First Time Reacting to Van Halen Eruption Guitar Solo LIVE

[@shamelessgames9158]

It is so fun to watch peoples facial expressions as there brain tries to process it all . Eddie was the first at many new things and a true legend and KING of the hammer ons . I was lucky enough to catch Van Halen twice live in the 80,s and they were SO good ! Just awesome to see younger generations discover this man and his many talents .. RIP Eddie you will be missed Sir ! Great reaction !

[@julieb3996]

I never get tired of watching people react to this solo, he was an angel brought to earth to show us how it is done.

[@reneemaldonado4394]

i've watched so many and say the same thing. never gets old.

[@kdm71291]

I say the same thing often!

[@courtney5796]

Ditto. I cry now though is the only difference. Really appreciated them not stopping the vid every 45 seconds to comment 👍

[@TheBibleDefenders]

Dude, I keep thinking that. Just the joy on Eddie's face as he stuns you non-stop for 14 minutes!

[@deanmarino3633]

Same here...Ive watched a dozen or more reaction videos. And the most common is.... I'm speechless... No words can describe what I just saw.

[@LinkRocks]

He was one of a kind. Many have tried to copy him, but none succeeded.

[@erink695]

RIP Eddie Van Halen is the GOAT.

[@supertal6074]

The Greatest Rock Guitarist Ever and on top of that the Band had great music! Just about every song was a Banger - just incredible!!!

[@jimmyraidjames]

Eddie Van Halen was so good that even the Michael Jackson camp came looking for him & invited him to do the solo on Michaels song - Beat it - & he did.🎸🎸 Now you need to hear the Band as a whole & it all started in 1978 ' Ain't talkin bout love -Van Halen (studio version) & i'm sure it will make ur playlist shortly after👍👍 Enjoyed ur reaction

[@Misitheus]

Eddie never got paid for the MJ session...he just "did it" and left.......Peace!

[@mikenastasi8927]

@@Misitheus I think he got a 6 pack or something like that LOL 😆

[@stevenandrews8225]

What you may not know is that when Eddie got to the studio to record it, he looked at the song, and re-did the arrangement.

[@90Beater]

Eddie Van Halen was so good that they made a claymation hamburger version of him with that guitar in the movie Better Off Dead.

[@davehazel5632]

Hey guys, I really like your reaction because you didn't stop it every 30 seconds to comment like some other reactors do. Great job. I'll be checking out more of your videos.

[@FreeDonaldTrump1]

Omg vocal coaches are the worst. Their videos are the worst because they can’t quit stopping them to comment every 30 seconds or less!

[@kennethcunningham2949]

All the rock gods bow before him. He was a talent that only comes around every 500 years or so. RIP EVH.

[@HooPhartd]

or not... ever.

[@kellendorn4937]

no one will ever play a guitar like van halen again. and anyone who argues he wasnt the best ever is wrong

[@clarkgrayhame1250]

It's awesome that you are both enjoying this. You were listening to a true legend. Mr Eddie Van Halen was to the guitar what Mozart was to the piano. He was an absolute genius. Even though finger tapping had been used for decades at this point, Eddie's use of it is something new entirely. I grew up listening to these great rock and roll songs and I'm glad for it. Thanks for giving it a listen and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Rock on!

[@bobbychamblee1559]

You guys are really into it and it shows... Awesome job

[@mikefetterman6782]

This was around 1986-87. The song was composed (loosely, its a jam) in 78. Eddie was incredible. Every guitarist in the 80s was doing his best to play like him, and failing. Just like Jimmy Page and Jimmi Hendrix, he influenced a whole generation of players.

[@kenkonwick6660]

This is actually riffs from 8 different songs combined wuth a little freestyling mixed in. He did this almost exactly the same each show

[@krkhns]

@@kenkonwick6660 Yep. And, it evolved. I am old as dirt and lived in Hollywood during the 70s. He has been doing, albeit extremely rough, versions since back then. His solos were always designed to showcase techniques he either invented or made mainstream - two-hand tapping, alternate picking at warp speed, dive bombs from hell, "let's see what happens if I screw with the tremolo springs with an abnormal amount of echo and phase 90.", volume swells, harmonic slapping, 3Fs (Four Fingers on the Fingerboard), artificial harmonics, "I've done so much cocaine I don't know when to quit"

[@kenkonwick6660]

@@krkhns i had the honor of interviewing him for my university newspaper in 81. Easiest going guy ever. Smile never left him. I still remember the first time i dropped a needle on Runnin with the Devil at a high school grad party. Then entire place just turned, listened and said Wow! Who is this??

[@gwmcklintock]

He did more than influence players, he changed the course or music and the sound of the guitar by the modifications that he made to his guitar and the equipment the he made and used..He wasn't just a virtuoso, he was a musical genius...

[@courtney5796]

This was never written down. The original eruption around 11:24 (intro to You Really Got Me) was a warm up Eddie used before practices and an exec/producer heard it and said they should add it somehow to the album they were working on (1978 Van Halen). The solos in concert were never the same and just Eddie doing Eddie things. Pretty sure this was 1986.

[@markbranson3723]

Thank you for reacting to Eddie Van Halen. one of my heroes as a guitar player. There will never be another Eddie.

[@randalduke9671]

No one better. Love VH and appreciate the cool way you guys have respect for “old” music.

[@ciaphascain1919]

It is always awesome seeing someone seeing this for the first time. He was the greatest of all time. His leads were nuts but his rhythm was even better. I’ve looked up to him my entire life as a guitar player. The thing that stuck out to me? Basically his love of his craft and his smile. He loved it all and I miss him tremendously. Congratulations on your discovery

[@joecrone9862]

THE Goat !

[@Professional-fh1ow]

I was 10 years old when VH One came out in 1978. I had older brothers that were musicians and I was a blooming one. I used to sneak into my older brothers room and listen to the albums I heard them play. My Bro got this new album and I put it on the record player and the second track was Eruption and it blew my mind! Eddie inspired me in my early guitar playing years. One of my favorite solos by him was on Michael Jacksons Beat It from the Thriller album. By 1982 I was playing in a band and emulating his style. He's gone but never forgotten. I also like that you watch the whole video then give your reactions.

[@michaelemery1497]

U at the best guitarist who ever played!! Eddie just put a smile on my face!! RIP my friend

[@dullahan7677]

Like the song says: If There's a Rock and Roll Heaven, You Know They've Got a Hell of a Band)

[@foley15136]

If you like drums, check out his brother’s drum solo from this same concert. Each member would do a solo performance during their shows. His brother Al is one of the best.

[@Fairygrl_TW]

1978 was a great time in music. When this came out i just had to see it. Nothing could compair to the music of the 70s and live just made it better. Back in my day when you followed your fav artist you had to literally follow them, this was before computers internet or cable music channels, thats how we got deemed "groupies" (word that refers to a fan of a particular musical group who follows the band around while they are on tour or who attends as many of their public appearances as possible) , just a little fun fact. Thanx for great reaction, Be well, Peace

[@mcgee227]

The loss of the greatest Guitar player in all of history is heart breaking. Ive known of him my whole life.

[@FireBladeRR-RSP]

I was at this show, it was my first concert.. I was 15 and was never the same!! EVH is a LEGEND!! ⚡️🎸⚡️🎸⚡️🎸⚡️🎸⚡️🎸

[@HooPhartd]

Yes, Kamy. He was kinda popular with ladies. He was married to Valerie Bertinelli and they have a son, Wolfie. As you might have guessed, he is also a musician and toured as the bassist in Van Halen. Eddie unfortunately passed in 2020 of a stroke from several complicating factors. So, he is now immortal.

[@raid7752]

Sometimes I feel sad watching these videos of EVH (WE MISS YOU BUDDY) but feel happy knowing that someone is watching these videos for the first time and seeing the greatness that is EVH.

[@geoffsullivan7902]

Saw VH live twice…unbelievable shows.❤️🎼❤️rock n roll…here for it…AC/DC….if you haven’t yet…live from Riverplate. The crowd is ridiculously large and all in….it’s magical.🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥RIP EVH….genius,legend- heaven has on hell of a band.❤️

[@ZippyThePinhead]

I wasn't at this concert, but I saw them on this tour, and it still stands out as one of the best concerts I've been to. Eddie's solo was pretty much the same, followed the same order with maybe minor differences, but still mind blowing at the time. Happy you 2 enjoyed it.

[@jom7604]

The Mozart of all guitars. RIP my Edward.

[@ClifHaley]

Best that ever was.

[@markkoutz5482]

You both had a smile the whole time great reaction

[@stevent.keister1254]

I seen him in 84 he made the guitar talk There is no one better

[@German_1]

That's Eddie's brother Alex on drums. Nobody could tap like him. The original eruption didn't all the extra, it was clean and amazing. All my friends and I bought the album when it came out in 1977 I believe...this style was new..

[@AW11-e4h]

The 🐐🤘🤘

[@stevepyryemybida5427]

You two have just witnessed the greatest to ever pick up a guitar....RIP Eddie

[@joebarrera9741]

One of the greatest guitarist in the WORLD

[@davidoconnell1680]

Great reaction 👏. Ya know I have mad respect for Jimmy, who passed to soon and Stevie, the greatest blue's rock guitarist but you just watched the greatest Rock and Roll guitar player that's ever lived! RIP Eddie ❤

[@ireneerrico4706]

Goat

[@michaelshields7777]

Believe it or not, Eddie was wasted during this performance, and he had said later, that he had no recollection of doing this solo, that's how awesome he was!! RIP Eddie Van Halen.

[@courtney5796]

Never under estimate copious amounts of nicotine, Jack Daniels and cocaine.

[@HooPhartd]

@@courtney5796 It always worked for me! We were both born in 1955. The 70s and 80s were a rough time for sanity BUT a lot of fun. Lol!

[@walterw4783]

Dude... I do believe you.. Me and Ed were best friends for a long time.. He got this song from me.. I was so wasted that I don't even remember writing it!!! I do remember trading it to him for a sweet vintage zippo lighter.. siiiiiigh I kept that thing for almost 34 years and lost it on a camping trip in texas... r.i.p. brother.. And.. hahaha I still have your freaky pastel colored motorcycle helmet

[@simoneemiliani5782]

The king💣🤘❤........

[@richardbingaman697]

That first set of riffs is 316 that was a song that he would play when his son was in the womb and every tme he did it would calm Wolfgang down.

[@craiga1128]

this is the guy that played that crazy guitar solo on MJ's beat it

[@timprice5747]

Van Halen is the band, named after the drummer Alex Van Halen and his brother Eddie Van Halen. The band was the biggest rock band in the late 70s and early 80s. Eddie is one of the rock guitar gods. Very innovative and talented. RIP Eddie.

[@justmarc490]

No Eddy was crowned as the only Guitar God (Hosted by Iron Man Robert Downey Jr.) They both are half dutch/indonesian. Eddy was born in Nijmegen en Alex in Amsterdam (Netherlands/Holland) and Van Halen is still one of the biggest rockbands ever excisted in the American Billboard Rockchards and with the most songs due Eddie his guitar riffs, noobs will say there are better and quicker guitar players now, but who did they learn it from and w,hy they are only youtube cover stars and not in an band ;)

[@timprice5747]

@@justmarc490 I am a huge Van Halen fan, and got to see them live multiple times both with Dave and Sammy. Eddie will always be my favorite guitar player, but I do not believe there is a best. Guitar playing is an art, not a sporting event. Jimmy Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Stevie Ray Vaughn....all guitar gods in my book, along with just a few others.

[@doubletapthatdotty4597]

​@@timprice5747 cant leave jeff beck and dimebag out

[@williamkennedy8061]

This is the greatest guitar solo ever

[@spike6487]

You mentioned Stevie vs. Eddie as who is best...no easy answer at this level...they have different styles and favor different types of music in general. Both incredibly outstanding and possessing their own distinctive tone. When you hear one of their songs for the first time you know who it is. I'd label them both as virtuosos and call it a day.

[@Kubricklover1972]

Hey King N Kamy! Eddie Van Halen was a classical pianist when he was a kid and his brother Alex played drums in the band. They came over to the US with their father who also played a musical instrument, I think the clarinet which is featured on Van Halen's song Big Bad Bill of their album, Diver Down. He also designed his own guitars, amps and pedals. Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page are great guitarists but Eddie Van Halen is unique, in more than one way, that he made his own guitar gear.

[@wells5150]

'Nuff said! 👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾👍🏾👍🏾🥹

[@seandoherty2719]

rock&r i'll will never die

[@thomasburt8995]

They went on to do 4 more songs to finish up that concert. RIP EVH

[@JasonDziura]

Megaman and electric guitars go hand and hand . The 90s used the electric guitar often for the game sounds 😊

[@dennyhayes294]

Just say thank you he's the goat everybody I grew up on all the great guitar players say he was the Mozart of our time that's solo has about five maybe six different solos from other songs and that's what they comprises it up you have cathedral eruption mean streets there's just a bunch of different stuff in there this man was put on this planet to play the guitar and now his son is taking over for him

[@Vhrocks]

The G.O.A.T

[@rubyboobie1448]

Eddie is a legend

[@GenX1972]

Eddie was the most innovative guitar player that lived from the 70's to current day

[@jimfrederick3907]

His fingers move like "Flight of the Bumble Bee" magic steroids!

[@singluna888]

He reminds me of Stevie Ray Vaughn. He sure makes that guitar sound like a violin at times. He's awesome

[@MichaelSimmons.]

Hi guys. There is an amazing a capella group called, Home Free. You will swear you hear musical instruments, but there are none. It is all vocal. Check out their cover of the Doobie Brothers, Listen To The Music. It is awesome. Great reaction,

[@stephenburbank7283]

Great video check out all their music. not one bad song.

[@davehess1019]

Eddie Van Halen was named by Guitar World as the number one greatest guitar player ever

[@erics4653]

Long live THE KING!!!!!

[@oldschoolfink3212]

When you play a guitar, there are 3 types of notes, Panatonic's, Diatonics, and Val Halenonics, also known as hammer on hammer off notes. He didn't invent it, but he perfected it. Just like Michael Jackson didn't invent the Moonwalk, he perfected it. Just amazing the different sounds Eddie he was able to get from a guitar. There will never be another Eddie Van Halen.

[@robertcook792]

What Edward did was open the door for hundreds of thousands of guitarist to hit the rock scene in which many were able to score record labels. Not to mention the influence he had on nearly every guitarist in all kinds of music. The county music singers in 80’s90’s and even today were influenced by his music. And what I mean was he opened the door? Rock was on the back burner in the late 70’s. There was pink,disco and the traditional rock bands like Zepplin Aerosmith,Black Sabbath… but what Eddie did bust that door down and Rock nRoll was at the top by the early 80’s. Slash of Guns N Roses said that Eddie busting on the scene made it possible for him and the band to be one what they were. He was a musical phenomenon, Beethoven of our time. He sadly missed but he gave us a lot of material for us to listen to just like this live solo for us to enjoy for generations to come. Thank you Edward Ludwig VanHalen. RIP

[@stevetracy2012]

Rock God!!! Welcome to the 80s, kids!!

[@keyrat1753]

Eddie Van Halen was a wizard on the guitar. Another song with great guitar work is Pink Floyd performing COMFORTABLY NUMB live at the PULSE CONCERT (1994). It includes a spectacular light show as well.

[@philmullineaux5405]

His brother plays the drums behind him, and is a great drummer! Ironically, their parents, both musically gifted, bought the first guitar for Alex, and the drums for Eddie! But Eddie kept playing Alex's guitar, so Alex was like, "Fine! I'ma play ur drums then!"

[@kenmahoney5255]

RIP Eddie. We miss ya brother.

[@oldgoat9227]

Comparing EVH and SRV is like comparing apple pie to pork chops. Completely different styles and ways to play and both are awesome. SRV is probably the best blues guitarist to ever live and Eddie was an innovator of unique sounds. Now the big man upstairs is jamming with them both.

[@MrSchmaaz]

If there's a Rock and Roll Heaven... you know there will be a hell of a band.

[@Richardtv1968]

Dutch Master!! R.I.P Edward

[@xtop23]

RIP to tha goat

[@mikelundquist4596]

He had an unusual playing style, in that he didn't brace his hand or wrist anywhere on the guitar. Every time I try that, I feel so out of control, like I'm gonna start knocking stuff off the shelves. Ha ha, he was such a beast. But apparently a cool dude. At NAMM my buddy stood in line to get an autograph and t-shirt but they ran out of shirts. So Eddie took the shirt off his back and gave it to Dave... how cool is THAT?!

[@VIDSTORAGE]

That is a weird song for a 1st reaction to a new found band ,but it is from their debut album .. .Ain't Talkin' bout Love is from the 1st also. , that is a good start ..

[@tferg9272]

Congrats on not talking through the solo; earned a new follower here 👊

[@perfectionbox]

It's really hard to accept someone as gone who was so full of life 😪

[@oneilprovost2287]

Glad you noticed the cigarette... it was always part of the show

[@Brandi6666]

Nice reaction. New subscriber 🤘❤️rock on. Ther is only about 50 years of modern rock to get thru🤣 led zeppelin, AC/DC. And the Beatles would keep you busy for months. And bring in tons of subs

[@joeschmoe665]

VH tickets back then went from 35 to 135. I was on the lower end of that....

[@byroncrump4431]

GOAT

[@JasonDziura]

Just got mind f***Ed. Best way to explain my first time hearing him.

[@KC-pc8ou]

Inspiration to so many guitarists! Consider reacting to Chickenfoot Highway Star (live) ... Supergroup with same lead singer and bass player as Van Halen (Sammy Hagar And Michael Anthony), Guitarist Joe Satriani, and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith. Huge, big rock performance of a 50 year old Deep Purple Song!

[@mikerogers5264]

KING EDWARD 👑 RIP

[@MySOBER-Life]

I told my kids I want this played at celebration of life party - screw a funeral

[@boki1693]

If u ever heard of the actress Valeri Bertinelli, that's her ex husband. They were still married when this was made. I was actually at this concert. The last show of the tour in New Have conn.

[@corbinclardy1611]

Incorrect on loosely 78, it's a piece together of Eruption, Cathedral, Spanish Fly n a violin piece by a German composer. This is from Live Without A Net, saw them on this tour n multiple others

[@andrewhartlett676]

Eddie Van Halen before Areosmith and Run DMC collaborated with Michael Jackson on the song beat it his solo.

[@ericmyers5003]

✌🎸🤘👍👍❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@kevinjennings238]

Hey Guys!!! If you're Not familiar with This, it all Started with a Solo called "Eruption", from their 1st album in 1978, that goes directly into the Cover of the song, "You really got me", originally done by "The Kinks". Here's the Audio of that Solo and the Cover Song > kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIW8aaZnZ7SLiZo

[@jackteppo9633]

It's the BOMB!! We all know that Eddie fans.

[@russellw7785]

He was a musical genius and couldn't read music

[@tonycampbell4982]

His brother on the drums Alex was just as good on drums as Eddie was on guitar.

[@dustinmoritz6634]

You two are as wasted as Ed! Fun watching!

[@timbaker6540]

Eddie does the guitar solo on Beat It

[@aboveaxis]

remember he did this while he was completely loaded

[@oliver6749]

Eddie plays guitar on the soundtrack of Michael Jackson's..Beat It. Listen to the guitar and solo, you'll recognize his style. Good job hope to see more.

[@andrewhartlett676]

his sound came in 1977

[@stevepulse4893]

There's eddie,,,,then there's everyone else.❤

[@bonsai67]

After we Dutchies gave you New York, we had to give you something to top that. It took some time, but eventually we gave you the talent of Alex and Edward van Halen. You are most welcome.

[@Alacarte0421]

Stevie Ray Vaughn Texas Flood

[@R.Kinney1492]

RiP; Edward Lodewijk.🌷1955-2020. (Named after Ludwig Van Beethoven.)

[@markacuna4418]

Rip Mr Eddie van Halen

[@pfrancis7483]

Grrrrrrrrrrrrr

[@theidajawho]

They were more into Alcohol than "drugs". R.I.P. Eddie

[@williamjordan5554]

Died last year.

[@hillenmansion]

Eddie died in 2020 🙁