🔥Phil X CRUSHES Van Halen "I’M The One” Solo! EVH would be proud! 🤯🙌🎸🔥

🔥Our Fellow Brother in Shred, the Ultra Versatile ‪@philx1111‬ , absolutely decimating his fretboard as he tips his headstock to the Shred King, Edward Van Halen , with his own blisteringly shrednificent rendtion of Ed’s classic solo to the 1978 Van Halen Classic, “𝗜'𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗢𝗡𝗘" 🙌🎸🔥
📲 You can also watch the full video on Phil’s official Instagram account below:
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Big thank you to Phil for sending us this clip to post! 🙌🎸🔥🔥

[@capnrob97]

I think Sammy should have tried to get Phil X for the Van Hagar tour next year.

[@davidturnage3467]

Ditto! Don't know that hagar would appreciate Phil's huge personality though. Afraid he might upstage him!

[@wob6776]

He's probably going with Satch because they're friends and of a similar age. He knows very well that there's lots of people who can play Van Halen far more accurately. Of course I also wish he would hire one of them though.

[@cliffords2315]

He could be Sammy Hagar's Brother,

[@robertb9677]

AMEN to that!!!!

[@humanactivated1017]

Phil X is too big a star now for b circuit Van Halen tribute . Hagar had no choice but get Satriani or another 90’s guitarist like Vinnie Vincent .

[@ScottMacLeodCompany]

That laugh at the end was fire. He knows he killed it!

[@MrC_5150]

Ya. Fucking incredible! I copy the laugh after every watch. Right there with him. Outta the park grand slam!

[@beachcomber4141]

It is really the 'swing' in Edwards playing that is so hard to nail and Phil X just has IT!!!!! Unreal!

[@briandavis6137]

EVH influenced countless guitar players, yet it's so difficulte to get his sound. Phil X is has the chops to do justice to the master. Your comment is spot on!

[@Splattle101]

Yep. He's one of the few hard rock players who really get the boogie. PhilX just kills it.

[@erniegamboa5609]

It's all about the swing... that seems to be the missing god particle in tributes like this to the Master of swing and shred... But Phil killed it with style and skill... Great job man!!!

[@peterhein6968]

Sorry. I dont feel anything of eddies swing ! But i never Heard a better try! Great great Job!

[@paulhb]

Couldn’t agree more with the comment on his swing. Being able to maintain that feel in his rhythms from such a young age is just wild. It has to be from being brought up in a household run by a big band leader. So many VH tunes are written with a swing feel. That set these guys apart and made them a party band as well as a hard rock band. And yeah, Phil smashed this.

[@shoresy4084]

He really channeled the weird unusual licks Eddie would come up with back when he was young, brilliant

[@humanactivated1017]

I honestly never really have seen much more out of Phil x than good copy till this . Not sure how much preparation went into this but I bet quite a bit .

[@GeneSchmidt]

I always knew he was a great guitar player… but that was mind blowing 🤯

[@cherrysunburst1959]

you mean EVH is

[@GeneSchmidt]

@@cherrysunburst1959 Ummm... everyone knows that. Phil X's spin blew my mind on this.

[@cherrysunburst1959]

@@GeneSchmidt OK. Agreed amazing job by Phil X.

[@rocky6428]

When guys like Phil or Dweezil play Eds stuff you can tell they are having a blast. When others do it you can tell they are struggling their asses off.

[@markmanganello9924]

Let’s not forget Pete thorn he nails Eddie too

[@andrejz8954]

Dweezil is so underrated! His Inca roads solo (from the dvd) is prolly my fav. solo of all time!

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

Eddie would have been 69 this past Jan 26. What a great tribute to The Master. Phil is a devoted disciple and it shows.

[@randysmith7682]

The timing, feel, sound, not to mention the note choices, incredible! Thanks for sharing!

[@ralgex]

Face melting. So much feeling and precision.

[@rockstardaddyjames1419]

I've never seen a guitar player have more fun doing what he does, than Phil X. He is a geek to his craft and a true pleasure to watch. And, he seems like regular down to earth guy. The world needs more like him.

[@HillcrestGames]

I've been watching Phil Play since I was literally a kid looking at Fretted Americana videos, this is the coolest fucking thing I've ever seen. I don't think I've ever seen a cover of a VH song where I can say Ed would be impressed, until now.

[@CagedPaps]

Phil X videos never disappoint.

[@alex_lgrd]

This man is an ABSOLUTE BEAST and really doesn’t get enough credit for it !!

[@MastersofShred]

We 💯 agree with you!! 🙌🎸🙌

[@mikeshanermusic]

Sometimes I forget how much more I need to learn. Thanks.🤦‍♂

[@IamMedicine]

Watching Phil play it reminds how much of a genius Eddy was.

[@RuminatingWizard]

Eddie

[@sooparticular]

edward@@RuminatingWizard

[@slowfinger2]

Back around 1990 in Brampton Ontario, I was at a party with a basement jam of some really good working musicians. Phil, who was a friend of homeowner, walks in, straps on a guitar, steps up to the mic and blows everyone's heads off with a Stevie Wonder tune. People are looking at each other asking, "Who is this guy?" He was, and still is on another level.

[@monacoGTR]

that was fkin badass!

[@thrutheveil74]

This man's enthusiasm is a large part of why he crushes it all of the time. Like a baby playing with a puppy. Phil X

[@pnwdrifter5680]

Phil has so much joy and enthusiasm. Very inspiring.

[@markn3936]

My new favorite. Forget Satriani. Phil X for Eddie/Van Halen tribute.

[@MiguelGayarreConde]

Phil is the perfect definition of a rock star, he plays guitar like a virtuoso and is one hell of a singer.He also as the looks, a cool stage presence and seems to be a down to earth kind of guy.

[@curragh4635]

what planet did a young Evh come from MY GOD, great job Phil

[@dkm66]

Seriously…there is nothing Phil can’t play. He is absolutely freaking mind blowing. Phil is a force of nature. What a treasure. 😊

[@kamaboko1]

WTF was that?!!? I had to listen to it twice. Phil X crushed it. All Phil X with the spirt of EVH as inspiration. Great job!

[@jessebusen]

The lick at 39 seconds is just utterly amazing. Jarring, but ear-grabbing.

[@jamesragsdale8202]

That's the right ending HA! HAAAAA!

[@cliffords2315]

Notice that he can play Eddies Tapping licks with a pick, now that takes talent

[@joellawson749]

Probably one of the top underrated guitar players alive right there... He's got the whole package 🤙🏾

[@MastersofShred]

We couldn’t agree with you more! 🙌🎸

[@michaelyolch79]

When are people going to stop with the "underrated" idiocy? He has fans all over the world, tens of millions of views on his videos, etc. Yeah...underrated. So painful.

[@abnzg]

Phil manages to capture that young Ed feeling like every lick is letting you in on a private joke, and he's trying not to burst out laughing.

[@jfrockon]

Whatta beast!

[@liberiofrank]

Just discovering Phil X….feel kinda stupid, ‘cause I’m an old guy who’s been studying and enjoying top guitarists for decades, but somehow never found him. LOVED this vid! Anyone who can cover Eddie’s soloing perfectly, then throw in their own ideas that align perfectly with Ed’s groove but add exciting new ideas….I mean….WOW! Also love Phil’s obvious joy while ripping. Phil, you’ve got a very stoked new fan!

[@SchtinkFinga]

Check out his fretted Americana videos from years ago. Hours upon hours of entertainment

[@eff_bee_69]

He‘s the typical hired gun able to nail everything

[@SchtinkFinga]

@@eff_bee_69 yeah he’s great at playing other people’s songs but never really wrote good ones

[@philx1111]

@@SchtinkFingahahaha

[@SchtinkFinga]

@@philx1111 hahahaha, ya like that name do ya

[@michaelyolch79]

Haven't listened to this song in years...somehow forgot just how epic this solo is! Sheesh!

[@kxmrock]

Excellent!

[@tomomalley8674]

Love Phil X

[@TJ_775]

Insane......the groove is crazy, that's how it's done

[@dylankopff5062]

One of the best ever and wow the ears on this guy

[@Waltos]

Incredible. LOVE him throwing his personality into this solo.

[@TheAgentAssassin]

true but most of these licks are 100% EVH, kind of brilliant really how he pasted them altogether

[@sooparticular]

every single player only always plays his personality...but I know what u meant!!

[@user-wk9lv8fx7b]

Yea u killed it phil

[@jonbonnici275]

Absolutely Fuking Awwwwsome !!

[@mikebauer5450]

That is SO good Phil. No one does a better VH than you and you’re playing things he probably would have come up if he spent even more time in the shed in the early 80’s. You think just like him.

[@kissfanization4661]

Great job Phil X!!!!!

[@stephenfewell6088]

Outstanding

[@frankwarren466]

I could watch this video all day. Just perfection. Right in the pocket beginning to end. Phil rocks, and he's a super cool Dude as well.

[@stenic2]

Great❤❤❤!!!!

[@markadams3047]

I could only dream about playing that good he's incredible.

[@reacteur84]

Just mind blowing

[@shanewilfon6860]

Phenomenal

[@tpap6827]

He is unbelievable and such a cool guy.

[@DavidRodriguez-mp9nh]

Love Phil X! So much talent and so much fun.

[@grywolf99]

That was amazing! And it is so wild to think about being able to come up with such an incredible solo in your head. Wow!

[@derekallan6166]

So fucking good!

[@harvendarbains3864]

A real testament to Ed as Phil is workin it hard to make it happen - fantastic job!

[@vikingmike8139]

Keep going Phil X, your light shines beyond brightly. Cheers! 😊

[@jimmycobb9950]

That was the Shizam... Damn good Sir.

[@Loiyaboy]

The more I see of Phil X the more I am impressed. He's freaking awesome and seems like a really good dude. He's living his best life and he knows it.

[@lantose]

Great job Phil! That was some ass kicking and a lot of fun!

[@thezorba1]

Fantastic!

[@bgrierofficial]

That’s the best I’ve ever seen Phil X play 😮

[@simonnash3560]

Perfection

[@raymarcel1966]

Cool!! Thanks for sharing!! 👍😊👍🎶

[@HamsterSpanks]

Soooo good!!!

[@tywoodruff2218]

Wow!!! 😮 Cravin’ it…Super playing/sound/tone 👍

[@musicmann555]

That Phil X Flair blows my mind!! as a fellow Canadian. YOU ROCK BROTHER!!!

[@lets_rock_it]

Hes a beast of a guitar player and very fun to watch he can play so much stuff to me as guitar player hes one off the best as song writing i tot respect his thing but is just not for me but he still one off my favourite guitar players to watch and Phil X is the reason i only play stand up and to put much less gain so i can hear my dinamics on my playing. Phil X Rocks 🎸❤🤘

[@jeffphelps6708]

That was badass!!!!

[@bubbles3161]

What a riot, Eddies from another planet. This video is great example of how bizarre his style is. Awesome 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@chemicle]

That's a fun solo - made to look effortless. So good I watched it twice.

[@Uncle_Mark2600]

Hell yeah! Awesome!!

[@richardromanyshyn608]

Nice. Gotta love Phil X. Energizer Bunny spun out on P90s. I miss the old in store Fretted Americana videos. Not like they aren't still there. Good old days. K💜🇺🇸

[@ijumitzu]

Effortlessly the coolest guitar cat at the moment

[@mattcasey3779]

This is so epic. I love how the sections where he is doing his own licks still have a Van Halen swing/feel to them.

[@ratter531]

Beyond amazing.

[@johnh6532]

That dude is something else. Amazing.

[@manitheman0806]

Epic Job Phil

[@scottbaker5938]

Beyond Amazing

[@markmanganello9924]

Really what an amazing take great job

[@georgepagakis9854]

Amazing!

[@daman9351]

Awesome X

[@lesbellon6497]

Brilliant PhilX👍🎸🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@MapleBar777]

Hell yeah! That was sick! Accuracy and attitude 🤘

[@daandamhuis]

Nice (the second half of the solo)

[@BonesJonesMusicMD]

Wow! Super impressive 🔥🔥🔥🤟

[@ey870]

Holy crap that was amazing playing dude

[@jbc1042]

Nailed it... awesome! ❤

[@nickmenza2671]

Incredible! The lick at the 40 second mark is so hard on the hands. Bravo

[@Wg-zx5ve]

Killed it 🙌💪🙏

[@TheChuckcheese]

jeez, great!

[@user-ou9jb7ni5n]

That was totally sick!

[@ELECTRICEYE1776]

That was sick!!!

[@AndreaAustoni]

Totally crushed it.

[@sdelling1]

That was nuts!

[@MarkMetternichPhotographyLLC]

incredible!!!!!!

[@GibsonTick]

That was awesome! Love the P90 SG too!

[@vince8081]

Ok time to analyse this, so much creative licks here...

[@These_go_to_eleven_1959]

🤘What a killer version! Love the swing Phil gets here, so glad he changed it up and did his own licks instead of a note for note copy.

[@MrC_5150]

Ah , haaaaaaa yerself!!! Holy smokes!! Whoa! Wow!!! Dr. Phil X? You nailed it!

[@jonjones3958]

Smiling ear-to-ear over here!

[@MrBudpimpster]

you’re an animal. Love you man.rock on brother !

[@IamRemoWilliams]

Phil is just so flow natural the guitar was meant for his hands. #Gettingitdone #Showyourlove

[@Lisztomania1]

Superb

[@dannynuccio9817]

That was badass brother

[@falcon4548]

🎼🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🔥🔥🔥🔥niceeeee 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💥