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

[@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

[@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

[@toring61_52]

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

[@Charlemagne89]

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

[@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

[@17Lavinia02]

Thanks:)

[@jameslawson2663]

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

[@Just_Some_Weird_Guy]

@@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.

[@mykemech]

That Michael Jackson Eddie solo was clean as hell. Those harmonics.......

[@pahoynaas]

It almost sounded unreal. This guy’s fukkin AMAZEBALLS

[@robroblox8844]

Ikr

[@theditactor]

Parece até fácil.

[@jim2lane]

The Thriller solo is the one everyone always remembers because it's much flashier, but for my money, Hot For Teacher is the one. It's technically more difficult, more cohesive and is much more integral with the song. The Thriller solo sounds like someone showed up in Eddie's living room with a recorder, he plugged in and just played over someone else's music. Which of course is EXACTLY what happened! :-)

[@TheNarancia]

@@jim2lane it's beat it :)

[@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...!! ;-)

[@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

[@akasgsvirgil9503]

The bit that features Alex Lifeson's solo on YYZ brings into glaring relief of just how incredibly good and underrated Alex Lifeson truly is.

[@Lavadx]

Right? Phrygian mode for the win there!!!

[@colinstewart1432]

True. It straight up looked the hardest to play. Lerxst really had some exotic phrygian stuff going there.

[@mark4lev]

Some yes influenced synthesiser in there as well maybe

[@neighbourhoodmusician]

Damn right. Such smooth legato and awesome phrasing.

[@vaportrails7943]

He doesn't just deserve credit for his playing, he deserves recognition for how much work it took to make these videos.

[@yadaroni]

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

[@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

[@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?

[@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.

[@themitson6273]

So whoever didn’t like this is obviously hatin on you dude . Best damn leads covers I’ve ever heard . Sounds just like the original artists . Anyone can play the right notes but to make it feel right , well that’s talent .

[@mattfairfield9103]

I agree!! The only other best cover player on KZbin is Jacob Deraps, he does the best Van Halen covers, and his tone and playing is spot on. But you were able to nail ALLL of these tones and solos! Very well done!

[@pahoynaas]

I honestly believe that anyone who “dislikes” videos like this (or anything remotely similar!!) is just straight up TROLLING; PERIOD. Let the haters hate bro! You rock!!!!

[@blainethemono19]

Your ability and attention to detail are ABSURD! Randy would love the double tracking!

[@rainofficial1924]

His playing is like all of those guitarists combined and his hands just runs over the fretboard like a river.

[@JinxDClown]

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

[@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!!!

[@pantera31169311]

Good Lord... I've been playing for 30 years and I can't touch this guy. So frustrating! What a ripper!

[@stevehood4922]

PanteraCFHTexas I know the feeling, 15 years playing for me, but still MILES off this guy, he’s amazingly talented

[@APPALACHIAN_MOTH]

I know what you mean, 30 years playing I go to KZbin to find some inspiration and solos to learn and get discouraged by videos like this.

[@hamshobatatis]

30 years is alot! do you practice with a metronome and do a shit ton of finger and strength exercises? made so much progress in quarantine practicing scale and finger exercises. 2 months can be equivalent to a lifetime with proper practice! this guy is super talented though too!

[@iwatchtheanime279]

Do you know what sarcasm is ahmad

[@jfo3000]

@@hamshobatatis you are correct. Gilbert, MAB both said they made massive skill leaps in short time periods, Gilbert I believe in one Summer. I saw my buddy become a monster in one Summer, progressing from a good player to playing Malmsteen faster than the records, perfectly clean. 3 months of disciplined 12 hour practice days and he gifted himself with monster level skills. It is totally possible if you REALLY want it.

[@robroberts1473]

The beat it solo is so good and one particular part is so sick, I still listen to it repeatedly just to admire it. Rip Eddie.

[@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!

[@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. 🤘

[@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.

[@michelbrisebois3085]

Monsieur Cyr, Ouais, à lire les commentaires ci-dessous le petit Québécois les fait tous saliver. Tabarn...... pas croyable d'avoir autant de talent avec une telle déconcertante facilité. J'en regarde beaucoup de vidéos de guitaristes sur cette chaîne, mais pour pouvoir jouer autant de solos différents avec une telle précision de tonalité dans tes exécutions et multi instrumentiste, vraiment c'est remarquable. Un gros bravo Gabriel tu es unique en ton genre.

[@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!

[@poetnk]

10,000 points for adding SRV to the list.

[@pahoynaas]

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!

[@NoemIRodriguez-wi5jh]

I found ur channel 10 min ago in the 70's. Now I'm in the 80's and I realized that u just uploaded this video. Great job!.

[@chrisarnold3553]

His Van Halen solos are spot on. This guy was born with a silver guitar in his mouth.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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 !!

[@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🤘🇨🇦✌️

[@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.

[@riffhammeron]

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

[@futurecorpse1945]

February 2022 and still haven't found other guitarists who have your skill level because man you can play any genre on the guitar spot on and godly.

[@VictorMatsunaga]

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

[@squarepeg8267]

He brought his camera to guitar world

[@TheCjbowman]

Nice to see some Alex Lifeson!

[@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

[@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!

[@sp4nerino]

I was not expecting Rush! I leave you my like here, not just because of the taste, but also because you play incredibly clean and precisely, also showing clearly the digitation you use, might help someone trying to learn a solo!

[@bmxboxter]

Fuck yea, Rush! So under-appreciated. It’s sad but also nice that, since Neil’s absolutely tragic passing, Rush seems to be getting more of the attention they’ve deserved for the past 45+ 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.

[@prodbysmeej]

@satoru or ichika Nito or Charlie Robbins lol

[@fedecloss880]

One of the best guitar players i've ever seen. Congrats. Everything, technique, tone, feeling... 10/10

[@ModusOperandom]

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

[@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.

[@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?

[@JT-1969]

This is awesome, what’s sad is few singer’s / artists today even know how to play an instrument, and even fewer bands have any type of solo instrument part. The 80’s will live as the best music decade ever, rock on!

[@odiltm259]

Jetwash ! Why constrain yourself to just one decade add the 60s-80s together to get the best music the world has seen sense the classical period ended

[@PhilAndrews-b5o]

Gabriel, you are so "scary" and talented. You just "blew me away" with this video! Excellent!!

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@MikeRowdic]

You’re a master musician. Master as in no imperfections. It’s masterfully played and like the original note for note. It’s incredible to watch.

[@davidtroxel7907]

The 1980’s! The music was great, people were social, and my Jensen triaxial speakers never took a break!

[@ElCapinyoazz]

Cassette tapes and Jensen 6x9s in the Camaro. Add a mullet, some acid washed jeans, and a pair of Oakleys and you were hot shit, lol.

[@SavoirRare]

Even though I had them, too, I haven't seen or heard the words "Jensen triaxial" in over 35 years. Thanks for the memories.

[@13strigoi69]

Now only our media is social.

[@scotabot7826]

Sounds just like my Spark-o-Matic cassette deck! Ha Ha Yea Baby!!!!

[@adejones2340]

Absolutely blown away by the talent, thanks for the memory trip, love the 80's Rock

[@gurupathik9930]

This guy is unreal, i mean how are all of these solo’s so clean?!?!🤯❤️

[@Mirirocknroll]

Just when I thought about Beat it......this guy bangs in with great tone and technical prowess. Love you man.

[@ThBraveBraveSirRobin]

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

[@craigmitton5047]

Simply the best guitar video on KZbin. Yes I am 53 thank you very much.

[@ivanmilivojevic1569]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@iggyfritz7150]

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

[@daved3256]

Wow - what a great job. On a personal note every song sent me on a trip down memory lane. I'm grateful I grew up in a time when the guitar was so important in music in so many ways. No wonder I love it. Thanks for this.

[@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.

[@datsko6339]

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

[@spiderbabybill]

You cut away from the guitar to show bass and keyboards at perfect times so we didn't miss any of that great fret work. TV camera operators, take note! This is how you do! Big, big talent there!

[@timmysixxstrings]

Wow...I've never seen anybody truly nail an Angus Young solo like that. Hats off to you bro!!

[@jasonjohnstonbaugh1080]

What I simply do not understand, is how someone who has clearly dedicated a lot of time into an art such as this, and has been able to pretty much match and play these things just like the original, can warrant a "dislike" on the video. People these days just have no clue what is good or bad anymore....they are probably the ones who sit there watching cat videos, munching on stale cheetos, while fingering their belly button.....makes no sense. This is some good, amazing talent right here. Props to you Gabriel

[@muhammadindra9090]

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

[@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!!

[@brendenkucken9117]

The crazy train solo is the most accurate I’ve ever seen on KZbin. Amazing stuff

[@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!!!

[@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!

[@craigbranscum4041]

One of the best guitar players I've seen on KZbin wow amazing talent.

[@amynbry1]

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

[@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.

[@Mario-Chunks]

Every single tone in these covers are absolutely SPOT ON!!! HOLY 💩

[@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.

[@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.

[@the_scraggler]

Remember when popular songs had guitar solos and real musicians and incredible songwriting? I do. Because this video just reminded me. And it also reminded me that I'm a terrible guitar player :)

[@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.

[@christophersmith8486]

Transition to Toto was magical

[@thegoodnationofficial2328]

You should play at least 5 solos per year and every year until present time. OMG! You are so awesome!

[@alliciahovis7623]

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

[@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!

[@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 .....

[@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

[@BDUBZ49]

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.

[@bluemagic3800]

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

[@DanielAlvarez-sl6yh]

Thanks brother, I grew up in These great musical years, this is music to my ears. You rock man!

[@sheronmusician]

Gracefully and skillfully done! A nice walkthrough time

[@briansaralan35]

Cleanest solos ive seen on youtube. Im a fan sir. Great clips. Troopers solo did it for me.

[@silversteeler99]

One of the best concerts I ever heard. Thanks for posting.

[@LorriSanga]

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

[@Rafbick]

Man, you nailed every single of them. I can’t imagine how much time it take. You even do all back instruments like bass and piano .it’s awesome!!!

[@Cellokaninen]

Gotta love that ending though. Very awesome video dude! You got something that most people doesn't possess :)

[@matthammond3563]

That final lick sent me for an absolute loop tbh, awesome stuff

[@wadevenerdi1060]

The Les Paul? :)

[@slimepet3182]

many guitars ?

[@michaell1751]

Wonderful playing especially SRV, also love your guitar collection.

[@johnvaughan7024]

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

[@mikemccartneyable]

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