Van Halen Eruption Guitar Solo

The best ever guitar solo of Van Halen (New Haven, Connecticut)
(Many peoples asking, what's the 'song/part' name at the begin': it's the "316")
Wiki: "It was of their performance on August 27, 1986 at New Haven's Veterans Memorial Coliseum"

[@jbmusic1118]

Songs i recognize: 316: 1:07 Eruption: 4:54 Cathedral: 6:49 Mean Street: 8:17 Spanish Fly: 10:21 *R.i.p. Van Halen*

[@jbmusic1118]

OMG THANKS FOR THE PIN!

[@Hazardteam]

​@@jbmusic1118 You *deserved* it🙂 _Thousands_ of peoples asking _always_ which part(s) has which name. That will be clear from now. Thanks to You👍🙌

[@huytruongle519]

Nice

[@suitedcranium9769]

Van Halen truly left us with something that will never die, even after 35 years the comments are still active, a godlike genius still inspires us R.I.P Eddie Van Halen

[@jpts8169]

Do you know what 9:28 is called

[@xenopis7862]

The solo was so heavy, even Eddy knew his guitar needed a smoke.

[@Hazardteam]

Eddy was build his own guitars, so: He knews what nicotine dosen his guitars needed

[@mitchellturnbull3988]

I fucking Loled

[@artaqifaturiel7512]

@@mitchellturnbull3988 Still, after than beautiful show, that guitar needed a smoke! Damn, Eddy was the shit!

[@HappyHoboRecovery]

Clever 🤣 🍸👍

[@chaylasorg8837]

Best comment, by far!🤣🤣

[@millertheory7935]

I’m glad stuff like this is recorded, for history.

[@surfinwax58]

Absolutely!

[@LitLitterbox]

We are fortunate in that for sure

[@dragon-eye75]

Agreed. Wish we had access to all this music and videos back in the 70s 80s and 90s.

[@mcrchickenluvr]

Yep! Especially for those of us who couldn't be there for whatever reason.

[@brzofil]

@@mcrchickenluvr f

[@this-guy.]

Eddie: “creates one of the most iconic guitar riffs ever” His reaction: 😃👍

[@yoshimitsu8643]

High as a kite

[@bretttutorialesygameplay3330]

Yeah bruh why does he do that in like every single concert?, lol

[@Pauly421]

Cocaine is a helluva drug

[@donhagerty5669]

​@@bretttutorialesygameplay33303:40 PEOPLE DEMANDED❤❤❤❤

[@rschalch]

Blessed the ones who had the grace of attending a show like this

[@junodonatus4906]

I guess that's me. I saw this tour/show in 1985. It was my second concert ever. Kiss Asylum tour was my first. Who really appreciates something like this until it's gone. It's kind of like me speaking with someone who saw Led Zeppelin live.

[@edwardsnow4088]

Remember ticket prices back then. I paid 40 bucks to see AC/DC 4th Row and I thought that was highway robbery lol.

[@user-wj1xp8uo8e]

Seen it arriwhead stadium 1978 they were earm up band for black Sabbath didnt now who they were

[@TIOGAMERDAVID]

R.I.P. Eddie Old Friend

[@reggiemars2k8]

This comment deserves more likes.

[@hayden243]

Reggie Marshall I mean give it some time. It’ll have a lot more soon

[@paulo3924]

R.I.P EDDIE FROM BRAZIL

[@tarnt3038]

What a legend. RIP

[@markm1678]

Dude invented the 80's rock band guitar solo with this.

[@mack7732]

Eddie: yeah I smoke 3 packs a day Eddies Guitar: I haven’t stopped smoking since he picked me up

[@honestabe7099]

Best comment!

[@codythedoggo7671]

You're gonna get 1k likes

[@soda1x]

Poor Frank

[@mq5731]

Whoa, slow down and use lube m8

[@backbeats8441]

Since he built me up*

[@Whammybar0819]

This solo made me feel like I was being lifted to heaven that’s how good he is

[@fredwerza3478]

I like how you use words --- it conveys a real passion

[@PamelaS-yx4zi]

They were even better live! He played to me and a friend, we went to behind stage seats that they didn't open, because then Van Halen toted these massive speakers and stacked them almost to the ceiling. We looked into his eyes and watched his fingers fly, it was awesome and the same night David was jumping higher than we ever saw anyone with leather pants jump, all the while with swords in each hand! Not to mention David's acoustic version of Ice Cream Man was terrific as well. They said Eddie didn't sing, but We saw him singing on Jamie's Cryin.

[@KrzysztofPuchalski-en9gv]

Ja mam już 54 lat i wciąż wracam do Van hallen

[@mattwilliamson3738]

It's a multitude of solos. Medley.

[@olsim1730]

The irony being "Van Halen" literally translates to "From Hell" 😅😅😅

[@genevievewitham941]

I love how after he finished one of the most iconic performances of all time he went 😃👍

[@RainbowPhantomGaming]

But can he play Smoke on the Water?

[@ZepG]

Not a chance!

[@benstich8921]

Phantom Punch lol

[@diecovers4646]

c mamo xdxd

[@chorkfopp1539]

AC/DCrules Travis it's sarcasm

[@lautarodiaz7778]

Maybe he can, but i bet he can't play sweet child o' mine

[@randomclashroyalevideos6816]

I cant even play the wrong notes that fast

[@justinwalker6898]

Copied Hahaha

[@Gojam12]

hilarious but true for me too lol

[@happyapple24]

Too fuckin funny!!!!!

[@johnniestockdale4738]

Hahahaha

[@johnniestockdale4738]

I know how to play this song on guitar

[@bebolito1798]

Eddie broke Every rule in guitar playing and still ended up being the best guitar legend ever. Rest easy ed 💔

[@josecarlosramolete6109]

Eddie never claimed he invented tapping. There were other guitar players who performed the tapping way before Eddie did it. It's just that Eddie performed tapping that no one has ever done before: on the electric guitar.

[@clemclemson9259]

what rules?

[@ykd818]

He's 2nd.... To The GOAT 🐐 Jimmi

[@MadMiktheBull1]

On żyje kurwa!

[@redsnowballs8136]

​@@MadMiktheBull1 no he recently died 2023

[@Justin-el6ph]

Literally cried my eyes out when I heard on the radio he passed. Then they played unchained and I cried some more. Best guitarist ever

[@randycunningham7318]

No ya didn't.

[@baguil02]

God I hope that guitar is over 18

[@KwakeSlayer]

baguil02 I hope it’s not a *minor*

[@maxenra]

Is it cause it got a good finger f'n?

[@d3vitron779]

Hopefully it’s not tuned to D, cause that’d be gay

[@JudgeMiller89]

You made.me.laugh for a good 5 minutes there 😂

[@discodonn4251]

Either way it got RAPED!!!

[@TheLok1s]

Eddie manager: The solo was great Eddie: What solo?

[@richevans609]

Hahaha 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@paigeg3478]

I’m sorry but you’re at 420 likes and I can’t ruin that so consider this comment a like👍🏻

[@sh4dow_411]

@@paigeg3478 Davie504 reference

[@paganmetalhead9525]

🤘🏻🤣🤘🏻

[@ZZ-ne4bd]

im sorry but your at 666 likes and i cant ruin that so consider this comment a like👍🏼

[@yubtubtime]

I can't count how many times I've listened to this. Seriously, did Eddie even realize how transcendently good these performances were during this era? They're so organic and fluid, while also being perfect note for note 😮

[@itscipher]

honestly not even a huge rock person but i can appreciate how incredible this performance was, especially for the time. having played various instruments before but never guitar, i for real got some chills watching. can only imagine what that was like in person

[@user-ym4xy6us5e]

He knew exactly how good he was; the groupies swarmed him and he nailed a hotter chick each night.

[@yongkim777]

A player like this comes along once in a lifetime!

[@Jordan-pm1vf]

For real, Once in a lifetime👍

[@smhclanofficial6459]

Eddy after the show: that guy sounded pretty good

[@zamaskowany12]

Eddie after the show: What show?

[@jery8996]

eddie after the show: where my cigerattes?

[@andrewbrown1936]

700 likes short

[@lostwisdom4462]

😂😂

[@monke7156]

Eddy be like where my deoderant

[@kishannaconandoyle1907]

He's smiling, he's happy like a child who has just made his first chord on a baby guitar. Eddie always smiles when soloing... he wasnt a rockstar, he was a kid with a guitar. R.I.P. and play in heaven, mate!

[@LindaEll89]

He's high as a rocket can go, ofcourse he smiles, he's on good stuff. 😆🇳🇱

[@_temptation_8005]

Nice words

[@ryanehlis426]

So true, kid with a guitar.

[@prison_wallet_thief]

St peter: what was your contribution to humanity? EVH: I brightened the hearts of billions of people with the music I hear in my heart. St peter: show me EVH: I don't have... St peter: *snaps fingers a guitar appears in his hands with a marshall double stack behind him

[@JamesCedricCLat]

I read this in 7:25 and look at screen, his grinning bruh✌. RIP EVH🤘

[@crunchcracker172]

I'm 23 years old now and I still listening to this live since 18, this legacy solo will forever in Guitar industries and ROCK&ROLL...

[@wideopenmusic4160]

fr man seems like this vid dropped yesterday, i remember when i was 13 trying to play this shit lmao im 19 now.

[@dylannnnnnnnn]

​@@wideopenmusic4160did you work it out?

[@jehudavis5422]

Welcome aboard brother!

[@ChickenJoe-tq6xd]

Listen to dimebag Darrel too, Eddie buried one of his guitars with him

[@edjasper6296]

Maybe there's hope

[@MrCwatson3]

That scream at 4:44 sounds like something hollering to get out. The way guitar's can just belt out harmonic squeals is just simply magic.

[@kil44ua43]

The greatest instrument

[@danwhitehurst9592]

Do you know why Eddie smiles so much while he’s playing? Because he knows he’s Eddie Van Halen.

[@Cheetah-lq2sy]

Damn true

[@deckwolf3442]

I could only imagine the feeling

[@Animanatee]

Feeling like the president < feeling like eddie van halen

[@valeriotaddeucci7525]

I think he is smiling because he was drunk actually 🤣🤣

[@Gojam12]

excellent

[@Dueville7777]

It took forever- but i learned this whole solo on air guitar

[@VISKOMETAL_X]

Im trying too, but its too hard...

[@goldenwolf2462]

I’m trying and I’m getting there but it sure does cramp up my hands lol

[@sonkakageta5628]

😂😂😂🤘🏼

[@rocknroger7108]

And I'm still practicing air smoke on the water. I'm so envious right now!

[@titorialiano2419]

Lollll

[@davidmoody5585]

The greatest guitarist ever, bar none. Lyrical, melodic, original, lightning fast, versatile and a great rhythm guitarist too! We never see his like again. RIP Eddie.

[@emilywack9211]

I've been paralyzed through 23 surgeries on. My hip but I'm finally healing I'm going to listen to this every time I swim to get better and stronger thank you so much for your music

[@Staggss]

- Dad, why my sister's name is Rose ? - Because you mother loves Roses - Ok. Thanks, dad ! - No problem, Van Halen Eruption Guitar Solo

[@Fastrip]

😂

[@LevinsThe]

Floyd Rose

[@bagaswahyuillahi6009]

@@LevinsThe Dad why you hate so much with a girl named *Rose*? BECAUSE IT MAKES ME REMEMBER THE FUCKING FLOYD ROSE THAT MESSED UP MY SHOW BECAUSE 1 STRING SNAP, THEN BOOM MY GUITAR FEEL USELESS

[@JJTurner203]

Axl Rose lol

[@lynnmeyers8433]

R U SAME GUY WHOSE SISTER IS ELEANOR AFTER PAUL MCCARTNEY'S ELEANOR RIGBY? JUST WONDERED!

[@milkyvilky1667]

If I could play like that I wouldn’t ever set that thing down

[@axissilver4426]

that’s how you play like that

[@noelvarghese]

Its the other way round If u never put that thing down u can prolly play like that

[@aidenhaney1714]

@@axissilver4426 now listen here you little shit

[@namanvats9547]

I think it works the other way around

[@xd1712]

he could play like that because he never set that thing down

[@SMARTS_YT]

There are no words to explain the amount of genius and creativity. Absolutely from another world.

[@RedPillGrimReaper]

What’s amazing about this performance is he looks as if he’s actually playing Guitar Hero. He’s holding the guitar as if it’s a video game controller. The best. The end.

[@kevinguccione1778]

I remember watching this 10 years ago when I was young and just starting to learn guitar. Finally after all these years I still can't play it.

[@thomasgrabowski2202]

I spend 1.6 years playing my guitar (during lockdown) and another 2 vigorous years in my youth - with a 6-8 year hiatus before I picked it up recently again (1.6 year ago) and I'm just learning to tackle this beast of a monster. There is quiet an exceptional tutorial online by a guy called Mr. Tabs - I highly recommend you check his videos "Eruption Van Halen Cover | Guitar Tab | Lesson | Tutorial" It's quiet outstanding how accurately this man can play to EvH (and MANY of his other songs) I literally feel like he's channeling the spirit of Eddy when he plays (not to sound too much like a fanboy but he's quiet amazing). I'm practicing this song again (since I could play it but with horrific misaccuracy -- trying to figure out the pieces of the puzzle myself) but after giviing it a go again it really shows me what a freakin genius of a guitar player Eddie was and how respectable he IS in the guitar world because he too me won't ever die. Van Halen will always be around and we will always remember how he and the band changed the face of rock and roll history. 🤘🤘😁😁!!

[@davidremilio7449]

This is hilarious 💀

[@richardkranium2944]

But you have your own version don’t you?

[@djdrayracing]

nobody can copy perfection. NO. ONE

[@mcfcguvnors]

Sok brother none of us can either but it sure is fun to tap the shit out of the B String :)

[@lithominium9955]

Do you think the man who invented the guitar expected someone to do this with it?

[@yaddle8692]

Lithominium no

[@iliketrains263]

I highly doubt it. I'm curious to know what his taken on modern metal would be

[@pradheesandeepana]

Lithominium probably he would have added a few more frets for Van Halen if he knew

[@legitwizard1704]

I like Trains I like ur profile picture

[@iliketrains263]

@@legitwizard1704 do I look like I care

[@ARES11784]

I watch this whole concert every year, nobody has ever changed my life as much as this man did. RIP Ed, you're a real guitar god now

[@Jeff_H_the_Guitarist]

So many signature riffs and licks in there that are all his. Amazing guitarist!

[@atomnater9343]

Some people want a moment of silence, I just want thirteen minutes of pure guitar bliss. You will forever be a legend Eddie.

[@mateibaron]

Dude tell me this isnt real

[@aydenduke2556]

This is the best tribute

[@atomnater9343]

Flame Drop I wish it wasn’t, check wolf’s Twitter

[@brandonhastings7572]

We lost a true legend today

[@gillesmeura3416]

Same here...

[@user-tp5nb6rz2b]

That cigarette had a better life than me.

[@crayolaxXxcre8tives]

Auronil Chatterjee LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@furtivegold8727]

so true

[@sagnikpaul1811]

I see. Some Bengali sense of humor.

[@berryjeyasingh3826]

You were fearfully and wonderfully created by the Living God in His image to live forever. Do not dare to compare yourself with any lifeless thing that appears and disappears. Every human being is twice belongs to God the Father, as He not only created us but also carried us our sins and died in our place when we disobeyed and dishonoured Him, so that we may live with Him forever. Let everything that has breath praise Jesus Christ- The Lord of lords & King of kings !

[@malloysfootagearchive8919]

Berry Jeyasingh bruh, I like religion and all but if this is not a joke, w h y 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸 also he is a right, that cig is better then me, lol

[@beverlysmith6539]

It's 2024 I am in tears right now! Still can't believe Eddie is gone!❤🎸❤🥀miss you!

[@user-ym4xy6us5e]

Hey he brought joy to untold millions. He also kicked the drugs and lived a full life, just like Alice Cooper. Sure we can miss him but it's better to celebrate his accomplishments!

[@RaymondPerez-hd2ux]

The best solo ever in the history of music made me even more excited Eddie you truly rock!!!

[@FlippinZ]

RIP Eddie. You were a guitar god that will never be forgotten

[@calebtheking3945]

For real

[@lookingforthekey6662]

I don’t believe😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@sapridaisy13]

Right on R.I.P. 💔😭

[@rossbarlow3037]

100%, invented a whole new way of playing guitar, RIP Eddie.

[@paritoshshrestha5004]

Long live Rock ‘n’ Roll

[@georgemccaffery3260]

It would have been a tragedy had this concert not been captured on film.

[@danielcastaneda4356]

It would have been like some mythical story some people wouldnt believe lol

[@jazzram_]

@@danielcastaneda4356 lol true

[@williamnimbach6419]

One of there best ever in my opinion van halen never really sounded all that great live..... but here they killed it

[@mrthunder8190]

We are so fortunate that filmographers had the presence of mind in the day to capture shows like this. Many of us who attended the shows took them for granted and had no idea what we were witnessing - one of the most revolutionary guitarists to hit the planet, but that he was indeed mortal.

[@mirakati4329]

They covered it in the genovea convention as a war crime not to capture this concert on film

[@bracketsstrawberrywithchocolat]

This guy is the reason I'm playing the guitar. Eddie Van Halen is my favourite guitarist and he always has been. R.I.P Rock God Eddie, you will never be forgotten 🤘❤🕊

[@hervemauri6457]

Pour moi aussi, c'est un virtuose,avec une telle décontraction, pour lui c'est un amusement,et il a raison la musique est un une façon de s'amuser,et Eddie l'avait compris,il prenait sa au second degré, d'ailleurs dans un interview,il dit qu'il n'écoute pratiquement pas de musique,a part de la musique classique,et Clapton je crois, Eddie ne pensait qu'à s'amuser, d'ailleurs toujours le sourire,un mec bien,sans prétention,et pourtant il fait parti des meilleurs guitariste du monde,je le classé dans 10 premier, Hendrix pour son époque, Jimmy page également , sont intouchable,mais Eddie était unique dans son "trip"rip champion ❤️❤️✌️✌️

[@MelodyFox]

One of Eddie's unusual techniques, called *finger tapping* ...GREAT MUSICIAN! and that cigarette smoking its life away, while all the droning and finger tapping, and fantastic guitar playing kept the audiences hooked till the end... What a performance! I loved Eddie, and cried so much when he passed! Rest in the light, you restless soul and GENIUS! I had the honor of interviewing Van Halen in 1984 in time for their *JUMP* ! LPeaceM

[@akumanyc8345]

he's so cool even his guitar smokes

[@justicekreider2978]

That's Frankie for you lol (short for Frankenstrat)

[@jared305]

@@justicekreider2978 that’s not the original Frankenstrat. It’s his equally famous model the 5150. Not quite but basically as close as you can get to the original

[@lokofaith]

It needs a cigarette after all that fingering.

[@scrapplepig]

That's what killed Eddie.

[@drunkenraccoon5922]

@@lokofaith LoL!!

[@marcaopenas7329]

Van Halen: gets so drunk also Van Halen: does the best solo ever made

[@j50wells]

Yeah, they drank like fools Eddie had some permanent damage from drinking too much. They drank 10-20 drinks a night. Party animals.

[@marcaopenas7329]

Clay i know, thats not cool. I’m just kidding

[@j50wells]

@@marcaopenas7329 It's true. He had some hip and back problems. It's good. I like to drink so I'm not putting an F minus on them. They liked to drink. But drinking is like mountain climbing, it can get you.

[@marcaopenas7329]

Clay i agree with you

[@j50wells]

@@marcaopenas7329 True story. I've always said I'd rather party and die at age 70 than live a boring, conservative live and live to be 90...alone.

[@pieshot]

Rest in peace, Eddie.. And, thank you for making this beautiful music for us all to listen and cherish.

[@MegapartyPartyhits]

I am happy he was here on earth with us! 🙏

[@TheLyricsGuy]

To anyone who doesn’t play guitar: This is very hard.

[@sansthedrummer]

But so damn fun once you get it

[@TheLyricsGuy]

@@sansthedrummer And once the blisters heal.

[@metal8820]

Yep sure is

[@comraderomania7988]

to everyone who is a guitarist, this is still hard

[@ohgl9472]

I am a guitarist. Can confirm.

[@psychedelicbdsm7301]

Eddie: *“paid for the whole guitar, gonna use the whole guitar”*

[@sgtostrich5613]

This is one of the best comments I’ve ever seen

[@notemusic]

What an Asian

[@notemusic]

@Jamie Lee what? he doesn’t want his purchase to go to waste, that’s what most asians do, you can ask me, I am one Am I not allow to joke about my own demographic?

[@ianappleton8311]

And sometimes it holds his ciggies

[@Carter-uo5yp]

@@notemusic he isnt asian?

[@jasonlinton9902]

I watch this video a couple times a week and im blown away each time i rewatch it ive never heard anything like it before i didnt know a guitar could sound like that its perfect in every way

[@huggybear539]

Saw these guys open for Black Sabbath in 79 at Cobo Hall in Detroit. Nobody ever heard of em and didn't have any idea what to expect. I think they were popular on the west coast..Talk about a WoW moment.. They rocked the house.

[@vampanthem._]

The cigarette need to be in rock n roll hall of fame

[@Jeb4100]

Y e s

[@Nox.INkRecords]

word!

[@boomstick4056]

That's a magical cigarette too, he throws it away at 1:25 and it magically reappears at his headstock at 1:48 ???

[@Adam-ro8vj]

eric jaja think it’s the pick he throws

[@MW-dd8vk]

So does the guitar

[@florida995]

When you’re smoking a cigarette stuck to the neck of the guitar while you throw picks to the crowd with your right hand and play the guitar with your left, you know you’re the best in the world.

[@billgonzales8978]

Jimmy Hendrex would be blown away?

[@shawnhorton2000]

Cigarettes gross killed him

[@Metalmania12]

Headstock*

[@OligoST]

I guess it was faster to throw his pick in the audience, when he switches to tapping, rather than stick it back onto his guitar where the sticky tape is holding all the other picks

[@darrylhilliard8024]

A true master I would love to see anyone match that drunk or sober

[@dananmckie9253]

This is a masterpiece And so freaking hard Van was and still is a legend Just imagine him rocking this out in heaven

[@ixk01santiagosinapsis53]

You mean in hell, there is the real party

[@dananmckie9253]

@@ixk01santiagosinapsis53 that is very true

[@Mr.Peanut1986]

He rocked out like this because he knew he wasn't going to heaven.

[@cj1535]

God is like "I'm bored of angels singing and trumpets playing... Eddie! Come ere!"

[@johnschomer7790]

He was so freakishly and insanely talented beyond compare. R.I.P. Eddie God sure blessed you....

[@spurmberp3954]

The next day Alex: dude that solo during the show last night was crazy awesome. Eddy: what show?

[@bobjones2041]

his bandmates always to the time to molest groupies while Ed did his wanky shite solos. "Dont stop now, Ed, the drugs got me flaccid, we need more time hahah"

[@beesmongeese2978]

@@bobjones2041 What the fuck. Is this real?

[@cheothegeo2742]

@Obese Mongeese bob sounds like a wanky piece of shit himself. Wut do you think? Never take some jerk off in the KZbin comments seriously

[@michelveilleux1275]

Soooooooo underrated comment.

[@kaiserwilhelmii1827]

@@bobjones2041 I'd like to see you perform better than this 'wanky shite solo'. Go fuck yourself.

[@Sam-vl9je]

do you think the people in the crowd realized they were witnessing one of the greatest concerts in human history?

[@juanlora7072]

I will go back to the past just to go to that concert infinite times just to witness that moment 🙏🏻

[@charliericker274]

Of course. How could they not.

[@lunam7249]

Yep!!

[@xctkillaprodigyx2586]

I feel like a lot of them were just enjoying the moment. Something we should be doing so much more of today.

[@srpdesigns]

Yes we did ...New Haven Coliseum CT !!!...The Coliseum has been gone for years and now EVH is too ....What a shame ...But what a time it was !!!

[@Starghost1999]

Saw him play eruption live in Chicago in the 80's. Its incredible that I still have vivid memories of it since I was wasted 😂 that's just how good he was!

[@TeamHURSTOLDSRich]

Brings me to tears knowing how this amazing talent is now gone. RIP EVH.

[@matthansen758]

YOU CHANGED THE WHOLE MUSIC WORLD FOREVER RIP EVH

[@Hazardteam]

*True* Rest in peace brother😢

[@pamallinder3287]

❤

[@pamallinder3287]

Hugs and kisses our friend ❤

[@AlainLefenbre]

​@@pamallinder3287le plus grand guitariste de son temps

[@angieerff1262]

Your legend will live on!❤❤I know your jamming in heaven!!😢😢 Rock- on, Eddie!♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@robertkeeton38]

Crank it to 11 for Eddie. Let Heaven know who's coming, and let Hell know what they missed out on. \m/

[@TylerPCoyne]

Never forget what he accomplished! 🤘🏻😔

[@raressivlogurile3761]

Rip

[@jt2119]

RIP to an absolute legend in the music industry for his work of the guitar and how he changed the way it was played 🤘

[@dasnoopguy7729]

May he Rest In Peace

[@mujahidulislamsamy]

Fuck yes!

[@markdelcheccolo9191]

1 of the best guitarist I have ever seen..R.I.P. Edward Van Halen !

[@user-hv7xk6fi2l]

Not one of, THE BEST

[@joeyelliott8402]

Love this man so much i used to go to his concerts ❤ R.I.P

[@caspersundgren6647]

lets raise our guitars for a pure legend, will be greatly missed!

[@m.wolters9576]

Rock In Peace

[@Mevazare]

Legend.

[@ephraimsumi4274]

Rip

[@LeandroMrCausa]

RIP

[@MrMiketherotten]

I can’t believe it :(

[@jbarkerhill92]

He's playing the guitar at points like an arpreggiated synthesizer, others sounding like a violin, and others just brutal shredding. This has got to be one of the most impressive live solos in existence

[@jive3615]

@Xander Hyslop i think its a requirement ;)

[@seanwest5330]

Xander Hyslop right absolutely insane

[@TheShanesousley]

@Party Van! maybe but he knows which notes they were. Most jacks offs cant replay the same riffs after the first time.

[@TheShanesousley]

@Party Van! thats not always true. Most improve by any decent guitarist will still have roots in theory so they have something to go off of.

[@TheShanesousley]

@Party Van! the difference between a guitarist and someone holding a guitar thats had practice.

[@darrellbridwell2916]

Caught this show in ELPaso Texas. The Lord's favorite guitarist. My Mom and Dad are in heaven and probably finally realized why I was so crazy about Eddie as a kid growing up. Forever the greatest.

[@ChrisLengyelMagic]

This man is my idol. In my opinion, he's the greatest to ever pick up a guitar

[@Hazardteam]

Egyetértek🙂

[@ehern10181990]

Eddie finishes solo: “ok you have 2 wishes left.”

[@mq5731]

Can I repeat the first wish?

[@rivepest6158]

@@mq5731 just go ahead and play the video again ^^

[@Jodaco1043]

“Nah this one’s on me”

[@KSPilo]

I envy people who can say: "I was there."

[@jeffdavis6715]

I was there both night of this

[@haydentakara4369]

Jeff Davis dope

[@darksaga80]

I still remember hearing an interview with Alice Cooper (I think it was him) talking about seeing Van Halen when they were first starting out on the Strip. He said he vividly remembers being in a club with like 10 people in it and seeing these guys all play like they were in front of 10,000 people. He said Roth was jumping around on stage, doing his karate kicks and belting out "aint talking bout love" and Eddie was just shredding the guitar parts and doing his thing. He just said he was so blown away by their energy he knew right away, if they were playing like this in front less than a dozen people with this energy, they were going to make it, no problem. Even then, he knew Eddie was special and everybody in the bar was just mesmerized by his playing.

[@TheWestcoastrasta]

I can braggingly say that I met the entire band and had the pleasure of seeing Michael Anthony's pad in glendora ca. As soon as I walked into the main door after the outdoor foyer, saw all the dope albums that lined the wall of all the Van Halen albums from 1986 onwards. I knew well enough about Van Halen, but to be meeting Michael Anthony and hearing his stories while my dad and another co worker did the Landscape. Dude the stories I could tell from Michael Anthony's mouth to my ears. As far as Eddie goes, he was in his own realm once he picked up his signature guitar. The guitar riffs and solos are beyond comprehensive. You just have to see it to believe it, like right here. VAN HALEN FAN FOR LIFE TIL THE DAY I DIE. BAR NONE

[@edlynnieves7400]

@@jeffdavis6715 me too

[@MrSean03839]

This was a tour de force of Eddie Van Halen riffs from many songs. Glad I was the right age to witness this man and this band throughout the years. Thanks for the memories boys and RIP Ed, you will never be forgotten.

[@lonelyskateboader4116]

It’s an honor to have the same name as this legend may be Rest In Peace I know he’s shredding in heaven

[@kelliew2813]

22-years old when he recorded "Eruption". There's a prodigy! Still, my favorite Eddie Van Halen story is "Beat It". It took him UNDER an hour to improvise a solo, record it, and rearrange Michael Jackson's entire song to make it less "Pop" more "Rock". All for free with ZERO credit. Just to help another musician, just to create good music. Who the hell is like that anymore???

[@valyrian7076]

insane. dammit sometimes i think we born to late?

[@AlexanderOsias]

Those were days.

[@JMPK23]

You'd be surprised. The metal community is alive and well with this kind of stuff. It just isn't in the mainstream light

[@JMPK23]

@@AB-pn7be The Hu : Wolf Totem Ft jacoby shaddix

[@kaiserhundkek2531]

Luís Velhinho we were.

[@ksteak27]

I think the guitar is smoking the cigarette after that pounding. RIP Eddie.

[@ddvergsten]

haha, perfect

[@TimKnight-is3wu]

Virtuosity! Tears of joy!

[@josephsliger3308]

I remember when this came out. Such a great joy then and a great joy now of his artistry and talent

[@OnurGulerGD]

R.i.p Tapping master

[@telequacker-9529]

Quit smoking, then quit drinking, then pray to GOOSE 🦆 GOD they legalize marijuana so I won't have to think about any of that

[@dr2759]

THE BEST.......

[@ericlangevin818]

Much, much more than that.

[@timafiggy]

like kniting a sweater.

[@zekethedego]

Once in a lifetime, RIP EVH

[@lakeliving2013]

This isn't just Eruption. This is a combo of: 316, Spanish fly, Cathedral and Eruption. Along with some improvisation of Mean Street with a Dash of Intruder.⚡🎸

[@cutlass8783]

Dont forget about 316

[@lakeliving2013]

@@cutlass8783 Rut Roooo...Forgot one..You are correct.lol

[@cutlass8783]

@@tmctechnology6396 its a real song but I cannot remember the name

[@Wolf-gang2]

@@tmctechnology6396 Mean Street is the song name

[@joequiroz862]

Does anyone know where to find 9:27 - 10:18 is this song?

[@aaron6290]

This was the best video I’ve ever genuinely watched in my life

[@Lucky_2847]

The best of the best. I’m glad I lived during your career. A true blessing to the world. RIP.

[@mushfiquefahim141]

Somebody needs to make sure that this footage is never lost to mankind.

[@pauledholm316]

Yes, like when they taped over the original moon landing videos!

[@Bloodhound_Dogg]

AAAAMEN

[@samanthacrossley7696]

Amen

[@plasticglueman9966]

Don't worry...first thing I put in my time capsule

[@tmoon79tm]

Don’t worry I can play this perfect

[@Hannah-fh9sm]

His playing is beyond insane. Regardless if he was reportedly drunk at this concert, had probable hearing loss/tinnitus, couldn't read his piano music lessons properly as a kid, you can't teach that kind of playing. Pure talent and genius period. May His Memory Always Be a Blessing...

[@daltonvanhorn5167]

high and ripping

[@haminabowl7876]

doesnt everyone have tinnitus?

[@xijinvegg]

What does it matter he was drunk?

[@xijinvegg]

@@rigby6038 the person here in this vomment said it as if drinking is an absolute no no and the worst thing in the world - its not

[@bigjerm1631]

"reportedly drunk at this concert" dude he was reportedly drunk at every concert. he was reportedly drunk for about 30 years, what do u even mean? matter of fact, almost every single rockstar back then was reportedly drunk, all the time!

[@donna4047]

I will never forget this. Eddie was a God. Despite what people like to say being a teenager in the 80s was very groovy. This is also a master class in electric 🎸. RIP Eddie

[@johan6772]

Lyrics: “Now comes my favorite part of the show. It’s my favorite part of the whole evening. We’ve been on tour since March and I have no better time any time than right now ’cause I get to go sit down, have myself a nice cold one, and listen to the greatest rock and roll guitar player in the world, Mr. Eddie Van Halen.”

[@Anewbreed]

This man is about to be playing with Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughn it’s about to be a nuts concert tonight where ever they are!

[@ToolforOffice]

One of my favorite comments about his passing.

[@LesPaul2006]

No. They are about to play with him.

[@BigStevie]

and Dimebag!!!!

[@hooper4165]

And randy Rhodes

[@Rick-uy4kp]

And Les Paul

[@bryanpozo1555]

It wasn't just a tapping, it's history

[@millerezra8]

Not just the tapping, how about that tremolo picking? Ridiculous

[@danielacuna3728]

I would of loved to been alive and been here Wen this quitar solo was performed. This solo change MUSIC for EVER. HISTORY WAS MADE HERE. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING AND INCREDIBLE SKILL. LEGEND. even to this day when I watch this I'm mesmerized by how simple he makes this looks but let me tell u, it's far from it. The level of skill needed to even play the easy parts are tremendous. King Eddie RIP BROTHER. I NO YOUR ROCKING UP THE IN THE CASTLE IN THE SKY WIT ALL THE OTHER GREATS. RIP EDDIE VAN HALEN.

[@tommyrivas4244]

Your riffs. Take me back. To the 80s.

[@rowsell6523]

It’s tradition to come back and watch this every now and again.

[@simpwood4973]

I don‘t go more than 2 weeks without it

[@stepladder3257]

I watch this every 3 days

[@jimmycampbell78]

It’s Sammy’s favourite part of the whole show after all

[@kerrybrown2890]

I lost my husband 8 years ago. He once told me Eddie was the greatest guitar player on Earth. I have a feeling he is pretty well jazzed listening to Eddie strum those strings now. RIP Eddie and my Dean.

[@kinjaldas225]

Sorry to hear that. Hopefully, they both are in a better place now.

[@kerrybrown2890]

@@kinjaldas225 thank you for your kind words.

[@powdershredder1136]

I bet they had some sweet heaven jams

[@kerrybrown2890]

@@powdershredder1136 I like to think they are. Thanks.for responding.

[@giuseppeghersi9166]

My dad told me this when I was young.... now the feeling that this brings its too much... one love to all of them up in the sky...

[@BlueLineSwineExposer]

It's such a loss to the world to lose one of our greatest pioneers of rock n roll ! Eddie was a master on that guitar !! GOD needed a guitarist and you will eternally be missed . Octavias

[@pj7362]

What a. Fantastic artist. Not only was he a technical phenom , but he was a joy and he enjoyed what he did and having fun with his band and his fans. So much respect for Eddie VanHallen, as well as the band .

[@frankmooney2993]

Who else came to this video right after hearing about Eddie passing? RIP

[@dawnedwards2320]

Me

[@BillNyle]

First thing I thought of when I heard the news

[@gdsmith4246]

Me too

[@lightnight14]

How could I not?

[@tonyrosales1413]

Why do people always have to ask this when this type of thing occurs????

[@DJUwU]

*Whos here after the horrible news? RIP Eddie. Ill practice this song in your honor this week.*

[@MrSorinroman]

So sad

[@joseangelmaldonadofigueroa3547]

Forever in our minds Eddie

[@psalms27sneadspd46]

I just found out.💔😥

[@mariozapatagaray6810]

Same

[@DustinBlaise]

RIP Eddie! You will be remembered until the end of time!

[@dorianmeloni9507]

R.I.P. Eddie, you were a legend and a god for me, and I think always about you in France ! Thanks for make me love to play guitar !

[@PamelaS-yx4zi]

If you look back when David Lee Roth was lead for Van Halen, Eddie would make the guitar talk. It would actually mimic words that David was singing. We loved it ❤!

[@ElRuendoEkisde]

RIP EDDIE :(

[@gianfrancotarantini1952]

QEPD EDDIE :'(

[@ozymandiaspreacher5197]

Makes me so sad!☹️😰

[@Noih78]

Voy a llorar ☹️

[@ginaguerrero2044]

Te comprendo ruendi :c

[@kevinsmith6oh6]

2:28 Eddie tosses his actual pick then proceeded to pull out another pick.... This is the *POD* (the pick of destiny) notice how his playing multiplies by 10000x

[@emilywack9211]

Just amazing ❤

[@JimCameron-rn3xu]

Simply freaking amazing ❤❤❤

[@aaronwallis6597]

5:07 To me this is the greatest guitar sound of all time. The brilliance of having the creative mind to conjure up such a masterful sound using a technique that he perfected and practically made his own is nothing short of sublime. This entire solo is a testament to the best of human imagination and passion for life. RIP Eddie Van Halen. And thank you ❤

[@hunterv431]

You know a guitar solo is good when you fuck up one of the Notes and it still sounds good

[@joeylodes]

It’s legendary

[@zosothezephead837]

@@hunterv431 I read that too but still can't work out where it was or how it should have sounded 😂

[@zosothezephead837]

Indeed and 10:21 - I could listen to that all day long.

[@PadawanIan]

9:50 to 10:20 for me i just love the sounds that he makes up

[@soulacoustic9235]

as a guitarist myself I remember watching this when i was about 15 non- stop for hours and hours..wondering how someone could smoke at the same time, get all the timing so right, play so naturally and utterly dominate the instrument like he did in this performance. one of the best live solos ever.

[@cheersbro7347]

This and cliff burtons pulling teeth are my two fav live solos. The twist is I rarely listen to van halen. But this one is amazing.

[@bijitbora]

I am a guitar teacher. this changed my life

[@bijitbora]

still can't play the mean streets part and I'm 51😢

[@justtouploadoldthings2811]

All of that plus probably being drunk

[@gasfrommyanusi0i594]

you wear baggy pants like that you can do whatever you put your mind to.

[@donna4047]

Eddie has always reminded me of my big brother Roger who is forever 16. RIP Roger A Koval Jr. December 12,1966-December 3,1984.

[@Hazardteam]

😪They're both are in a better place than we are. But sad. My condolence.

[@donna4047]

@@Hazardteam I dunno if that's necessarily so. How can you be better to be separated from everyone who loves u? I hope for that to be the case tho. Very much so. Thank you for the empathy. It is kind of you kindness is in short supply on this here internet thingie. 😊 Best Regards my friend