Guitarists Who Changed Music: Eddie Van Halen

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“Ed Van Halen is going to change a lot of lives around the world in the next 12 months” - Kim Fowly predicted in Phonograph Record in 1977. Van Halen had only recently been signed to Warner at the time of Fowly’s review, and the Los Angeles band hadn’t yet released their landmark debut album. But they had created a tremendous following in the Los Angeles area with a massive heavy metal sound emerging from a small three piece band (David Lee Roth fronted the group as a consummate showman, but left the instrumental part to Eddie on guitar, Eddie’s brother Alex on drums and Michael Anthony on bass). By the time the band released their eponymous first album in February of 1978, Van Halen was poised for almost-certain commercial success. But nothing could have prepared audiences for the album’s completely instrumental second track, “Eruption,” in which Eddie groundbreaking guitar playing was showcased, full-force, for the world to see. Ozzy Osbourne’s guitarist, Zakk Wyld recalls: “It was beyond mind blowing. I’m going, ‘That can’t be a guitar. What is that?” Phast Phreddie Patterson wrote for Waxpaper in 1978: “Boyishly grinning Edward wails his guitar like his life depended on it…like a kid with a new toy, he tries to get as many noises out of his instrument as electronically possible. The results are unbelievable.” With his unconventional technique and distinct guitar tone, Eddie Van Halen revolutionized the guitar landscape for generations to come.
It is undeniable that Eddie’s guitar tone and technique are, in themselves, recognizable in any context; when the guitarist was brought in to play for Michael Jackson’s hit song “Beat It,” his solo is instantly identifiable as Eddie Van Halen. But Eddie further distinguishes himself through his songwriting.
As the only guitarist in Van Halen, Eddie spent the band’s early days developing a way to provide both the harmonic foundation and lead guitar parts through his one instrument. Reflecting on the recording of the band’s first album, the guitarist explained: “I remember feeling very uncomfortable with separating my lead and fill parts from my rhythm parts. Onstage, I’d gotten used to doing both simultaneously. I’d just noodle in between chord lines.” With the band’s original material, Eddie’s talent for creating expansive and virtuosic guitar parts is integrated inextricably into the songs. Further, while the guitar is certainly his showpiece instrument, he never forgot the musicianship training of his youth. In 1984, he turned to his keyboard roots, co-writing the #1 hit “Jump” which placed Eddie front and center with his unforgettable synthesizer riff and solo (the song also features a succinct but masterful guitar solo).
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[@Producelikeapro]

Just heard the absolutely horrible, devastating news that our beloved Guitar Genius Eddie Van Halen has passed. We can't contain our tears, such an incredible Artist. He gave my son one of his guitars, it reads ‘To Charlie!! Play It Loud & Drive Your Dad Crazy’. An amazing talent who shaped music forever. R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen. Our prayers are with your family.

[@ZaneDalton]

😢 RIP Eddie... you changed the world, man

[@acaperic359]

Words cant describe it man. To say he was a legend is an understatement. Rip.....

[@Kossman58]

Freaky you posted this yesterday Warren. Such a shame, another one gone too soon. R.I.P.

[@eyselmontalvo3965]

it's such a shame :c

[@delmusic397]

He will live forever in his music

[@mattastic247]

The timing on this video has proven to be a fitting tribute. RIP Eddie.

[@JakeB2OO2]

I was thinking the same thing

[@JamesRussoMillas]

Media people might've known.... 🤔

[@drakesnake9708]

Helll yeah

[@user243421]

Almost scary this video timing

[@darlenesheffield9835]

@@JamesRussoMillas Warren is not a media person. Although he did know Eddie

[@SuperMan-te8tj]

I love the story Eddie told about being in a record store and Beat It came on and two kids were saying listen to this guy trying to sound like Eddie van Halen, and he tapped them on the shoulder and said "it is me." Classic Eddie.

[@TonyByte]

I watched half of this yesterday. Moments ago I learned he passed today. The rest of this video will have a new meaning now. Rest in peace Edward Van Halen, my childhood hero.

[@Hoscitt]

I've never felt Eddie gets enough props for his rhythm playing, easily as good as his lead 🤘👍

[@Producelikeapro]

I love his rhythm playing!!

[@SandPrairieFilms]

No kidding! I probably learned more about rhythm guitar playing by listening to Ed than lead playing...well it would be close anyway.

[@Producelikeapro]

Mark Seitz agreed! He really is the guitar Master!!

[@SandPrairieFilms]

@Luke Very good point. It is hard at times to tell where one begins and one ends and that's what is so great about what he does.

[@yrmthr]

His rhythm playing was so tight and free. Shooting from the hip. Not sure he ever played the same thing twice

[@Markbassdesign]

The timing of this video is insane, miss my dad, his hero, and my hero... rest in power to the both of you

[@Producelikeapro]

Rest In Peace

[@domriderthefabulousdogsdel702]

Finally someone who understand Eddie.... Chasing tone... Building guitars... Writing songs.... WRITING SONGS... All around music genius.... That's Eddie...

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!!

[@sacrimonius]

I was a sophomore in high school when the debut came out. Had a bunch of friends that were into music. I mentioned to one of them that I heard this new band called Van Halen. He asked what do they sound like. I said like nothing you’ve ever heard before. Still is. RIP Ed.

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, I love this album so much!!

[@josephfish6593]

Eddie is so fun to watch, it looks like he's having a blast on stage!

[@volksquadman]

THiS Great video had me in tears! Extremely heartfelt & complete. Thank you and Jamie for your work and efforts. At 14 yrs old i rode 30 miles to buy the 1st album on my pushbike, 43 yrs later i still think of Eddie van Halen beginning Eruption when i get on any bike. I cried all day when he died. He changed many lives forever and not just the Musoes.

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks ever so much for your wonderful comment

[@chronicdepression4113]

The world just lost one of the greatest to ever walk on it R.I.P Eddie van halen

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, one of the greatest of all time!

[@jsnowdendavies]

I was all set to write a comment about what an OUTSTANDING video this is, and I read the news. Warren and Jamie you made the video I have had in my head for years about what needed to be said about Eddie and how he changed everything regarding guitars. I knew this day would come one day in my lifetime ('cos I'm 49) but this is a sad, sad moment. I LOVE EDDIE VAN HALEN - RIP you crazy, crazy dude!

[@SixStringAlliance]

jsnowdendavies thank you for the comment.. I’m sitting here reading the comments. I can’t believe we’ve lost him. R.I.P Ed

[@TravisHY]

Eddie's rhythm playing and specially his PHRASING AND SWING are absolutely unmatched when you compare him to his contemporaries. I mean, when you hear a solo like the one one Bottom's Up, it's clear he focused on his phrasing as much as the flashy technical stuff when he was wood shedding. Love Ed.

[@Marcus_C51]

Yes yes yes! His outrageously superb rhythm playing isn't talked about enough. Phrasing and swing indeed, so punchy, fluid and inventive along with that tone of the Gods=unmatched!

[@kojam1]

Been trying to tell ppl that for years! Lead playing and phrasing from another universe AND rhytmn playing from the grooviest-in-the-pocket place which cannot be earthly. Dear God!!! Try to replicate his groove like on So This Is Love...many have come close..but NONE have matched it.

[@fhillis]

THANK YOU!!! So true and such an under-appreciated aspect of his playing.

[@eddiejr540]

Ahhh...the solo to “push comes to shove”...!!!!!

[@Marcus_C51]

@David Cavalier Completely on point, there are places in the solo from "House of Pain" that are like Coltrane, very horn-like. I like the solo on "Somebody Get Me a Doctor", too, funky funky swingin', shaken not stirred!

[@t.j.fuller9531]

Someone on here mentioned the Black Sabbath show. Yep I was in high school saw Black Sabbath at Richfield coliseum / opening band Van Halen. I just started playing guitar. Thanks to Angus. Then I saw the opening band for black sabbath . I couldn’t speak for an hour. Mind blown away. Next day was at music store trying to buy a black and white striped guitar. Salesman had no clue what I was describing. I was describing the future. Awesome episode btw Warren !

[@MrUltraworld]

I saw them in Madison Square Garden when Sabbath finally came on, a riot ensued, Sabbath only played 3 songs. The second night went a little better, but Eddie reigned supreme.

[@Marcus_C51]

What a great story--- trying to buy the black and white striped guitar!

[@t.j.fuller9531]

@@Marcus_C51 I was pointing to the humbucker on an SG and a strat / told him it was probably a new fender model , we went thru a catalog thick as a bible no use / so after that first cover story in Guitar Player magazine / it all made sense

[@voodoochild1975az]

'I was describing the future' well said

[@davearonow65]

Its amazing how so many extremely talented guitarists still miss the nuances of Eddie's playing when copying him. The "I'm the one" tutorial in this video completely misses the whole swing feel of the song. How can you get all those notes right, get so many of the riff parts right, but still miss this? Its the most important part. Its the whole feel of the song.

[@Iggypres]

EDDIE IS ALIVE! Because of his music legacy!

[@juvenilegolden]

Are you on every single EVH video with this comment?

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed Igor! He will love forever with us!!

[@TacoTot]

No he is not alive. He is very much dead. He’s probably already decomposing.

[@yendorthegrand4078]

That's not true. Stop being an ass.

[@t-boog2173]

Well said. If you can put on something like "I'm the one" and still think Eddie's spirit is gone, it's prob your spirit that's gone. Btw, spirits often attach themselves to their photographs & possessions. Naitve Americsns understood this, that's why they never allowed their picture to be taken. Ed's ENTIRE heart & soul is forever imprinted on Van Halen music. Whether you're listening to the tracks or playing it on a guitar, Ed's spirit is there with you. (Love You Ed! Thanks For All The Joy & Passion You Brought Into My Life. I'll See You In Heaven Big Brother!)

[@crazygingerjakeholden2771]

R.I.P Eddie Van Halen one of the best Guitarists we have ever seen if not the best. You will never be forgetten my friend. Van Halen is one of my favorite bands. How could this year get any worse.

[@darlenesheffield9835]

True guitar genius!

[@marksantucci4230]

one of the greatest probably top 5?

[@brittneyking4284]

@@marksantucci4230top 3

[@ryKirwan1]

People forget sometimes how good a songwriter Eddie is. Great vid Warren🎸🎹🎼

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed Ryan! He's such an amazing writer!!

[@thanks4372]

I don’t see it as a loss. He left us with a legacy of great music, concert memories and great gear to enjoy for the rest of our lives and now he’s free from his body which no longer served him. Thank you so much Eddie and thank you Warren for posting this video yesterday - your timing was impeccable.

[@a1guitarmaker]

Marvelous tribute and mind-blowing tutorial. I played a little bit of Eddie when my son Gabe and nephew Chad were teenagers trying to learn his stuff, mostly the rhythm parts. The leads were so far away from my style that I didn't even try. But, Gabe could play Eruption! Eddie went to places where most buses don't run. He was as unique and influential as any musician in any genre ever! Thanks for sharing a bit a his history and music!

[@SixStringAlliance]

Ken Bennett thanks buddy!,

[@JimmyTwoTimesGTPx2]

This Videos timing is unbelievable... News just broke of Eddie passing away today from Cancer. He was 65..and a legend. RIP Van Halen

[@ericcarpenter3263]

Eddie is why I started playing guitar. He is the reason I practiced like crazy. All the ups and downs of guitarists I love, Eddie is always at the top. I don’t really play that style of music anymore but when I hear one of their songs or plug into my 5150 it just puts a crazy, unbreakable smile on my face. God bless that guitar god.

[@richardervins]

Your summary of Eddie‘s work is good. It would make Eddie proud and he‘d love to see his legacy treasured like this. Amen.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much my friend!

[@scottstaidle9416]

I was at the Cleveland show on their first tour to America. It started with Eddie running out on stage riffing. I had never seen/heard anything like it. I was so dumb founded that I actually said to the guy next to me, "He's actually playing that! Everyone was stunned by the new way to play the guitar. It was like seeing history in the making.

[@secretplanet6393]

Eddie's passing hit hard. VH was the soundtrack of my youth and still one of my favorite bands. Just discovered this great channel. I can watch this stuff all day. Great content!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!! Yes, incredibly sad news about Eddie!

[@gjb4868]

Jimi Hendrix and Eddie van Halen are by far the two most influential guitarists who really changed the Guitar and Rockmusic landscape!! these two true Legends will never really die , their legacy is so enourmous and so incredibly important to the world of Pop music , that they will never be forgotten!!! R.I.P. to my two heroes , with utter love and respect!!.........................

[@arcanics1971]

Unfortunatelty Eddie Van Halen has now died. I am glad you got to give tribute before it happened Warren, but I am devastated that a hero has gone.

[@sentforth5]

I remember Frank Zappa publicly thanking Eddie for "re-inventing the guitar".

[@Producelikeapro]

That's amazing to hear!!

[@babycat8580]

Just heard the absolutely horrible, devastating news that our beloved Guitar Genius Eddie Van Halen has passed. We can't contain our tears, such an incredible Artist. He gave my son one of his guitars, it reads ‘To Charlie!! Play It Loud & Drive Your Dad Crazy’. An amazing talent who shaped music forever. R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen. Our prayers are with your family.

[@todosvuelan6943]

Omg I was just watching this in the morning and now he's gone, RIP Eddie, the best. :(

[@peakAV]

So impressed with how you guys were able to put this together so quickly and so concisely. Well done.

[@Producelikeapro]

We actually took around 2 weeks to do it and released it the day before Eddie died.

[@supermantra3437]

You posted this the last day of his life guys. Pretty humbled is the vibe today RIP EVH Blessings and Thank You for all the great fun. You made a mark so high itll never be rematched Peace to you and your family . Cheers God bless

[@GraphiconOne]

To understand the influence of EVH on guitar you have to look no further than the fact that after more than 40 years, guitarists the world over are still analyzing his innovative techniques.

[@Producelikeapro]

Absolutely! What a master he is!!

[@WillSpires]

I saw this video yesterday and I loved every minute of it. I cheered out loud! Today I'm watching it with tears. We will miss you Eddie, what's more we will never forget you.

[@bobjames9849]

Holy crap the timing of this video makes it all the more potent . RIP EDDIE ❤️

[@jurgenschuler8389]

EVH was the first guitarist, whose name I knew. And 1984 was among the first albums I bought as a teenager. Thank you for those video! Love it!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Jürgen!

[@emenusa5397]

Eddi, you are the guitarist that inspired me. Thanks for all. RIP Eddie, the guitarist that most changed the music

[@Producelikeapro]

I agree. Terrible terrible news

[@jerrywoods4066]

Sorry produced by a pro most they say that changed music ridiculous statement so many artist have been credited 4 that

[@MultiPsycopat]

RIP Ed This cuts deep

[@Producelikeapro]

Terrible loss

[@westonpierson2532]

Rest in Rock and Roll, legend. You will be missed Eddie. 🙏🏼

[@Karlgolden]

Go jamie! 🤘🎸🔥 Great video Warren! Massive Van Halen fan! * Gutted he’s gone 😢💔

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes! Jamie is amazing Karl!

[@Karlgolden]

Produce Like A Pro Yeah man he was my teacher many moons ago! Great video Warren. Watched it all with my daughter! Big Van Halen fan 👌

[@svarthelikoptern]

Eddie was the reason I picked up the guitar 🎸

[@unknowncomic3919]

@@svarthelikoptern this is like when elvis died!

[@svarthelikoptern]

@@unknowncomic3919 I just found out. Numb. As if I was punched in the guts. :-(

[@williammolina9792]

Eddie a true innovator, genius and legend. RIP

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed 100%!

[@richosuna8033]

Listened to a few songs on my home from work. I was tearing up and smiling at the same time. Eddie’s playing was a major part of my life growing up. 1990 or ‘91 was when I first heard Van Halen, 12 or 13 years old. I was hooked and still am and always will be. Thank you Eddie for bringing some fuckin crazy, amazing, unforgettable music not just in my life. But to the world! You’ll be truly be missed. 🤟🏼

[@Kampsy]

That’s crazy that you just posted this yesterday, and today Eddie Van Halen passed away RIP to one of the greatest guitarists in rock

[@rodrigoodonsalcedocisneros4419]

I think many insiders have heard his health was deteriorating or something, because I've stumbled upon a couple new EVH videos just the day before he passed away

[@Kampsy]

RODRIGO ODÓN SALCEDO CISNEROS yeah he was sick with cancer so his time was coming. But damn to actually hear the news and for it to finally be true is sad

[@michaelmione]

I really love these stories of EVH's growth and how he changed the musical landscape (and created a whole new generation of musicians to boot)! Thanks for putting this together. My mind was blown away for months after hearing him initially - was unlike anything I heard sonically/musically.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much. Yes, terrible news indeed

[@mariamarin8152]

He took the guitar beyond its limits!!!He changed the way we understand the instrument forever!!! The greatest!!!

[@rockybalboa2526]

Hey. this comment is for Warrent, and jamie. Warrent i liked how you hosted and reported on Eddie, and a gave the full picture of his musical uniqueness, life, music and achievements all along his way! And Jamie, i thought your playing and sound was really very good too! ( wanted to mention though, that Eddie did not read music, know theory, or know scales, chords, or modes at all!! and infact played everything by ear! ) Great job and great tribute! Thank you ~ Cheers!

[@russell_szabados]

It’s amazing you just released this yesterday, Warren. I agree with every point, Eddie was a guitar god. R.I.P.

[@wholock0001]

That timing is eerie.

[@Producelikeapro]

Which musicians do you feel changed music?

[@adissabovic]

Dimebag.

[@aaronbird9437]

I think Tim Pierce has had an incredible impact on the music we listen to.

[@davidyanity]

Randy Rhoads.

[@fernandoferrero699]

Walter Carlos

[@HenritheHorse]

Allan Holdsworth

[@ACEshredZ]

The timing of this video, the timing of recent reminiscing about my days first starting on guitar to "live without a net" and watching Eddie incessantly every day while I picked up my passion....It all hurts a lot but seeing how much he meant to everyone is beautiful. A legend, and a hero of ours. Eddie Van Halen

[@zigzagbigbag]

Honestly? I don't think anyone can describe the influence Eddie had on music. It's just so vast.

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed! Huge

[@sINGLE_hANDED]

Thanks for this tribute! RIP Eddie, you'll be always in my soul!!!

[@SilverSurfer5150]

Marvellous tribute to the greatest rock guitarist EVER, Edward Van Halen!!!! Thank you all loads for the incredible video!! God bless you!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@TheNumber22]

Rest in piece to an absolute legend. I grew up to his music and listen to him regularly. His soul will live on for eternity through his music!

[@scruffynips13]

Damn, this was released yesterday? RIP to one of the greats.

[@rodzillarox4882]

Loved this video! Eddie left an amazing legacy for so many people. RIP EVH!

[@Producelikeapro]

I agree, a true Master!

[@RealNeuronaut]

R.I.P. Eddie. Heard it right after watching this. At loss for words.

[@DyaniBee]

R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen. Thank you for the music and the inspiration.

[@jeremyz4623]

Did you seriously post this just before his passing? Wow very fitting and amazing tribute as others have said. RIP EVH, I have always loved guitar because of you, and your tone is thing of legends!

[@tam9589]

The man was an absolute legend. One of the all time greats. R.I.P. Eddie. You will be sadly missed but never forgotten.

[@aronscotttattooer264]

Eddie is beyond amazing! Beyond, beyond amazing and so is this channel. Thank you Warren⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow!! Thanks ever so much my friend!!

[@TigerBudgie]

My ears are injected by rock since my teen years and I still at 58 loves all “my” legendary guitarists, those alive and those in rock heaven...RIP Eddie, my teen cross, you are an Ikon for your style. Condolences and Love from a Danish Rock’Chick.. 😭❤️😭

[@russellesimonetta3835]

I remember back in the day ALL musicians be it classical, jazzers, country players taking notice. No one could do what he was doing.

[@adrianwagner336]

im glad to have been alive during Eddies life to experience his always happy way of presenting his skills to the world very nice tribute to a legend in his field cheers Warren

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@caryetch]

Great video! Thank you for this. One of the greatest things any musician can do in their lifetime is create their own style of music. Eddie did exactly that. Technique, power, dexterity, phrasing, groove, innovation, on and on - he had it all! But it was how he put it all together that mattered the most. Eddie created something entirely unique that will go down as some of the greatest music ever recorded. RIP King Edward. The world is a better place because of you.

[@ryanjamesclark9781]

🥺🥺🥺 Rest In Peace Eddie 💔

[@colin5785]

Watched this yesterday and now He’s gone! Wow one of the best guitarists of all time! Great Vid love every minute of it! 👍

[@lakeliving2013]

Artists are the Ultimate Immortals....Their Work Lives On...and Beyond...Themselves. Rock in Peace Eddie.

[@Producelikeapro]

Well said!

[@SuperMozzman]

As an 80s kid in the UK I had very little exposure to Van Halen, it wasn't until I saw the film Twister and subsequently getting the Best of Volume 1 album in the mid 90s that I really discovered the magic of EVH. He's even the reason that I first picked up the guitar. The guy was a wizard and his passing hit me hard. Your videos are wonderful and the attention to detail about everything that made Van Halen great is amazing. RIP King.

[@pinkponyofprey1965]

I was over at a buddy's place and he said to me "Sit down! Listen to this!" and played "Eruption" on his stereo for me and his neighbors. All I could say was "play it again!" o_0 Life was never the same again! Buy Alex on drums deserves some credit as well as daddy Jan Van Halen the jazz musician. Both made little brother Eddie better one way or the other I'm sure. And yeah his rhythm playing is underappreciated and his weirdass ideas for what to play for rhythm guitar parts , like in "Bottoms up". It's just a dunt dunt dunt dunt dunt dunt DUUUNT with some syncopation adjustments and on paper it's totally stupid but he turns it around into this amazing cascade of energy! Who does that? EVH does that! :D

[@pinkponyofprey1965]

That was yesterday. Now one day later it's all over. Death sooths all pain. EVH 1955-2020 Thanks for everything. I'm just empty.

[@eazy-h8138]

@@pinkponyofprey1965 I was reading the comments made yesterday by the obviously unaware, and to see if any of you would come back on this video. Now that i found a reply, I am not to sure i wanted this feeling. RIP EVH

[@tonyjones1560]

I knew guys who literally gave up the guitar after hearing "Eruption," like, "I'll *never* be able to do that and there's just no more point to doing this any more."

[@LewisOfAranda]

This is fast becoming one of my favorite channels. I love these deep-dives on the only music that matters: Good ol' Rock 'n Roll.

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks ever so much

[@Asitem_Sound]

Dear Warren, Van Halen passed away today. The sad news has just been reported on national television in the Netherlands. R.I.P Eddie.

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, so sad. He was an amazing talent, incredible man and he will be so missed!

[@jackthomas205]

Some people play guitar but very few can reinvent and revolutionize the way EVH did! What a contribution,inspiration and influential pioneer to the world of guitar and music! Thank you Edward Lodewijk VAN HALEN 01/26/55-10/06/2020 RIP LEGEND

[@warefairsoda]

This was a truly excellent vid. I'm not into the band, nor Eddie, and never really have been, however, the playing and sound in this video were absolutely beautiful - so much so that I nearly cried (literally) when listening to the 'Jump' solo where the ascending half/whole tone scale finally resolved. It is melodically and harmonically perfect and gives the listener such strong positive feelings and is almost life affirming in it's phrasing.

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks ever so much for that wonderful comment! Yes, Jamie is fantastic

[@jimgodofbiscuits]

Eddie was the first guitarist I saw at my first concert Sabbath w,VH in 1978 when i was a teen. Changed my life forever....became part of the literal fabric of my life. What a genius and once in a lifetime musician. To learn and copy from is great but can never compare that to the inventer and nobody could ever do it as effortless and in the way Eddie did, magic!

[@HitTheRoadMusicStudio]

30 minutes about Eddie Van Halen ? THANK YOU 🤘Is there a better way to start the new Week ? 😀

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Ady!!

[@CrazyHenkie777]

@rat dick mafia Excactly my thoughts...

[@er_mu8336]

What timing!! Rest in Power Eddie

[@JoSeF...]

Rest in peace Eddie Van Halen

[@joshpetty9852]

RIP to the King. Hearing Eddie rip through solos brings me to tears

[@skamowna]

Great tribute to my favorite band growing up as a musician. I was constantly mesmerized by all of them as I watched both Live Without a Net and Live, Right Here Right Now probably hundreds of times. Thanks Warren!!

[@terryallen5328]

Still can’t believe that he’s gone. RIP EVH 😔

[@mindvisual1276]

Eddie's guitar playing was so unique and yet so inspiring to other musicians

[@Producelikeapro]

I agree, he was the master

[@ctsguitar]

R.I.P Eddie Van Halen. The greatest guitar player of all time! Thank you for the music and for inspiring millions to play guitar.

[@joshschandeler7128]

Watched this just yesterday and now we have the horrible news of his passing. We've truly lost one of the greats. RIP EVH.

[@SirStrombom]

A day after this video he passed away... rest in peace.

[@davetbassbos]

I still listen to those early Van Halen Albums, still amazing! So many interesting grooves and out-there changes also. The band is fantastic all around.

[@mrwolfsang]

Warren, the timing of this video was unbelievable. That's what happens when when you're guided by your intuition, great job man. RIP Eddie.

[@ryansutter4291]

More people should be seeing this video. If there were EVER a video that SHOULD be trending....

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Ryan!

[@Maiki981]

I love Eddie, I had the enormous fortune to grow up with him in the sense that he just appeared when I was growing up, in my generation, with his incredible music, he changed my life, the world, it is impressive how he plays the guitar, he is simply UNIQUE, changed the way of playing forever, a new era with him ... RIP EVH, we love you Eddie ...

[@mirabPL]

Rest in peace :(

[@tribeshift]

Can't believe it! Eddie's music will live FOREVER!

[@JamesRussoMillas]

Great to see Jamie on this! He's massively underrated!

[@Producelikeapro]

Jamie is hugely talented and a great guy!!

[@jerryporter1700]

Goodbye Eddie...may you rest in peace and you no longer have to suffer...and a BIG thank you for all the music and great guitar playing...

[@MarkPritchardGuitar]

Eddie is definitely one of, if not the greatest of all time! I've recently been on a Van Halen tone chase and its lots of fun! Great video Warren.

[@TheTombomb5000]

Damn RIP Eddie...

[@pstamatiou]

Another gem of a video! Man you rock, mixing advice is great, but this was about music in general, and it is good stuff!

[@buddyalbert5808]

YES! You are speaking my language. Another YES for pointing out his songwriting!! And yet another YES for all your work Warren. Thanks!

[@OlafBathoorn]

Devastated.... a Legend, a Genius, an Innovator an Inspiration for so many. He changed the game... he will be missed R.I.P Eddie

[@sebastianarancibia2870]

Man, as a huge all-time fan of Eddie's playing and I could say the reason why I am now a musician, just listening to your words, I realize about your true appreciation for his music and how as you so correctly stated from the beginning, he changed music forever. I get the same goosebumps only thinking about Eruption. Every little piece he ever played was just out of this world. The tapping, Floyd Rose, Tone, etc. He even changed the way guitars are built now. So many guitar brands owe him money and their existence, just because he was a truly innovative genius. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about him. Your words matter!

[@johnnywomack548]

Great video, but one correction needs to be made: Ed didn't use the variac to drive the amp harder. He LOWERED THE VOLTAGE to around 90 volts and cranked the bias up "too high". (Dave Friedman spoke about the bias trick) Mic a 4x12 Marshall cabinet loaded with Celestion Greenback speakers with an SM57 and that's where the brown sound magic is found... in addition to his hands, of course!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Johnny, just to clarify, the Variac allowed Eddie to drive the amp harder. Meaning he could turn everything up, driving the amp much harder but with a reduced voltage it meant it wasn’t as loud. Sorry if that was confusing in the video?

[@Producelikeapro]

And yes, the tone was in his hands!!

[@donnamyers7274]

You're so right! I watched a video of him saying just that last night!😊

[@fatabelly]

No the whole Variac story is a lie lol. He simply said that he used it to throw other people off the scent while trying to copy his tone. Some interviews he said he turned up the Variac, and some interviews he said he turned down the Variac. Basically Eddie's tone is from his own mods and his amazing hands ;-)

[@kb207c]

So strange that I watched this earlier this morning and now just learned of Eddies passing. Absolutely phenomenal guitarist! He will be missed!

[@FergusonNGU]

RIP Eddie Van Halen:((((