Van Halen - 1983 US Festival, Devore, CA

[@davidpritchard7174]

I'm going back to 1980...i want all this again...who's coming..? Awesome band..

[@charlottecannon3611]

I'm ready let's go!!!

[@dangc8315]

I was only eight....but I'd go! RR takes the presidency, Miracle on Ice, Phil's win their first WS. great year

[@terryb5803]

Don't have to twist my arm. I'm with ya!!

[@MoeSlislack]

I think every day about how much I would love to go back.

[@laurameeks8653]

saw them in 80, i think, they were awesome, looked just like this ^ but i remember a lot of drinking and smoking on stage, well all over the building lol, RNR at its peak, for me anyway

[@johnpaulkane6153]

I was only 20 years old now. I'm sixty, still loving life. People need to stop hating each Other left and right. And I'm from the right and I love you.

[@johnpaulkane6153]

Dave, the legend.

[@Johnslist]

They don't have good music to unite these days, so everyone just divides further, you're on a team or your not...losers

[@michaelt3308]

MAGA

[@JJ-bz4bq]

They’re the problem, not you.

[@Fish-df5xc]

Born & raised in San Bernardino I was 19 when this went down at Glen Helen regional park we camped in my brothers van 4 days. Went all 3 days this was the best of all 3 Van Halen Judas Priest Scorpions Ozzy Triumph And a up & coming band named Motley Crue Best 4 days of my young life Best concert I ever went to We still laugh & talk about that crazy weekend

[@eclecticx]

Now THAT was a concert. 80s were utterly unique...and such a fucking blast.

[@krutherfurd]

Also born and raised in San Bernardino and I too attended Heavy Metal Day. There was another band that was super hot at the time and was a late add that day - Quiet Riot.

[@noneyabeeswax3200]

❤❤

[@soundslikebstome]

Ur drunk. VH sucked the worst due to dumbass DLR. There was an exodus to the gates because of that disrespectful dumbass no talent dickhead.

[@DanielKatzel]

I was 20 that year & didn't have the time or money to go. Once in awhile, I wish I would've quit my job to go. Still good to catch it on The Tube, tho...peace out.

[@davy1972]

Back when we had to make our own book covers out of paper grocery bags, and of course dress it with the VH logo.

[@infowazz]

i loved making book covers and drawing on denim. i was 10 at this time and was a skate rat a few years later. but i did jam to VH for many years. they were just a solid band and impossible to not like them.

[@doodahman2995]

Wish I saved mine.. I had Some solid art work on there.

[@rodneygathright4508]

Yep I did that! I wrote that VH everywhere!

[@chadreno9834]

I remember but I drew ACDC on mine 😏

We lived it people. What an awesome time to grow up in. The book cover thing opened up my memory banks. Thank you!

[@izona4838]

It's so nice to see when crowds enjoyed the concert instead of holding a phone the whole time.

[@dr.stonks9911]

Cardinal J ok boomer

[@izona4838]

@@dr.stonks9911 boy one day you will get old too if you're lucky

[@dr.stonks9911]

Cardinal J and I won’t talk constantly complain about how things have changed. I grew up without cell phones. Get over it.

[@izona4838]

@@dr.stonks9911 yeah but you'll sit there and call people names like Boomer not knowing who in the hell are you talkin to on the other side. Sounds like you're doing plenty of complaining son. So how about you get over it.

[@joshgrudgens990]

NO KIDDING.. FACEBOOK N SHIT IS DUMBING DOWN FOLKS

[@robincote5857]

RIP EDDIE VAN HALEN. No one will ever replace you

[@SabrinaMeShell]

The Mozart of Gen X and beyond

[@juanmiramontes4954]

Me and wife enjoyed those beatiful days. Thanks Eddy God bless you RIP

[@txtamaman]

Truth

[@sharonbailey1528]

Fukn got that right

[@sweetsongstress7398]

Robin Cote no Body!

[@craigkelm488]

The greatest time in the world to be young. So sad for those too young to experience all of this! The 80's rocked

[@jonnyz5772]

but they have taylor swift and social media. sad.

[@kellybrackin9214]

I will never forget hearing Van Halen for the first time. My brother called my cousin and me into his room. He said no more disco music for us. He played the first Van Halen album for us. It was the most awesome sound I ever heard in my life!! Long live Van Halen!!

[@jerryknuckles736]

Yeah.. My first album was weird al

[@dnx112]

Great memories!

[@jfmax2000]

I'm Hearin That.... They Hit The Music Scene Like a 50 Pound Sledgehammer ☺☺😎👊💯💯

[@jerrywoods4066]

@@jfmax2000 so did alot of bands

[@jfmax2000]

@@jerrywoods4066 True Statement... I'm a Musician So Trust Me I Know All Too Well ☺☺

[@dangc8315]

I feel so bad for those who did not get to experience the 80s. simply the best decade

[@robertyoung9888]

lol

[@nicholasdraws1093]

Yyuuupppp

[@devinthomas4866]

Yes sir!

[@mmaranta785]

Can we give some credit to our President then. He was the one who set the tone

[@326cher]

I loved the 80's!!!

[@b-man1232]

What a magical time to be a teenager!!! MTV was brand new, and some of the biggest hits came in 1982, '83, and '84. No cell phones, crazy haircuts, and people were totally tuned-in to the music. Man, I miss the s*** out of those days!!! So damn much fun!! Now I'm old, balding, and go to bed at 9:00 each night.....😕

[@charlesmcwhirter6386]

Same !

[@Hi_tv_king]

Me too in korea

[@DonnaLloydVent]

Good times! 🤟

[@markzachenberg2797]

the balding part, I'm with you man

[@jeffreysalter8111]

Same here buddy but I rock the F out of the 80s music still

[@juan69508]

I love the fact that every time I see Eddie playing that guitar it looks like he just got it as a Christmas present and he just loves the thing! The smile is a mile wide

[@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503]

THAT'S AN AWESOME RIGHT ON DESCRIPTION!!!!!!! believe it or not... I had the honor of doing Eddie and Alex's handprints in Terrazzo in front of the Guitar Center in Hollywood ... Eddie has the greatest smile! Got to see them twice...the First Tour at Anaheim and here at the US Festival! ✌️ PS... I was on the football team at Downey High when coach told James Hetfield that he had to cut his hair...James reply was... Eddie Van Halen doesn't have to cut his hair...the rest is Rock and roll history in the making still....blows me away

[@lee-daniels]

Cocaine is a helluva drug

[@jeffhodge7272]

If I were as good as him I'd be smiling too!😁

[@KISStributeNYC97]

Great comment. The joy he showed playing guitar….yeah, he was special.

[@KISStributeNYC97]

@@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503 Great stories! Thanks for sharing!

[@jamesconley2406]

Turned 51 last week. These were the best of times in the 70's and 80's. WTF have we become. I wish when I die, I can relive the 80's again.

[@hushmoney2058]

That's what they call Heaven ...

[@davidarmitage289]

Well said!

[@darrencaschera-fh8rh]

Well I'm 58 years old already every time I see a Van Halen I cry can't help it I'm human just they're like the rest of us I live in South Florida you know Eddie was mesmerizing an inspiration to everybody he was so good so fucking good you know he's playing for God now but never going to forget the times I went to see Van Halen with diamond Dave and then Sammy I like Dave better My opinion anyhow rest in peace Eddie

[@embodiedconfidence]

Yes

[@stealth7g]

Favorite Dave quote: "I used to have a drug problem, but now that I'm rich and famous, it's no longer a problem."

[@FrostedSeagull]

@honey badger and Dave's amusing anecdotes on matrimony. Dave says, you Have: 1 - the Engagement ring 2 - the Wedding ring AND 3 - the SUFFER . . . ing

[@sulatlalaki]

My favorite Dave quote was "I tried jogging but the ice cubes kept falling out of my glass!"

[@michaelthomasjordan3629]

My favorite is "I'm a family man. I personally started one in every city we played in." -DLR

[@itsalwayssomething7490]

"I used to do drugs...I still do, but I used to too" -Mitch Hedberg

[@srrings]

lol and a ha ha

[@1w598]

Holy shit. DLR opening with the hyperextended jumping splits is SO legendary.

[@3vimages471]

By legendary do you mean pathetic?

[@crystalship9900]

@@3vimages471 🤣😅😂😆😆

[@martinpenapalafox6616]

DLR VH singer. VIVA TECATE BAJA CALIFORNA. BOLA DE BWUITRES.

[@paulwoodward6555]

There`s also a head level vertical kick of shaolin type style in that footage as someone who has spent 40 years doing martial arts you don`t get those skills without a lot of work.

[@superpotiron]

@@3vimages471 Pathetic ?! How can you say that ?!

[@damianwalck9068]

There will NEVER be another Eddie Van Halen and that saddens me and at the same time, makes me thankful that I grew up with the one and only! RIP EVH

[@sirchromiumdowns2015]

Wolfgang is no slouch on guitar himself.

[@CP-kb1du]

@@sirchromiumdowns2015 lol lol Eats too much

[@juliewessels4045]

I couldn't agree more!💜🎸💜

[@kevinkleiner7325]

Closes are Zakk, Dimebag, Yngwie

[@WesleyBrace]

Agreed. I remember their first album .. Eruption followed by You Really Got Me. Wow… instant superstardom.

[@Johnnywhamo]

I was at this gig, I had just turned 19 a couple weeks earlier, it took me a solid hour to slowly slide my way up to as close to the front as I could get which was about 50' It was insane , PACKED. Now I'm 55...where have all the good times gone? :)

[@Epitaphforyesterday]

ditto, my friend though i was nowhere near there at that time.

[@alicesaid9761]

I'm 55 too, and it's tragic what age does. Have u seen David Lee Roth lately, it's sad, he looks and sounds alful. It's like the world went on and he stayed back in 1984

[@Johnnywhamo]

@@alicesaid9761…...I just see now he's doing a 9 day Vegas "residency". I gotta think it's going to be horrible because as you say he really does sound horrible as at lest did the last time I heard him sing a couple years ago.

[@KenMrKLC]

So Jealous, I was 10... I was listening to the newly released 1984 album on cassette over and over again around this time

[@roamlikekane]

I would refute that statement about Dave. I just saw him open for KISS last week! Him and his band were ON-POINT! He look and sounded GREAT! For his age, he moves (and kicks) and sings exceptionally well. In fact, he sounded better than he did in 2007 when VH reunited with Eddie's son, Wolfie on bass..

[@carliebeau5329]

The only Van Halen I know. This is and will always be the best years

[@rogerb1031]

I agree 100% this was pound for pound the best band in the world besides Zepplin and from 78 to 83 they were right next to them if not better

[@duosythe]

Don’t forget after Dave there was Sammy Hagar.

[@Skabanis]

@@duosythe puke

[@carolynkelly1839]

Agree 100%

[@maccerch]

Bloody oath mate

[@cjw5491]

I'm glad I grew up in that awesome time when bands were bands and music was music. God i am getting old

[@chadcharleston7290]

Believe it or not bands are still bands today and yes music still is music. Just because it's not spoonfed to you through TV and radio doesn't mean it isn't there. Ya jaded ol geezer

You're not getting old. You just appreciate incredibly awesome music!!! And, of course, you're very fortunate to have experienced top-notch music!!!! Feel sorry for The Millennials.

[@chadcharleston7290]

GREATWHITE2 and I feel sorry for you guys for missing out on some of the actual good music today (again not spoonfed through TV or radio) because you can’t stop living in the past lol Edited to add: its also hilarious you guys are saying this on a “live” video that is so blatantly overdubbed 😂. But this is when music was music right???! lol

[@michaelstephen819]

Yeah, they knew how to play music back then, but not how to dress!!

[@mechagojira6951]

I know right!!!! ha ha were getting old man ha ha!!! oh well. man they were the biggest band in the world even b4 1984 dropped!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sipesthebest128]

VH were the undisputed kings of the music world in 1983, and as an 18 year-old in the summer of that year, the world couldn't have been better.

[@lawnmowerman4040]

I was 15 we would ditch school roll the windows up in our hot rods and jam VH and Ac/DC while we smoked ourselves stupid, went on to Love Dio Sabbath, Deep purple, Pink Floyd we had the greatest music ever that’s why it’s still around.

[@vaekkriinhart4347]

yeah man, Reagan was president, metal was exploding, and VH ruled the world. good times, even tho I was convinced I would be drafted in a 3rd world war against USSR in a few years lol! I was 16

[@vaekkriinhart4347]

@@lawnmowerman4040 hellyeah.. I would go to typing class high af and kick ass on that typewriter lol I was stoned there always and I was alway #1 or 2 in the class, hyper- focussed :)

[@lawnmowerman4040]

@@vaekkriinhart4347 Funny thing though my Aunt was Pentecost and told me that they would be watching us through our tv’s in 1979, man was she right our phones know everything

[@PNW_Sportbike_Life]

can you imagine having grown up now? Jesus...

[@trishawilson-fenn3126]

RIP Eddie you’ll be truly missed

[@jmgmarcus808]

The background vocals sound so good. Mike is such an important part of this band. Without him it's truly not VH.

[@infowazz]

who is mike?

[@keithfinsley330]

They almost sound too good. Michael is a great backing vocalist, but I'm thinking some taped voices here!

[@brettgarsed]

@@keithfinsley330 Mike is amazing but there's no way that's just one backing vocal. There's definitely backing tapes in there.

[@alessandrogouveia2268]

Thats playback, man. All the big bands take records of backin vocals. Tyler, halford, bruce, dio...all

[@santosjerez1586]

@@alessandrogouveia2268 Freddie did not and never would ..

[@TheLunacrist]

So many people have said.. This will never happen again ! I am so fortunate that I grew up in the 70s and the 80s. I've seen Van Halen many times nothing compares to it. So thankful for the music as it remains Eddie will be truly missed.

[@darrencaschera-fh8rh]

I got her agree with you. I grew up the same as you did. I'm 57 years old. I live in South Florida. I've seen Van Halen so many times. It's like every time I go see Van Halen it's like seeing them for the first time Eddie's memorizing just just memorizing you can't take your eyes off of them. You can't. I mean s*** it's it's just like you're frozen in time. It's unbelievable to watch him. Everybody misses him. I'm crying now watching this. I'm not afraid or scared to admit that I'm a grown man. I don't care. It's this is my life like millions of other fans. You know any Eddie is the goat, the king. He did it all. I mean Van Halen who didn't grow up on that in our era. You know February 10th 1978 they came out. They blew everybody away. Actually they came out 1972. They were called Mammoth but they changed their name. When David Lee Roth told any of the change, their name and the rest was history. F****** a Van Halen is the best in the world. Always will be too bad. Will never get to see them play again. I've seen them play many times. There's there's no comparison to them. Rest in peace at a you're so miss brother. We all love you

[@kurtvanluven9351]

Couldn't estimate all the cool memories. If you were in Berdoo/IE we probably met. life is fun. We were lucky.

[@rudyorosco7644]

Now this is Vintage Classic VH live Smoking hot RIP eddie thx for all the Great times.

[@ia5662]

Michael Anthony's harmonies might as well be another instrument - they are ESSENTIAL to the total Van Halen sound and are simply lacking without it. They blended so well with Dave's and even Sammy's voice.

[@Oi325]

Absolutely

[@duncandmcgrath6290]

Easily the most recognizable part of the VH sound

[@charlottecannon3611]

Your so right

[@garrynorris4478]

Yet they treated him like Crap your so right about Mikes Contrbution

[@Retroearthling]

their are BACKING tracks. You see Dave stop singing and here mutlple voices

[@doctorsoncbd]

In memory of one of the greatest guitar players EVER... RIP Eddie Van Halen

[@iainwhite3476]

Sorry your wrong!!! The best guitar player ever no argument 👍🎸🤘

[@James-kw1lf]

I wonder how running with the devil is working out for him now

[@jonhogue3793]

I like to think that eddie and dime were two of the greatest. My personal favorite is dimebag. But eddie still rocks!

[@barkatthemoonlunatic1715]

@@James-kw1lf more fun than worship an evil god in heaven

[@67camaro4]

Randy Rhoads was in a higher class than Eddie. Its very clear. Randy takes the cake easily.

[@robcharette1915]

Mike”s back up vocals are just so good. Eddie just shredding on Frankenstein and Alex pounding out those beats. And Diamond Dave just being Diamond Dave.

[@Darrin.Crawford]

Those backup vocals are tracked.

[@edwardlagrossa1246]

Just? Just the ring leader of the circus. I was there! My first festival. RIP EDDIE!

[@HidingFromFate]

@@Darrin.Crawford For sure, noticed it right away. Just so obvious. I'm surprised they were doing that back then.

[@barbaracholak5204]

California Blessings RIP Eddie Van Halen

[@dumpygoodness4086]

@@HidingFromFate not sure it was back then. (EX: most bands "FIX" "live" performances, b/c running around etc means it ain't gonna sound good. Not sure VH had FAKE backing vocals in concert at the time. The tech would be too crude back then.) PLUS, we can clearly see lots of OTHER suspicious bits, like EVH's guitaring NOT MATCHING THE AUDIO (look at his harmonics during the first guitar solo in the first song), so it's not just the fake backing vocals that are an issue in this video.

[@jennifersman7990]

It’s a shame there’s so little official concert footage of them in their prime years

[@re8746]

The best one is the 82 tour at Capital Center in Maryland. Cant touch the set-list.

[@georgehuerta1990]

But more and more is starting to come out they actually have quite a bit of footage. I was listening to an interview with Michael Anthony and he was talking about they did record a lot of footage when they first started because they wanted to tweak their performance so they wanted to see how they looked on stage so little by little a lot of it was starting to come out and they’re re-digitalizing the videos to make them look better so keep looking and you’ll find some here on KZbin🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@joenives2622]

Why is that?

[@Lemopalm]

Everything before 1998 was their prime years. But while there's pro shot good footage of every Sammy era tour there's nothing official from the Roth era, just pro shot boots of varying quality

[@chibmeow]

I know, they edited to add the count to make it look the master but this is what was broadcasted on TV after edit, I have the exact same one still in the attic somewhere in VHS tape 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@chasgorman1086]

This was VH in their prime. Insanely charismatic front man, arguably the best guitarist of the day, and the best background vocals in rock. Woz and company got it right at the US Festival.

[@chrisisom992]

Insane? yes. Charismatic? no. Dave was a high energy, goof ball. Nothing arguable about Eddie. He was INDISPUTABLY the best guitarist ANY day.

[@donbrashsux]

Charismatic.. can’t think of a better word to describe DLR

[@Mechanix360]

DLR is DLR! Probably the best frontman of the era!

[@mi39471]

Give Alex some love damn 😂

[@mattclawson703]

I'm a 55 year old and grew up in the 80s. The BEST decade, EVER. Alex Van Halen was a huge influence for me. Rest easy Eddie. You were the Best.

[@randyfowler.metchem95]

I had the distinct honor of attending this concert and the US Festival.

[@kimrice6978]

I did too! Great memories 😎

[@desertmoonlight2880]

I was there too. Crazy good times.

[@e.l.norton]

This IS the US festival.

[@davidarmitage289]

I’m so jealous! Parents wouldn’t let me go.... did you guys get to see all the bands? Who would you say were the best acts?

[@rickjenkins6027]

@@davidarmitage289 it was a great line up all the way through the weekend...just incredibly HOT!!! Most of us were dehydrated and sunburned GOOD TIMES!! Lol

[@billbright100]

This was just a few days after they played at Jeff Spicoli's birthday party.

[@coltonhill6095]

knowing that now I applaud Dave for even being able to stand let alone give a terrible performance lol. I'd still take drunk Dave over sammy any day

[@mikelamb4781]

Bill Bright e

[@markkeith9055]

Fast forward time, Jeff Spicoli becomes a Socialist friendly asshole.

[@MJ0U812]

Lol Nice!

[@kendallevans4079]

@@markkeith9055 Better than a typical capitalist pig republicant!

[@royrush5374]

I met Eddie in 1983 in Greensboro NC. He was so nice. As soon as I got to engage him in conversation, the road manager comes up and says "Limos here Eddie" Eddie says "wait a minute, I'm talking " puts his two unopened Schlitz malt liquors into his left hand and his cigarette in his mouth and shakes my hand. When he and Michael goes out the backstage door, I hear the crowd waiting outside start screaming. It was then it dawned on me that I had just met Eddie van Halen.

[@georgehenderson7783]

Roy Cool!

[@crashburn3292]

I checked him out when I worked at a Trader Joes in Westchester, CA. 1997. It was right before closing. I bagged his stuff then said something like, "Here you go. Now go practice." He looked at me, smiled and grunted like, "Oh. I get it." I told my manager, "I just checked out Eddie Van Halen." Once he believed me he ran out to the parking lot looking for him. I felt stupid about my failed joke for a couple days. EVH no doubt forgot about it before he hit the parking lot. lol

[@Tull1996]

​@@crashburn3292 1 second ago Yup....we've all been there.....I've met a couple famous people kind of unexpectedly and said something I thought (in my mind) was clever....but when it came out of my mouth, all I could think to myself was (Man, I'm an idiot) lol :-)

[@SeverencePunk]

@@Tull1996 Haha. I tried to be funny with Robin Williams and it just fell flat and I felt like a doofus. LOL

[@loumason6120]

I was in the parking lot of the Greensboro Coliseum smokin out~ then Cruised High point Rd. My band opened up for Molly Hatchet 2 years later. Fuck Greensboro lol

[@erikbartlett2147]

For the time they were outrageous and raised the bar very high for those that followed in their rock and roll foot steps. We all grew up with their music and for me, they were my favorite rock band and I will always miss Eddie's smile and sheer love of playing the guitar.. RIP Eddie... we will never forget you.

[@mikewasko4964]

Ahh ,what a great time to be young. The late 70s and early 80s were the best time of my life .I love you tube and being able to go back in time with vidios like this ..time has not been kind to me so watching this and feeling young again for a couple min is priceless

[@jonjones971]

Mike Wasko Hey mike ....I am happy for me .....I agree that time was awesome .... the best ....wishing you many more good moments

[@DF-qe8ul]

Hell yeah .. take the T top off the firebird and crank it loud !!!

[@theresajones3308]

Praying for ur needs. Ur so right... youtube is like a time capsule.

[@mikewasko4964]

@@theresajones3308 praying for Eddie's family today ..a guitar legend died at 65

[@theresajones3308]

@@mikewasko4964 I know. I'm devastated. Feels like a part of me went with...

[@azbarb478]

My mom and I were there. We were homeless for a stint after a divorce. I was 18. Somehow or another scored tickets. Slept in the car for 3 days. Bright side we pulled ourselves up I went to Arizona State University and became a teacher. We bought a house. Miss you Mom

[@Carlos-nq7up]

1983 life was so simple! Someone invent the Time Machine please!!

[@schmedlywhiplash6267]

I was thinking the same fkn thing......😂😂😂😂😂

[@432b86ed]

Maybe you've just blocked out the complexities. As they say, "time heals all wounds".

[@loumason6120]

We're already living in the past but moving forward attempting to change what We did in the past(s)...ponder on that...i shouldn't of quit school at 15 damnit

[@missmeowmix6114]

Agreed.

[@pavanatanaya]

Ok Uncle Rico

[@whatwouldhousedo5136]

It was about 110 degrees that day- best weekend ever! I still have my souvenir T-Shirt from the US Festival.

[@TheRakuman]

WhatWouldHouseDo I don’t remember it being that hot but I do remember that guy that brought out the whiskey! Pretty soon David was performing pretty badly. We made our way out to the parking lot (dry riverbed) after the 4th encore. I completely forgot that Dave wore assless chaps! 😂 Man that was great weekend!!!

[@rubenperez7310]

It was pretty hot Let me tell ya...i fried all day long and smoked weed and drank booze as well ...My high School buddies and i met right in the right hand side of the stage ...what a fuckin coincidence lol ..Best day ever for me

[@LauraVee63]

BEST THREE DAYS OF MUSIC EVER! I was 19 years old and loved this festival. SO MANY GOOD BANDS!!!!!

[@Ledfists]

I was there, as a young 21 year old man, witnessing a very gifted, trendsetting guitarist having a great night, and a very intoxicated lead singer being the arrogant show-off that he was. RIP EVH!!

[@maxinpains6937]

Dude .... DLR was the best front man ever . He deserves to be an arrogant. R.I.P. Ed....

[@sydbarrett6762]

If I was the lead singer of Van Freaking Halen as we said in the 80's I would be arrogant as well. How could you not be? Free women, drugs, everything and everybody kissing your ass.

[@fropiler]

I was there as well. The whole band was pretty drunk. I'd seen them 3 times prior to this and they were a mess on this night. Didn't help to have a 2 hour wait after a flawless Scorpions set.

[@turdferguson1965]

@@fropiler A flawless Scorpions set would bore me to tears.

[@326cher]

@@sydbarrett6762 And those ass-less chaps!! Syd Barrett, really!!!!

[@marianyulo1769]

Nobody jumped like David love him and nobody played guitar like Eddie . Rest In Peace Beautiful man Amen 🙏

[@stevenlewis459]

Micheal Anthony is criminally underrated. His basslines and distinctive backing vocals are the backbone of Van Halen.

[@kurtsaxton9665]

You know, underrated gets thrown in everytime someone thinks that their band was disrespected. Usually a butt hurt fan. But in this case you are absolutely right, there is no way his musical ability could overpower the huge egos of early VH, Sammy did give him respect. I agree with you 💯.

[@Driven22]

The more I learn about Van Halen and watch these old shows the more I agree with you

[@kingswoodroadproductions6570]

Micheal Anthony is criminally underrated. His basslines and distinctive backing vocals are the backbone of Van Halen.

[@326cher]

The 80's were AWESOME!!! I'd go back in a heartbeat!!!!

[@rbdragonog1]

I was there!!! Was mental in person!!!! Eddie's tone was brutal!!! RIP the master of all masters!!!

[@thomasbradley2677]

I was there also, brudda! Rocking 3 daze, Van Halen kicked butts

[@helloitsmehb]

I’m wearing my t shirt at work now

[@destinyreturns4885]

I have to admit I have never been a fan of Dave's, but he was the ultimate showman and front man indeed... What an incredible show and ride....Eddie as simply amazing.... I've never seen a guitarist so happy to be performing on stage....

[@johnwiley9973]

and he was absolutely wasted during this epic performance..lol

[@jjmill5209]

How many lines of coke did they go through that night? 🤣

[@mjwbulich]

This might be the worst DLR performance ever recorded. He was piss drunk doing press before the show. He can't do his kicks. He stumbles around and forgets lyrics. Go watch Oakland 1981 and see what he's like when he's on his game.

[@JsscRchlDrsy]

@@mjwbulich if you get a chance, watch the Largo 1982 show here on KZbin. That is the true mighty Van Halen at their best. It’s the complete show and you will not be disappointed. The last great tour they ever did with diamond Dave. Even the 1984 tour wasn’t as good as 82. The animosity was beginning to show on stage.😊

[@ArkansasPilgrim]

I'm in this video. At 0:10 just to the left of center you see a guy raising up a camera. That's me. It took me about an hour to make my way through the crowd to get there. I didn't shove my way through (although at one point I got in the wake of a biker dude who did).

[@robertswain8313]

@@ArkansasPilgrim you always had to find a blocker in those days.

[@randyj420]

RIP Eddie. You were among the best of the best. I was fortunate to attend this day of the US Festival as a kid. Life changing event.

[@davidarmitage289]

Oh for sure... damn you were lucky!

[@larryoquinn7993]

I'm

[@magicmarc3340]

Simply the best live Rock and Roll Band of all time, no bands are close.

[@johnschofer5806]

Very well written! I might not totally agree. But, you've got a very strong point & I like the way you put it. Rock On Brother. 👍. 🎼🎸🎶🥁🎶🎧🎶🎶🎸🎶🥁🥁🎶🎸🥁...

[@johneldridge8678]

That jump off the stage, and then with the scream right after was sooooo epic!!! Only Diamond Dave could pull that off.

[@PhilMorrison-td2oe]

Oh yes

[@brentj.peterson6070]

Always loved Alex's snare. Mike's incredible vocals. Showman Dave and Legend EVH.

[@harrylevasseur2178]

These guys were selling out stadiums in 2 hours! Big impact!

[@joelewing4498]

Impossible to believe that this was almost 40 years ago. Something about that just ain't right, is it? Get your house in order, fellow rockers.

[@suzieparis6821]

Yep..its time

[@rockabye274]

Yep. Life is short, very short. EVH and DLR were on top of the world in 1983/1984 and then, less than 40 years later.......

[@MrDrakenator]

Mind blowing! 40 years ago! Can’t be true! Ughhhh

[@hotlanta35]

Just because times marches on does not mean everything gets better.

[@richatlarge462]

We're as far away from that concert as that concert was from World War II, which in 1983 was ancient history to us young people.

[@davidsteuer4601]

I was at the US festival. MAN, what a weekend...

[@SteveJonesPerezCom]

I was there....It was a great time to BE ALIVE!

[@stephaniegrow3761]

Van Halen II and Rush's Exit Stage Left were my indoctrination at the young age of 13! It never leaves you!! Rock on!!!

[@cs292]

Mine was Screaming for Vengeance and The Mob Rules...

[@pickolascage1283]

@@cs292 those are good ones brother, sounds like you got on the rock n roll train about the time it was hitting full speed! 👍😎

[@cs292]

@@pickolascage1283 though Eat 'em Smile and Crazy from the Heat were bad ass too...and had some of my favorite tunes.

[@bassfishingwiththeantichri2921]

Stephanie Grow - In December 1980(?) mine was Ozzy Osborne diary of a madman tour with the late great Randy Rhoads. I was 13 too. Man, I loved the 80's. What a great time to be 13. Rage Against the Machine in April 21-23 Oakland Arena. Be there or be a cog in the machine!

[@mistabimbims6198]

exit stage left is amazing lol

[@PJean3]

I had the awesome and wild pleasure of seeing Van Halen with David Lee Roth (the only Van Halen) 3 times!! I've been to dozens and dozens of concerts and never ever seen a crown as explosive as the ones at Van Halen's concerts. RIP EDDIE!!!!!

[@sgtboz9730]

I seen them twice, 82 and 84, and your assessment is spot on.

[@rustyandtherobotband3731]

These were the golden days of rock!

[@lousassle9655]

Dave truly is one of the greatest performers of all time!!!! Dude worked the crowd like very few can

[@Andrea-sl8wd]

Oh please, he and trump are jokes.

[@joelombrdo]

A great showman, yes. A singer, no.

[@lousassle9655]

@@Andrea-sl8wd ahhhhhh the ever bitter Karen!!!! You land whales are all the same!!!!

[@CombatMedic1O]

@@joelombrdo Idk sounds like he's singing pretty good here. What makes a bad singer? he's got a powerful versatile voice.

[@joelombrdo]

@@CombatMedic1O He sucks. I saw them at the Pasadena civic back in 1976 before they were even signed (my buddy was a guitarist and he knew about Eddie and wanted me to see them). I was about 15 feet from the stage. I was shocked at how bad Roth's voice was. The bassist Anthony has the great voice and hit all the high notes.

[@326cher]

David's voice is so suited to rock 'n roll!

[@mattwarrensocal]

Eddie was so unique. Nobody could replicate his style and sound that he created from nothing. I've seen dozens of Eruption and other videos by fans on the youtubes but not a single one is close. Many have some chops but none of the soul and always missing beats or notes. He was a legend we got to see though it all. Glad I saw him live.

[@hobgoblin4614]

Best decision I made was seeing them live in Vegas in 2012. So glad I went. He was amazing live. Worth every penny.

[@SabrinaMeShell]

I used to save up all my babysitting and lawn mowing money to see these guys. Fought my way to the barrier to stand in front of EVH. It was an honor to watch him play. RIP Edward. We love you

[@brianmcmanus4286]

We had a living legend. RIP EVH.

[@JS-ju6cv]

I’ve been playing guitar since ‘77. STILL haven’t heard anyone better. Especially his imitators.

[@Birdsfly11]

Time of their lives as you see Dave taking it all in cause he knew that this moment won't last forever. Rock On Boys!!!

[@stevenordstedt2535]

Me & my old girlfriend Mayra Valdez were there that day. Heavy Metal Day of the 3 days of concerts. It was Awesome Quiet Riot open the day. Motley Crue, Triumph, Judas priest, Ozzy Osbourne with Jakie lee playing guitar and Joe Walsh headline he was Van Halen at night I said the best concert I ever went to what a blast everybody was cool and water cannons big gigantic screens as about 150 feet from the stage me and my girlfriend it was the best time of my life one of them.

[@transcendentalidiot3321]

Dude! You forgot the Scorpions! They had the most epic opening I have ever seen...even to this day. A formation of jet planes streaming colors did a flyover of the audience (roughly 300,000 people) to open their set!

[@gospelreader9467]

Not motley crue that day

[@daveroche4527]

I was there one of their best concerts ever!!.

[@gayhendrie84]

This was Cali's Woodstock. It was awesome

[@gator2813]

Good show but the Cal Jams at Ontario Motor Speedway were more Woodstock that the Us Festivals IMO. I attended Cal Jam 2 and US 83.

[@teeyoung2619]

Got front row tickets..Family, in Nashville, at Starwood... Michael handed me and my husband a Goulash beer..off the stage!!

[@ragingskeptic9753]

Happy Trails almost brought me to tears. Diver Down was SUCH an iconic album.

[@gossipgirl1969]

They all were born to be rock stars! Straight out of the gate they gave 110% every single show!

[@Iggythemovieman]

I remember standing outside with thousands of people waiting for the doors to open for the show. We all got along so well. We had so much fun as a crowd of people. No way could anybody ever get along like we did back then.

[@CTROCK]

Man how I love the 80s so much! From the music to the movies everything was so good! I need a time machine!

[@debraelkins2155]

AGREE im 57 😊

[@slimm.5917]

I'll never forget EVH!!! ONE OF THE BEST Musician's EVER!!!!!!! I can tell how much he loved playing with his bro & son Wolf. He was a kind soul!! Damn!! My heart still aches and hurts! Praying for his family, Valerie B., his true friends and all of us diehard VH fans!!!! R.I.P. Ed. We love you!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Bpjames]

It's funny, when I heard the news that day I was just numb. It wasn't until the next day as I was looking through KZbin vids that I found some news footage interview of Eddie and a grown up Wolf in the 5150 studio. The affection of father and son brought tears to my eyes. It's like, I couldn't cry for myself but I could for Wolf. I'm eager to hear his solo album whenever he can release it... I think he'll carry on in his dad's footsteps, at least I hope he does. Eddie will live on in his music and our hearts! RIP EVH

[@Chatti16]

Still feel 💔can’t get my head round it.. BLESS YOU ALWAYS FOR MUSIC THAT RESONATES IN MY HEART! What a guitar player! Peace 💜☮️💜

[@dandydon3834]

A gem

[@hoolandthegang]

we lived in the time of rock gods !! perfectly executed rock power slides and all

[@dieselrotor]

Can't believe He's gone. Goodbye Eddie.

[@angelieavenie5741]

:( so sad...

[@derrydylanger8994]

Van Halen was the ultimate party band! Diamond David Lee Roth was the last Rock stud who mixed true showmanship with insane vocals. Eddie was the last guitar God in the line of Hendrix. Record companies have killed off true talent like Van Halen to push corporate created dumbed down artists. Hopefully, in time the cradle will rock once more!

[@Waisted_Girdle]

money and greed ruins everything that is genuine.

[@jerrywoods4066]

No Eddie was not . Satrianni srv came after. As well as before evh blackmore schenker Gary moore rik emmit Jimmy page

[@shabblabbat]

Dave was always goofy AF. And we always love him for it.

[@juliemikus8985]

one of my favorite concerts - there is no band like VH - they rocked harder, wilder, and with more energy than anybody else!!!

[@jerrywoods4066]

My favorite studio and especially live was deep purple. Period . Also rainbow , UFO and triumph. those were the best bands I ever seen live . Then I would say Judas priest van Halen acdc and kiss. Those were the days. Also Molly hatchet dio were great live

[@bobc.5698]

I was 13, I think we never thought about the awesome music train ending.......I think we took it for granted.

[@ryangenz6611]

Well said, I was about to turn 14. Man bring back these days!

[@MsSoulProvider]

Man,- I sure miss that smile...

[@nunyaBusiness152]

The 70's ... that's when I first heard Van Halen; more ....

[@DavidRodriguez-ew9zw]

What an incredible performance. A band for the ages... I984 was my first concert at the Coliseum in Phoenix, AZ... after that I saw them several times. They always had incredible energy, and would bring the best out of their fans. Thanks for the memories Ed!

[@qz3qxx]

Saw them in '78...one of the best concerts...everrr

[@jerrywoods4066]

Opened for Ronnie montrose and journey I was there

[@qz3qxx]

@@jerrywoods4066 I bet that was a great show!

[@jerrywoods4066]

@@qz3qxx saw Eddie on first . We didn't even know who they were . Followed by Ronnie Montrose , whose guitar work I loved . Then headliner journey with Neal Schoen. Infinity album the first one with Steve Perry. Neal was rolling around on the floor .either 77 or 78

[@jerrywoods4066]

@@qz3qxx 78

[@qz3qxx]

@@jerrywoods4066 I saw VH in Toledo May 78 and Journey in July 78 at the World Series of Rock concert in Cleveland. Thin Lizzy, AC/DC, Foreigner and Ted Nugent were there..it was a great show! Or maybe it was 79...

[@jollyj273]

All I can say is “ Where have all the good times gone”! RIP Eddie! 🎸✌️🥀

[@mrlarry999]

I was at the concert at the Cow Palace in SF on this tour, probably within a week or two of this taped performance. Dave was trashed and drank on stage. But what a fantastic show!!!

[@blakeapex3214]

I was there. 20 years old. Drank a keg on the way there from Simi Valley CA between 3 cars and about 14 people. Ran out of beer in Ontario. Was almost in the Front for the Scorpians but ran out of air and almost passed out. Saw VH from the back. What a carefree day. Everyone had water spray bottles and every girl got sprayed in the chest and NO ONE got mad or upset. People refer to that event today as the US Festival Like USA. But back then we called it the US Festival-Like "Us and Them". Still have my tattered souvenir shirt !

[@gator2813]

I was 23. Hung out across the freeway the night before. Drank , smoked and snorted everything I could get my hands on but still had plenty of smoke left for the concert. Unfortunately one of my "friends" who was holding my stash decided there wasn't enough to share and failed to show up at the designated spot we chose in case we got separated. Luckily some fellow Simi Vallians (I grew up there) had plenty of smoke and shared some with me and the one friend who didn't ditch me. I too came close to passing out before Van Halen finally hit the stage (back pain) but I saw them from just off the stage on the right side. Had my cheap parking lot acquired T shirt until about ten years or so ago when I moved across the country with what I could carry in my SUV. What really pisses me off about the incident was I paid everyone's tickets, T shirts, gas, food and party supplies. I should of gotten a ride home and left those assholes in the parking lot without gas or gas money to get back to Lancaster.

[@twobeagles1365]

I saw them, Memphis TN, 3rd row Midsouth coliseum, Truly one of the best shows I have ever seen!! Eddie and the His talent will be missed, but will never die... Thanks for sharing this recording.

[@bludden]

I saw them for the first time at Mid South when I was stationed in Millington in December 82, then at the US Festival in May 83

[@brianmiller9462]

I saw them midsouth coliseum in 1982 was a great show the opener was autograph ... they did 3 songs with the lights up

[@jwguitar]

This US Fest was the greatest concert lineup of all time. Quiet Riot, Montley Crue, Judas Priest, Ozzy, and Van Halen!! Doesn’t get much better than that!

[@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503]

Scorpions and Triumph too.. I was there! Eric Underwood Class of 81 Downey High School California

[@redwings1158]

You forgot Triumph!

[@redwings1158]

And the Scorpians!

[@theresamealer3314]

Absolutely!! I was there!! YEAHHH!! TRIUMPH was really impressive!! Their performance ROCKED!!

[@bobbyboyle230]

Scorpions stole the whole day

[@bigklop]

Somehow Dave is both Spinal Tap ridiculous, and the greatest, most bad ass lead singer in rock history.....And I'm here for it! LOVE this band, RIP Edward

[@angelieavenie5741]

EVH carved an all American music & love how he made the guitar scream & cry! Such a great group that rocks!!! No other rock group can match them! Sadly, this will not repeat again, without EVH. Alex's drumming is awesome too! Every one of them I so talented.

[@robjones2408]

DLR was the missing link between Robert Plant and Prince. A natural born performer, at the height of his powers no metal vocalist from that period could match him. As for EVH, what more can be said? Gone, not ever to be forgotten.

[@bgreaud]

Your right! We will miss Eddie forever, but Dave's charisma was undeniable.

[@underplow]

Van Halen was never Metal. Don't give a fuck what documentary you saw that told you such nonsense,but metal they are not. One of the best rock and roll bands ever? Yes heavy metal band? Nope

[@Jpriest13]

Rob Halford did more than match him that very afternoon.

[@danielvelsor5693]

Mix between plant and prince is the best comparison I’ve heard

[@eq1373]

Meh....Bruce Dickinson easily matched him

[@jkdsteve2465]

Man, they were the ultimate band during that decade! Saw them so many times then. Sold out arenas & great times ! Wish I can just turn back time for just a little bit ! Miss those days !

[@partylow1]

I needed to see this today. Such a wonderful time in my life. Carefree rock n roll! And no damn cellphones to ruin the moment.

[@ronsauer7923]

When VH ruled the world !

[@Lerxstification]

and there was no VH1 lol

[@Slowhand871]

They really did. People cant understand. Elvis Beatles Van Halen There have been better but those three took the world by storm unlike others.

[@brucedickinson12]

@@Slowhand871 wtf grow up

[@benramsell3245]

brucedickinson12 imagine have dickinson as a name

[@kevinhansen5930]

@@benramsell3245 Ignorance is bliss...

[@carolinebrown8965]

Back when life was good and talent was real !!!!

[@IramMendez-c7q]

When it came to music the 80's ruled

[@jonathangriesy4652]

The best part: Alex comes off the drums and gives little brother Eddie a massive hug! Priceless! Knowing where they came from as immigrants to forming the largest band in the land! Amazing!

[@caribman10]

"Largest band in the land": when was that?

[@philmandud4420]

Damn! When they were live, they were truly ELECTRIC!

[@rentedtux1883]

Without DLR, we would have never had Van Halen. The world owes him a debt of epic proportions.

[@tombambauer5220]

I miss this Era so much.

[@dougg1075]

Man we and all our friends in high school were jamming this on our car stereos at the hangout. Loaded out of our minds .

[@charlottecannon3611]

Hell yeah in Atlanta GA. We did same things

[@rogerb1031]

Dude I agree 100% this was my jam my triumph TR seven hanging out at the beach or McDonald’s now these fucking asshole kids listen to shitty rap fucking horrible

[@rogeriosouza4678]

I have almost every Van Halen record. I was saddened by David Lee Roth's departure. Sammy Hagar is very nice, but he couldn't replace David. But Van Halen will always be one of the best rock bands in the US. All band members were equally important.

[@raymondmasse5577]

I don't know if you ever saw them with Dave at a live show. After the release of Diver Down he was terrible vocally. It wasn't about the music anymore , it was about him. Sammy didn't have that with them. The shows and the music were spot on and the vocals perfect....even with Gary Cherone the show was better live than with Dave. Don't get me wrong the studio versions are priceless. l

[@Doc_Holiday]

Van Halen was better with Hagar

[@superpotiron]

@@Doc_Holiday Better in what ? Van Halen became a hard fm band after DLR departure.

[@gclark8228]

​​@@Doc_Holiday ...Yes Van Hagar was a better pop group with Sammy! They made killer soft drink commercial soundtracks...👍🏿 Did you freakin hear the crowd in this clip!

[@Doc_Holiday]

@@gclark8228 hear the crowd? I was at the US festival 83 when they played lol What a dumb thing to say

[@christopherdunn317]

And that my friends is why mike was needed for the background vocal !

[@SirJESSE1965]

Rest in Peace Eddie Van Halen & thanks for all that awesome music you gave us. you will be missed

[@sandmanwinks3306]

Back when David Lee Roth had a voice. Eddie, we already miss you.

[@terilongacre854]

Was lucky enough to see them in concert in the 90’s with Sammy. They were incredible live. R.I.P. Eddie You are one of a kind guitar player who will Never Ever be forgotten. True talent through and through and your smile watching you do what you loved❤️🎶 God Bless You Man!!!