Guitar Solo Talent Show

[@spectatertot]

Girl with ukulele is quivering with fear

[@000s.]

THERES ALWAYS A UKELELE.

[@Starman-yt8lj]

Bitch of it is… she probably won.

[@couldbejokim4557]

Yeah the one playing riptide 💀

[@victor_skater69]

I bet she still wins somehow

[@kevinmoro2410]

😂

[@jimgodofbiscuits]

45 years later Eddie's work is still being honored and imitated

[@closeddoors11]

😂❤

[@johnglasco2725]

RIP

[@TheChenny73]

Yeah it’s a shame he didn’t do something more original. This EV solo was corny back then and is still today.

[@jimgodofbiscuits]

@@TheChenny73 yeah too bad he didn't do one of your pieces.

[@TheChenny73]

@@jimgodofbiscuits Nah, that’s not talent copying someone else.

[@RonSample-u6k]

As a die hard Halen fan and musician and someone who knows Van Halen note. For note ….this kid nailed Eddie’s tone almost exactly sad his class mates probably didn’t realize how awesome he is

[@greenrage27]

My man, you just lived every high school guitarist's dream, and the faces, stage moves, and skill made it legend. Your friends and family will never forget this day.

[@jeffjackson868]

Amen lol....we all had dreams of shredding the shit out of something at a pep rally. Mine was always wanting to play cliffs of dover for everyone 😂 no way in hell i could have

[@RockinSG]

I bet he walks a cheerleader home after this! That was my turning point in middle school.

[@BrutherBriar]

@greenrage27 My thoughts exactly

[@81mrmusicman]

Amen brother

[@kencrisp2588]

Eddies smiling while having a beer and a dubbie 🎉

[@AlexVillaStudios]

Wow, he studied the LIVE version tha Eddie used to do in the last tours..... RIP EVH, WE LOVE YOU!!!!! THIS KID REPRESENTS !!!!!

[@rogerapodaca]

THANK YOU! I tried mixing in live without a net because there were some cool elements, but the last tours solos from 2013-2015 are my favorite!!!

[@AlexVillaStudios]

@@rogerapodaca yees, you did the Mean Street beginning crazy tapping either..... Just to let you know, you've reached Brazil with your vídeo!!!!!!!! You Rock!!!

[@doimuhammadchannel5594]

eruption... 😊

[@KrazyJ761981]

​​@@rogerapodaca I have been playing for about 30 years and I know JUST HOW HARD THAT IS TO DO!!!!! 🎉 I am without a doubt one of your best new subscribers, don't let go of that talent, you will only progress to do what so many other's have spent a lifetime to learn, anyway you look at it, keep on keepin on!!!! 😁😉🤙

[@6funny0_o]

​@@rogerapodacayou are a legend, I'm surprised that you held the guitar with the whammy and it did not fall insanely out of tune

[@dieselguy83]

I'd hate to be the next kid with a guitar or other musical instrument that had to follow this guy! What a performance this was!

[@StrawberryRhubarbBand]

the next performance was two girls doing tiktok dances haha

[@floyd6545]

I know that's right!

[@larrysnipes7113]

Shades of Eddie Van!

[@Heihachi8]

Probably a girl with an ukulele playing riptide

[@OrestisRockGuitar]

If the next guitarist played and sang a great ballad really well I’ll bet more people liked it a lot more

[@Vanh2000]

This kid just played eruption without a net, and absolutely killed it! No mistakes. You could tell in his performance that he wasn't just playing the notes, but really trying to capture Eddie's energy and style of playing. It's so refreshing to see kids in this generation carry on such great music.

[@richardpeoples8019]

Music!!?? garbage

[@curtishanlon1781]

Have you ever heard EVH play Eruption? He did good but not as good as you say he did.

[@ElrondHubbard_1]

​​@@curtishanlon1781I'd think we'd be picking other solos by now. I love VH, but...

[@leeburnett1292]

AMEN!!💪💪❤️❤️❤️😻😇😎

[@Arcanineisthebest]

I agree with you man but at the same time when we were hearing EVH we had never heard anything like that. Kid's got it down, I wanna hear what he does.with it. Wanna hear EVH in his music, not EVH's music you know what I'm saying?

[@micahmoore1511]

I'm not sure those kids understand what he just did. That was incredible.

[@pajamaguru5315]

They don't. The reality is- most kids at that age haven't dedicated themselves to a craft as much as this kid has. Only a few of the kids can truly recognize and appreciate the hard work and dedication.

[@kravkik7930]

​@@pajamaguru5315 That's the thing too, most adults don't either, they just chalk it off as "talent" rather than raw time and effort.

[@pajamaguru5315]

@@kravkik7930 Very very true! A lot of people dismiss how much time, effort, and sweat somebody puts into their craft. Like you said- people will often just say somebody is "talented."

[@andresavalos6]

I KNOW RIGHT??

[@120rikeshlawoju2]

​@@pajamaguru5315I hate the word "talent".

[@liljohn1064]

The most amazing improvisation over one of the greatest guitar solos ever played inserting your own stamp of ownership is remarkable!

[@Eddie_Mx3]

That’s not improvised it’s a Eddie Van Halen solo he copied

[@liljohn1064]

@@Eddie_Mx3 Same root word as IMPROVE. Only talented people can do it. Troll somewhere else.

[@Eddie_Mx3]

@@liljohn1064 improvisation is a extension of the work improvise which means to perform without preparation or in other words to make music using your own original ideas. Playing a melody of EVH solos is not improv neither is it creative and can I play them yes I can. So I’m not talking smack and I’m not trolling. I suggest buying a dictionary and reading it. Then know that this was neither original nor creative. Talent, sure but I would be more impressed if he did something original. So stop being a A$$ to people like me and look at something for what it actually is.

[@nachyomoney3598]

​​​@@Eddie_Mx3he didn't play the eruption solo note for note and that's even better. It's way cooler that he put his own flair on it. I'm sure he is good enough he could play it, but it's boring to do something that has already be done. Real musicians find their own voice and tell their own stories and don't have to just copy something else. Sounds like you have some learning to do. Stop trying to be, so pedantic and breath, kid.

[@Eddie_Mx3]

@@nachyomoney3598 you mean breathe right? Work on your own issues before correcting someone else’s, man. First thing don’t call me kid. I’m not a kid. He played a melody of different Evh songs and techniques and it’s not original. That’s great that he’s good enough to play it. That wasn’t my point. The guys comment was that it was a improv. Making it out to be an original solo that was made up on the spot. I didn’t say eruption though that was in there in bits and pieces he also had bits from other Evh solo’s that he melded together to do his thing. It was not original or improvised. That is what I was pointing out. So that Eddie got the credit not this kid ripping him off to be cool at a talent show and posting it to be seen by the world. So how about you take your own advice. I don’t need your arguments at 6am. Goodbye

[@JoeyG4887]

The time it takes practicing to get this good is beyond anyone who doesnt play an instrument.

[@roberto3262]

10 minutes a day for a week should do it.

[@rogerapodaca]

@@roberto3262 yeah honestly all you have to do is move your fingers

[@roberto3262]

@rogerapodaca exactly. LOL! Awesome job though, seriously! 👍🏻✌️

[@yiithhh]

​@@roberto3262 🤡

[@tedulmer7880]

Nah, with everything made easy on the internet, five-six months you'll be able.

[@pajamaguru5315]

Dude. Eddie would be so fucking proud. Not only did you play his pieces great, but your overall stage presence is top notch. Aside from the crazy amount of hours you've put into the instrument, you also just have a natural performers aura. Most of those kids don't realize just how hard this is. Great job dude, and keep it up!!! \m/

[@firdausraffi]

What song is this?

[@pajamaguru5315]

@@firdausraffi At Van Halen concerts, they would have a part of the show where Eddie Van Halen just plays guitar all by himself to the crowd. The kid in the video is playing some of the things that Eddie would play during his solo in the concert. He starts with "Little Guitars(intro)" then plays a snippet of "Mean Street" then the rest of the performance is a hybrid of the live and studio version of "Eruption." Here's a video to give you an idea kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoDHmauGqLRljqM&ab_channel=AgriturismoAnticoPodereIlPolveraio

[@laszlovona]

Most of his generation has 10k followers on insta with doing literally nothing and have no talent in anything.. //I dont give a fk if you call me boomer or anything bc this is fact.

[@FlixMaker64]

He definitely has a future in Rock N Roll 🤘

[@3422dave]

Definitely Eddie/Steve Vai feel

[@damageinc2545]

So many mixes of influence went into this performance. This kid is putting everything he has into his show. That was nothing less than impressive. I sincerely hope he becomes recognized for his talent.

[@HalFairley-r7z]

I'd get his autograph now because the line is 'bout to get long😎

[@evanyaboi108]

The passion, the technique, the confidence, the expressive performance and just utter ABUSE of the guitar. This kid deserves to be on a stage. And people who feel discouraged, its NEVER too late to start. This was awesome!

[@StefanRandall]

After seeing this “ discouraged” is an understatement lol

[@dianalinscome5830]

You mean it's never too early to start, he's amazing and he's probably only 15-18yrs young

[@J.R.jr-pc7bo]

I'm encouraged! I'm 43 years old and I have never played and now want to. I've always had an interest but damn this kid tore it up! It was beyond badass!

[@jorgevillarreal1158]

King Edward is smiling in heaven! RIP Maestro! 🙏🌹

[@timmyisded4446]

I thought you meant Eddie munson I don’t even like stranger things bruh Rip Eddie Van Halen

[@darkness3064]

​@@timmyisded4446RIP CHRISSY

[@robertrowland6275]

This guy doesn't need College, he already has his career and the potential to earn more money than most College Professor's , and he will be able to enjoy his life without being condescending to all of those that hear him. 5:01

[@white_devil73]

These kids are witnessing pure genius at work. They have no idea. They'll look back one day when this kid is famous and say "I remember when he did this talent show in high school!"

[@jacobmanner899]

this shit sucks dude, its noise with no thought, hard work, dedication, or effort put into it.

[@josiahkeller427]

The people in the audience have no idea the skill they just witnessed. You did Eddie justice. Great job man 🤘🏻

[@mattguitarwilson]

He did indeed. And he did it with his own style and flair. He was definitely tearing it up and Eddie would be proud.

[@sandburgmartin7947]

Unappreciated or talent above the comprehension level of many is opportunity lost. Frank Zappa is said to have once told an audience:"You people wouldn't know music if it hit you in the azz."

[@DickRileyTheConquistador]

Unfortunately his facial expressions and acted out body language mimick also. Like, come up with your own material kid. Everything about it is a ripoff.

[@sandburgmartin7947]

@@DickRileyTheConquistador music from the 1600's to today has been ripped, modified, augmented, (and occasionally diminished) from prior music and riffs.

[@northwestrepair]

Am sure they understood the kill. They didn't understand the noise skill has produced.

[@lyricalcereal420]

This absolutely blew my mind. Wow that kid is so talented and what those kids just witnessed is historical

[@chrisrainey3588]

Thank you for a non standard eruption play! Most people and their brother can do it just like the record! Eddie never played it the same! This has hints of live without a net solos. Thank you kid for doing this! You're awesome!!

[@clintshepard2383]

💯% I was thinking that exact thing while listening. Love how he mixed in his own style and created something just as awesome as the Eddie solo that everyone knows. I want to follow this kid now and see how far and where he can take his skills to! The one thing that I completely loved and have never seen before was him literally just letting go of the guitar but holding it by only the whammy bar, and then shaking it to get that vibrato... I'm sure there are a lot of videos of people doing it, but I don't watch guitar videos enough. I'm a very very below average player, but I do understand music and this was absolutely awesome!

[@mattguitarwilson]

I could not agree more!

[@vedderblood]

He did that cause that's what Eddie did live. And I think you're wrong. "Most people and their brother" can't play Eruption.

[@brandonhopkins6251]

it sounds like one of Eddie's live performances played note for note I'm quite sure

[@dannyadams7180]

This kid better have won!!.. the amount of time it took this young man to aquire this sound is FAR,FAR beyond the commitment that anyone else competing put in !

[@JPTulo]

Have you been to a school talent show in the last decade? Everyone wins and everyone gets a participation trophy. 😔

[@phillipbranch2887]

The girl who flew the paper airplane all the way across the gym one 😂😂😂

[@Danny-kw7km]

​@@phillipbranch2887 THE FUQ

[@franklee2683]

Runner up.

[@mikeallen5291]

Meh, he literally just borrowed chunks of other solos. I'd have been more impressed with unique composition

[@NatalieCooper-x2k]

What a great job, Eddie is smiling down at you ❤

[@cajaki]

I immediately recognized the Van Halen when I heard it. I wish I was in that crowd, man. I hate that hardly anyone in our generation appreciates this golden era music. I just graduated high school and I was a fairly jock-y football player, but if I heard even the nerdiest kid at school playing that or even listening to it, he’d be my best friend and I’d only eat lunch with him. Rock on brother! Hell of a solo!

[@podomuss]

I basically only listen to old music because most of the (imo) best punk songs are from 25+ years ago, but that doesn’t mean that I’m a gatekeeper I certainly won’t call any era the ‘golden era’ of music. Let people enjoy what they enjoy

[@mannysilver211]

​@@podomuss Unless it's your neighbor from across the street raving to something that can hardly qualify as music at 2 am when your *other* neighbors dog from next door finally stopped barking 30 minutes ago, and promptly started barking *again*.That I feel is where the line should be drawn. (I mean, who'd actually do that right?XD)

[@asmit_plays]

On behalf of every EVH fan out there, let me tell you this is THE best live cover of Eruption! You added your own flavour to it and it Doesn't sound like a copy! I hope this video blows up like mad

[@FlixMaker64]

I would say it’s the second best cover, only beaten by Wolfgang. And we know why that is. 😎

[@robertgladstein]

Yea

[@comeNfeelthenoise]

Agreed it was only about 10 - 15% Eruption and the rest was him. What an achievement!

[@bushleaguesociety]

Even if it was a copy. Dusted.

[@Thompson-Gunner343]

Without any question! This guy made Eruption his for at least a day.

[@Dcams9]

That was quite literally one of the greatest impressions of a song I have ever heard and one of the best videos I have ever watched. Rock on kid 🤘🏻

[@4gotin1]

To paraphrase Marty McFly; I guess you guys aren’t ready for that yet…but your parents LOVED it!🔥

[@Sr_iRL]

Perfect!!😂

[@vallanddess]

Sorry kid, you’re just too darned loud!

[@1quintanaroo]

Radical...

[@austingriffith8148]

But you’re kids are gonna love it*

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

As someone who has played guitar for nearly 30 years can tell you what he did is very hard. It takes months of practice when you are good to memorize that. There are a thousand plus notes in that piece. Well done.

[@Watching4]

Standing ovation unbelievably unbelievable that was truly master class at its finest BRAVO I’ll be watching for more of you wow just plain WOW!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@davidryan1215]

this is literally eruption by van halen from the tokyo show mans a unreal player tho what a goat

[@ChangeIsEverywhere]

He actually made that his own…he split so many riffs from VH into it…he’s got talent and a big attitude….carry on young man carry on..🃏👍🏁🎭🍿🍿🍿

[@surf101-]

Incredible grammar

[@tomdabomb3457]

This needs to go viral. Absolutely stunning!!! This kid is total badass!

[@deborahwhit118]

It is viral 😂

[@OceanStateSwAmPpeR104]

🎸 Hat's off to you brother🤘 I been Head Banging since the 80s Nothing better then seeing the Youth of today Shredding Sick Riffs Keep on Rocking

[@garywdeffenbaugh9829]

This kid is beyond talent.He's a master in the guitar world and he's got a great future in music.

[@woodywoodlstein9519]

Let’s not get carried away now.

[@Adhtine311]

@@woodywoodlstein9519 you’re bold to respond with that

[@Joey-vq8bh]

@@woodywoodlstein9519 u do it

[@chrisrainey3588]

I bet he got some poon that day!! Great! Preformance!!

[@Penguinion]

@@woodywoodlstein9519 I’d like to see you try. So come on, give us an awe inspiring performance.

[@robzillopez]

I'm so proud to be someone who showed Roger a little guitar lesson that got him to do this kinda playing!!!!!!!!! This young man is destined for greatness!!!!!! ROCK ON ROGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kingofmetal6683]

I wanna learn to play like this. Absolutely stunning. Incredible beyond words.

[@nukewaste]

Yo, YOU got him started on thst path? Man, behind every Satriani, every Vai, every Gilbert and Carroll and Claypool is a guy like you, who inspired greatness to be great, and I'm glad you did, because that kid has chops.

[@mikep6967]

None of these kids really understand what they probably just saw. This kid will be a legend one day.

[@thepugking319]

Let's hope it's hard for people to find kids like us and know we can jam anytime of day

[@michaelquintana1098]

Nah . Not enough people are in to this anymore

[@thepugking319]

@@michaelquintana1098 shredding specifically no but if he actually uses that capability of moving up and down the fret board for riffs or songs yes it could be something

[@tommcdonough6086]

These are young kids, they don't even know who EDDIE VAN HALEN is. R.I.P. EDDIE THE MOST EXPLOSIVE 🧨 GUITARIST IN HISTORY.............. But this young man another story. He has a bright future ahead of him.

[@delmedeiros3570]

Bullshit. To be a legend, you would first have to make music that would set you apart from the rest, like a genius. As a guitarist he would have to create something really new and not just show off techniques created by others and make extravagant noises, like he does. Maybe in a circus he would be successful.

[@ararespeciesofstupid6884]

There aren’t enough words to describe how talented that kid is

[@lemonoomy4599]

Skilled you mean?

[@fenderstyle4644]

1% talent 99% hardwork You will understand once you experienced it

[@jacobmanner899]

there arent enough words to tell you how wrong you are

[@jonmartin6840]

Young man you have made the dreams of all of us old man who wished we could have done this! Keep on rocking!

[@davidlarsen-tj4tn]

Freakin awesome. I’d bet if he played this at a talent show 40 years ago I’d say 90%+ would know what he was playing. Now? My guess is 90% of the kids in that school don’t know.

[@pajamaguru5315]

Well, yeah... lol. EVH was a lot more relevant 40 years ago when his band was on top of the world (pun intended). But playing anything that resembles EVH is still very impressive to most people (even if they don't recognize it), so I'm sure a lot of those kids were shocked at what was played. The funniest thing is it's always the tapping that blows people's mind, and tapping isn't even that hard compared to the rest of the stuff LMAO.

[@michaelmckenna9022]

Most kids nowadays know that the music of their times sucks, and are listening to dad's LPs.

[@Careless190]

Facts evh

[@podomuss]

No shit, that’s kind of how that works

[@pR0ManiacS]

They don't know yet. But their eyes were opened. They'll ask questions and they'll find.out that this kid.played EVH . I remember that someone opened my eyes to this genre and guitar at a young age. Sometimes you do it for the appreciation sometimes u do it for the initiation. Education. He did inspire some and that's the most important.

[@davidstark6507]

God bless a young man God gave you a talent make sure you use it near future you'll go far in the music business God bless you

[@timevans9529]

I had to watch this kid twice. Unbelievable. Eddie's riffage will be around forever. This kids dad was a kid when this classic hit the air.

[@Nick-xh6of]

I like to think this kid’s dad put him on to Eddie and the gang, and many other great artists. Maybe not though.

[@HannaSis]

I actually got chills. That doesn’t happen very often, but when I hear true talent, my body just reacts

[@theTUDBOAT]

as a talent show bombshell multiple times if i ever did anything 1/16 as cool as this my youth would have been complete

[@jasonking6510]

That was tremendous young man! I’m sure your parents are really proud of you 😎👍🏻 don’t stop! Young Eddie Van Halen

[@martyconroy3786]

I'm guessing his folks are just happy he's out of the house,, like they've only heard this 10,000 times

[@bibienjo]

​@@martyconroy3786þhe son of my is a guitar player tell me about it againagain and again

[@austin4x]

​@martyconroy3786 as a parent, I never get tired of hearing my kid practice his instruments. He improves every day. I'd imagine some kids aren't fun to listen to. This dude is definitely not one of them, lol.

[@martyconroy3786]

@@austin4x my parent's tolerance level was off the chain, listening to White Room 10,000 times... I get it

[@Estevao_dos_Santos774]

Really I have no words as a guitarrist and kid that was completely awesome

[@meat.]

absolutely mind boggling how this doesn’t have millions of views. More talent/skill in his pinky toe than 98% of “artists” today

[@Alltheworldisafamily]

What can his pinky toe do?

[@donanders2110]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ZealotUnofficial]

​@@AlltheworldisafamilyHis pinky toe alone can probably play thunderstruck on two guitars at the same time

[@guitarplayer1495]

anybody can be like this guy with years of practice my guy. do you even play guitar? 😂😂 still great none the less. but there are plenty of "talented" people on yt just as good as this guy, or even better. but better is subjectivez

[@autk]

Smoke and mirrors

[@Fire_Angel_]

Hell yeah! I screamed hell yeah when he turned on the distortion and started playing with the whammy bar!

[@silverman785]

Well done. Classic Eddie solo. You can shred

[@TraceyHammock]

OMFG, this kid is in another galaxy. Eddie Van Halen would be proud as hell. Eruption is one of the hardest solos without words to play. This kid is slaying it. Damn it boy! You have something beyond a gift 🎁 wow,wow, wow

[@Watching4]

Ya know I am pretty sure even Eddie could take a few tips from this magician fingers don’t move like that !!

[@mbro8112]

​@Watching4 umm, no. Those are ALL Eddie's notes. "Watch Live Without a Net" The kid nailed it

[@50-Fifty-Vintage]

Wow, just wow. Anyone talking sh*t about this kid is just jealous. This is way just beyond shredding or playing fast or tapping. He captured EVH’s feel and groove while adding his own spin on one of the best guitar solos ever - without a single other musician to back him up - AND have the stage moves and control of the instrument to jump around while shredding his ass off. I’ve seen dozens of videos of people who have played all their lives trying to capture this, and this is easily one of the best. Bravo man, you should be proud!

[@damon4427]

This kid is wickedly talented!!! The audience didn’t realize just how good that performance was.

[@23nashman]

I’m a big advocate for music, especially in the rock department and this kid is very talented. As soon as he started doing the eruption solo we all love and enjoy it sent chills down my spine. Flawless!

[@BraydenGaard]

Every boy in that room Wished they were him In that moment. That was amazing man Keep up the good work

[@chrisprimmer6441]

As a old man guitar player I'm going to give you props and say I like the way that you did eruption but added your own style and chose the write notes to end on... Very well done sir I hope you have a long career enriched with music... Don't do drugs. LOL

[@chrisprimmer6441]

Of course you do know who Joe satriani is right?

[@dadaeverydays3968]

drugs will make u more artistic tho, just dont go overdosing

[@BBQPITDOG]

There's no paint left on any walls of any rooms this kid plays in!! Absolutely amazing!!

[@voodoochild8697]

This young man can give the greatest guitar players a run for their money. Excellent job

[@georgehillstrom3006]

Those dive bombs and sound effects at 3:44 - 3:53 were astoundingly amazing!

[@precious2323]

That’s real talent…. Phenomenal young man

[@bruhbruh3642]

I hate be that guy but it ain’t talent, it’s years of dedication

[@jacobmanner899]

@@bruhbruh3642i hate to be that guy but the kid sucks and nothing he did was difficult to anyone whos actually put in effort to the guitar

[@shehzadatif1]

Eddie was a guitar god.. he insipred so many musicians and still is immesnley inspiring new generation.

[@julieford2024]

I so love this...I've watched a few times and am more impressed each time I view. Does anyone else feel the urge to shake the kids nonchalantly walking past in the background and command them to give him their full attention? He so deserves it!

[@Mahoney5881]

Well that was one hell of an improv! Pentatonic along with EVH scale! Amazing job kid! Keep it up!

[@Jasonullmer-e8y]

Bravo! Bravo!!! Restored my faith in this generation a little bit. That kid has mad respect for his elders.

[@MikeLikeThat]

Wow. This came up in my feed and I honestly had low expectations, expecting it to be a cute attempt. I was a teenager when Van Halen hit the scene and was the reason I started playing. Phenomenal playing of Eddie’s live solo. I’ve seen Eddie live about 4 times. Your courage and dedication to play like him and give it as a free gift to the school at a talent show….wow. Nobody who heard you except maybe a few of the sports coaches who may have heard you will ever have a clue of what you just did or the work it took to play that, but I do. Keep playing, keep pursuing your dream. In fact, this is just what Eddie did. Don’t give up on your dream or leave playing bc you “have to go to college” or get a job. “Successful people find a way,” as they say. If you want it kid, you got it. Never give it up and Eddie will really be proud.

[@johnbosman3219]

Well done!!!! A beautiful homage to EVH and Eruption!

[@donniewillis2926]

The genus of EVH was first he understood musically exactly what and how he was doing what he was playing and he could execute it like no one prior because of that knowledge and ability. But his ability to inspire others is legendary and may never again be seen, at least not by my generation, the generation that saw him live in concert, I did it and this young man is destined for Rock Star status if he Perseus it with the same passion and determination that EVH did! ROCK ON BROTHER!!

[@VoiceOfTheV01D]

It's not just the skill of this kid that amazes me, it's his sheer confidence and energy. I know if I were there I would be standing in the middle of the hall and very awkwardly looking at my guitar, meanwhile he's jumping around like a madman. Ansolutely amazing

[@frank4731]

Not just EVH, but also hints of Dimebag!!! Bringing the dead back to life means they're never truely dead, nor forgotten.

[@chrishenning8829]

🤘🤘🤘

[@chrisw4963]

Incredible guitar work and performance! I wish you all the best

[@paulbreslin2263]

This kid has rock star written all over him!! Superb.

[@frankzorro7353]

I am in awe, for being a high school talent show, you have no competition. This was phenomenal and you rock.

[@Rabid-RazorBack]

The 80's are coming back around!! BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@7777Lace]

It’s simply a person who has DELVED into the BASICS of the Rock Music Genre (the Eruption 🌋 Solo to be exact) & PRACTICED RELENTLESSLY!!! I truly wonder if he’s gone further with his obvious passion! And if he has, it’ll be great to hear if he’s STILL PLAYING & is SUCCESSFUL!!! Rock On 🤘🏽 My Young Bro!!! Salute 🫡

[@SquidEvilCousin]

The fact that he broke out Eruption. That is confidence, and he nailed it too!!

[@PrestonVenzant]

Talent is the God-given gift that makes certain things far easier to do than almost everyone else. A didactic memory, knowing how to play the piano from your first touch, the ability to speak multiple languages, and knowing how to shoot a basketball effortlessly without hardly any training are all gifts. One of my little girls could not understand checkers, but her baby 3-year-old sister explained it to her. It's a gift. Hard work hones it, and they become masters at it. It says in the Bible, God speaking to young Jeremiah, "I knew you before I formed you in the womb." He created him to be a prophet. There is nothing new under the sun.

[@addicted2tone349]

Just to put this into perspective, this KID learned Eruption quite well I might add, his parts that were actually Eruption were clean and well played. He did that then interwove it into his own interpretation and added his own chops. Very well done young man!! 🤘🤘

[@waynedawson9695]

"We're not worthy" Outstanding.

[@joeralphs9157]

😂 The one finger Tap, push the glasses up...priceless!!!

[@d.j.casanova960]

This kid has more skill and potential than most people I know who have been playing for longer than he’s been alive.

[@slowedchopped1413]

Good job young man. I have been playing since 1992 and you just made me throw my guitar in the bon fire

[@anthonykusiak7961]

I am 57 years old now and grew up with Van Halen’s music, young man you just brought back a lot of great memories. Thanks 🙏

[@BrandonClaypool-jq8wb]

Pure genius, musical prodigy! You can choose any record label, any band..best of luck on your musical journey 🎉🎶 🎸

[@baby-sharkgto4902]

Not gonna lie.. that went WWWWAAAAYYY BETTER than I expected. In fact that was just fn AWESOME

[@davidkorth7442]

Always be in tune. I started playing when I was 12 or so. I'm 48 now and play every day. It heals the soul. Keep it up. You rocked that!

[@kenbass3862]

I don't know any band that wouldn't snatch him up in a heartbeat. Great performance and very talented young man. Great job 👍

[@TraceyHammock]

❤ That's exactly what I was saying. You was reading my mind. He plays like a master. It took EVH years to get it just right. This kid is so unbelievable that if you didn't know the song and who is the guitar God that played it, you would think he wrote it himself. Just WOW, WOW, WOW WOW.This young man is the definition of prodigy. ❤❤❤ Perfection!

[@crunchcracker172]

A lot of emotional and perfect playing in my opinion, I haven't seen anything like this for a long time and really proud to found this video 👍🏻

[@watermanr7]

Best talent show rendition of Eruption I’ve seen yet! Great work!!!

[@5hinydrums]

Hot damn that was incredible! Never stop shredding, dude!

[@kickford]

Unbelievable. Don't ever stop doing exactly what your doing. Those kids listening have no idea what it takes to get that good at playing an instrument, and it ain't video games folks. Great job!!!

[@js7003]

Totally lost on most of the audience, but thanks to youtube, appreciated by many an EVH fan, including this old guy. Keep it up man, you've got the gift.

[@DiscoR53]

Stay on point young man, this journey will take you far. Make it your own.

[@LGRock1212]

I wouldn’t be surprised to see some star band recruit him! Absolutely stunning! Yes EVHalen would be proud for sure😎

[@brandyhine]

After watching this I realized there is hope for our kids ,the parents of this young man have done an excellent job in raising him

[@TheCjbowman]

Eddie's up there smiling about that tribute, you can be sure! Pretty faithful to a live EVH solo sesh 🤘❤️🤘

[@phillipchambers8487]

Hey Kid, that was absolutely Phenomenal!!! I know a lot of Adult Seasoned Guitar Players who couldn’t perform that to even close to the way you just did it. Lots of people can play it exactly the way it sounds on the Album, but you played it the way it was meant to be played without a net, and you killed it. Eddie never played it live the same way twice. I know because I saw them Live around a dozen times. Your Parents have raised you right, and I’m sure they are very Proud of you. Be Proud of yourself Young Man, because you are gonna go places with Talent that immense at such a young age. I highly doubt that any of your Class Mates have any idea of what they were lucky enough to just witness in person. That made the hair on my arms stand up. Makes me very happy to see Kids of your generation carrying on Classic Rock N Roll for generations to come. Keep up the Great Work & don’t ever lay that Guitar down!

[@mitchellwoodham28]

Impressive. Talent. Can't wait to hear you when you hit it big. Good job!!!

[@ethanloming001]

2:00: My man literally played a guitar like an AK-47 and it sounded epic as hell.🔥🔥🔥

[@anthonyw5261]

Absolutely outstanding. Dive bombs are well done, pick scrape is tasteful. Picking clarity is absolutely outstanding. Really all around great display of technique and precision 🎉🎉👏👏👏👏

[@TerraAustralisUnlimited]

Well I just somehow accidentally stumbled across this video and I am absolutely Blown Away. Dude that was effing incredible I assume you are in a band? I would definitely like to know what band that is.

[@nick011182]

Dang kid!! Good for you! You’re playing at the level I’ve been trying to get to for 28 years. Keep rocking man!

[@stephenparker5241]

You're amazing dude. Thanks I like to play. Ting.

[@howardkanitz4998]

Eddie would be proud! Keep on rocking kid! I loved it! I hope Wolfgang Van Halen sees this!

[@dmastudent2004]

AMAZING! I grabbed my first guitar to dream to sound like this in the 90's. I agree that so many people don't know how great this is. What dedication and practice to pull this off. His eyes are closed and knows exactly where he needs to go. You know what you know, and and he nailed it!

[@Seeitatwhatitis]

I have been a rock fan for 45 years and I believe that is the best guitar solo I've seen.

[@ronbridenthal3228]

You're absolutely amazing!!! You've got Eddie down to a science and I greatly appreciate and thoroughly enjoyed your personal twisted and added nuances to his, now yours, solos!!! If I was putting together a band, you'd be my first call! Thanks!