Leslie West & Van Halen Jam - Mississippi Queen

Eddie Van Halen gets a big surprise when old pal Leslie West shows up. Naturally Sammy talks him into doing their favorite song. Eddie is obviously STOKED that he's playing alongside one of HIS idols.
Jones Beach never saw a hotter day than this.....

[@got2chews]

RIP Leslie and Ed , two guitar legends

[@starshiptrooper7670]

Amen...

[@thirdyearff]

Yeah...a couple monsters on that stage...what #hit year.

[@50buttfish]

Don't forget Alex! They CAN JAM in vahala!

[@waynebeard4605]

Two of the greats are jamming together forever.

[@joehernandezjrjr1144]

🤘❤🤘

[@briangisler1981]

Yes amen. Leslie west was a major influence on Randy Rhoads by the way. They’re all together now. 😇

[@MichaelGiordano777]

No Wayne Leslie was much better and more impressive. Overweight diabetic ready to lose a leg can still play Eddie under the table. Just watch the video again. Eddie and the singer didn't bring it.

[@gab2876]

@@MichaelGiordano777 Yeah mate whatever you say 🙄

[@joeyhumphrey4536]

two of the greatest jam guitarist to walk the earth!

[@tull1971]

Leslie West is definitely old school. These days its all about how many notes you can play in your solo. With Leslie its about making every note count. He can do more with 10 notes than most guitarists can do with 100.

[@RobertMJohnson]

He completely nailed it with this riff and all the tasty fills. It’s an incredibly important tune in rock history.

[@avtorsergeevich6374]

I know why u came here in 2020 R.I.P. Leslie West R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen Rest in Power

[@mrsmith4787]

you are correct. this trend is not good.... pure evil. cant keep losing my music.

[@TheBoone57]

I had a dream that I died and went to heaven. I just barely squeaked in. So I am standing there talking to Jimmi when I look over and see Eddie. So I says "I did not know that Van Halen passed away". Hendrix relies "That is not Eddie, that is God, he just thinks that his is Eddie Van Halen".

[@baby-sharkgto4902]

Wait what?? Leslie has passed? I get all my news from Howard and he's been on vacation.

[@avtorsergeevich6374]

@@baby-sharkgto4902 a week ago

[@baby-sharkgto4902]

@@avtorsergeevich6374 damn it. I just watched the video not knowing he passed then started reading the comments. What an emotional roller coaster ride :|

[@davehattey6567]

Leslie had crunch before crunch was considered a tone.

[@leebatt7964]

I bet Eddie played that riff a lot as a teenager.

[@mikepatrick5909]

Oh you can bank on that.

[@slicksonrevolver9618]

Hard to believe... we lost both of them this year.... fuck..... 2020

[@dennis-ul5ht]

May 28, 1970--my last day of high school...Mountain and Jethro Tull at Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio...best concert ever!!!...

[@davidepalmas5500]

INCREDIBLE !

[@CaboWabotv]

Eddie and Leslie are jamming now on the big Mississippi Queen in the sky. RIP legends

[@stringbender11672]

I woke up today, made coffee, and clicked on this vid. HOLY SHIT!!! Brought tears of joy to my eyes!!! Didnt even need the coffee anymore lol.

[@petewelsh9978]

RIP Leslie RIP Edward - 2020 has stolen two legends

[@kennyplay5982]

Um , and NEIL PEART of RUSH

[@petewelsh9978]

@@kennyplay5982 of course. But he’s not in this clip - I’m a huge rush RIP Neal

[@thewildcellist]

I love how EVH listens and adapts to West's style and vibe.

[@leonskum.5682]

I love how he kept it 'simple' and didn't do any tapping or tricks.

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

Eddie the greatest of all times

[@gclark8228]

Wow...i'd Never seen this video before...Lesley West is just a beast on guitar...pretty cool!

[@chadho54]

me too! loved it!!

[@enigma9971]

He could absolutely shred

[@carminemalanga4353]

Wow almost 30 yrs ago..i was fortunate enough to see both play..leslie was so underrated..his riffs were so powerful

[@seanwoodburn2616]

A great example of two very different guitarist playing well together. Eddie kept it very honest and true to the song. Great jam!

[@aace2ace]

2 monster guitarist on one stage damn lucky people in the crowd

[@erikjohnson3255]

3 monster guitar players. But Sammy didn't have his because Leslie was playing it.

[@johnrusso9246]

Jones Beach Theater..Long Island

[@georgemixis2172]

Leslie West took one song, shot a cannon ball sized hole in the side of the rock & roll ship; and it's never been the same since. In the beginning Johnny B. Goode had become the standard rock song to get your ya-ya's out. Then came Mississippi Queen.

[@williamsanders5037]

git pickins, right on , good one. rip fellas

[@williamsanders5037]

correction, let it rip in peace fellas

[@kelldog7]

Oh Hell Yea!!! What a Great Analogy of What Happened!!!!!

[@claytonmcarthur6907]

Thanks to the help of Felix pappalardi

[@georgemixis2172]

@@claytonmcarthur6907 Yeah, Felix really fit like a glove in the group... very underrated musician. Even Classically trained.

[@michaelkeudel8770]

RIP to 2 legends.

[@kginthehouse4383]

Very cool of VH, paying tribute to LW and one of the best R&R songs of all time.

[@glenkepic3208]

This is great and sad at the same time. Two legends here and now gone. Loved the "He's playing my guitar!!!". that was Eddie. Once the 5150 amps and Wolfgang guitars were up and running from Peavey, Eddie sent Leslie a guitar and stack. amazing here.

[@KingRhinoBudapest]

Rest in power, Mr. West

[@antimurphy8212]

What a great jam here. Eddie's playing with one of his heroes! Rock in Paradise Guys!

[@wfqsfg]

One of the best rock songs ever!!

[@Kashed]

RIP Eddie and Leslie 🙏🏻

[@conancar1010]

HEAVEN GOT A LITTLE LOUDER ♥️♥️

[@midwestoutboard]

I saw Mountain open for Van Halen in Alpine Valley WI. in 1987 for the 5150 tour..sweet show!

[@TheJohnnyCotts]

Really? I seem to recall BTO opening on that tour.

[@babyford64]

RIP Eddie and Leslie!

[@chuckchesser8540]

Strange they died 2 months apart. 2 of the best and most distinct styles ever.

[@ronstearns6595]

Two GREAT guitar players gone to heaven!

[@nicolas5150]

I wasn t aware that this happend even tho i m a forever van halen guy, and this is the appointment of appreciated people, so pleased to found that ❤

[@jamescouture3293]

Wow awesome video R.I.P Leslie and Eddie heaven just got louder

[@algiuffrida7881]

IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THAT..R.I.P. EDDIE AND LESLIE.. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES..SALUTE. !!!!

[@jramirez3889]

The Masters At Work

[@fearsomename2745]

I can't tell you how much I'll miss Eddie and Leslie. Love Mississippi Queen.

[@batmandeltaforce]

The very first notes I head from Leslie West altered my playing for ever:)

[@denisemarie6029]

Holy smoke! I would have loved to see this amazing duo guitarist! of the world!! RIP Leslie and Eddie 🎸 🎶🎤🏔

[@jimmyz2098]

We have lost4 2 of the all-time greats. Rest well Leslie West, and Edward Van Halen - my personal all-time favorite. Loved em' both, and though I never got to meet Ed..... he was everywhere I ever went. He made my Life better, and his music was with me at my worst moments.... and my best - and everything in between. I'll miss these guys - but their music will live forever.

[@holysmokes5817]

Best Van Halen live performance ever...damn it.

[@SEKreiver]

AWESOME! A true rock classic.

[@jcraigshelton]

Always respect one’s elders. This is how.

[@sotirios6882]

I was at all 3 shows that week it was the Balance Tour in August of 1995 on Tues, 22nd , Wed, 23rd n Fri, 25th. Leslie West came out all 3 nights n jammed with them . The good ole' days. Man I really miss them. Had a great time. Jones Beach Theater was jumping.👊👍🎸😎

[@kurtsherrick2066]

I remember I had three 8 tracks of Mountain. Our heroes are dropping like flies. Lord their must be some great bands in Heaven. Praise and Worship at noon. Great Concerts afterwards. Bach, Mozart and Hendrix Jam with Joplin and Ruby Star and David Byron on vocals and Bowie on the Jax. That is just the warm up band.

[@Grit489]

One of the greatest rock songs of all time !

[@BC99]

Fits right in with the band.

[@staff72]

WOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooow! REST IN PEAce Leslie and Eddie....

[@mlbolts72]

Rip eddie and leslie 🎸

[@JohnnyLennon2008]

LESLEI WEST rules !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The king of tone and aggressive phrasing, he can still write & play great rock music. THANKS!

[@jaykay6387]

Dammit, it's so wrong that both of these guys are gone.

[@lindsaywilmoth3747]

I love it when EVH keeps the tapping to a minimum,he sounds great.

[@andymine8612]

These 2 guitar Monsters will be Surely Missed R.I.P Eddie & Leslie 😥

[@BARBARALHASS]

💔 Leslie West of Mountain band

[@Doone46]

12.23.20 Leslie left today. Playing with Eddie 4 ever R.I.P. 🎸🎶🎸🎶

[@chuckgrob5289]

Awesome Icon guitar performers, RIP 🙏🤘!

[@hardrockguy]

WOW!!!!!!!!!! Blast this through your earphones!

[@erikjohnson3255]

Thanks for posting. I was there that night & sadly, that's the only time I'd seen this legend play live.

[@richardpierce7819]

Leslie is the reason I traded one of my Marshalls for a pre- peavey Budda SD 45. I love that amp.

[@if6turnedouttobe9]

Glad Eddie didn't over play the song...

[@christopherbako]

Eddie was inspired by Leslie. Those Pinch harmonics! Eddie loved it

[@richardtaylor8595]

Love this footage.

[@vincentvilasi5108]

Hard to believe Eddie and Leslie rocking the great gig in the sky.

[@chosenwon5618]

There still jamming together in guitar heaven!! Rip Legends!!

[@killingsworthgc]

Damn it. This is awesome!

[@steverherb]

Two of my favorites. This was great to see & hear. Can't believe we lost them so soon. Thanks for posting

[@stanstolarski8325]

Two true fret board masters & innovators . . . RIP both . . .

[@depper]

2:00 - 2:28 is the "King Kong vs Godzilla scene" of Rock n Roll. BEAST.

[@TheBoone57]

What a late night discovery! VH with Sammy and Mountain yeah!

[@ronperfect6111]

👈Absolutely AWESOME!!! 😎🤙

[@depper]

Ya know just thought that EVH could of been handing out $100 bills and Leslie STILL would have been boss on that stage... just an Animal performance!

[@jamesbell9011]

I never ever got and still don't get tired of these ROCKERS!!! They still and always have a SPECIAL place in my heart ❤ GOD BLESS!!!

[@charleymariano9088]

Two great guitar legend 🙏 RIP IN PEACE fir both of you!! 😔

[@melindaking7944]

My face would melt with pure bliss if i was there to see this...wow 😮😢❤❤

[@willcratch7815]

The boys followed Unca Leslie......that is what actual musicians do. This makes me smile. Every musicians wishes for a jam like this🤘! RIP Unca Leslie RIP Unca Eddie Last but not least....Unca Alex and Mikey, ladies and gentlemen!

[@OldManDoom]

Leslie really was The Mountain. What a legend

[@PhilFeedback]

I just now read that Leslie West, guitar hero of pioneering 'Mississippi Queen' hard rock band Mountain, dead at 75. He passed away from heart failure. 12-23-2020. Rest In Peace Leslie West and Eddie Van Halen

[@sKraat528]

Losing greats left and right in 2020. Atleast we got new Blue Oyster Cult album, but damn...

[@jeffcaldwell9125]

RIP Mr. West. Great jam!

[@gened9787]

A titanic loss to the world of music. R.I.P. Leslie and Edward

[@danalogue]

RIP Eddie, RIP Leslie. Two Guitar Gods gone.

[@tilemonkee5510]

Can't believe how similar L.W. and Sammy's voices are! I think if I had been at this performance, I might've Shat Myself,from the Sheer Awesomeness !!!

[@mmojorissen]

Leslie West and Eddie… classic moment!!!!!

[@MichaelGiordano777]

Leslie was 10 times better and more impressive. A nice Jewish boy that can Shred a lead guitar better than Eddie. Go figure.

[@LTXsp]

Two of the BEST!!! 🎸

[@erichhitchcock3368]

Man, what a shitty year. I was also thinking, we lose Ed in 2020, when the powers that be want to pull off an Orwelian caper...how it was VH's album 1984 that was their biggest. It was awesome to see those two greats together play such an iconic song. So sad they're both gone.

[@bassmanbilly1969]

Wow! Amazing performance, 3 of my favorite Bands , guitarists Jamming, sounds so 😊👍

[@steveharrop8705]

Jeez, did not know Leslie West had died. Saw him in 1971, bought my 57 LP Jnr after seeing him. And Eddie gone too. Bloody awful year

[@beeragainsthumanity1420]

I would have spit out my beer and pissed my pants if I had seen that. Damn!

[@careful__Icarus]

Vibe complete. Smile attained. Rocking the fuck out

[@johnrusso9246]

I was there with my friends ..A great night ..

[@richsutter7874]

Great post. And... ACCURATE! Leslie West was clearly "The Man" among boys that night!

[@kevinmcnamara3743]

Leslie thought different and was blown away by EVH. I was at the show and Ed played homage to Leslie and did great justice to the song. Pure ignorance if you think VH are boys, one of the greatest rock bands ever.

[@phildarnell9747]

glad Mikey lays a damn good bass foundation for all to follow

[@martianshoes]

Glad it was Sammy and not Diamond Dave.

[@shirleydillard7127]

Priceless!!

[@timsears951]

RIP Eddie & Leslie

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

Rest well both of you

[@leehale5828]

A real gem.

[@kabluey_louie1718]

RIP Mr. West

[@LANDSEAAIRCANADA]

This is a Historical video of great importance Thank You THANK YOU !

[@TScottW99]

RIP Leslie

[@OrganicAudioRecordrs]

"aggressive phrasing" love it

[@toddwhitley1545]

"and he's playing my guitar" - Red Rocker!!

[@ScottyBrockway]

RIP Ed and Leslie

[@MikeLike8]

This stuff is gold!

[@briansd2772]

This is just wonderful! So glad I came across this today. Thanks depper!

[@depper]

Amen brotha! Thank you for enjoying it!