Jimmy Kimmel incident David Lee Roth smashed face forcing Eddie Van Halen endless improvised PANAMA

[@StefanoBongini]

In the meanwhile Eddie is playing some great stuff

[@beakiddo5251]

Totally

[@thesunny129]

***** hell yeah!!!!

[@adstanra]

***** yeh, hilarious---I wanted Dave to stay away longer---We could have heard the great man invent something.

[@adstanra]

kwantoon yeh, that is what everybody says---it was Dave and Sammy who were responsible for those 10s of millions of albums sold...lol...Eddie just brought his guitar and song writing along for the ride.

[@beakiddo5251]

Sammy needs to stay away from VH van halen with sammy hagar blows. Ugh.. DLR can pull it off. The band can totally jam still. Gonna be a great concert. It doesn't hurt that Kenny Wayne Sheppard is the "warm up" band. Now He is one of the best guitar masters on this planet. FoR sure.

[@PickettMusic]

The level of awesomeness here can't be clocked. You don't stop the show because the singer's bleeding...he gets taped up and you jam through the breakdown. And the VH train rolls on....

[@LAVirgo67]

Tittylovwr Diamond Dave is the original metrosexual! Glad that he's laid off the blond highlights.

[@beakiddo5251]

Dee Dee hahaha David Lee doesn't have hair left to highlight. ;) he still looks good i think.

[@-Diamond-Dave-]

PickettMusic yeah, to on the spot make up a solo that stays within the framework and rythm of the song, for a few minutes, that is INSANE!

[@stubhead]

Actually that was pretty funny. Mr. Roth says "I cut my nose on the microphone, gimme a minute and we'll start over!" Ummm, Dave, the band's still playing. You're just a SINGER. They don't NEED to stop because of you. 5 minutes of the most interesting music they've played in decades, hey, take all the time you need, ol' buddy.

[@rushpittsburgh4]

@@-Diamond-Dave- it really isn't. Its called knowing scales

[@vetter200]

Takes a mature ego to come right out with it. Good on you Dave.

[@Boogietized]

He handled it quite well. For a long time you couldn't tell it was anything serious short of him wiping at his nose.

[@GREENGENE18]

Mature ego? Lol!

[@tparnelli]

MEAN GENE Yeah, that made me laugh too! Dave's about as mature as a circus clown.

[@Lil.black.dress84]

DLRs ego is far from "in check". He makes me 😷

[@raymondhindman7163]

@@Boogietized 1+qq

[@deskducker]

One of the greatest guitarists ever. Period.

[@alexcubata]

Watching Eddie improvise during Roth's SOS action made me so happy! I love his music, his tone and the way he still makes it!

[@monumentalbasser]

For anyone looking for the exact moment, it's 2:57

[@shannonclaire4260]

EVH: The Master Of Improv saves the day. lol

[@domjohndemarco]

Thanks a lot for recording and posting this. This is actually the best part of the whole set they played. I love these behind the scenes stuff you're not supposed to see. They jammed really cool and it shows they don't want to disappoint the audience. Plus its cool to hear Eddie improvise. Thanks again

[@KRONIS]

Dominic Demarco they took all my royalties away :/

[@Zildjian36tube]

It really is the best part. Isn't that funny? So blessed to have been born on earth anywhere near the same time as the MIGHTY VAN HALEN. iconic

[@SM-qe4wd]

That interlude was really cool, especially when Wolf started to improvise a bit on his bass

[@marksimmons7906]

Dude, Wolf was throwing some sick slap in there with a nice sans amp tone to it. I could definitely have gone for more than that.

[@lvbandmore]

Damn this is great for many reasons. Dave getting into an accident and being real about it, and then most importantly Eddie with an extended improvised solo. That is RARE. Everytime EVH plays "officially" it's always licks he wrote 30 years ago, so seeing hime improvise is reassuring that he can still REALLY play and not just redo old solos. For my money I'd love it if he played a different solo every night for every song!

[@zwaqster]

The Daily Beethoven Wouldn't that be something?

[@Karen-sl4gz]

[@flashy5150]

The Daily Beethoven He always played his guitar solos different back in the old days and he still improvises his solos . I don't think that I've ever seen Ed play his solos note for note.

[@DVincentW]

The Daily Beethoven There have been different versions- the one here on youtube Live in Greensboro 1981... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJXbmmOIYshmntE

[@kwantoon]

flashy5150 Playing them incorrectly and improvising aren't the same thing. He wasn't "playing" he was poorly reciting his own material.

[@beatvampire]

we got the bonus plan here , never to be repeated Eddie , Alex and Wolfgang in free jam casual damage control

[@fearsomename2745]

Just like the trooper he is, Dave had some duct tape put on his nose and finished the set.

[@KRONIS]

i didn't like how he stopped the song - mid song - that was uber fail.. 'we're doing live TV' he handled it like an amateur. 80s dave would have been better. oh well, was great to see Eddie jam for an endless bit there... RIP EVH

[@KRONIS]

RIP EVH :(

[@mr198221]

Another overlooked Roth quality is he has what I'd say is a 'Soulful' voice. Maybe not 'live,' but recorded. Listen to him on 'Light in the sky.' Not 'up,' the song from VH2. He sounds very soulful. Despite how he sounds today with the mixed reviews, I still have tons of respect for him & what he brings to the table. They're my fave band, & he makes you cringe at times, but he is one of a kind. Thank you, DLR. You are incredibly special.

[@joeoggier5900]

The one that impressed me was that Wolfgang didn't panic, he stayed in the pocket, and let his Dad noodle around for a couple of minutes. Great save, and kept the car on the road.

[@Texturas75]

He had by that time two or more tours worth of experience. He was prepared.

[@chrish3274]

I think situations like this is why his father was confident about having him in the band RIP EVH

[@Chris-is1rd]

That was actually cool that they were able to extend that part and just jam on it for a few minutes. No complaints from me

[@TheJoeWentzProjectTV]

Damn....Eddie saves the day. Eddie is still the fucking man!!

[@enjaesusanspracklinostberg7939]

I can just imagine what was going through Eddie's head.... "I gotta tour with this asshat all summer long?"

[@redbeardsbirds3747]

Class act from Dave! He just wanted to give his fans a good show.

[@russrodrick6598]

Proof that (a) Eddie is and will always be the King, and (b) DLR is and will always be a deuchebag

[@bigdadio2427]

I stood 10' from Eddie on the other side of the stage. My phone sucks to take videos but a memory will last a lifetime. After 5 hrs in line and stone cold sober, I get to remember everything about this. Still my favorite band, ever. Kudos to these guys have been killin it since the 70's!! (except Wolfgang obviously) and can still put on a hell of a show. \\\VH///

[@Pat9201]

2:45 to 6:09 is the best this band has sounded for a long time...:^)

[@EwoldtR]

That's what happens when you go full blooded! 3 Van Halens on stage.... This shit is running in their veins. Awesome jam session!

[@mr198221]

Hey Dave, I like the way that band-aid runs up the back of your nose, lol. Look, they'll pay you for it, wtf!

[@billydtahoe]

Watching eddie jam for couple minutes is my fav part of the concert.. hes so awesome..

[@ExploredbyRiasath]

HE WAS AND IS THE BEST ON THIS PLANET EARTH

[@ziskokid1]

Its so over for Roth, won't be going this time. Went to the last three tours, won't get my money this time.

[@jigglediggle29]

who cares?

[@ziskokid1]

Guess what Dirle? Nobody1

[@KendallsFather]

Funny thing , you mention money, how much have you made in the last 10 years? Roth me more by the 30 second mark, than you, if you don't like it, don't comment and move on with your life

[@ziskokid1]

The way you spell I think its over for you!

[@ziskokid1]

What do you think Roth is Dumbass? When's the last time you saw a picture of him with a woman?

[@JoeDolanPR]

It would have been great if we could have actually brought cameras in instead of phones, you were just beside me, glad you grabbed this footage, it's simply historical now.

[@KRONIS]

my phone died at the end of the video!

[@dmccalldds]

Thanks for posting this. Always great to hear Eddie play something new.

[@percivalcustodio9912]

Loved the jam! Wolfie played wonderfully! Shit happens but they knew what to do! Great band!

[@halestar]

A true legend. He handled it with total class & professionalism. Rock on Roth! Don't need to say anything about the band - we already know they are crazy amazing!!! Long live VH!

[@josephl5339]

wow I got emotional when I heard this, I love Van Halen they were the best rock band for me in the 80, I grew up listening to there music and loved every one of them except when the bad broke up I wish they never broken up in the first place hated Sammy Hagar without David the bad sucked but having David lee Roth back is a sign of good things to keep rock alive I miss the rock n roll era hope they get there shit together and hope to see them prosper and succeed! peace!!!

[@Aright231]

What you MEANT to say is cool, and I know you're a guy, but you need a period

[@MacPro8CoreMan]

Great comment - Dont worry about punctuation or grammar! It's the message that counts. There are no rules on commas or periods in social networking. Peace

[@Aright231]

I appreciate that Mac, but my comment could have stood, you pretty much echoed what I said. Without the pun/stab at humor

[@MacPro8CoreMan]

Davey r - My comment was directed at Joe Lowe, not you. In this sea of negativity, to find someone who felt passionate about the Van Halen of today. I took your comment as berating toward Joe Lowe and I wanted to try to keep him proud of his statement. If you were just trying to be funny, I am sorry. I was only trying to help to encourage Joe Lowe from getting discouraged.

[@Aright231]

My original comment was funny because you know, WONEN have periods, not men, so I was saying that even though is male, he needs a period because his thoughts, which i support, came out in a flood without any punctuation, hence the precise word that also means. "A full stop in written language", or in other words, a period. This is a remarkable opportunity for a joke such as mine, and hence I shared it.

[@rmefxs]

Him going off stage was the best part of this....of course with the other guys just jamming....Now that was great!

[@snarlingrabiddog5150]

Eddie and Alex both could have EASILY saved and salvaged this nightmare and given something very cool to the crowd, but they just seemingly had no fucks to give on that fateful song.

[@ryanc3848]

Rest in peace Eddie!

[@SixtyeightWhiskey1]

First, I am/was a huge long time VH fan and have seen them live several times. I like the Sammy stuff AND the DLR stuff. VH has become Spinal Tap.

[@vonholland64]

I love them playing the songs from the 6 pack n they’re kick ass

[@buddyboca]

Admittedly I'm not a BIG fan, so I don't know the bands history, but that said, stop p*ssing on a guy when he's down! For years fans screamed they wanted DLR back in the band...now stfu! The hero took a fall and came back out.

[@claytonstringman596]

This is the best van halen has sounded people.. Lets give these boys a hand for pulling off a tough show like pros. Van hale you will always be the best. Great extended solo.lovelovelove

[@jreamsnyder]

Wow! Imagine the luxury of a singer having that safety net. “I gotta take a 3 minute break? No worries, I got Eddie Fucking Van Halen out there to carry me”. Unreal!

[@KRONIS]

I've never thought of Eddie as a net

[@BestBluesNRock]

OMG, incredible! Anything can happen live for sure (especially with David Lee Roth!), but the band didn't miss a beat! Fantastic guitar solo by Eddie Van Halen & Wolfie & Alex jamming while Dave takes an brief, unplanned break! "Somebody get me a doctor!" We knew he'd come back! The man's a superstar! Love Van Halen! :-)

[@tedcantu1]

Bleeding or not.... these guys KICK ASS !!!

[@builderman912]

still in awe of eddie

[@TwinMillMC]

WTF, were there razor blades on the mic?????????????????????????????????

[@KRONIS]

he was spinning a metal bar with sharp ends and it caught him right at the start, but he didn't realize even what had happened until half way thru! i was front row pretty much filming...

[@sandraarruda6157]

Eddie is absolutely amazing as always. I wish I wasn't 3000 miles away. I would've given anything to see Eddie. Minus the pitiful DLR fiasco, the band still sounds fantastic.

[@thesunny129]

I would NOT want to have been near that swinging mic , it was swinging so fast . Diamond Dave was a trouper and extremely nice to the crowd while his nose was split open , it even looks like after he hits his nose , he actually stumbles like he almost got knocked out , Eddie looks better than ever and LOVED that jam session with ED , wolfie and alex !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@deamarquette4478]

Any reason for an extended EVH solo is good! So cool to hear Eddie improvise.

[@unorthodoxpiper4511]

That little jam rocked. They were tighter during then than throughout the entire rest of the set. Dave seemed half-hearted, maybe because of getting hurt. His timing was so off throughout the set that he threw Eddie off a few times. Get KingsX on stage to show them how to rock again!

[@AaronKronis]

Unorthodox Piper dude KINGS X nice. I got to meet dimebag at a king's x show in toronto the night before pantera opened for black sabbath at the skydome in toronto.

[@SACKONUTS2112]

Nothing screams "ROCK" like continuing with the set with blood on your face.

[@railcar123]

Eddie plays some brilliant stuff.

[@mdub2000]

This is gold right here …. Hearing eddie improvise and jam.

[@KRONIS]

What was gold was seeing it and filming it until my phone died and the video ends - it was cool to see Wolf play with his dad

[@maddog5599]

This is the best version I ever heard with the jam part, ...

[@bradbalsley9052]

The extended solo's (bass had some solo type stuff for a sec. also) were awesome!

[@ALLforROME]

Wolf over there just thinkin' about what he's gonna eat next

[@bassmanjoe8]

Ed could have improvised for an hour and no one would have been upset!

[@overthetopent1]

Eddie's gotta be thinking "Here we go again"

[@MrUltraworld]

It's nice just to hear Ed noodle around.

[@breathspray]

At 3:27 you can see Eddie`s concern for DLR..He`s like WTF happened??

[@paulandlesson]

At first I thought "Eddie is going to use this time to just solo his ass off". I did consider being on TV with a strict schedule he was having to consider stopping. Great job, always keep the groove going. BTW is that Wolfgang on the bass?

[@augustorojas1361]

4:08 if they would have given more time eddie would taken off and would be flying in the sky

[@mr198221]

On a side note, if you are a major Halen fan, you MUST check 'The Warner Brothers Demo ' I got it in November '14, & it's so good, so impressive that it almost unseated 'Fair Warning' as my favorite album. To this day, 4 months later I still say at times 'That is just a fucking demo???!!!!' Mind blowing shit.

[@Insomniaclife]

This was the best part of the show; listening to Eddie noodling around on the guitar for a bit. Don't really get the same effect on here. I was back a few rows, music was blasting!

[@MyEnime]

worth it just to hear EVH impromptu solo

[@DVincentW]

.. inter phase feedback ..Dave handled it with a different kind of truth..and this jam is very nice:)

[@SOB044]

Phenomenal, could listen to his improve for hours

[@BobbyCorleysUnique]

David Lee Roth, age is setting in brother...drop the kicks and concentrate on the vocals, and also dress for the stage...good to see you back with the band!

[@adstanra]

what a treat----Dave should fuck up his nose more often----what a chance to see whatever comes into Eddie's head---amazing.

[@yenomeerf]

He sliced his nose open from spinning his selfie stick at the beginning or what ever that baton thing is . He's 60 years old , while wearing sunglasses on stage still a pro to keep going with the show.

[@yenomeerf]

improvising an extended guitar solo??? That Eddie is Remarkable!!!

[@user-tr3kf9hs6g]

WoW Somethings just gotta happen to hear a GREAT solo Gitar by #EddieVanHalen ahhh David Lee Roth having a tough time then Tough as nails Continues Awww! awesome!

[@itsalways924]

just like the waiter bringing you the wrong plate....send him back

[@cookervillpop101]

Eddie is looking more buff than before its good to see him in shape

[@christinefinney]

Eddie ROCKING that guitar as always!!!!

[@RADLADRICK]

"Bring that guy up here with the Lazer! Come here schmuck!" Paul Stanley. (Lol)

[@Danoie67]

I could listen to Eddie ALL Fuckin Night!!!!

[@bbopdlux]

Oh David...maybe somebody upstairs is trying to convey a message...Anyone taking wagers on how long this tour will last?...LMAO

[@meganwhite9090]

I wish today's bands took a lesson from Van Halen, like if your singer is out for the count for whatever reason, it doesn't matter how shit or how good the rest of the band is, give the audience something to react to instead of just being angry that one of your members is down. All things considered Van Halen are incredible to listen to and twice as good to watch and listen to. Today's bands more or less just go out on stage, stand there, play their bit, maybe have a bit of a chat, but that's about it.

[@billymira9361]

I think he smashed his voice on the mic

[@dannyspl]

Your audio sounds great. Damn that must have hurt when he hit his nose

[@Ericotheriault]

DAVID LEE ROTH handled it like a pro.....well done guys,,....

[@Bricklinsv1970]

what a serious bummer they just barely started when he cut his nose. The crowd must have been like wtf! Hes bleeding!!Dave must have felt like such a ass!

[@okiebuzzj]

The show must go on.

[@corium1175]

this is so brutal.. thank God for Eddie, though I mean that's what a bandmate truly oughtta be

[@av8socal]

Nice little jam while Dave got himself fixed.

[@miamigroove]

Classic DLR right there.

[@0penpress]

I think that baton he was spinning around was a gift from Sammy Hagar

[@Deelifull]

Thanks for posting!! One of the rare instances where taping the performance came in handy! PS: Now did he hit himself with the MIC STAND or the microphone itself? When I taped this episode & watched a few hrs later, I thought .. who is the idiot spinning the metal baton? Geeze.

[@massapower]

#DiamondDave always a True Showmanship and Eddie just loves To JAM :)

[@Deke1]

Roth is such a train wreck

[@jigglediggle29]

and you?

[@jeff008thepunk]

resurrecting an old comment. Man, I normally agree about Dave but he handled that way better than I ever thought he would have.

[@lpr5269]

Dave, mom always said don't play ball in the house.

[@Beerm3]

omg dave cut ursefl more that noodle around by eddy was a free solo so awesome!

[@stefanoagostini_com]

DLR super professional, master level.

[@jrmckenzie1965]

A Spinal Tap Moment for sure! 8-[>

[@mybluemars]

They sound great!

[@jeffreytaylor3031]

Dave being a Dork!

[@Tampajoe77]

that solo was amazing!

[@cyberboy419]

at :22 seconds while swinging the mic stand is when he starts touching his nose.

[@neilarmstrong7094]

God bless good old Dave. Gotta EASE back into it, stud. Cant just blast a 1/2 gram right off the bat.

[@capndavey1]

good old diamond dave he will never change hehe

[@shadowsong1]

there are plenty of ways to screw up a show without swinging a metal bo staff around on stage. night after night the odds of something going wrong are surely higher with someone swinging around a bo staff. here it was awesome because we got to hear Ed improvise and no matter what you dudes are saying Ed tends to play his parts very close to the record. its nice to hear him go off the cuff here. lots of nuance, great phrasing, vibrato.

[@bucbaby1]

A great reason to listen to Ed shred!! :)

[@Jonno2summit]

Nice improv while Dave gets stitched up. Nothing better than live improv.