Great Guitar Solos // A Trip in the 80's Part 1 (1980-84)

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This is my tribute to some of the great rock guitar solos from 1980 to 1984.
Erratum:
Please read: Dave Murray and Adrian Smith for the solos in the
Trooper.
Kirk Hammett and not Hammet...
I played all guitars, bass, keyboards and I programmed the drums with a Native Instrument plugin.
All guitars were recorded with the Kemper profiler.
Bass was recorded with a Neural DSP plugin
Thank you for watching!
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I do not own the rights for any of the compositions.
Tracklist:
Back in Black - AC/DC (1980)
Crazy Train - Ozzy Osbourne (1980)
YYZ - Rush (1981)
Rosanna - Toto (1982)
Beat it - Michael Jackson (1982)
Pride and Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughan (1983)
The Trooper - Iron Maiden (1983)
Fade to Black - Metallica (1984)
Hot for Teacher - Van Halen (1984)
Jump - Van Halen (1984)

[@GabrielCyrGuitarist]

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[@pleaseputmedown7641]

Gabriel Cyr Guitarist sounds great!

[@Ma77riK]

just saved it to my library on spotify, excellent

[@douglasvieira40]

Botafogo!

Great sound! Thank you! Started following you on Spotify

[@hayden480]

Please subscribe my channel or add me as friend, and help spread the word if you like my music

[@asbusinos]

It's sad that everytime I turn on the radio, there are no guitar solos anymore

[@frakman1]

I feel the same way! Guitar solos are the creative expression of a song. I loved how each one could be unique and passionate.

[@huqiao]

Nowadays they are substituted by rap.

[@castinwithcarter8922]

Are you sure you don’t have a rock station in your area? Pretty much everywhere I’ve been had at least one station that had rock on it

[@huqiao]

@@castinwithcarter8922 I think he meant that today's song writing doesn't include guitar solo any more.

[@castinwithcarter8922]

Qiao Hu yeah, you kind of have to dig for that stuff

[@AnCapone1899]

0:00 Back in Black 0:56 Crazy Train 1:40 YYZ 2:25 Rosanna 2:58 Beat it 3:48 Pride and Joy 5:09 The Trooper 6:25 Fade to Black 7:24 Hot for Teacher 8:53 Jump

[@Justin-yi6is]

You’re a hero

[@Guitarist1702]

Thanks:)

[@jameslawson2663]

If I understood right EVH didn’t make any money for the guitar work on “beat it”

[@Someone_Named_Aden]

@@jameslawson2663 Yep. He literally just wanted dance lessons from MJ

[@stanclips8227]

@@jameslawson2663yup. He had a pact with his band mates that they wouldn’t do solo work for any other artists. They were out of town so he couldn’t ask them for permission. He asked the producers to leave him out of any credits and he made no money on it.

[@skellbones]

The best thing about youtube is, it gives you a glimpse of the skill and pure talent of people that might otherwise go unnoticed . I feel humbled.

[@elvisosmanovic4846]

well id say talent doesent exist and any skill can be trained...what this guy is lacking is original content, and by that i mean meaningfull original art..truth be told jimi hendrix is a shitty guitarist..well in a certain context...but he was revolutionary in his artform and thats what people appreciate to this day

[@torineg.847]

Well said and agreed ! I been playing since the 60s. from all the venues I've witnessed This is up there in the top ten !

[@eatsshootsandleaves9100]

@@elvisosmanovic4846 haha omg and who the fuck are you? I bet you rage at women who wont date you because you think you're too nice!

[@TsuchinokoMusic]

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[@elvisosmanovic4846]

@@eatsshootsandleaves9100 cuz i never said i was better..im also married..also i never said abnything bad about the guy...but i dont feel humbled watching a person do really good covers

[@musicosm]

The Beat It solo... HOLY FLIRKIN' SNOT! The tone and technique were spot on, sir! If I may... An honorable mention would be practically any solo by Eliot Eastman of The Cars. His solos showed clear advanced technique and incredible feel, yet always remained tastefully appropriate to the song without being boring.

[@szymontolec]

Elliot Easton of course ;)

[@kchikwete]

When the Beat it solo was first played The monitors caught fire

[@rev.leonidasw.smiley6300]

Isn’t the “Beat It” guitar solo an Edward Van Halen performance and creation?

[@Charlemagne89]

The fact that EVH shows up here three times just shows how much that dude owned the 80's....

[@Shad0wC0mpany2]

After watching this, this guy gave me the strength to go and pick up my guitar, sit down in front of the mirror, clear my mind, and then say to myself that it’s time for bed...

[@rayerscarpensael2300]

lol

[@bearknuckles100]

haha me too! awesome comment...rock on

[@azsparky86]

OMG, crazy isnt it,? I am humbled

[@superchicken5000]

I know EXACTLY how you feel. He’s so good, and I need to just get a new hobby

[@pepp5150]

Ya so true..!! ;-( Goodnite...!! ;-)

[@yadaroni]

Highest level guitar. Just about the cleanest riffs I have EVER heard.

[@jeffbaker5038]

I grew up playing 80's music as a drummer. Man, you nailed this stuff. I am a tough critic and always insisted when we played covers that they were played correctly. You would have been a great fit back in the good old days!

[@roycox4415]

hot for teacher solo. you literally played every nuance, note and inflection of one of the worlds best guitar players...wowza. well done man

[@thejoeshow66]

and had the tones nailed pretty damn well !

[@knighthawk86855]

Oh yeah this guy is incredible.

[@sw1tched]

No offense to this video, but this is perfection kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKWraJ1jhMeUoZo

[@DarkKhagan]

This just goes to show how talented and highly developed Van Halen was in his guitar playing throughout the 1980s 🎶🎸😎

[@booifojoe]

@@DarkKhagan And.. someone had to write that incredible riff and solo. That's what separates the musician from all the guitar players.

[@bobbyruggs808]

Its crazy how you truly embody the guitarist that you are covering. Style, tone, phrasing. I am blown away at the attention to detail.

[@dangallagher380]

Amazing!!!!! This musician is phenomenal!!!

[@NikoSlash]

Really impressive man great work!!

[@mdjubairnijhum7141]

I think i know you

[@alex87]

You are everywhere😂

[@gabriels443]

You are awesome Niko your work is... is amazing , tanks!!!

[@mdjubairnijhum7141]

@Eligible Gamer sry brother i was talking about niko

[@matiasborda5806]

You are awasome Niko

[@choochoo5268]

Has anyone, other than myself, caught on to what this guy is about? Simply put - He's what musicians aspire to be. He's the real deal.

[@noscil9403]

He just casually plays one of the YYZ bass lines like it's nothing. Impressive work, man.

[@angelone1839]

It's a jam man!

[@VictorMatsunaga]

me: Bro... How many guitars do you have? He: Yes

[@squarepeg8267]

He brought his camera to guitar world

[@tennesseeridgerunner5992]

Damn dude. Damn. That put a smile on my face that nothing on KZbin has been able to do in quite some time. I am Class of 88 so ALL these songs are tattooed on my brain. I actually was wriggling in my chair during Hot For Teacher and playing air guitar. That was wonderful man.

[@ClearAdventure]

Class of 88 here 🤘

[@tennesseeridgerunner5992]

@@ClearAdventure Cool beans man. We were so fortunate to grow up when we did, ya know it? I don't want to bring politics or social commentary to this place of music, so I will say what passes for music these days truly amazes me. It is so bad that I wonder if rock and pop even have a future.

[@ClearAdventure]

@@tennesseeridgerunner5992 We are SO much alike in our thankfulness to be born when we were, and also to humbly still be in awe of those players!! I also lived in Tennessee 5 years, just said that because of your name, lol. But bro, screw politics, we know what we had, and we still know. We are incredibly fortunate to be born in a time guitar was more than a hit song, more than getting girls, it was everything to us. An expression of ourselves through all these amazing artists! Nice to meet you by the way, my name is Kevin Venture, and I am starting a guitar channel soon. Wish me luck, brother. 🤘

[@ZiggyTheAdventurer]

it's no wonder I'm subscribed to this channel. his accuracy and attention to ever nuance and detail is amazing

[@jewelsreumund3254]

To the 211 people that disliked this video are you F$$king Serious???..One of the few videos taking guitar history seriously and I can watch clearly and pick apart the playing and he is spot on...thank you for all the effort Gabriel!

[@joseluisorellano69]

They're just a few frustrated guitar "players" that can't play shit and just hate...

[@TeenySolorzano]

There may be some songs in here they don't like maybe that's why everyone has different opinions

[@bobneuro6424]

Joecarvin Nicely put🤘🇨🇦✌️

[@poetnk]

10,000 points for adding SRV to the list.

[@kevinspohn7392]

Truth.

[@PaintHerWhite]

He sucks, glad he's dead.

[@danielj4845]

PaintHerWhite yo mama

[@poetx7]

Fuck yeah!!! I was thinking the same... its really hard to label #1 spot with all rubber fuckn AMAZING talent out in the world Past&Present, but, SRV damn he def was special!

[@kayraganicanturk5444]

I just realised that almost the whole vid is made of Eddies solos. RIP legend...

[@alex_fuji]

3 out of 10, not almost whole.

[@kommi1974]

3 out of 10? My dude, please brush up on your math.

[@stevenfrost3469]

Its simply because Eddie was one of, if not the, greatest rock guitarist that had ever graced the world with his talent.

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

@@kommi1974 There are 3 solos from Eddie in this video. And 10 overall. What's the issue?

[@wxyzxdll]

You sound quite stupid.

[@guitarzan31]

I thought, “I’ll just glance at this, but no way I watch the whole thing…” I was mesmerized the whole time and was in complete amazement. Your ability to not just hit the notes, but get the tone, the bends, the styles, and the dynamics: beyond words. Not that you need my kudos, but man…that was extremely well done!

[@quagmillious9627]

haha so true. I clicked on it as a "yeah Ill give it a go until I find what I really want to watch". Glad I stuck around

[@jonsalama]

This channel is about to explode

[@baldbearded9601]

Jon Salama Music Yup, a matter of time.. if he keeps posting content regularly, with a talent like his, it will end up going big.. but he hasn't been steady with his video uploads in the past so.. fingers crossed! 👍 He's awesome

[@gabbadahutt]

@@baldbearded9601 Pretty sure he's planning on uploading more regularly since the 70's video has gotten so popular! ;)

[@baldbearded9601]

Gabriel Antoine Vallée J'espère aussi ;)

[@joshfritz8352]

Couldn’t agree more. I’m certainly subbing!

[@TheToneLounge]

If he uploads on a regular basis and keeps putting out these types of videos, then he will for sure.

[@KevinORourke25]

This guy inspires me............to throw away my guitars and take up bowling. :(

[@skummtoons6686]

Yeah no kidding. 😝

[@Livinghighandwise]

Exactly... lol.

[@TheEdwardCage]

Hahaha

[@squatch570]

That IS funny! BUT... he should really be inspiring you to become better and as good as you want to be. I see people who are better or great at things I want to do as a source of motivation.

[@xrylcab8358]

Better idea i think i can do the same

[@xonathan5019]

You've set a new standard for guitar covers on KZbin. Everything was so spot on I thought I was listening to the actual track. Phenomenal work. (And the SRV solo was amazing)

[@georgesebastian5434]

Is it just me that thinks it's weird his bass has 6 strings?

[@GUITARSGIZMOS]

Wow, I'm blown away. Are you really human? That was totally mind blowing. So impressed! Thanks for all the efforts put into the making of this. Cheers, Thor

[@Trapper50cal]

Dang, the "Beat It" was no easy task to replicate...

[@quickdeuce]

True,, because the great Eddie Van Halen put them together almost 40 years ago. After Eddie found and marked the trail many others were able to duplicate BUT it was he, Eddie who paved the road others can only follow. Music is left to listen to his greatness as GOD decided Eddie Van Halen did as he was born to do,, his work here on Earth was done.

[@Edge_Effect]

Why the 1.1k dislikes? I know, it's the jealous people that cannot play this good. Excellent Gabriel..

[@floyd6569]

all those folk have a screw loose is all

[@MrHabs66]

Yeah, no kidding, eh? Go figure.

[@analogman9697]

Same here...I've been at it for 50 years and can't hold a candle to this gent.

[@lbanke1]

no clue some stupid ppl maby

[@danbosman2246]

No doubt!

[@ThBraveBraveSirRobin]

Who the hell gives this guy a thumbs down? Pure tallent.

[@ajs510]

Your talent is simply insane, great work! Really enjoyed this.

[@marbirius7188]

The actual playing is immaculate, it's absolutely phenomenal. Your playing is actually so accurate you can easily fool people for the original. It almost sounded better than the original in The Trooper haha. Well done mate.

[@ivanmilivojevic1569]

Why do people dislike this video? Your technique is perfect and every tone is in place, good job

[@riffhammeron]

This might be the first time I've seen one of these types of videos with basically zero negative comments.

[@EphemeralProductions]

I grew UP in the 1980's. And thus I can assure you that that decade had the best and most creative guitar solos of ANY decade. I don't think we will ever see that level of talent displayed again, sadly. That said, there are MANY other smoking guitar solos that I love from the 80-84 period, that aren't in the video. There's so many it would take dozens of videos to do all of them.

[@mijomcgyver6270]

Dude - you're seriously starting to piss me off here. NOBODY should be able to play these tunes the way you're nailing them! And not only the guitar, but the bass & keys as well??? Every note you played is exactly as I remember it. Freakin' amazing!

[@theric66]

watch tina s if you haven't already

[@mkilner]

like you said' lol 👏🏻

[@settratheimperishable4093]

He did some notes differently but that isn't really a sign that he's bad, just that he has played those songs long enough to just be able play them as he wants to.

[@RickHues]

Watch Anton Oparin playing Back or Paganini or Gilbert... Be sure to sit tight on your chair before you actually do.

[@mikebaptiste4566]

I agree I loved Geddys bass in YYZ !!

[@bluemagic3800]

Proud to be an 80's teen, 70s-80s were the best years.

[@bernie9444]

I used to classify myself as an intermediate guitar player. I think I'm more an advanced beginner after seeing this

[@nigelwstacey]

Much as these solos are at the pinnacle of rock playing, fast intricate licks aren't everything and many a good solo is simple. Don't knock yourself, but keep up the joy of just making music. And at the same time be grateful we have so much talent around us.

[@user-vv1do1wg1j]

most of these arent that hard,im sure you could learn alot of these i used to learn really fast solos and songs at like a quarter of the bpm the song is actually played at and work up from that to half of the bpm and then normal time it worked well,i highly reccomend it, also learn just how to read sheet music and break these these pieces down. dont feel distraught if you cant play as well as eric clapton, hendrix, srv, evh or bb king lmao

[@minkorrh]

@@nigelwstacey Early on at around 11 I saw the benefit of keeping my guitars mouth shut. Quantity doesn't always mean quality. Having said that, I'll never scoff at the talent that is Yngwie or Vai, Satch, etc. and others who have the ability to say things with everything they play, regardless of speed. It's always been my goal to emulate and exceed them and see what develops.

[@minkorrh]

@@user-vv1do1wg1j Once you learn the positions, don't play slowly...its a hindrance. Play it as fast as you can. That's what your muscle memory will retain.

[@prodbyvxrmeil]

@satoru or ichika Nito or Charlie Robbins lol

[@louissmith5298]

You'd be a walk up start in any covers band playing around pubs in Sydney 😄

[@tomgio1]

Am only 2 minutes in and saw YYZ, where typically Neil and Geddy get all the credit. So...yeah, even as a drummer , I salute this man for slaying the Alex guitar part. Much respect, sir!

[@josephgraf2167]

Aside from the stellar playing, that’s quite a collection of quality instruments you have there!

[@torah58]

I think with that playing, he has earned his right to have all these instruments. :)

[@MrPhotonjockey]

@@torah58 absolutely

[@muhammadindra9090]

80's best and gold era of hard rock/ heavy metal music ever...love the era.....👍👍

[@LorriSanga]

The rhythm section of the Jump keyboard solo gets me in the feels. Absolute fire 🔥 Great video lad!

[@killasjanitor]

He just played Beat it like it was nothing like wtf

[@datoneboittv9414]

The main riff is very easy but the solo is hard

[@kramerica2k10]

@@datoneboittv9414 Yeah, that was the point of his comment...

[@Barry018018]

I can do it too but on the rhythm guitar with only 3 chords

[@Jimmie16]

He plays everything like he wrote it.

[@b1tch_th4t_sh1ts]

did eddie play guitar on that song?

[@iggyfritz7150]

I seriously need a different hobby when talent like yours is out there. Comming from an old school player YOU ROCK!!!!!!

[@stephen0793]

Nice inclusion of Rosanna. Steve Lukather is such an underrated guitarist- and you nailed that solo especially

[@RhymesWithCarbon]

And it's only 6 bars long!

[@handlewithoutsuitcase]

Agreed

[@rabokel]

The more interesting stuff happens in the fadeout though :) Keep up the good work!

[@danielneumann1681]

Sadly too short!

[@JAL-333]

Tremendous work! Note for note, groove, feel and bang on tone. I grew up through all of this. There’s a tonne of iconic riffage throughout the 80s. I’ll check back for more. Truly solid here mi amigo.

[@yosheyoshe9767]

The early 80's. Graduated in 82 and remember running to the stores "buying" these bands cassette and cursing our country roads partying with stereo full blast. Gezz where has time and rock gone ?

[@koala2052]

I've never seen such a versatile and complete guitar talent... incredible and a joy to behold...

[@loumason6120]

As a rock/metal drummer I AGREE ..this Guy is seriously badass!

[@datsko6339]

the second solo in Mr. Crowley (1980) is my all-time favorite! Randy Rhoads is incredible!

[@assassinscreednlable]

Started with one of my favourites off all time! Thank you friend for showing how it's done💪🏼😎🤘🏼

[@deBebbler]

I don't care how much love it gets, in my eyes, Hot Fot Teacher will always be underrated. So much badassery in less than 5 minutes.

[@jowbloe3673]

Thanks for including Alex Lifeson, he is often overlooked, not receiving the accolades of his bandmates. _The Trooper_ and _Fade to Black_ were nice inclusions also.

[@joemysterymusic]

This guy is one of the finest guitarists here on KZbin (I guess that means in the world, LOL). In addition, this is virtually the best instructional video on guitar solos from this era I have seen. Just slow the video down and learn. Pretty sick I'd say. Don't know how he had the patience to put this together. His skill comes from the combo of huge practice and innate ability. Much respect from another player. On a final note, how many guitars does this guy own!!!

[@gk1771]

Excellent job. You made sure everything you did was done with the utmost precision and correct tone before releasing it to the world. You owned it and slayed every one of them just like the originals. It's nice to see people of your generation keeping music of the past alive, when music was really music and talent, unlike the manufactured garbage they put out nowadays. Do more. It's absolutely entertaining and impressive.

[@Zooropa_Station]

If you can't find dozens if not hundreds of current artists who are worth listening to, you aren't looking hard enough. Not that they all have the same exact style as from decades ago, to be fair. But plenty of it is not manufactured, and it's easier than ever to share indie/amateur music with the world. For starters, maybe check out Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Sokoninaru, and Nova Charisma.

[@Wizardofgosz]

The best part of the Rosanna solo comes later in the album cut. Luke throws a crazy cool lick in there that made my head spin the first time i heard it in the 80s.

[@maristoldboys5466]

Best solo ever and agreed the latter part of the solo and the outro made it a killer song from start to finish and beyond.

[@MacXpert74]

Yeah I was going to say that as well. He should have played the outro solo instead of the main solo. The really ripping stuff is in that part.

[@Quazi-Moto]

Clean and accurate af. Nicely done, young fella ! But the absolute *BEST* compliment I can give you is this, and it's true: You make it look easy.

[@mikeellis8385]

AND he's got a very nice selection of very nice guitars! Is there a music store in the family???

[@Quazi-Moto]

@@mikeellis8385 I'd be *SHOCKED* if the answer was no.

[@mikeellis8385]

@@Quazi-Moto His talent and skills are amazing! But what gets me is he wasn't even BORN when this stuff came out, or he ages very well!!!

[@martymcmannis9121]

Omg. That is what I call skills. Not a over night thing. Thanks for the memories. And for the ones who rock, Thanks for what you will do.

[@mttpsg00]

Man, what I have noticed is that all your pieces are clean, sharp, they reflect perfectly the melodic line . I have switched to many of original songs, or covers, but in all cases yours were the best, I started to enjoy listening to metal guitar. Thanks! I'll go to your site soon.

[@ThreeMiningHD]

It is just insane what Eddie Van Halen did by his guitar work... and we guitarists often only recognize his untouchable solos but indeed it is his crazy rhythm guitar work that makes the difference Since 1978 many shredders came along as Eddie did but none of them came close to his skills imo He is just from another dimension Awesome work you did right here! Wish I had just a bit of your technical abilities 👍🏻👍🏻

[@NostalgiCrazy]

Realizing this was posted 2 months ago is chilling... but also a reminder of what a legend he was and always will be. R.I.P. 😢

[@wojtekmetal]

Fun fact, riff in Beat it is written and played on record by Steve lukather

[@ThreeMiningHD]

@@wojtekmetal yes i know and i understand that my comment might be a bit confusing because the video includes Beat It But i was trying to refer to Eddies work on all the Van Halen stuff

[@bossfan49]

There's videos of Eddie's isolated guitar tracks for several VH songs. When you listen to those you realize why there was never a need for a rhythm guitarist in VH. He pretty much does it all simultaneously.

[@NexuizIncarnate1]

Yngwie is better, but only marginally. In my mind Van Halen still beat him overall though, because Yngwie is a pompous prick about it, which automatically makes me appreciate someone's guitar skills half as much.

[@ojotabe3]

Bro this guy makes the beat it solo look easy, that alone is insanep

[@rocknfnroll7990]

That is one of the best KZbin videos I’ve ever seen, and I believe I’ve watched over 100,000 in the past decade. Dude! You rock!

[@TuBrainz]

Fade to black will always be the closest to my heart.. Metallica forever❤️❤️

[@lancemarbut7470]

Alex Liefson just said Wow great job on YYZ.

[@amynbry1]

I grew up in the 80's and damn...your songs are incredible!!!

[@johnvaughan7024]

Gabriel you play great and I know the effort it takes to put these productions together. Fantastic!

[@val13c59]

The Rush bass line was a treat of it’s own.

[@peterklotter7298]

What a gift to be able to play like that. Definitely enjoyed everybit of your video.

[@jesuslarezrojas9283]

Is envy understandable as something good? That's what I feel hahaha

[@7775Kevin]

More like a hell of a lot of hard work than a gift, but I know you meant it as a compliment and I agree.

[@alliciahovis7623]

This took a lot of effort between songs and actually playing. I’m extremely impressed.

[@ralfhenke8148]

Holy flyin' FU..! Those EvH solos (and most of all others) are pretty much indistinguishable from the originals. Besides your impressive guitar playing technique your ability to faithfully recreate sounds is awesome. I am deeply impressed.

[@VirtualWoodshed]

Don’t forget his video production and editing skills!!! Guy is a beast on so many levels!!

[@Supe-for-the-soul]

As covers go, this is probably among the best work I've ever heard. Virtuoso playing, intelligent arrangement, great guitar collection and, I dare say, the tones on most solos were better than the originals. To think that you are relatively unknown, that blows my mind. And this is why I have decided to give up playing and turn my instruments into coffee tables.

[@mauricebrocklehurst2358]

Yeah lol haha haha I wonder how long it takes to get that good. No not good but perfect 👌

[@Endo-uu8mo]

lol nothing is bettef than the original

[@tommyradband]

You are multi-talented, smooth as shet on guitar and super consistent. Very good videos, video editing. Over all just super. Man you are a solid guitarist and I've been playing 41 years bro...Thanks for the treat to the great solos from the '80's and '70's.

[@edugarciadeparedes9323]

This video never gets old, what a technique...everything sounds like the actual record....

[@pereh014]

You rock. Your solos are absolutely spot on, arguably better than the original renditions. I don't make that comment lightly since the authors are absolute guitar legends, but you have an incredible talent. Can't wait for some other decade covers.

[@dhmotors]

I feel like he should get extra credit for playing Geddy Lee's bass part in YYZ :p

[@longde]

this!!

[@kevinkarg4464]

And that Alex Lifeson solo, too! That dude can scream on an axe!!

[@lorenharris2965]

This guy is solid and gets it right; both rhythmically and tonally. Impressive.

[@garyleahy4537]

Every once in a while that smile comes through, telling everyone how much fun this really is

[@all.day.day-dreamer]

Super SUPER impressed. I would actually pay to go see this guy do a set ... any day all day long. Thank you for sharing! And BTW ... I'm speaking for experience. I was a teenager in the 80's .....

[@erth2man]

What a stunning display of talent, dedication, attention to details, untold hours of practice, excellent delivery all come together to make it look so deceivingly easy.

[@moimeme7839]

Erth Mann exactly👍 some would say it’s prerecorded and montage, but he clearly plays the solos great

[@yeknommonkey]

Amazing. Inspiring and depressing in equal measure,.. 😂

[@lazyambitiousguy]

The most beautiful comment I've ever seen on KZbin!

[@83Marque]

You put the entire audience thoughts into words

[@MisterMuffin_]

SRV was spot on! Tone and everything!

[@JamesBond-cy7kx]

Grew up listening to the Austin music scene, SRV was damned close. Might try a little bit more syncopation. The original upbeat actually lags just a bit. He is almost playing on the upbeat of the upbeat. Before everybody gets mad at me, no I can't play it correctly myself. Been trying for years and still have the straight ahead tendency.

[@MisterMuffin_]

@@JamesBond-cy7kxI don't think anyone would get mad at you for not playing SRV perfectly lol

[@howitusedtobe]

Really I feel like he was a little stiff on the beginning , the feel wasn't all the way there . little more linear than SRV

[@wiseguy9202]

I remember the Hot for Teacher video really influencing to pick up the guitar in my early. What cool riffs EVH created.

[@markanstey2654]

YYZ ... wow you totally nailed it!! Great job.

[@gunnarsvanberg4773]

When a Guy plays on his right leg you know his been properly schooled

[@Disciple_Of_Lerxst]

Yeah...He NAILED it!!!

[@barrypwalkerable]

Seriously, who’s giving this a thumbs down??????? This was some serious playing!!!!!! Great video👌👌👌

[@helgee6321]

Unfortunately 879 sons of bitches....

[@josecruz38]

I AM MEXICAN BUT I LIKE THE DECADE OF THE 80S AND I LOVE ROCK AS JOAN JET SAID GREETINGS FROM MONTERREY MEXICO

[@danielj4845]

Also a Mexican and 17 years old🤟🏼

[@migvelmtz1927]

Same here

[@richardsager842]

I was thinking man this guy is really good. Then I saw 9 million views and I was like oh, makes sense.

[@cleyat0mmic990]

5:08 don't mind this just marking it for myself

[@jeffament4996]

Jesus, ive seen a LOT of youtube videos filled with some great players. I think this guy just topped them all.

[@chrisphillips1697]

Yeah, this guy shreds pretty good! He does it so smoothly also, it’s like he’s the 1 that played all those songs during those years! Great job!

[@ralphralpherson9441]

You're not allowed to play the "JUMP" keyboard part without a cigarette dangling from your mouth, an open chested tiger print shirt, and a bad 80s layer mask of David Lee Roth dancing with a mic stand over your shoulder. Also, Van Halen and Michael Jackson... The King of Guitar with the King of Pop. the kids have been trying for damn near 40 years now... and they STILL haven't written a song as instantly recognizable or as badass as "Beat It"... Damn the 80s were cool.. a shame I was like 4 and don't remember any of it.

[@misterghee1]

And a wig?? 👍🙄👍

[@michaell1751]

Wonderful playing especially SRV, also love your guitar collection.

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

You deserve so many more subscribers. Excellent skills, control and capturing the sound of all those different players. Your harmonising is just inspiring.

[@JinxDClown]

BRO! I could not hear ANY difference between your playing and the originals....AMAZING!

[@ThrashRoC]

AHHHH i thought "When did the "Jump" Solo come" ..and ...There it IS !!! You are so COOL ! Yes man .."1984" of Van Halen ...the Best Guitar Record of an Decade ..and the COOLEST Guitar album with an Synthesizer Intro And you Dis ALL Solo´s Perfect ! Big Respect !!

[@mohamedaminedakak]

you are very talented bro, that Pride & Joy solo was soooo amazing, all the solo covers are the best on youtube so far :D

[@fivestring65ify]

That solo in Rosanna is one of Lukathers best. Damn that guy can play.

[@SassyK]

And neatly followed by Luke’s guitar work on Beat It. 😊

[@TheMRMEAN69]

Blessed be this platform even after all the bad and the good! I go to discover so much music I I never heard before! Thanks!

[@mikemccartneyable]

Superb playing ...great style and you really do capture the true flavour of all these diverse legendary guitarists. Amazing talent!!!

[@B0untyh4nter]

That Hot For Teacher was the exact same as the recording im impressed!

[@freddybeebop6756]

Guitar playing: insane, goes without saying.. but the productions is incredible also. Thanks for sharing!

[@barrettflorida]

Just watched your 70's video and said I'm looking forward to what you did for the 80's and said I hope Randy is there, and he was. Thanks. Your playing is spot on.

[@1badpete999]

Its like my entire life just pass by in front of my ears and eyes !

[@bradanderson3828]

1badpete999 absolutely got the same feeling. Amazingly gifted musician

[@blisca]

Speed,cleaness,perfect sound,faithful execution .Impressive.