First Time Hearing "Van Halen" Eruption Guitar Solo

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[@Jims_Camera_at_dawn]

All of Eddie's guitars end up in heaven because he played the hell out of them.

[@sarahrobertson634]

Ha!

[@jamesstewart1794]

This is the best thing I've ever read on KZbin.

[@treyfreeman3153]

Not to be "that guy" but fun fact, Eddie's yellow guitar (Bumblebee) was buried with Dimebag Darrell from Pantera. Goat comment tho

[@AZ-kr6ff]

@@treyfreeman3153 There are 2 versions on the story as to who placed it in the casket. I'm sure you're aware of this. Eddie decided he didn't want to see Dime, wanted to remember him the in same way as when they met, so Zach Wilde put it in for him. The other version is Dimes girlfriend put it in, but I like the Zach version better. Peace!

[@bluesman3860]

EDDIE.the magician ! I like the fact that one of the greatest guitarists in history. Played a. Frankenstein guitar a little duck tape. A few. Cigarette burns on the headstock only one. Humbucker with that. Fuckin. Fliyde rose. Tremelo WTF ? At the

[@SingleTax]

As a child Eddie was trained as a classical pianist. So when he discovered electric guitar, he instinctively played that instrument the same way he played piano.

[@jameshill6365]

My thoughts exactly

[@matthewp.3392]

That's fascinating.

[@Mikevdog]

From Beethoven to roll over Beethoven

[@James-ik8yz]

He did play the piano on the Hagar Songs. Rite here right now and others

[@moomooatl]

Yep you can hear Bach was a big influence. When I started listening to Bach, I was shit thats Eddies voicing. lol

[@jenniferdesalle8458]

You’re correct, the 80’s WERE a great time to be alive!!❤

[@shelleynewstead3861]

70's best music ! Best music copied, time after time after time ! Kiddo.

[@chrishayes3861]

Gentlemen. I appreciate your appreciation for the music I grew up with. Thanks for opening your mind, be good, and stay blessed.

[@stank7200]

Wanna remind everyone that he was drunk out of his MIND while playing that and still did it flawlessly. That's the power of Eddie. RIP King 👑

[@Orxbane]

I was gonna say the same thing. Imagine the talent it takes to play that, and then imagine doing it while wasted.

[@slow_joe_fg4134]

Not during this specific concert, They were planning on filming it and told Eddie in advance to NOT get drunk. he ended up NOT drinking for two days. they recorded the first night in New Haven but the film got destroyed. They re-recorded the concert aging & well the rest is history!

[@nick5422]

@@Orxbane sweet pfp

[@billdivine9501]

And don’t forget the cocaine!

[@Orxbane]

@@nick5422 LGP!

[@buckbuchanan4902]

I got to see Van Halen 3 times when I lived in Hawaii. One time, during Eddie's solo, his wife came out on stage with their toddler son to surprise him. He stopped playing for a minute and the crowd went nuts. His boy was wearing ear protection. When Eddie restarted his solo, he went absolutely ballistic! One of those moments in history which I was so fortunate to experience!

[@glenmallory9982]

That toddler is now in his 30s and opened for Metallica this summer. The torch is passed.

[@buckbuchanan4902]

@@glenmallory9982 Really? I didn't know that, so thanks for sharing. That's so cool!

[@woodymeadows9363]

@@buckbuchanan4902 Massive VH.

[@Jackielocks]

@@buckbuchanan4902 Wolfie has a gift-just like his Dad. There are quite a few videos on KZbin of him and his Dad playing together and of him alone playing some of his own stuff. He has one he did after Eddie passed that will break your heart.. Wolfie can play anything Eddie did-Eddie made sure of that. There was Nothing in his life he was prouder of than his Son.♥️

[@artisticvisions77]

@@Jackielocksagreed. Wolf could be the next Van Halen artistically and talent wise but he has too much respect for his dad to attempt it. Wolf can shred and writes good songs but Ed still had that “extra” that no one, not even Wolf, will ever have. And I know Wolf is cool with that! Just glad that I was on the same planet in the same time frame to witness it👍❤️

[@stlpinstriping7772]

I was fortunate to see Van Halen 7 times over the years, starting in 1982. During each concert, when it was time for Eddie's guitar solo, the crowd would become mostly silent because we knew something amazing was about to happen and didn't want to miss a note of it. It was only when he would stop and look at everyone that the audience erupted with cheers. As soon as he began playing again it was back to silence in the audience. Eddie loved to perform and always showed off some new technique he'd been working on since the previous tours. Man, it was so inspiring. I'm glad I got to be there live many times to scream my admiration with 20,000+ other fans. Enjoyed the video very much, guys.

[@Sparky-bc5zq]

He did things on his guitar that nobody thought was possible. Absolutely amazing. Rest in peace Eddy you will be missed but never forgotten.

[@quinny6920]

Legend …. Period. He built his own guitar when he first started . You can always tell if it’s eddie playing. His guitar has its own sound imo He learned to make sounds of other instruments with his guitar . I’m so glad y’all really appreciated this!

[@bigchris757]

Funny how he started on the drums and his brother started on guitar.

[@chrissgchriss]

Wow. This is one case in which technology has devolved our human talent. I don’t think anyone will understand what I wrote. Oh well, I do!

[@bigchris757]

@@chrissgchriss there is still some really good talent out, but for the most part I agree.

[@jonspears4329]

Frankenstrat... That's the name of it

[@992ras]

He actually only played it live he never used it for recording. But that sound he uses comes from Jimmy Hendrix who was his idol and big influence but what guitar player wasn’t influenced by Jimmy

[@SilentThunderer]

The thing to remember is, this....was...his...warmup. This is how he warmed up before a performance. The original "Eruption" was recorded in the studio while everyone else was on break and he was just sitting there chilling, trying to keep his fingers warm.

[@susandamon2475]

Rip Eddie!!

[@TeetsMcgee05]

YES!

[@jeffcornett8868]

Wow that’s a warm up gollee

[@danieldietrich9969]

This is literally in the middle of a show. That's not a warm-up

[@SilentThunderer]

@@danieldietrich9969 I think you might need to reread my full comment. What I was saying was that the first time this was played and recorded, in the studio, it was a warm up for him to stay warm while everybody else was taking a break and having a cigarette.

[@SendItSilly]

Eddie's use of classical music scales in his solo here is simply amazing. One of rock guitar's true legends.

[@thomassparkman1497]

Dimebag Daryll from Pantera, Solo from the song Domination Live from Moscow. Eddie and Dime were very close and when Dime was gunned down at a show in Ohio. Eddie put one of his most prized guitars in the casket with Dime. It's the guitar he used when they recorded Van Halen II.

[@james5906]

Admire you young guys for stepping out of your comfort zone and checking out different things like this

[@SpaceTimeManipulatorSTM]

I think that's how any reaction channel is successful and brings in a wider audience, it's nice when the reactions are as genuine as they are with these guys.

[@ronmitchell8304]

Welcome to the world of Eddie Van Halen, guys. "How's he making that sound with a guitar?" We all asked that question the first time we heard "Eruption" my friend. May Eddie Rest In Peace. January 26, 1955 - October 6, 2020.

[@thanossnap4170]

Right? "How??" was the only word to properly describe Eddie. Rip the legend.

[@chrisgreen5000]

I STILL ask that question!

[@daves6503]

well said. Rest Eddie, Rest.

[@robinstarkey6071]

Look at him! He was blowing everyone's mind, and he was just having fun up there. Such a genius!

[@xlDysenterylx]

And as incredible as this was, an Alex Van Halen drum solo was a force of nature, too.

[@marygardella2564]

Yes it was

[@Matt-vh9uc]

Yea it was. The whole thing was amazing but the ending sounded like a car taking off. Just unbelievable

[@ratherbplinkin3209]

I heard one time that Eddie got the drum set and Alex got the guitar for Christmas and they switched almost immediately.

[@nikkipeoples-xc6ws]

Hot for the Teacher -drums and lead guitar were dope.

[@steveskull]

Makes me wanna cry every time I watch someone witnessing Eddie's greatness for the first time and watch them watch in awe. He really was the King of ten fingers and six strings. RIP EDDIE!

[@rogermarr9067]

It's actually my favorite thing about watching reaction videos is watching someone experience this for the first time and it can actually bring me back to when I experienced you know something that I love so much so that's why I love watching them sounds like that's why you do too bro

[@ickyray3481]

Jimi Hendrix and EVH are the two greatest .,.they did new shit ...pushrf the limits of what could be done...Prince as a total .musician could be in that club...Prince is a freaking monster on guitar but his music was never permoted orvpushed hard on the hard rock world...I think he was overlooked and only recently accepted as a top notch guitar player ( probably due to dancing around playing funk and soul music...that hard rock or heavy metal was not really accepting of at that time...Jimi was unfairly said to play ..white music..lol rock n roll came from blues and that's all black music...any in all honesty .this is my belief.. ...music needs no color and there are players and bands that can go from style to style and be seen as just great musicans... Eddie SRV Prince and Jimi...were and are amazing musicans as well as bad ass guitar players....ok peace . .Eddie was my 1st guitar hero...growing up he was the MAN..the best...( He plays the solo on Best it..Michael Jackson....so this wasn't anyone's First time..hahahah...you just didn't know it...ok ..Jimi who died when I was

[@rosamundakajessiejulien8994]

It was in my time but I know what you mean 🙏😊

[@izziemays]

@@rogermarr9067YES ME TOO

[@F.W.ENDER.75]

8 Fingers...2 Thumbs.

[@cslaunwh]

The thing you gotta remember is that 1978 when this album came out, nobody ever heard someone play the guitar like this before.

[@nbiahabibah6264]

My love... No body's playing it like this N 2022... HE'S IN his own league... My 1st time eva hearing or seeing him. Wwow

[@butchmorrow3182]

@@nbiahabibah6264 Plus, think of how bold and innovative Van Halen was at this time...bell bottoms were still being worn and disco was at its peak...🤔and this young smiling kid starts tapping on his guitar and making this sound.

[@symptomoftheuniverse4149]

Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, Jimmy Page , Angus young, Tony Iomi andChuck Berry, want a word with you.🙄

[@symptomoftheuniverse4149]

@@nbiahabibah6264He is dead.

[@StephaneDemers]

@@symptomoftheuniverse4149 Alex Lifeson too

[@ryderl3988]

I saw Van Halen 3 times, Eddie played from the heart and never the same solo. I feel lucky to have seen him live.

[@Cat_festation]

Same 🎸 1979, 1880 and 1982. We were blessed to see the man live.

[@purplekitcat6428]

I have seen Van Halen a dozen times, 0:16 every time was unique and memorable! There will never be another EVH….

[@donaldnewberne2616]

And that Gentleman is 80's Eddie Van Halen at it's Finest!!! RIP Eddie Van Halen. Rock On Van Halen!!! 🤘🤟✊🤙👊

[@michaela.6698]

Eddie is actually hitting notes with both hands when he plays, meaning his left hand is playing a string while his picking hand (right) is playing a separate note. He spoke about how most rock guitarist hadn’t figured that out yet, and he mentioned later in his career how guys were just starting to learn his technique. One of a kind and a pioneer in rock guitarists. He also loved the sound of tube amps and spent a lot of time and money finding and buying tubes.

[@xaphan8581]

The guy was tapping with one finger on the 3rd fret 2 fingers on the 5th fret and his pinky on the 8th. Lol not only would that be fuckin miserable to do most of the way threw a long ass solo but to be able to accurately reach that far across the neck is goals

[@ChaosRouge]

He was also going so fast the cameras couldnt pick up the finger movements. It's crazy

[@darkseided852]

One of my favorite guitarists besides Eddie, Michael angelo batio of nitro. his speed kills is one of my favorite technical shows from the time

[@armpit_farts7327]

@@xaphan8581 It really isnt THAT miserable. He is incredible because he WROTEEEE this stuff. You can impress almost anyone who doesnt play, by doing clean tapping. Because they cant wrap their head around that you arent strumming and that its sounds like there is no gap. Anytime someone does the dreaded "Oh you play guitar, HERE, play us something...." I start doing tapping because the response to it is "This dude is a master of his craft" and you really DONT have to be amster to achieve that. The actual skill comes in being able to write this fucking solo. Also, this live version, he does plays on stuff leading into the actual parts of the song. THATS talent. I firmly hold ground as a guitarist, thats not actually hard to tap. Its harder and cooler when you write a tapping part.

[@xaphan8581]

@@armpit_farts7327 yeah and that’s how I know you don’t play. Or you just suck and you wonna hate on people who can do shut you can’t. Anyone can say their a god on guitar but unless you have video no one cares

[@THESNEAKERADDICT]

Young heads actually caring about the past, there is hope . Keep up the great work

[@luishernandez-xd4tx]

Infamous Birds eye view😂👌🏻

[@TFRotA1]

Eddie could play the crowd almost as well as he could play that frankenstrat - what an absolute legend of a performer!

[@raymond7451]

You young men , have found the EVH and boy have you bought back memories . Saw this legendary man play live once , now he is no longer with us it makes me smile with joy to see young brothers appreciating his genius . One of the greatest to ever grind an axe .

[@brucejohnson7607]

I can't explain the joy I felt watching these four young men discovering and appreciating EVH for the first time. They get it!

[@brendabucklew8847]

Same! Every time he changes they are shocked. 😁

[@daviddrew9371]

I appreciate how respectful these young men were, lifted my spirits. One gripe, please put down the cell phones id rather see your expressions. Thank you

[@moonrakerudon6741]

Be even better if they’d STFU during the performance

[@justinmarella5732]

He made his own guitar as a broke 20 year old and it sounded like nothing else. All time great guitar player. RIP Eddie. I’m just thankful you left us so much great music!

[@hockeygirl8401]

Let’s not play like Jimmy Hendrix, Slash, Santana, Jimmy Page, and Eric Clayton aren’t in the running.

[@justinmarella5732]

@@hockeygirl8401 of course they are. Im huge fan of all of them. Slash not as much though. What I meant to say is EVH is on my Mt. Rushmore. Of course there are other all time greats.

[@chrisholend6463]

Frankenstein

[@Liam-bx5no]

​@@hockeygirl8401 Jeff beck too

[@cindytappe6486]

So many great musicians in the 70s& 80s. Clapton, Page, Young, Hendrix, Beck, Vaughn, Baker, Bonham, Collins, JPJ etc. My God what a time to live in.

[@nikkipeoples-xc6ws]

They just don't make em like that anymore.

[@caroleemoreno8086]

So thankful to have grown up with VH. We were the luckiest generation ever to have experienced such talent first hand.

[@chiefswife1212]

Brought tears to my eyes. Absolute guitar genius, RIP EDDIE!!

[@6stringfit187]

Not just a genius, a guitar god!!🤘🤘🎸🎸

[@nikkie9302]

R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen you will always be the best guitar legend

[@Priasbcbeist]

❤️ much too young

[@silkystrokesurvivor]

RIP 🐐

[@Donna-qt1ot]

Cancer is a BITCH!!! RIP, ROCK GOD!!!

[@glassontherocks]

Rock and Roll Heaven has a great Cloud of Fame. And one Hell of a band.

[@randal_gibbons]

Eddie isn't resting in peace. He's resting in sound.

[@JJ-zv9fe]

I saw Van Halen in 2015, that solo had evolved from this 80's version. Brought tears to my eyes as I stood back and listened. It is the most beautiful instrumental I have ever heard.

[@matthewmangum6320]

I went to a VH concert at the Lakeland Regional Center in 1980. After I left the venue, my hearing returned to normal after approximately one hour. It was so loud and I didn’t even realize it until I walked outside. It was a great concert. David Lee Roth was the lead singer. Eddie played the guitar like I’ve never heard before. Alex did a fantastic drum solo and Michael Anthony was a great bassist and singer. I just wish that I still had the concert T-shirt that I purchased.

[@ericluckey2135]

Gene Simmons from Kiss said in an interview once he went to see the young new band called Van Halen. He was amazed at that how the multiple guitar players could play so much in sync with each other. He was shocked to find out it was only Eddie. Gene invested in Van Halen and the rest is history. He was the best. RIP Eddie.

[@srbhrm06]

In case you didn't know, Eddie Van Halen was a self taught guitarist

[@primary2630]

He felt the music. I guess like Beethoven after he went deaf and could still compose some of most insane music of the time.

[@johnogier3748]

Hi parents were professional muso's as well 🤘🇦🇺

[@jpro2179]

He was a very talented pianist before going to guitar. And then, he became a famous pianist after he became a famous guitarist.

[@bluefinch6504]

He was a classically trained pianist as a child. And played drums as well. But the guitar, yep, he did that through practice, perseverance, vision, ambition…..

[@sondra4789]

Technically this live show is “Van Hagar”

[@saoirseblue5353]

A legend. R.I.P. Eddie. We still love you and appreciate your talent.❤

[@kidlightning1736]

Its amazing that guys like EVH and SRV do things with the guitar that are not human i would have loved to see them perform live.

[@italianariesoriginal]

1986.. I was 18 years old.. you could feel the electricity in the air when he did his solo.. one of the best experiences ever. RIP

[@DeathracerXD]

It's still in the air

[@Lord_Baphomet_]

I can’t imagine the inventors of the electric guitar thought someone would take it this far.

[@DaryMatera]

It's fascinating that throughout history the technical inventors of instruments from violins to pianos to guitars were rarely remotely the best at using them. It takes a village.

[@TheCollector5150]

Les Paul actually said in an interview about Eddie’s playing, “I didn’t know it could do that!”

[@alacajun007]

Go Cajuns!

[@theman11226]

@david price. I got what you were saying. I appreciate it you bro. Salute.

[@patriciagarrison1209]

I saw Van Halen live during this 5150 tour in1986. Eddie's solo was simply amazing. Nobody has ever done it better, nobody ever will.

[@jeffwaknitz2410]

Legend.....they almost looked like they were going to cry listening to it...RIP Eddie!

[@mookyyzed2216]

I must've seen this solo at least 500 times, and I'm not exaggerating. It never gets old. He was a pioneer of this instrument the world will never see again.

[@C_mao]

'Cathedral' is where Eddie makes his guitar sound like a big church organ. It's one of the most impressive things for me. It's impressive in every way.

[@johnmcgarry9519]

Pipe organ maestros play a building. Eddie put the building in his amps!

[@kyndread71]

If you look closely, he's not picking the strings -- he's using the volume/fade knobs, as he's pull-aways on the neck.

[@donrocktheimposter912]

sounds more like a cello to me.

[@frankword9889]

@WingsandBeer stupidest fkn comment in here! First of all it's "LIFESON". Second of all, Cathedral and Eruption were EVH warmups in early 70's. They just decided to add Eruption to 1977 album because it sounded cool. Same with Cathedral on Diver Down album in '82. If you are thinking of Rush's "Spirit of Radio" which sounds similar, that was actually a hammer on riff that was released in 1980 (3 years AFTER Eruption was recorded to album). So who ripped off who? SORRY not SORRY. I love Rush, but COME ON MAN!!!! don't be a Canadian HOMER

[@6stringfit187]

Absolutely brilliant!! Eddie may be gone, but he'll never be forgotten!!🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@HoLc8]

Eddie Van Halen was my dad’s favorite guitarist/ musician. He spent countless hours listening to him and showing me his music/ music videos / guitar solos, you name it. Van Halen’s music is ingrained in my head. And i’m not upset about it. My dad passed away 7 years ago. And now Eddie recently passed a couple years ago. I know my dad is enjoying a multitude of Eddie concerts in heaven. I carry on my dad’s love for Van Halen to this day. Thanks for checking this out. Eddie was a master and a pioneer of his craft. RIP EDDIE and RIP DAD. ❤

[@leighallaker7178]

This was early 80s. We haven't seen anything like this again and we NEVER will.. absolute genius. RIP the king

[@spartanswerve7575]

See SVR, my man.

[@pedrolantyer]

1978

[@noelnurtomo4964]

@@pedrolantyer song "Eruption" recorded as studio version in late of 70s. But this live show ought to be in 80s, since the vocalist appeared on the stage was Sammy Haggar. Sammy joined Van Halen in 80s, replaced David Lee Roth.

[@jordanspory7633]

@@spartanswerve7575 srv is incredible and a completely different genre. Let’s just appreciate everyone for their greatness and what they did for the instrument

[@kerrykelley6483]

Guess you've never heard of Dimebag

[@robertstinnette1926]

He was a legend. I was so lucky to be a kid and growing up hearing his music.They broke the mold.

[@thebeatlesandqueen8817]

Rip evh

[@edithkeller9694]

Me too!!!

[@johnlorenz2855]

Correction, IS a legend!

[@tracipetroff1612]

Everytime I see that video I smile and cry. RIP Eddie. You are and always will be amazing!!!!!

[@woodymeadows9363]

I saw Van Halen during their Fair Warning and Diver Down tours. Outstanding concerts.

[@GlennBoB1969]

Eddie does the guitar solo in Michael Jackson’s “Beat It”. Go have another listen to it now that you’ve heard him. His style is so recognizable.

[@lorrainecanta]

Yes. Michael Jackson asked him to play it. After Eddie was done, he told Michael that he changed a few things. Michael said not only did he play what he wanted, but he left it better than written.

[@JJ-nh8lv]

People still refuse to believe it.

[@rachmann516]

Given that it was a huge hit for Michael Jackson he should have been paid for that solo. I guess he didn't invoice them. Lol!!

[@BT-be8rh]

Steve Luthaker of Toto did the rest of the guitar ( and bass ) work on Beat It, great combo to have!!

[@darlenepetree8185]

This is my favorite Michael Jackson song and Eddie Van Halen song I was so young in my early twenties what fucking memories 🫶🏻🤩🔥🔥🔥❤️

[@abbierivers1]

This made me so sad that this talented man is no longer with us. I’m so blessed I lived in his lifetime

[@Maggooster]

You and me both. When I first heard Van Halen, I hated it. I couldn't understand how Eddie was playing like that. My friend and I used to play pool in his basement and he would put Van Halen on the record player so that I would lose concentration and lose at pool. After a while, I really started to like it. And then LOVE it (and started to beat him at pool too). I bought every album (yes... vinyl), after that and was crushed when he passed. I set up my keyboard sound system and played Eruption at 1000 watts / channel, full volume. Loved his music. Love his playing. Out of control and in control at the same time. Right on the edge. His mastery is truly missed.

[@dp-fq7xp]

These guys watching this are idiots, they have no idea what the are seeing,,,,,, morons.... god bless Eddie....

[@hittshaven8164]

1978. 8th grade. This comes on the radio. Rock as you know it just changed forever. Saw them in 1982 with David Lee Roth.

[@davidjones8070]

You young fellas will never get the joy and excitement of seeing this man live. You think a video is badass. He could electrify a stadium of 30,000 people. Ive seen them many times when i was younger and they never disappointed. Good for you guys to checkout all music.

[@averyce2]

I'm 51 y.o. and saw Van Halen live in 1986 & 1989. Next to seeing The Jacksons (with Michael), this was the greatest musical experience of my life!!

[@thanossnap4170]

How to make me envious in one sentence flat! :) Man, that sounds awesome.

[@bleeabou]

Mine also

[@darrylmelander6984]

I saw VH in '84 with Diamond Dave and again with Sammy in I think '88 and '92. The '84 concert was the first concert I'd ever been to.

[@ronwatson8316]

Im your age. MJ was my first concert. Never got to see VH but they were a favorite.

[@mastermouse00]

hell yea brother I was born in 91 but both my parents were metal heads so I grew up listening to metal and rock my whole life still love it

[@Rainbow-yh6ov]

Eddie was the guitar and the guitar was Eddie. There will never be anyone like him. The joy he felt when he played was like nothing I’ve ever seen. You are deeply missed! RIP EVH

[@gabandy]

I really am a fan of your channel, your appreciation for great music is off the charts and it's so badass to see y'all get blown away at this particular video. EVH was a THE MAN, Hendrix and him take the whole cake. Stay cool.

[@trenchfighter0369]

Im a 70/80's kid. Watching you guys experience Eddie is just good for my soul.

[@markmoreno1978]

Y'alls reaction when you said " how is he doing that on the guitar!?!!" Was the same reaction we all had back when we heard his solo on the first album back in 78. Keep in mind that there was no internet or KZbin back then so it was all just audible and the only way we could get a glimpse of him was to see them live. Eddie created a style on the guitar like no other which we all wanted to play guitar or even air guitar which made him our guitar hero back in the day. He was a genius and an innovator and master at his craft and used his own guitar made from different parts of guitars which cam the name " frankenstrat" guitar. All that you are listening to is all the solos or musical parts he has created on his albums such as eruption, Spanish fly, cathedral, mean street intro, and 316 (which wound up on For unlawful carnal knowledge album in 92) up til that point. Though this video is back in 86 he has done a lot more and has invented more til his death in 2020

[@randal_gibbons]

The first time I heard Van Halen, 1978 I was 15 years old. I was at my nextdoor neighbor's house. She had just gotten a 45rpm that had Eruption on side A and Jamie's Cry'n on the B side. My life would never be the same.

[@seanhamilton6931]

Exactly! People hearing Eruption for the first time didn't think it was a guitar or thought it was two instruments playing

[@harleybill1306]

I'm almost 61 years old and I remember hearing Van Halen's first album when they released it. I was only 17 years old, riding around in a '69 Chevelle with a 396 powerplant under the hood. Great memories.

[@robertd9850]

I was 23 and working my first full time job at Circuit City.

[@gregorygordon1006]

Dude I'm the same age as you but Randy Rhodes blew him away in the early 80s.

[@sharonraizor2839]

@@gregorygordon1006 Nah.

[@junenelson4426]

@@gregorygordon1006 no

[@BrianGivensYtube]

I wasn’t born yet and neither were my parents haha

[@josephsolomon8623]

By the time you're done watching the video believe me you're going to be speechless it's just totally mind-boggling it's incredible how somebody can play like that it's unheard of❤❤ rest in peace Eddie you are the king yeah he just passed away a couple years ago guys

[@evanlee93]

Love watching you guys listen to and react to rock music. It's cool to see people who've never heard stuff like Van Halen's Eruption react to it for the first time

[@lorisnyder3455]

He was formally trained in classical music. And took it to a level that is now legend. And what he is playing is his version of Mozart, Beethoven, Vivaldi, etc. If you ever listen to classical. You will here the beat of every music you have ever heard in your life. He is truly a master. Given by God. Godspeed Mr. Van Halen. Thank you.

[@natfoote4967]

That's what I was going to comment on. When they're saying "He's getting this vibe from somewhere" they are right because he's rendering Baroque Chamber Music from the early 18th century. The fact he could do that on an electric guitar was both ground-breaking and mind-bending.

[@queenoflight6033]

His parents were classical musicians and it shows. Same here. Mom introduced me to every kind of music she could find and never tried to steer me in any direction. My choices. Thats love

[@bohwe43]

@@queenoflight6033 My grandfather played gospel and classical music in his home, my mother played different genres, and then as I got older, I listened to anything that moved me. Our brains are stimulated by other sounds. It's only we, as a collective, that limit ourselves.

[@michaelmisczuk1188]

Thanks for the info. This is some solo.

[@petergustafson7446]

I’m thinking Bach as well.

[@jbacker1190]

Every time I watch that clip, now that Ed has passed, it makes me cry - So good. But to watch you young men enjoy the experience of watching a truly legendary musician, I wept... Welcome to Eddie Van Halen

[@HumanLiberty]

He was the ultimate cool rockstar with that cigarette… but it’s kind of painful to see that aspect now that he’s dead of cancer at 65.

[@MrKompressor13]

I didn't cry but I get what you mean. At least they now may have an understanding of Eddie's genius.

[@mikelamonds165]

I cry too. Just the best of all time.

[@andrewstevenson3807]

Ahhh. I was given a VHS copy of this in ‘92 at the tender age of 12. Mind. Blown. 31 years later and I still can’t play this without looking like an utter spanner in comparison. Legend.

[@0U812FU]

Thanks for checking him out .. The greatest ever...playing in the heavens forever ...

[@grumpyoldbastard0563]

it's amazing how he incorporates Mozart into the riff. Being able to get so many different instrumental sounds is equally beyond belief. For example, at the 10-minute mark +/- he's getting the sound of a cello, and then cranks down the strings and makes it scream. He enjoyed playing Mozart so much they (his wife Valerie Bertinelli). named their son Wolfang.

[@stefanielytle8106]

Yes! He loved classical music!!!

[@AndyKusanagi86]

Eddie himself was named after a classical composer, in his case Beethoven; his middle name was Lodewijk, the Dutch form of Ludwig.

[@warrenwilson2580]

The pedal tones were from Bach's Tocatta and fugue in Dm.

[@gretamurphy3704]

Dang! I didn't know about the classical riffs. Now I'm especially impressed! Thanks for the education, y'all!

[@rosealicious04]

@@AndyKusanagi86 they named his son Wolfgang.

[@evabyrum3327]

The guy Eddie on Stranger Things played Metallica 's song Master Of Puppets on the guitar. Eddie Van Halen past away Oct of 2020 at the age of 65 of a stroke but had also been battling throat cancer.

[@MicheleNicole]

My favorite musician ever. I've always loved EVH. I'm glad you said this is the best solo ever, and I couldn't agree more. Man, those 80's concerts were the best. So much smoke haze in the room, yeah, I miss the 80's. 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸 His brother, in his own right, is a hell of a drummer too.

[@user-lp1rg1od7y]

I remember years ago when my son learned to play this. My proudest moment as a mom!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nikkipeoples-xc6ws]

You're a badass mom!😂

[@patton303]

This is a guy who had a guitar in his hands on average 12-15 hours a day for most of his life. Either practicing, writing, recording or performing. He lived and breathed his instrument.

[@garnetbezanson1404]

He played on the shitter too

[@robmitchell7745]

I like that you guys can appreciate the talent that goes in to this, most kids your age don’t give a shit about classic rock, you guys are awesome 😎

[@cms1381]

I love watching people hear Eddie, Randy and other elite guitarists of that era for the first time. I relive being that kid being spoiled by these gods of rock from Jimi to Beck to Stevie and more.

[@euharleecharlie]

I’m so glad you guys reacted to this, this is by far the best song ever created in my mind.

[@davidluce3956]

The most amazing part that people don't realize is that stuff like this was just Eddie screwing around. This came naturally to him. He had grown up a bit poor so he couldn't afford all the effects other guitarist did. He utilized what he had to make his guitar sound like that. If you notice it is only one effect he uses the whole time. The rest is done with only what the guitar has to offer. The man literally revolutionized the guitar and to a naturalist like him it wasn't a big thing. Absolute legend.

[@asbpseudo]

All without pedals. When he was getting started he couldn’t afford pedals so he taught himself how to make all those sounds with just the guitar that other guitarists make with pedals. Simply amazing. He also played the solo on Beat It. And the “thumping” you hear during the solo, was Michael Jackson beating on an amp after walking into the studio not realizing they we recording. They left it in.

[@surfghost9121]

He used pedals and effects. Phase 90, Delay, Distortion, Wah....

[@cakeisavegatable]

That’s someone who’s a musical genius

[@ToriKamal]

So much fun to see people experience Eddie for the first time. He was a true wizard!

[@qtrhors1]

Eruption was on the 1st Van Halen album 1978. I was 18. You cant even imagine how shocking this album was. Were are talking disco was in its glory. Those of us who didn't care for disco and were rockers were speechless when the needle lowered on the record and out came Running With Devil and the rest. Rock was saved. :)

[@kerrib1474]

One of my first albums

[@BostonIce37]

I was a rocker thru and thru. Never owned a disco record, never went to a disco and didn’t listen to it on the radio. It was Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, rush, yes, and blue oyster cult (more cow bell)!! 🥰🥰

[@optimusprimum]

How big was Elvis still at this time?

[@kerrib1474]

Elvis was still huge.always was

[@BostonIce37]

@@optimusprimum Elvis died in August 1977. He was doing Vegas shows then and they were always sold out.

[@seanoneal5857]

A rock god for sure. In his early days he wouldn’t play facing the crowd because he didn’t want anyone to see his technique. He is a legend.

[@arthurwatts1680]

In one of the interviews they did back in the Netherlands, it's clear that the classical training started very early for both brothers. The first time I heard Beat It shocked me, but it made sense for Michael to hire the best rock guitarist of his era to lay down that incredible solo.

[@Mntdewmania1]

All these years later and I still get chills hearing this...

[@skullkap1]

Same here.

[@wookalar35]

Absolutely

[@cindylewwho]

This is coming from a man who never read one note of music in his life. He was self taught. He played every instrument. He won a piano contest for playing Beethoven in for the entire state of California not knowing who to read music. He did name his son Wolfgang after him. There have been many great Rock guitar legends, even some still living, but there will only be ONE EDDIE VAN HALEN. Heaven must have 1 Hell of a Rock Group, because we have lost a lot of greats. RIP Eddie and keep Rocking Heaven 🤘🤘🤘🤘!!! (on a side note, you guys are really awesome 😊!)

[@grayboo212]

Actually, he named his son after Mozart, not Beethoven.

[@triden1172]

oh yeah, we all know the CLASSIC composer Wolfgang Amadeus Beethoven lol

[@dawnhasbroken6304]

@@triden1172 🤣🤣

[@johnmurphy7547]

I believe the Van Halen brothers were classically trained and could play almost any musical instrument 🎶

[@Warchild-007]

I absolutely love the fact that the Genexers are on here schooling the future generations about the greatest guitarist 🎸 of all time.🙏

[@tonyachapman9255]

SRV GOAT❤

[@KingdomofSiam]

Carter Family - I love your raw naivety. The innocence is refreshing. Keep searching and experiencing music and comedy from years gone by. In the 80's and early 90s, This was America's Party Band. Long Live EVH. Be sure to listen to eruption of the first album, Van Halen.

[@Lord_Baphomet_]

6:15 Just so you understand how amazing this is… this is called a competing or counter melody… basically two different players would play one or the other melody… Eddie plays them both… at the same time… on a guitar… it would be like slowing down your car and speeding up at the same time.

[@MKRISING75]

Congratulations guys you just witnessed the greatest guitar player ever King Edward Van Halen 🤟🏻

[@chrischapman9918]

They witnessed Eddie Van Halen the God of rock

[@johncooper8839]

Stevie Ray Vaughn

[@highturbulencetv9584]

@@johncooper8839 ur opinion and others say hendrixs but it doesnt matter

[@Shreddin_4_Life]

As Father Zakk Wylde said: Eddie is the second coming of god

[@vonwolf9572]

EVH was amazing, but RR was a far more technical, and advanced player. How do I come to this conclusion? Easy, RR could play anything that EVH did, but EVH couldn't play RR's music why? EVH couldn't play classical. Don't get me wrong now, EVH was an incredible guitar player, but the greatest? For me it was, and always will be RR.

[@minalsalam2426]

Resrin peace to a guitar legend ! 🌹🌹🌹💗💗💗🌸🌸🌸💐💐💐🎸

[@jamespoag287]

Literally the best glad yous got to see it finally i listen to it all the time cause it legendary and amazing to hear constantly and it also reminds me of my dad

[@BB-nu3vd]

He gifted his son, Wolfgang, that unbelievable talent. No one beats EVH on the guitar.

[@BrujahLoca]

Wolf Van Halen is amazing! He plays like his Father, and played every instrument on his new release. RIP EVH

[@peasantsarerevolting9343]

His guitar belongs in the Smithsonian!

[@thomasbrandt8265]

I wish Eddie was still here and to watch Wolfgang he would be blown away for sure. R.I.P EVH ✌

[@marinesinspace6253]

Wolfgang Van Halen is possibly the coolest name in history.

[@glennzanotti3346]

Wolfgang is awesome. Chip of the old block, for sure.

[@helixnebulaone]

Absolutely a Rock Legend! Eddie is missed by all who experienced his music! ❤

[@purposebredlabs1992]

I was in high school and saw them when 1984 came out. I had no idea I was listening to a legend.

[@donaldlong1764]

Eddie was truly a legend. There are two other guitarist that have great solos on stage you can check out. One is Angus Young of AC/DC and the other is Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society, Ozzy, Pride and Glory, and now Pantera.

[@gregorysleeth1792]

I just love the look on you all faces when u heard eruption. I heard that solo in 1983 at had the exact same reaction. God bless

[@kierstenridgway4634]

That smile melted a million girl's hearts !

[@maryannturton9830]

Melted mine❣😏

[@JustRhonda]

My first concert. October 1980 ~ Van Halen! I was amazed to tears! MY personal GOAT! RIP Edward Van Halen!

[@davisonhawkins1240]

mtv showed this for the first time in 1988 i wore out MANY vhs tapes watching this,, thank God for dvds...im still blown away after all these years...yup im old...

[@pmendez9329]

Eddie Van Halen was ranked #1 out of 100 top guitarists of all time! ...........Rest in Peace Eddie!

[@bigredtlc1828]

The solo "Eruption" is on their first studio album. Nobody had heard anything like EVH before. That first album blew everyone away.

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

Big Red TLC And thankfully helped kill off disco.

[@s.l.s.l.1405]

Yes , the 1rst two albums killed. 👍

[@eatmyshorts3147]

Imagine releasing a hard rock album during the disco days lmao! Van Halen were way ahead of their time..legends

[@bgoc1263]

I'll never forget dropping the needle on the first album , life was never the same.

[@sandmandanieL]

I was 14 when that album came out My Mind was blown!!!😲

[@melissafernandez79]

I love the whispers of Bach in this. His technical abilities are unmatched.

[@spadams999]

It's more than a whisper. It's more like a scream.

[@forakermm]

If Bach had an electric guitar… he’d be EVH.

[@daviddemar8749]

I heard it too You can never go wrong with JSB or EVH 🎼🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎸😊❤

[@albertrios5168]

Alex and Eddie’s father is a musician also. They were both classically trained.

[@albertrios5168]

So, fun fact guys. Alex (Eddie’s brother, on the drums) used to play guitar. And Eddie used to play drums. They hated it, so when the other was out they would play the other’s instrument. Eventually they traded and they became the incredible band that they are! Now! To blow your mind! Eddie Van Halen played guitar and solo’d on Michael Jackson’s “Beat it”. That long solo is solos from every album they released…. Also. A good friend of mine went to a few house parties in Southern California when he was really young and they were the band at those parties before they made it big.

[@captainmack2754]

Love you guys for keeping this stuff still alive!!

[@SandraPokorneyCmonDude]

One of the greatest to ever pick up an axe and thank you Eddie, thank you so so much. Rest easy brother. The world misses you.

[@randyschultz197]

Eddie always seems to be the happiest when he plays the guitar, because he is always smiling. Not bad for a guy who started out playing the drums.