen! What fun. And you've just gotta look at Eddie, not an ounce of cynicism or conceit, he welcomed everyone, and it pulled the best out of Paul and his band. Thanks for posting this. Really enjoyed it.

[@RonTimmonsM1]

Did anyone else notice how much fun the bass player was having?! OMG long live Eddie Van Halen. A musicians musician. My whole very reason for my musical existence.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

Too bad he acted like a petulant child throughout his rock n roll life. Surprised he lived as long as he did.

[@celestialscripture]

31:19 until the end absolute kills me. Dude goes crazy, then looks around at everybody like "LOOK WHAT I DID!!" lol

[@diamonddave3898]

@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 Wow, you're angry. He wasn't perfect, for damn sure, but he is/was/& will forever be the best guitarist that ever lived. You can not take that away from him.

[@hippydippy]

@@diamonddave3898 Nope. Jimi is at the top of that mountain Sparky & always will be.

[@raagnarz]

@@hippydippy Jimmy is a distant and I do mean distant 2nd place. No one living or dead has been better with a guitar, advanced what a guitar could do, or was as good both rhythmically and solo wise as Eddie. Period end of story. And I'll add, no one will surpass him in my lifetime and likely ever.

[@lucasnieri4318]

RIP Eddie Van Halen and thanks for sharing this video🙏🎸

[@shonnamay8331]

Truly enjoyed watching this today. Watching Eddy , that notorious, great, smile, stung my heart , and although I savored the memories , I can't help but to miss him more now. ... See you later Eddie, ☆♡♡♡

[@jacsig]

And his hair! Its the bomb!

[@bmorebob6624]

So true, great comment!

[@frankrobinson3308]

Jump video!

[@flixsymmetry]

Great post! I graduated HS in 85 and remember this. What a time to be 18!!

[@Trekopolis]

Every guitarist in Letterman's band thinking, "Oh great, Eddie's gonna think we are total losers". Then they bow to him in their minds.

[@gigitonsvajv]

Dave was a jerk towards Valeri. And I wondered why they put that one guitar player on the pedestal? Eddie was respectful to the band but don’t you know he was thinking man these guys can’t play for crap?

[@bfraz76]

Man, sheer brilliance. Never seen this clip... Eddie was once in a generation or two... makes guitar look effortless. wild RIP, friend!!

[@johnking5934]

I grew up watching Davids show , also grew up with Van Halen , they were a great band and for me they had the greatest guitar player in the world in Eddie Van Halen . R.I.P. Eddie .

[@robwebnoid5763]

I remember when Eddie & Val first got together, they looked so eerily alike. Not just both having big feathered 1970s-1980s style hair, but their faces were similar. They were like twin brother & sister. You can also see the similarities here. Perhaps looking the same was part of their attraction to each other, both conciously & subconsciously/subliminally. At least they got one child out of the pairing.

[@mrsmacca126]

And Wolfe looks like NEITHER of them. Very odd.

[@dogbless]

Forget the playing (that as always is beyond this world) - it's amazing to see how humble he was.

[@ronaldduconge9198]

I remember watching this and thinking that Valerie was cool in her own right and complimented Eddie. He always looked like he really enjoyed playing. His smile was ever present on his face. He's truly missed.

[@rickleblanc8900]

Playing music was his whole life, of course he enjoyed it ! And his smile said it all

[@loudog2326]

The 80"s, Looking Back, what a Grand Time but nothing stay's the same !!! R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen !!!

[@deborah8887]

Yep, time stops for no man

[@dannymcmince]

Great memories though!

[@user-kp1ry3so2s]

Unchained!

[@Augustus1plou]

I have never felt so empty since Eddie has died. He was magnificent on every level. Rip

[@Pewtooyou]

AMEN!!!!!!

[@thinghammer]

I remember this one. I was 15 and on summer break. Watched him every night

[@brianwood7237]

I remember coming home and watching this after my crappy job at a movie theater and not believing my eyes... Eddie Van Halen on David Letterman second time in two years cool s*** thanks for the post

[@jeffreysiegel9125]

Eddie Van Halen was a great musician, and a really great person!

[@bradfordsanders7766]

Absolutely badass!!! Never be another Edward. We are lucky he played in our lifetime. I really liked Paul doing the vocal melody in Panama on organ! Great sound.

[@mediaonelinks]

I wonder how many times the musicians who played this gig watched this video to relive those moments.... EVH is the KING.

[@creativetelcoadmin8170]

The drummer was having a blast for sure. The entire band with Eddie had to have been a moment in time they will never forget.

[@redbuddy12]

That's the great Steve Jordan! 🤘

[@supergrogg]

And now the new drummer for The Rolling Stones.

[@meliawhite2499]

Thanks for posting this. Was very cool to watch. Love EVH and him and Val were such a cute couple and you could tell they loved each other. And Eddie was one of the sweetest, most humble men or rockstar our there. Just content to play and have fun.

[@judithryle2113]

I think she was way more hung up on him than he her

[@DWilliam1]

I was in my first year of college when this aired. We were all so young then…

[@cs292]

Eddie was diggin the organ...feels so good.

[@stephanierivers2118]

So cool to see Eddie jamming with Paul and the band on David Letterman. He played like no other. The talent he just made it look so effortless and the smile. True Genius. These are the gems that you stumble across on youtube every now and then and sit back and marvel at. Thank you for sharing!! Loved it!!

[@sticksman1979]

What a time to be alive.

[@DeputyVanHalen5150]

@sticksman1979 glad that you said that. What happened to the people in this world? Did the internet really do all of this to people? Music is non existent, style gone, some chicks wanna be dudes🤦🏻‍♂️ Everything is upside down. You watch this and remember how things use to be. Sad....

[@yourdrummer2034]

I love Eddie and miss him every day. And Steve Jordan is in my top 3 favorite drummers. This video brought many good memories!

[@mariannetucker2612]

Love Eddie and Valerie 💖💖

[@manuelfigueroa7688]

Whoever gives a thumb down, it’s an idiot. Eddie was and he will be one night and greatest guitar player and an excellent pianist

[@jerrymilam8247]

Eddie was the man with the magic , I'm just happy that we could all share in his talent.

[@joeystratman]

So nice to watch this again after some time. Eddie will always my favorite guitar player, i grew up listening to Van Halen albums. Thanks for these videos!

[@MRM-rb4hc]

I’ve loved Edward since high school. Wore out all my VH tapes in my car stereo twice. Read everything about the guy I could. Two things said about him after he passed really resonated with me: when Steve Vai compared Eddie’s guitar playing to a ‘symphony’ and when Satch said he thought Eddie, so famous for his lead playing might have been even better for rhythm guitar. Wow.

[@scotnick59]

Eddie and Valerie resembled each other: like a brother and sister!

[@tabashrafi9373]

I loved that Valerie went to Eddie before she went to her chair. You can definitely tell she is nervous. I like how David was nice & calm.

[@seabassseabass8835]

Yep...her body language.. And she's so cute..

[@jacsig]

Yeah, I loved that too, that she went to Eddie first. Can anyone make out what he says to her after she kisses him? Looks like "Love you" maybe?

[@Paul-mx8sf]

Probably coked up a bit

[@maggiethecat1538]

She has talked alot about her cocaine use during this period. Compared to her personality now, she was not herself at all.

[@SilverloverFred]

Man I forgot how good this show was

[@suzangriffey8001]

David Letterman...such a richard!! Eddie and Valerie were, and still are, the best couple ever!

[@judithryle2113]

Fake couple for years

[@michaelmoceri6469]

Vallarie seems so real, and down to earth. RIP Eddie.

[@lpjbird]

That's because she is...

[@lakeliving2013]

Eddie Van Halen!!.... Will be often emulated.. But never Duplicated!! One of the ultimate Immortals... His music will live on, and far Beyond, himself. Still mourning you my friend. ⚡🎸

[@user-oi1mp8ur5k]

I'm not a Rocker, but I loved the way Eddie Van Hallen made his guitar scream, for me the greatest in Pop Rock music

[@hailmaryrecordings8255]

I learned to play guitar that summer. I was 15 going-on 16 & remember watching this live. ☮️

[@aus80srockradio94]

Eddie is just so relaxed, the other dudes are really working hard and appear a little nervous playing next to such an extraordinary talent. Imagine the drummer, going ok - but trying to be as good as Alex. Tough gig that one.

[@lemonon7149]

Alex also played with a double bass drum set up with a 1/2 to full beat delay at times which gave him a listening to advantage. Some drummers consider it cheating. This drummer in Pauls band did a great job filling in with a single bass!

[@riptidesurf]

I think that drummer plays with a pretty big band now...

[@aus80srockradio94]

@@riptidesurf Which band?

[@riptidesurf]

@@aus80srockradio94 The Rolling Stones

[@dens6987]

Eddie always looked like he was having the GREATEST TIME ! ! ! To enjoy your Job THAT MUCH What a dream !

[@mitch5699]

Ain't it awsome how you can hear Ed's tone stand out ...rip brother

[@brandonwelch2729]

Paul is killing it on that melody playing the lyrics and nailing it just getting down

[@kiltworm]

Eddie and Paul just look at each other and think to themselves, “fuck that dude can play.“

[@constantine7382]

I remember when musicians actually structured a song. Now it's mostly power chords waiting for an affects laden attempt at a solo. And the band looked like they were having a blast!

[@le_th_]

Paul and bandmates were living a dream (to be able to play with one of the guitar greats of all time, while he was still in his prime). You can see it was a lot less significant for Ed, but he was polite and gave the band respect and turned the focus back to Paul Schaffer at the end of the song, pointing his hand to him for the applause. That was a humble gesture that not many other rock lead guitarists would've done back at that time.

[@rickleblanc8900]

@@le_th_ I wish i was the bass player on that night with Eddie, no wonder that guy was tripping ! My head would've been exploding while trying to keep the bass part tight with the band lol. Paul and the boys experienced something they'll NEVER forget as long as they live

[@dainhuston]

Ed is doing great but Paul Shaffer is just nailing the vocal part with the keys. It like a hopped up version of Booker T & the M.G.'s Hell YES !

[@bubbasouth69]

I watched this show when it first aired and it’s just as awesome today!

[@chuckthebull]

Rest in peace Ed... You made me want to play music... forever grateful!...

[@tedsteele6040]

I EDWARD VANHALEN AND Valerie Vanhalen 6⁶

[@rogerf7229]

Play music , hear Eddie, decided to play harder and have more fun. RIP miss you dude !!!!

[@JammastaJ23]

Eddie is the main reason for a lot of the progression on guitar over the past 40 years.

[@Patrick-fj4vz]

Ya, it sucks

[@NewYorkGiant518]

tyvm for sharing this! many greats in this video!

[@jorgevillarreal1158]

I saw this broadcast that day,my dad had past the previous October 6th,the same day Ed left us but 36 years later,what a coincidence RIP dad and Ed I miss you both!peace! 🙋‍♂️🕊⚘

[@tonyrobbins1665]

Kudos to Paul for comping the vocal lines on the keys. Cool. Looks like eddie liked it too

[@2ndsspz]

one of the greatest guitarists in the world

[@mikesisca1]

Not one of. THE.

[@HOWYOUDOIN884]

this video quality is so much easier to download, thanks a lot

[@Mythological321]

Valerie and Eddie...Coolest couple at the time. Amazing to re-watch this! ty

[@dmgscalemodels2825]

Thank you for cutting out Sandra Bernhart

[@lolanfred1ianuzzi130]

WOW...the 2 of them together, GREAT CHEMISTRY! I've seen him perform twice, back in 81 and 16...like fine wine, he got better with age and you can tell he LOVED what he did. Bless you Ed, you are so missed.

[@28tpi]

I got to see VH on the 1984 tour in Charlotte NC. I will Never forget that show. It blew my mind! Eddy was a true Giant of Giants. Miss you man!

[@GaryKatz]

Thanks for this. much appreciated.

[@JS45678]

As much as EVH is known for his lead guitar solos, his ROCK SOLID RHYTHM is easily overlooked.

[@animaldw6996]

Eddie was Epic!!!!!!!!

[@326vince]

The Gary Moore episode was so amazing. He was wailing with the band each time they went to commercial. Then Dave goes,” is that a magic guitar Paul”, He was fantastic

[@didsomebodysaydmt8193]

I touched Eddie's hand during the For unlawful carnal knowledge tour stop in Biloxi. We had floor tickets and ran to get the best spot and I got right up against the stage just in front of Eddie for the entire show! He dapped us all up and I got a pick. That's my Eddie story. R.I.P Eddie!!!

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

WHAT A MONSTER TALENT ! CAN'T BELIEVE HE'S GONE. 😪 😪 😪

[@619R3D]

He truly is King Edward his presence his talent n of course that infectious smile is greatly missed r.i.p. EVH!!!

[@kaceyjones1805]

I watch this performance over and over.

[@gregg010568]

In 1980 this smiling guy with the stripped overalls and guitar 🎸 looking like he was having the time of his life was living as a poster on my wall 🧱. 1981my dad said ok here's your 1rst guitar! I wanted 🥁🛢️ but ...no way he said! 🎸.....I spent 1000s of hours skipping needles across van Halen records to try to learn his magic touch...I wanted to be that happy guy in the poster since I was 12 years old....I Am devastated a guy who made so so many happy is gone to soon! With his genius playing!! Thanks to you Eddie I am still practicing 41 YEARS LATER! .....THANK YOU FOR THE GUITAR LESSONS I NEVER GOT....All I know, everyone I knew smiled everytime they heard you play guitar! The 🌎 became a sadder version when they took you from us! Miss you much Evh! You'll live forever in my 🌎. Rip