Howard and the Stern Show Pay Tribute to Eddie Van Halen

Howard Stern pays tribute to Eddie Van Halen, talks about the impact he had on rock music, and reads a message from Sammy Hagar.
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[@spinblackcircles]

Dude that guy with the guitar actually did an amazing job quickly and simply explaining why EVH is so revered and unique. Awesome video

[@bas779]

Forget about the technical stuff. Eddie did something more special : He made kids play their tennisrackets in millions of rooms all over the world. The sheer joy of playing is his biggest contribution to music.

[@JasonNation72]

For me it was a Louisville Slugger baseball bat, but nonetheless well said on your part.

[@josephkelley8641]

awesome comment.

[@GiuseppeMrAxe]

well said. I'm going to quote you!

[@defhoez449]

A lot of people don’t know about all the guitars Eddie gave to a lot of those same kids through the Opus program. Which is a non profit charity organization for music programs across America

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

Yes. I said on Facebook that his passion fueled my passion for the guitar. I played tennis rackets, yard sticks and 2x4’s because of Ed. And when I finally learned how to play, I practiced for hours because I wanted to be a tenth as good as Edward was. Ed changed my life.

[@Simonellistitches]

What are the odds Howard has a staff member who shreds and knows everything about Eddie! Well done Steve!!!

[@philc.9280]

This was a very nice tribute by Howard. He usually makes fun of people but was very sincere this time.

[@scsi_joe]

Of course, what is he gonna make fun of the deceased?

[@pinehawk9600]

Eddie didn't play guitar.. He WAS the guitar. RIP King Edward

[@THXSwitch625]

Hearing that Ed and Sammy were communicating and made amends makes my heart so happy for them both! Even more so now that Ed’s gone.

[@brianjones8432]

Agreed. It's good to hear they at least got to burry the hatchet on their personal differences.

[@teaatral_klem9143]

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[@lisajustice5993]

Few

[@lalortiiz]

me too man, I felt a weight off my shoulders lol. Hope it was all good between him and the other members too

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

Van Hagar kicked ass. Poundcake is one of my favorite VH songs ever

[@sabbracadabra8367]

His technical ability was crazy but don't forget how amazing he was as a writer too. That's what made him huge. There are 9 year olds who can play anything but creating it out of nowhere is a whole different story.

[@shadowoftheson5144]

Exactly!

[@gokhanersan8561]

Yeah. Creating it. People are discovering the beautiful simplicity of his compositions. But “creating” that “simplexity” takes a special kind of genius.

[@tonywillans7556]

"Where does all that talent go"? It goes out into universe influencing every other guitar player to come.Can 't stop that amount of positive energy.

[@lisacrotty1837]

Y-E-S!

[@esparka]

Tony Willans There’ll be one child born to carry on, to carry on...

[@gokhanersan8561]

Can’t stop that kind of power.

[@H.E.M.]

Now all kids who play guitar nowadays have 8 string guitars to play shitty djent music. We get it you can play one finger power chords and chug on the Low E string. Also don’t forget the generic sweep picking. That’s why we’re never have another EVH.

[@MikeInClwtr]

Eddie always smiled until the day he died. His music will make us all smile until the day we die.

[@teaatral_klem9143]

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[@kennethdileo6578]

Well said.....

[@gwarbong]

100%

[@siristarburst9]

Funny how Eddie Valerie & Wolfie looked exactly alike

[@ultragroove1]

Exceptional comment & sentiment. 😊

[@barbaravyse660]

It really hits hard when one of your favorite rock stars passes away - especially too soon. Makes you think of your own mortality.

[@MM1717mm]

Barbara Vyse it’s definitely a mindfuck 😞 eddie rules

[@Thatguy55595]

Yup makes me not want to smoke that shit will kill you my grandma died from smoking too

[@teaatral_klem9143]

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[@user-mm4xh6im4n]

Trump new video kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3vEao2NfLtrqNE

[@Joey-rr4gg]

Rip pop smoke 💫💫

[@danadesjardins3002]

Steve, you ain't no slouch on that axe! MUCH impressed... WOW! Well done! Thanks Howard! Six days since Eddie left us to electrify the heavens and my eyes still well up when reading things or listening to certain pieces. Godspeed Rockstar!

[@theostgard6212]

I can honestly and definitively say that my youth is officially over. I feel like I can speak for a lot of others my age. As a guitar guy he changed my entire life, how I looked at life and was always the soundtrack to every moment. Even as an adult, he was and still is. My hero.

[@wolflarson71]

Nice work by Steve giving examples and explanations of what made EVH so great.

[@joeg5414]

Yeah he's a good guitar player! Didn't know that.

[@leeroden7900]

He rips. You can tell he is a real fan. Love it

[@robbie148100]

@@joeg5414 Better than good

[@jimmysapien9961]

Omg he was AWSOME . Wish I could play little something ....

[@beatsforstreamers]

EVH's legacy is alive and well and sitting right in that chair! 👍

[@THEBANDIT7979]

He was the Mozart of hard rock. He picked up where Hendrix left off and took it to the moon. A true rock god. Good work Steve. Awesome job

[@josephkelley8641]

awesome comment, a joy to read (like all the others).

[@gus4u2c]

Well said 👍

[@johnadams8127]

omg exposed... kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGLdkmqDh8aobrs so sad and heartbreaking...💔

[@krissaunders662]

THE BANDIT THE BANDIT Absolutely brilliant description! Kudos!

[@livingshadows6731]

Stevie Ray Vaughn picked up where Jimi left off imo but yes Van Halen was a brilliant and amazing guitarist

[@MsLisalala]

Eddie Van Halen was truly the Beethoven of Rock n' Roll. What a fantastic tribute that Howard and Robin presented to a brilliant musician. I'm so happy that Sammy and Eddie were back in each other's hearts, both for different reasons. Much love to Eddie, may your spirit fly high and be free.

[@kellyshamrock5011]

Eddie is a true rock legend. He is a part of the American culture, and a part of all our lives, as kids growing up with his music. He will truly be missed by all. RIP Eddie 🌹🌹🎵🎵

[@truefear6080]

A True Legend That Will Never Be Forgotten. Rest Easy EVH.

[@atua9969]

Who?

[@josephkelley8641]

awesome comment.

[@Davidjon1946]

Breaks my heart man. 2020 has been the worst year and I think it's responsible for the demise of the best guitar player ever Edward Van Halen couldn't or wouldn't do it events broke his spirit that was the medicine that cure his cancer in the keep him going was doing public events now it's all been taken away and so has the best guitar player to ever pick up

[@scottm8845]

Amen !!

[@johnadams8127]

omg exposed... kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGLdkmqDh8aobrs so sad and heartbreaking...💔

[@VicM-xc9zb]

I was one of those who believed that Eddie VanHalen would live forever because he was just larger than life.. and of course I'm once again reminded that no one is too powerful to defeat death. Eddie was like a super hero on that guitar and changed lives with that instrument in his hand. Oh man... This one is a hard one to process... Heart goes out to Wolf, Valerie and everyone else in the VH family.

[@jimmysapien9961]

I Agree 🙏🙏🙏

[@ginaheller333]

Thank you Eddie for being the soundtrack to my teenage years! Rock on forever!

[@davidcwitkin6729]

That little, quiet moment in "Dance The Night Away", where it's just him plucking quietly away at his guitar, somehow plucking crystal clear notes from his Frankenstrat, painting a delicate picture in sound of a beautiful woman just enjoying herself dancing, is one of the most beautiful moments ever recorded in popular music. Eddie gave us that beauty.

[@DPK365]

Eddie Van Halen was brilliant......he made guitar sounds that had never been created for and he made it look so insanely simple.

[@scottchoate6987]

👍👍 cool comment.

[@teaatral_klem9143]

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[@shac9131]

Flamenco discovered this first! Eddie only put a twist on it

[@jerrysmurfvill5495]

Rylee O'Brien has mind reading abilities and lives in Bellingham and grew up in Edmonds washington

[@JoeGator23]

Funny you should say that... I saw Eddie play the Monsters of Rock in Tampa with Sammy Hagar. I fought like hell for a sopt and stood front row in front of Eddie for the whole show... I was probably 15 feet away from him expecting frantic blazing action to get it all together. Amazingly, amazingly he performed at a world-class level and made it all look so casual and effortless while laughing and having pure fun. It did look amazingly simple... but it wasn't. I've never forgotten his unique talent, and I've been up front watching some of the greatest of players ever... and most of them played like they had to work for their perfection. I've tried to explain it to other people, but it's one of those things that has to be seen live to understand. Eddie made it look easy and was destined to be the best, which he was. I think he knew it, yet remained humble and kind if you follow his work. Thanks, man. You left this world a better place for us all with your music. EVH RIP 2020

[@MisfitsFiendClub138]

Howard did a magnificent tribute to Eddie. Talking about the enormous, once in a lifetime talent that is gone and can never be replaced. Thank you Howard for paying the ultimate compliments to a true music legend

[@jimmysapien9961]

I agree

[@hyperdog67]

I still can't digest this loss. I never met the man, but he lived in my heart, and in my hands every time I picked up my instrument, or when I listened to his recordings. A piece of my life has died. I heard Eruption on TV yesterday morning, and I cried like a baby. He was MY Hendrix. Love you Eddie..rest now. King Edward lives forever..

[@zwaqster]

My heart is broken forever. I am crying crying crying.

[@laurieanderson2502]

I hear you.

[@redkinsley4251]

Wait. So Steve does great impressions and he can play guitar!! This dude is crazy talented.

[@lngodwetrust7117]

He was in his own league, God have mercy on his soul. Thanks Eddie for share your amazing talent with the world.

[@bossHogOG]

ln God We Trust mercy? Fuck off

[@WiilyDerbbinphlatte]

I had just gotten in my car at work, turned on the radio, the news came on and said that Eddie had passed away. I immediately had shivers run through my body and my heart began to beat much faster. I'm heart broken. He is the reason I bought a guitar and have been practicing ever since. The world just doesn't seem the same. I will truly miss you.

[@terryr_zappa8193]

I can't imagine life without Van Halen. For 40+ years just hearing a song still can change my mood. Thanks guys.

[@MikeG82]

"when it's love" is the most beautiful song i've ever heard, it never gets old

[@kdj703]

Prayers for his son. They seemed extremely close in any media I've seen. I'm an 80-90's girl and grew up with Van Halen. When you could watch Eddie on MTV..when it was still videos and still ROCK. He will be a legend always.

[@HILLBILLYinHELL]

Agreed the late 80's early 90's no one could catch this group!

[@jimmysapien9961]

Exactly 🙏🙏🙏🙏 to the Family .....

[@hen263]

Dude smoked three packs a day and died of throat/mouth cancer. Absolute shame. RIP Eddie.

[@JoeR203]

When a star dies, it's light continues to shine on and on, for millennia. Eddie Van Halen died in October 2020. But the lives of those he's touched will continue to be brightened by his light. Forever, and ever.

[@dominysynclair]

When Eddie left, a little bit of every Gen X kid went with him.

[@yankeeladee02]

BEST post!!!! So very true. 💔😔🕯🥀🕊🦋🌈👼🏻

[@user-mm4je1sb9b]

You got that right my friend. God Bless Van Halen! Miss you already Eddie.

[@jeffcochran2195]

Amen my friend! Rest easy Eddie

[@brianwood7237]

Fasho bro ✌♥️🤘🙏😢

[@THEmaggspie]

truth

[@minervagarza95]

I smoked my first doobie in 1978 at a Van Halen concert, In my opinion, the greatest guitarist in the world. Thank you Eddie for the blessing of the music you left behind, every Van Halen song has a memory attached to it, old friends and badass concerts we only paid 10.00 to see...the good old days...Rock in heavenly peace Eddie. This one hurts bad. At 15 the lyrics ...''.I live my life like there's no tomorrow '' oh man..70's rock will never die....

[@HardRockMaster7577]

I first experienced Van Halen, in a smoke filled room, in a friend's apartment, on a cold Winter's night in February of 1978...

[@davorbuklijas1777]

@Barney Fife well they were both amazing people. 😪 what a well lived life, should come as inspiration while we are here. Right here right now 😃

[@ninamc6116]

Perfect tribute to Eddie! Good job Minerva.

[@hok4952]

Well said 👏

[@hok4952]

The most creative guitar play of the 70's and 80's, those years will never be again and nor will another Eddie Van Halen RIP

[@rickm1522]

"I wanted to look like him, I wanted to play like him. What he was doing I wanted to do". I can identity so much Howard. Since Toronto 82. The King Of Ten Fingers And Six Strings

[@garywilson4854]

Howard done an excellent job of telling the world how great Eddie was and there will never be one that will even come close to the brilliance of EVH..

[@Allagi22]

Another thing that is noteworthy is that multiple musicians have said that Eddie Van Halen was the nicest guy. I was just watching an interview with Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains who was good buddies with Eddie. He said he used to give him all sorts of free gear when he was getting started in the 90s just out of the blue. He'd come back from a tour and his whole garage would be filled up with high end amps, guitars, and other gear all courtesy of Eddie. All the accounts I've heard from the people that knew him well said he was a really great guy. What a loss, RIP EVH

[@christopheryasus3666]

So Cool

[@ninamc6116]

I love Jerry Cantrell. What a good dude & freakin awesome guitarist. Love his sound too. A cool person. Just like Eddie. The king is dead, long live the king.

[@cflo1386]

Eddie doesn't get enough credit for being one of the all time greats. Jerry is another musician who doesn't get enough credit for being a great musician and song writer.

[@bodystomp5302]

Cantrell is a musical genius, like Eddie was.

[@CL8ON6]

The perfect blend of technical ability and songwriting prowess.

[@your_huge_ego_bores_me]

Eddie's genius wasn't so much the technique as it was using the technique in actual good pieces of music. He had all the techniques, sure, but it was the grooves he used them in that makes him unforgettable.

[@MM1717mm]

unchained 🎸🎸🎸 !!!

[@palumbodiablo3031]

The two brothers kept staying together from childhood to manhood. Climbing it from zero to fame & fortune together. Always together until one of them left. It's just heartbreaking ... But life is what it is. RIP my hero, Eddie, your legacy keeps on living forever in our hearts.

[@hookipaboy3412]

The music of Van Halen was a huge part of the soundtrack to my life as a teenager growing up in Hawaii🤙🏽

[@TubeSolePursuit]

Nowicki really delivered here! 🤟

[@HotRod1976]

Eddie Van Halen and Randy Rhoads are the icons of guitar, now they are above us shredding together. RIP EDDIE

[@tmp1111]

Thanks for doing this tribute. There was not enough press on Eddie’s amazing ness when he passed. His son Wolfie is quite the musician himself

[@Musician-Songwriter]

It's the end of an era. Eddie is the reason I continued playing the Guitar when I first heard him when most players just up and quit. I've been playing for 52 years now and I "Always" play a VanHalen song whenever I pick up my Strat. Thank you Eddie for being an inspiration to me an Millions of Guitarists around the world. You will be missed very much. My Heartfelt Condolences to Alex, Wolf and all your Family. Peace.

[@dono6971]

So glad to hear that he and Sammy were able to put all the shit behind them and find peace, and love. RIP King.

[@stevenr6874]

Same here.

[@teaatral_klem9143]

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[@minkahed6724]

Another way for that scumbag Hagar to make it about him. He's not even buried yet...geez

[@jimsmith9853]

Another piece of my childhood gone.. Another Rock God lost to time. Gen Xers we are getting old. RIP Eddie Thanks for the soundtrack to my youth.

[@jimmysapien9961]

True - More to Come - just a matter of Time . 😞

[@bonitawilcox2909]

AMEN💔🎸🙏🏻

[@laurieanderson2502]

I agree Jim..I'm an Xer also. So much loss of our great talent unmatched lately. They seem to be dying younger & younger. Tom Petty, Chris Cornell, Scott Weiland, Kurt Cobain, David Bowie, Glenn Frey, Prince, Michael Jackson, Neal Peart, Gordon Downie, Brad Delp, Aretha Franklin , Whitney Houston..Eddie, ...the list goes on ..it's so sad. I have faith that their souls are now in a better place, but yeah, it sucks how so many people of true talent have passed that were a part of of our youth. Every generation younger than us will have to face the same loss in their favorites also sooner than later, & will grow older as us also & grieve for their favorites also, sooner than later. God speed Eddie Van Halen. What a talent what a smile. 😃🎸

[@aprilsheller4962]

My heart is broken! There will NEVER be another such as Edward VH. My prayers go out to Wolfgang! What a loss!

[@dmgscalemodels2825]

Imagine all the music he performed that WASNT recorded! A true loss!

[@wcm5636]

What always struck me was that smile he had when he played. He truly loved to play. A great combination of talent and passion.

[@cmarch2277]

Legendary. Sometimes you only need one word.

[@lupowins]

There’s Jimi and Eddie, then everyone else.

[@arthur_morgan___1899]

lupowins Page

[@williammolina9792]

Eddie a true innovator, genius and legend. RIP

[@iggyfritz7150]

Eddie is the Musician everyone wishes they could be. Watching him Preform was mesmerizing all the leaps and that friendly smile he had that makes you realize how much this Man loved playing, preforming, and recording. He shared his gifts with us And it feels like we lost A Family member. Much Love and respect For the Van Halen Family.

[@pete7389]

Thanks for that, Howard.

[@zerkzy842]

‘He was a magical technician with a soulful primal musical instinct’ - Ted Nugent

[@lindadrost6200]

Playing,Hendrix looked in pain sometimes,Clapton zones out....look at Eddie...pure joy,smiling, always smiling pure bliss (imo)......Serenity, Eddie ....😢

[@shashupe]

RIP Eddie Van Halen! I remember you from the Valley in So Cal way back when you guys were doing garage band parties!

[@IMurderdTheDevil]

Eddie Van Halen is like Mozart, Remembered for eternity. Few can change music Eddie was one of the very few. His greatest guitar solo is on live without a net when he play 5150. R.I.P. my guitar god...

[@Excalibur2112]

You should hear/see the solos he did in Venezuela or Largo, Maryland where drop kicks the Marshall stacks, lol... Good times.

[@carado1984]

Still have the VHS!!

[@richrojo2010]

I was lucky enought to be at both of the shows for "Live Without a Net" in New Haven in 1986. The 1st night he finished Eruption about 4 ft from where i was standing. When he through his picks out, i was so close they went right over my head!!! The 2nd night is the one on the video...both were awesome! I actually see myself right after Alex's drum solo at around 22:10, bunch of us standing behind a rail.....what an amazing 2 nights! I was 21 and living in a dream!!!!! Thank you Eddie for a great lifelong memory!!!!

[@maniamraja5543]

"The saddest part of life is when the person who gave you the best memories becomes a memory" THANK YOU

[@wassupmypeeps69]

When our childhood icons begin to die it makes us think of our own mortality. What does the rest of our lives have to offer and how can i repair relationships that were broken so long ago. Eddie lived a great life. There is no reason to second guess the things that he did in life or the troubles he may have seen. This is all life is. Ups and downs and all the rest in between. He left us with a library of memories through his music that will keep us all going for a very long time. I end with a quote from Eddie himself "I've had a hip replacement, I've beaten cancer, I had my hand operation, and I stopped drinking. Something inside of me just went, 'I'm done.' Eddie Van Halen

[@bonitawilcox2909]

Thank you sharing..so well said💔🎸🙏🏻

[@mellowdramatic33]

His music fueled every single spring break/summer of my youth. From “1984” all the way through “For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge”. I always knew this day would come. It was still a surprise gut punch hearing the news. Never cried for any other others who recently passed. I was sad for the others but when I heard the news about EVH it stopped me in my tracks. In my garage waxing my car I sat down and shed some tears. I then cued up Van Halen’s first album and just let it play. Volume up as loud as my poor speakers could handle. Thank you Eddie. For fueling my adolescent years with your music. I grew up in the best generation ever and got to experience all of your music as it was released. Hung your pictures from Hit Parader on my walls/school locker and mastered the air guitar. Never looked at my hot teachers the same either. You will be missed but your legacy will live on through countless future generations listening to your music.

[@TroyF1966]

Van Halen and Eddie's blazing guitar was the soundtrack of my teens, 20's, 30s and I still listen to their music today. R.I.P. EVH !!!

[@tigress725]

Yep , u r a fire horse and Eddie , Dave and Michael are all horses as well .....all of you are free spirits. So sad Eddie has passed. Heaven is electric tonight🔥🐴🔥

[@tigress725]

Oh ..... I forgot ..... Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughn ...... born in yr of horse too🐴

[@SaS-Music]

When a guitarist can play like Eddie did and doesn't need to hide sloppy playing behind layers of FX and distortion, you know he's good! RIP, EVH

[@steveg6035]

Indeed. Eddie could have picked up a broomstick with some yarn strung to it and made it fucking sing....

[@joehicks6765]

So true so true!!!

[@jimmysapien9961]

A true innovator - God Gifted . Prayers to the Family .

[@JackieGreeneBeauty]

Eddie played the soundtrack of my youth and Im sure he’s playing in heaven. His guitar playing was mesmerizing. Had a poster of him on my wall. Had to put on my VH necklace and listen to all the music. Still sounds great. What a loss. My heart breaks. Hopefully his library archive can be retrieved. My condolences to Valerie and Wolfie and the family. Rest In Peace you are loved

[@rickcamp7807]

Not the way God works sweetie. Read the bible and find out the truth

[@pinehawk9600]

VH first album should be in the national archives in Washington

[@MsWDWFAN1]

Love that Sammy Hagar & Eddie were communicating again and made peace with each other. There won't be that burden of guily wishing he had spoken to him before he passed. I'm sure they had awesome conversations that only the two shared. What a special memory. Beautiful tribute Howard. RIP EVH. 🙏🏻💔😔🎸

[@randydogs61]

1978, hearing unearthly sounds from a cassette tape, and after that it was never the same. Thanks Howard and Robin, you did a good thing here.

[@SN0WMAN27]

Steve’s got sleeper cell skills to the Howard Stern Show. A full box of talent from his recreation of the set, to his impressive guitar skills and knowledge. He’s not someone who can just talk music, he can build it and play it like a pro. Hats off to you Steve.

[@damachine3]

My Aunt was friends with him. She met him at the Betty Ford clinic in the mid-80s when they were both recovering. She was an AP History school teacher and they teamed up and beat all of the other teams at the clinic in Trivial Pursuit. When my dad (her brother) called her to check on her, she said "I teamed up in Trivial Pursuit with some guy named Eddie Van Halen. Apparently he's a well-known musician." She had no idea who he was. I was a guitar player and I worshipped Eddie, so my dad freaked out that my aunt became friends with him, and immediately told me. She gave me his number. I called him. When I heard his voice on the other line, I freaked out and hung up. I always regretted that but, hey, I was just a little kid.

[@jacquir8331]

Wow what a story. Hope your aunt is doing ok.

[@Syclone0044]

This is such a cool story!! Thanks a lot for sharing. I love hearing these kinds of things. And you’re so specific and random yet totally logical, even the biggest cynic isn’t gonna call BS.

[@TheGreatAlan75]

She GAVE you his number??? How awesome! I'm sure Eddie wanted his number to be given out !! 🤦 Just kidding 🙂

[@pauly165]

Whatta trip

[@calibre18517]

Hilarious!

[@deathcheatersguild4266]

Part of my youth died 💔 last night! Much respect to Eddie 🎸, Alex 🥁, David 🎤, Michael 🎸, Sammy 🎤 , and fellow VH Fans for carrying the torch 🔥 for all those awesome years & lighting it up LOUD 🔊!!! 🤟🏻

[@thebutlerart]

Nowicki playing “Cathedral” is sick. I never knew that’s how EVH made that effect 🔥

[@paulkwauk3285]

"When Eddie Van Halen came on the scene, I'd never heard guitar-playing like that. You knew something superior was happening." Very well said, Howard Stern. Direct to the point. And you're also right that he's gone now. Yet his name and music will live on. Believe it.

[@jimmysapien9961]

Howard - SAID IT Right !!!!!!! Thanks Howard ! Truly a Human Being... 🙏

[@GTUF]

Van Halen is THE best American band of all time! My favorite EVER

[@rogerwilliamson7161]

50% from the Netherlands!😁

[@SanAntonioRosie]

I live my life like there's no tomorrow... Thank you EVH. Even though you're not in this world anymore somehow you still make me smile. 😘

[@chiefjayhox]

Had the pleasure of seeing Van Halen live 3 times...first time was the 1984 tour at Kemper Arena Kansas City. I have to say he was the greatest I ever saw live...thanks Eddie, I'll miss you

[@rejeanpaquet4375]

Thank You Howard. Eddie will be missed.

[@TheKnightPatriot]

Eddie once said at Dimebag Darrell’s funeral that an original deserves an original, and promptly gave up and buried his Van Halen II guitar with Dime. Eddie himself was also an original. I just don’t know what to give back yet, but I’m sure I’ll find out someday.

[@georgiethumbs2438]

Yes! I heard about that! I think he also gave a guitar to Jason Becker who as you may know is completely crippled from ALS. This is what he wrote on Twitter........twitter.com/jasonelibecker/status/1313699017994366978

[@jimmysapien9961]

That I’m sure that was a lot to give up ... But that shows you what kind of person he was !!!! Great 👍🏻

[@ShaileshSharma-Sikkim]

When you do my brother, please pass on my prayers and gratefulness too... 🙏

[@captainbuzzkill4658]

Vinnie said if his brother knew he was gonna be buried with that guitar he'd have said "kill me now!" 🤣

[@bearsmom9415]

EVH was the GOAT, loved watching him. He was amazing. I'd just sit and watch with my mouth hanging open wondering where he came from. Certainly not this Earth! Plus, he was a great guy. Loved his family, was a great father. EVH the one and only!

[@purpskurp8737]

I always have EVH in my play loop cant live without it that noise is just so special RIP.

[@jackterra4352]

My heart was sad & heavy upon Neil Peart's passing, now E.V.H.. They both left us with great music and memories. R.I.P. to both of these great musicians.

[@arrowguy173]

The guitar GOAT. Thank you for this tribute. Still in tears...this is as difficult as losing Neil Peart. You not only have real talent (no autotuned hip hop crap that these young kids are growing up with), but INCREDIBLE perfection and technique within their skills. RIP EVH from a loyal VH fan.

[@sgvpipe2517]

I was just out of high school in 1977 heard runnin with the devil, Jamie’s cryin, couldn’t believe his tone incredible

[@roosterj2599]

Thank you Howard. Eddie Van Halen was a gift to this world. He was an inventor and an innovator. An iconic legend. Miss you Eddie.

[@jasong546]

My first real rock concert was the first tour with Hagar, and BTO. When we walked in and I saw the light rig and the drum kit the hair stood up. Pretty impressive for your first big show. Eddie’s pick hitting the strings was so percussive and the music is so loud I had to cover my 7th grade ears sing along along at the top of my lungs. Love you Edward RIP

[@cristorres9547]

1:50. There is only one Eddie Van Halen as there is one Jimi Hendrix. None of them can be replaced but will be forever remembered.😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔

[@LostInIce4]

Eddie's magic is not gone. It's accessible to the lucky few. Remember, life is the childhood of immortality.

[@johnuhtof8952]

Love this. In memory of Eddie amd the rest that have joined him in history

[@dragan1427]

❤️💯

[@SanAntonioRosie]

Mr. Stern... I always admire your passion for music. Thanks for all you do for the music community. 🤘🏽 You rock too!

[@briannacaron7893]

One of my favorite musicians. I grew up listening to VH through my parents. RIP EVH ❤️🎸

[@glennw9927]

Van Halen; First concert I ever saw. Fair Warning tour: October 2, 1981 in Austin. Never forget it. Sad to say good bye. Nice tribute.

[@MrSpeed-us9xf]

Thanks for sharing your gift Ed, you'll be missed.

[@brendanralph4730]

When Eddie and Alex would lock in to a heavy groove live there was nothing better ! R.I.P. EVH the King of Swing , the Tone Chaser Long Live the King.

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

7:20 I remember when Ed gave Howard that guitar. The Van Halen 3 lineup was in the studio. Howard was interviewing the band and Ed just got up and grabbed that guitar and signed it for Howard and gave it to him. Ed, you will never be forgotten.

[@toucansam3]

Rolling Stone ranked him #8 greatest guitar player of all time, which says a lot about Rolling Stones' credibility.

[@TJDawgs72]

I would think it would be Jimi, Eddie and Jimmy...and you could definitely argue the order.

[@theanomalous1401]

I believe that most people will say that Hendrix and Page are at the top of the list, with Stevie Ray solidly in the mix. To say that there are 5 people better than Eddie? All I will say is that you better bring some indisputable facts and a lot of them. #RIPEVH #RockOn

[@miketomlin6040]

Avoiding a few thousand flamenco players in the process. Where was Bailey?

[@gooddognigel9992]

@ Mr. Chopsticks a travesty indeed by rolling stone ranking EVH so low. Keep in mind the crew at rolling stone is very devoted to the old guard. Their ranking should be taken with a grain of salt. EVH is the finest guitarist who ever lived.

[@MrClubpenguin11]

1. Jimi Hendrix 2. Jimmy Page 3. Robin Trower my top 3

[@quickdrawmcgraw4110]

Thank you Eddie, for everything. From the kid who played air guitar to Beat It in the 1980s in his local supermarket car park in Surrey, England - all the while looking like he was having an epileptic fit. Rest in Peace.

[@TomTom-xp2jb]

Eddie's gone but the effects of his innovations are infinite!!! Thx Howard!!! 🎸❤️👏

[@gaagsl]

Just imagine the 80s without that sound. All hair bands were just trying to catch up with Van halen

[@GearZenChannel]

Van Halen was not hair metal. Comparing VH to the likes of Poison is an insult.

[@christophermay4998]

No Eddy.........no Joe Satriani.......no Steve Vai.........Eddy inspired many many players.........he created his own sound like many others did before him

[@jp3813]

@@GearZenChannel It ain't a comparison. Hair bands did try to imitate him.

[@joetarlos]

@@GearZenChannel I agree they were saying that VH was a hair metal band on Good Morning America and I didn't agree with that...

[@bossHogOG]

Gear Zen reading who you arguing with? Reading comprehension is not your strength.

[@ruthanncaldwell5705]

Eddie is the only guitarist who took a power drill to the song pound cake rip EDDIE I'm still in shock forever a guitar God will always be missed Never ever forgotten thank you Eddie

[@maxducoudray]

Ruthann Caldwell I think Paul Gilbert was using a power drill with his guitar a couple years before Poundcake, but that takes nothing away from Eddie’s genius (and Paul would be the first to agree).

[@stevenschiano8660]

I remember exactly where I was when I first heard Eruption. I was In my friend Jimmy’s bedroom with a couple of other guys. We were all drinking and goofing off. And then it came on. I absolutely freaked out. I made him play it over and over and over until everybody started complaining. I bought the record the next day, then I played it for my girlfriend and her brother and some of their friends and then they went out and bought it. And it kinda increased exponentially 1-2-4-8-16. It was amazing. I had been playing guitar for less than a year when I first heard Eruption. So I couldn’t even touch it. But then a local guitarist showed me how to Tap and man I was loving life. Now forty years later Eddie can still inspire me to practice. But it’s not just guitar playing that I’m thankful for. A lot of times my goofball friends would want to go out get drunk and cause trouble. But most of the time I stayed home and practiced. So because of Eddie I stayed out of harms way. So thank you Eddie Van Halen. Every time I see lightning in the sky I’ll know your jamming in heaven. RIP

[@bettyannsmith5267]

Brilliant guitarist 🎸 Rest in Paradise....EVH is still rocking above! ❤🤙

[@Viele411]

Eddies music changed my life as a teen. The mans music had a huge part to play in my favorite memories. This is sad.

[@annic7995]

I loved his vibe! His smile! His guitar playing! He was this bright light of life is now gone. He even made the guitar talk!

[@cindymiller1502]

Me and my husband me and my husband fell in love listening to Van Halen and watching Eddie jam out on the guitar, those were the best times of my life.