Sammy Hagar: 5150

Live at the MidFlorida Amphitheater in Tampa, Florida
7/14/24

[@arock]

Michael Anthony's backing vocals are second to none. He is still unbelievable.

[@tedcabana]

"The Siren"

[@jessesiquig5986]

did he ever do anything on his own

[@NeilAloha]

Gotta love Mickey

[@steveshannon8961]

He is the best backing rock vocalist of al time IMHO. WOW. So crystal clear and spot on harmonies.

[@joelpalmer116]

Also, the young buck from Australia playing keyboards and guitar in the back was doing his share of harmonizing. Great compliment to Michael.

[@drebatista]

In a world that 99.9% of the bands are touruing just for the money while they hate each other, is great to see guys having real fun onstage. Even jason is singing.

[@bobabooey4537]

Haha amateur comment. 99.9% of bands tour f0r the money while hating each other? That tells me you are lacking.

[@davidarmitage289]

Well I would include Journey in that

[@stevieray7149]

Nobody on this stage needs to tour for the money.

[@drebatista]

@@davidarmitage289 Journey, Motley Crue, Kiss, Stones, Black Crowes, VH with DLR, VH with Sammy in 2004 and many many more

[@makyeah]

@@bobabooey4537

[@conwaygritty73]

Satch has such a massive tone. He was absolutely perfect for this project!!!!!

[@lonewolf1053]

Agree 💯!....

[@thejackdevinemusic]

It's like Eddie's FUCK tour tone. So wild

[@woodch]

It's not just the chops either. It's his chemistry with Sammy and the rest of the band,the respect for the material, and total lack of ego about the part he's playing... He really is the perfect man for the job.

[@mldc9838]

He's just Satch. No other way to explain it.

[@XJT0428]

Yes have to say he sounds. .good

[@frankmoore2956]

Summer 1986. Greatest time of my life.

[@richardg8542]

All downhill after that........

[@DEE-qu5mc]

That was a great year! I loved the 80's, miss them big time.

[@DEE-qu5mc]

​@@richardg8542lol Pretty much so.

[@dlee7631]

one of the greatest decades of my life! Such great memories!

[@oldschoolcarl9247]

Me too

[@sjs1555]

Watching Satriani concentrate and focus on playing these songs, makes you realize what an exceptional talent Eddie was. He used to play these notes as easy as breathing.

[@Midnighthacker951]

Much easier when you are playing what you wrote.....not that Edie was one of the greatest of all time.

[@sjs1555]

@@Midnighthacker951 No. Not Necessarily. It’s about talent, first and foremost. Then memory and muscle memory. As an example, watch Stevie Ray Vaughn play Voodoo Child on KZbin. He didn’t write that song, but he plays it like no one else can. A master at his craft, just like EVH.

[@solidsnakec20]

@@Midnighthacker951 i wonder how satchel would stack up. he was in a VH tribute band before steel panther with micheal star.

[@RtroyD]

Because he wrote them....Eddie would probably do the same playjng a satch tune

[@mikaelbergman9108]

EVH and AVH was in another league..... Anthony 👑

[@mickeyscott7479]

This transported me back to when I was 17 when my buddies and I watched Live Without A Net on VHS. What a feel-good moment.

[@shuggabizkit3269]

Hell yeah! Still got my vhs.

[@rbart75]

I was at the recording (I was 10) and have watched the video dozens of times since. What's great about Satriani's performance here is that it's not a note for note reproduction of EVH's playing. It's Satch playing Van Halen.

[@mickeyscott7479]

@rbart75 I agree. Jason is no Alex either, but had his own take. All in all, the energy was great to see and hear from each one of these fellas. Honestly, it is exactly what has been missing in music these days. Why does everything have to be morbidly depressing?

[@jpracer37]

I still have that VHS here in 2024!

[@DriverImage]

Watched that literally HUNDREDS of times. Every night in 1986-87 as a kid!

[@jeffmeneau4225]

4 of the best people in music in one band. Absolutely a pleasure to watch these guys. Not a single ahole in the bunch.

[@southwestjeffcpni]

💯

[@RockingAOTSwirled]

Spot on

[@fightingbohemian7196]

Don’t forget about Rai on keyboards. Another awesome guy. That makes 5…

[@jessem5427]

The coolest super group around!

[@JBGoode-zx7pp]

6:02 right in lock step

[@marcelomorem]

The tone Joe achieved for this tour is not only perfect, it's one of the best guitar tones he's ever had. I'm very curious and optimistic to hear the impact of this on his next solo album. Not to mention that we have, more than ever, a great reason for Chickenfoot to return.

[@josearalat]

Don't know about Chickenfoot. Sammy is getting way up there in age and he's starting to look it. It's was a hell of a run, though.

[@talaris-uk]

Both Eddie and Joe use similarly set-up high output Dimarzio pick-ups, so Joe’s signature model is a good choice to get a similar tone!

[@Megamare1]

Born July 15th 1956 Happy Birthday Joe !! Keep on rockin🤘🏼🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@JerryTheVeganRockstar]

Jason Bonham’s birthday too

[@kipponi]

68 vow he is in good shape 👍🏃

[@queasyRider3]

I'm guessing after we're dead folks will be talking about the huge influence Satriani had.

[@andreavelinodacosta1418]

Happy Birthday to them ... God bless these guys ...

[@craigharrison5406]

I knew Joe would have these guitar riffs nailed by the time the tour kicked off. Very impressive. I can't wait to see them July 30.

[@josephfarah9399]

Loved seeing Michael Anthony just rocking it

[@jasondorst13]

Still slaying the backups too!

[@braxal6983]

Everyone is doing such a good job. I am very pleased on this tribute. Well done guys!!!!

[@lonewolf1053]

Awesome to be witnessing the legacy of Van Halen's music being honored like this...

[@1984xfm]

You old VH fans are hilarious. The amount of negative comments and bitching I've read over the past few days about the shows are bogus. Satriani is doing a great job, and they all sound good. It's better than having Roth doing vocal these days, since he's lost it. If you want Eddy to play it, go listen to some records. and stay home. These guys are having a blast and it shows.

[@funk0rz]

I'm an old fan and I think Joes doing a great job!

[@phowell333]

How somebody can insult Joe Satriani is a mystery. Food for thought: Music is no place for superlatives. If you like it, great. If you don't - go listen to something that you like.

[@funk0rz]

@@phowell333 💯

[@josephbullock1296]

You are exactly right!! It sounds good and should stir up some old memories in Van Halen fans, i know its bringing back some for me.

[@waynecicco828]

Well said. Opinions and complaints are like A$$holes, everybody has one.

[@user-ui8or8cq7l]

can't lie. Been to a ton of Van Hagar and Sammy concerts. This band sounds great. Dead on the real deal.

[@miguelgalvez2988]

THE TONE!!!! Killer show.

[@tc68bird]

We were there! Amazing show with phenomenal musicians. Out of hundreds of live shows I've been to, Sammy is the only one that every made me feel like we were friends by the time I left the show. Great dude who must be drinking from the fountain of youth for him to be able to perform like he does at 76 effing years old! And Satch... so effortless, even filling in for Eddie! Great rhythm section with Bonham and the great Michael Anthony and his KILLER background vocals!

[@phowell333]

I hope I'm in that good of shape when I'm 76 yrs old. Sammy is still rocking. Love Jason's bass drum tribute to his dad. Michael Anthony has still got it too - the coolest bassist in rock who always rises above the BS

[@andrearel3703]

That's Che Guevara.

[@robertrecupito288]

@@andrearel3703 I at first thought it was that Marxist Revolutionary piece of shit too and I was like GREAT, just another know nothing rocker piece of shit that don't know history or is a Marxist or Commie. Then I thought maybe it is his dad. Honestly not sure but still leaning toward it is Che. No respect for anyone who reveres Che. Seems many of the young think it's cool to do so. They're idiots.

[@jimh3267]

​@andrearel3703 huh?

[@aqureshi73]

I was at this show last night! I was expecting it to be good based on who was on stage, but it far exceeded those expectations! True professionals having fun and absolutely delivering!

[@skeeterbodeen8326]

Glad to hear, going to see them in August.

[@joelpalmer116]

I was also there in Tampa and Concur.

[@danaparsons854]

All hail Sammy. Being 75 myself , I gotta give mad respect to Sammy for being able to still rock like hell.❤

[@kdoc1483]

Certainly sounded like hell

[@SonnyGTA]

@@kdoc1483interesting. Please post a link of YOU singing.

[@DavidAnthony0429]

@@danaparsons854 my mothers 75 an she can barely walk down the block !!!!! 😂😂😂😂 Sammy is a beast 👍🏻❤️

[@laz288]

Joe is an amazing guitarist and EVH is not easy to play. When Ed played it, it looked so effortless. Shows what an amazing musician Ed was.

[@jackgilreath3113]

Of course it was effortless for him to play the stuff that he came up with. Doing someone else's stuff always requires more concentration-especially if you are trying to re-create stuff note-for-note.

[@justinlangley9522]

@@jackgilreath3113 Satch Having to Replicate EVH in itself would require Huge Focus NOT because EVH was a Legendary Guitarist ( which he was ) but more The expectation of it . EVH played it effortlessly because it was his own if he fucked up no one would give a damn or even notice . but if Satch or any other Guitarist covering an EVH song Fucked up even just Little bit There'd be a shit Storm of "He Sucks, why choose him" Comments... such is the human race.

[@jackgilreath3113]

@@justinlangley9522 Exactly.👌

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

Mikey's backing vocals are as much of the Van Halen sound as Eddie's guitar! Hearing him still doing what he does it's just the special sauce that makes it work so amazingly!

[@youropionmattersnot]

Yup. Just said the same thing...

[@troymanning3150]

My absolute favorite VH song!!!

[@nomadnomad9517]

From Van Hagar era, yes.

[@RB60802]

Nope all eras! This has been my fav song of all time since I first heard the album. And it got so little attention it’s weird. When I turned 16, got my license, hit the road for the first time, this was the first song cranking out of my moms Subaru speakers 😂😎

[@nomadnomad9517]

@@RB60802 Well it's all subjective ain't it?

[@petercorley6102]

Only a guitar genius like Joe can do adequate tribute to the magic that was EVH. Great performance!

[@martybabin1372]

Michael Anthony s background vocals are so Van Halen....underrated

[@totalbullion5882]

He could front VH not prob, his vocals are amazing. I saw him play some covers and do lead voc's and was awesome. 🤘

[@songquester]

Love the scream at the end

[@SonnyGTA]

STOP SAYING UNDERRATED!!!!!! He’s word famous FFS you clod!!!!! He’s literally the opposite of underrated.

[@seancowhie6951]

No there not

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

Bravo Gentleman. Sounds great. My favorite song from this album. Almost 40 years later and it still pumps me up. Thank you for the music fellas. And RIP to the great one EVH

[@scottpeters8640]

We were all so lucky to grow up in such a great era.

[@alfiend331]

It's awesome to hear these songs played live by 2 originals and 2 truly masterful musicians. And they look like they're having fun! Imagine that!!!

[@jfayiii]

Song of the night - featuring the man who helped teach Vai, Hammet, and Ler. Thanks for posting.

[@chrisluckhardt]

Such a trip watching my #2 guitar hero pay homage to my #1 guitar hero’s songs. I got into both courtesy of a Guitar for the Practicing Musician issue (May 89) featuring transcriptions of Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love and Ice 9. And now here we are with Joe playing EVH beside Sam and Mike. So cool. 😎

[@JamesEvans-uh7nu]

He taught the mighty Alex skolnick how dare you forget him

[@chrisluckhardt]

@@JamesEvans-uh7nu Scolnick is arguably Joe’s most gifted student if we remove Vai from the list. He is so underrated but so talented.

[@seanparks1675]

Thank you! I read some really stupid comments about Satriani on some of the other videos posted. How anyone a say the Joe is not phenomenal is crazy. Also some people don’t understand that Joe Satriani will still sound like Joe Satriani playing a VH song. And if Eddie played Satch Boogie he would still sound like himself.

[@youropionmattersnot]

​@@seanparks1675 Those comments are from people that have never played a guitar.

[@fretboy33]

This song always gives me chills, no matter what!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jimmyz2098]

It's a good one, bro! And it has aged so well.... Still a Killer song, after all these years!

[@shannonbiggers3312]

My fav' VH tune. Dynamic and melodic.

[@bfields1448]

Satch master! Incredible! 68yrs old

[@Indylimburg]

Holy crap! Is he really 68? I thought he was younger than that!

[@gfgranja]

@@Indylimburg Yep. He is only 1 year younger than EVh

[@kennyplay5982]

It's much easier to play guitar at an older age. Now sing?? Ha.. and Sammy is 76 yrs young 😊​@@Indylimburg

[@youropionmattersnot]

​@@kennyplay5982I give you the Sammy comment, but it does not get easier to play guitar at an "older age".

[@1000poundsguitar]

Michael Anthony is the best backup vocalist of all time!!! By far!!

[@n.s.3410]

It’s just so wonderful hearing that Michael Anthony vocal harmony.

[@seasmoke5151]

Band just killing it🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼Jason’s snare cracking just like Big Al’s. Can listen to it all day. Keep rockin guy’s.

[@kayshomoto2307]

His voice also! Sounds great in addition to Mike's

[@johntilson2535]

Michael Anthony. Binging it on HOME for close to 50 years. What a VOICE. Sammy, God bless him, is losing his edge. He's 70-freaking-2, ferchrissakes. But Michael pulls it back in line. Just like he did for Roth all those years ago!

[@jimbowen8973]

Sammy is 76...in 3 months will be 77. And I think he still sounds great. Michael was always solid - and always under-appreciated (but not by Sammy). All of them sound great and I am glad that they are still doing. I can't say that about all the guys who are still out there doing it "later in life".

[@jb9dog]

77 in October...lost very little considering 2 shows in. Come on man !

[@NathanSmith-xf7rk]

Yes , very true

[@NathanSmith-xf7rk]

Mike is the glue 👍

[@BarneyRq1d]

Man, you guys must not know what Sammy once sounded like. He's nowhere near capable of singing these songs well anymore. Michael has to graciously help with every high note or the crowd gets a mic pointed at them. I love Sammy but Father Time is undefeated. ​@jb9dog

[@stevenr6874]

Never had any doubt that Joe would do Eddie's songs justice.❤

[@youropionmattersnot]

He's such a good study. Joe has always been about accuracy. He stays true to what Eddie did yet he puts a little sauce on it.... Always been one of my favorite players.

[@geopwr5077]

I'm going soon to Mansfield MA. Date, let's comment also on how solid, tempo, feel and fun Jason's playing is. He's got seriously great timing.

[@scott7521]

same! We are going to get them nice and warmed up but not burnt out.... should be great.

[@drdave971]

GREAT MUSIC GUYS , I really like the way Joe is playing the intro and chorus , it so much easier than Eddies Chords . Great Job !!! guys , Eddie would be proud !! LOng Live The King EVH !!!

[@enginebuilder7393]

You know, I have seen van halen since 1981 at the ampertheater chicago, and there is not 1 cover band that's good in my opinion, Joe on guitar unbelievable, nailed it. Of course for wolf at the Hawkins tribute, which I still have goose bumps from hearing him play, sammy,mike,joe,and Jason, you guys nailed it. Nice work and thank you

[@timtorkelson7201]

100%!!!

[@youropionmattersnot]

For sure. "Completey Unchained" is freaking horrible.

[@mikecronan550]

Check out "The Best of Both Worlds" band on KZbin. They are incredible.

[@charlessiuda9080]

Sammy and Company thank you for putting together a proper tribute for King EVH. It's a shame that it's been this long. Can't wait to see this live.

[@metal4x4]

One of my favorite Van Halen songs and Satch pulled it off great.

[@gtcnote]

Dang😎 Smoke's tone.... Pretty dam good. Outstanding! 🎸🎸🎸🥁🥁🥁🎶🎶🎵

[@stevenhelton4778]

Mr. Hagar…from a true and long time Van Halen fan, I wasn’t sure how they would ever replace David Lee Roth. Once I heard you with the band, it was obvious you were and are the man. You brought an element that couldn’t be replicated. I’ve been to your Cabo Wabo in Cabo numerous times…to the point your house band drummer started recognizing me and gave me a pair of his sticks ( I’m a drummer myself) lol. I still have them with the “Cabo Wabo Cantina” stamped on them. Keep rocking sir. You are THE MAN!!!!

[@tt55899]

He's not gonna read this

[@wrthomas]

@@tt55899you don’t know that.

[@stevenhelton4778]

Ya don’t say!!! It was more or less written in the blind.

[@stevenhelton4778]

Thanks for clearing that up for me….i was on pins and needles waiting for Sammy to call me personally. You keep chugging Tiger. I don’t care if you eat crayons and lick bus windows…you’re still a winner in my eyes.

[@edwardprete]

While Joe is not note for note, wow, he sure as hell does this song justice. Awesome.

[@williamkoonrad7930]

Diehard vh fan here this is excellent best tour of last 5 years by any hard rock band

[@henryback2play289]

Michael A must be the most underrated singer in rock history. Just right under the radar. Dude has chops.

[@stewartbrooke8545]

Awesome....flying in from the UK to see this in Mansfield ....can't wait

[@genemugler4917]

This is the best song I heard so far from this tribute show.

[@vinnykster]

THIS song, got ME into tuning the low E string down to D or D flat ( depending on how the entire guitar is tuned of course) Way before the 90's bands were doing it. The genius of EVH

[@TFT-bp8zk]

A = 432 is where it’s at.

[@benligil]

what makes Van Halen/Hagar music great is the quality of compositions. Everyone including me stunned by playing of Van Halen but it is much more ❤

[@CTCowboy70]

SLAMMIN! Been waiting years to hear this rip again! SO THANKFUL Sammy and the boys are cranking this song again. See ya in MA in 10 days!!!!!

[@jeffbamberger7396]

This probably is my all-time favorite VH song. And seeing this unit attack it so well is inspiring. I really feel like Eddie is looking down and smiling. If I am Joe, I am totally honored to be playing Eddie's parts and I think I see that coming through in Joe's constant smiles while he plays!

[@kevind8752]

Agree. Underrated song.

[@jfayiii]

Hearing Mikey's backing vocals is so refreshing, really the thing that transports you back. Wholesome almost.

[@dennisborg5243]

Michael Anthony the bass player every singer wants to have in his band!!! At <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="290">4:50</a>.. Sammy Hagar pulls the microphone away from his mouth. And just listen how perfect Michael Anthony is filling in with background vocals. He is one in 1 billion bandmember member. Unbelievable bass player, fantastic singer. And all-around great human being.👍👍🤘🤘🤘

[@bradhardesty3361]

Great job guys. Satch did this difficult song justice but isn’t it weird how nobody ever sounds like Ed. Something about his hands, soul, genius. I miss You Eddie.

[@user-nz9uv3nv6x]

God, Michael Anthony is still an amazing singer. Did you hear that scream toward the end? Wow.

[@mikewilson8394]

We had a rain delay for Sunday's concert in Tampa. But once it started they tore the house down. Also tribute to Eddie and Toby Keith. I swear its the tequila that keeps him going. Awesome time !!!!

[@briansalerno3773]

Absolutely great!! A honor to the great Eddie Van Halen!!!

[@sd80mac]

God damn this sounds so GOOD! I love that Joe put his own spin on Eddie's insane solo. Going out there and replicating Eddie note-for-note would be boring, this is a very happy medium.

[@thomasbrogan9102]

I appreciate how Satch's approaching it all.. his playing.

[@lonewolf1053]

Completely honoring Eddie's work with his own stamp too...

[@autk]

There is no honoring here...cash grab...

[@5150hammerhead]

Looks like a fun show. I think Joes doing great. He's not going to have the same feeling as Edward, he has a different style.

[@seanmullen3020]

To my hearing it has no swing that EVH invested …. Not that I could do what JS does .. but it just sounds stiff n technically perfect that may loosen up in time …?

[@SSBigSound]

What an absolute pleasure to all these guys to see them having the time of there life !! Great performance and vibe !! I think Eddie would be smiling down !! Would love to see the show 👍👍

[@kissfanization4661]

Joe Satriani,........one of a kind!!!!!And keep in mind Eddie had a lot of respect for Joe!

[@wekilledthelionofficial675]

One of my favorite Van Halen tunes

[@joeltempleton1041]

Good job! One of my favorite dropped D songs

[@jbuelman2025]

The youngest guy here is Jason Bonham (58). The rest are bumping 70 are over 70. I'm a proponent of knowing when to give it up, but I could listen to these "geezers" hours on end!

[@toddc3988]

One of my favorite Sammy songs from this era. You can tell, for the first time ever, Sammy is truly struggling. He has taken so good care of his voice and it has been so long, I just was in denial it would ever happen. So glad they are doing this though. At least Sammy and Mike will have no regrets.

[@digimook]

Mikey still on point with harmonies. Jason with his dads face on the double bass drums. : chefs kiss: I remember blasting this the summer of ‘86 in my car as a teenager.

[@youropionmattersnot]

I saw the 5150 tour in Atlanta. It was amazing.

[@jasonmichaels5796]

The thing I love the most, they are having an awesome time playing these great tunes, and especially satch, not trying to be VH. Keep rockin' guys

[@jasonmajchrzak2509]

Sammy looks a lot slower up there (expected at age 76!) but his voice sounds great! Sounds just as good as when I saw him/VH last back in July of '93.

[@mikekrause3890]

All the talk about Satch's playing and tone. But Jason!! His drum tone and playing is spot on!!

[@SomeDuder1984]

Dannng Michael Anthony is absolute crushing it on the vocals!!!

[@williamb6159]

Joe absolutely killed it. On point with every song. Sammy still has it. Great show. Even with the rain.

[@josephkelly9514]

Happy Birthday Joe!! What a great tribute to the mighty Van Halen!!

[@daviderickson8699]

This has always been my favorite VH song, or at least tied with "Humans Being." The opening lick and guitar tone convey such a manic energy, dropping down to a pretty minimalist rhythm during the lyrics. The tie into the "5150" tagline they adopted for the police code, but Sammy instead uses the numeric value itself to describe an imbalanced relationship. The outro harmony vocals repeating "I'll meet you half the way" in that high register. It's just musical mastery and they did it on their very first album together. I've always wondered why they didn't try to release it for airplay (maybe they did?). I'm so pumped to see this performed live on tour!

[@KushiteComplex]

This is going to be a MUST SEE live concert tour of 2024! I can tell, already! ❤

[@jeffhunsinger]

Can not wait to see these guys In Toronto !! R.I.P Eddie VH this tribute is for you and you deserve it with all you have done for the music industry.

[@TheSuperUnknowns]

took me a few listens to really appreciate Joe's interpretation of this but I really love it...its almost like if he is another guitar player in Eds band..not stepping on his toes just playing a simplified version of the rhythm guitar but super tastefully and almost playing harmonizing chords at some parts...and the solo dances around Eds in such a nice way....the end of it is my favourite part when he chunks down on the chords instead of hitting the high single notes, the last chord is perfect

[@azharkhan8796]

I hope we get a live album!

[@davefoster7619]

Sam could sing the words to a phone book and sound great. Mikey and Jason, you are the mortar, Satch, you’re crushing it! Thank you

[@jamesbilitz907]

These guys sound great. Amazing vocals by Sammy and Mike. Joe is not trying to be EVH - but acquitting himself nicely. Great work.

[@Pedro2706]

this is great-solo at 3.30 is banging and Michael Anthony is a serously unacknowledged player and backing vocalist.Good to see Bonzo jnr giving it full whack on the double bass kit.Come to the UK lads.

[@debbieramos4253]

Love them all ,Joe is Amazing and I so impressed .I am so excited to see them on August 16 .in Wheatland California counting down the days .. ❤❤❤

[@fppro1679]

It's just different enough that satch can put a signature on it as a cover! It also, for the Van Halen fan, demonstrates just how different Eddie played!

[@bradleyamrhein1092]

The simple fact that Sammy is keeping this going is amazing. Bless him.

[@MrOztrailGuy]

This is as close as we are all going to get to a VH show you still have half the band there with the same charisma. Michael Anthony’s powerful backing vocals still very strong. They are very happy still going strong into the 70s and Joe Satriani is just carving it up. There would not be any other guitarists who could pull this off They are very humble men giving the fans what they want and I hope they do it for many many more years congratulations. I just wish you would come to Australia and do it.

[@jasonbartz7352]

Satch nailed the tone! They sound fantastic! Sammy and Mikes vocals are stellar as always!

[@cory3518]

Watch did Eddie proud on this one. One of my fave VH songs of the Sammy era. Well done sir

[@greatexpectations2307]

We are missing one of the great rock and tribute tours every day, by missing this

[@jasoncooney3595]

Van Halen is my favorite band and i think this sounded great!!!!

[@AudioFileZ]

Jason has that heavy and precise thud that made me love Alex's drumming. I may be speaking mostly for me, but what I loved about Alex's drumming was what I call a heavier version of Keith Moon's more is more style. I loved the tuned sound of explosive lower mid-range and powerful kick bass sounds that elevated everything. Plus, the apple sure didn't fall far from the tree either so his playing is always a homage to his dad's style too. Excellent!

[@kamaboko1]

Too damn bad Alex won't join in. This isn't a money grab. It's a celebration of EVH's work. Seriously, I don't think Eddie would mind. If he couldn't be there then who better than his brother to carry the torch?

[@SDesWriter]

What inspired choice to ask Satriani to play with the band. You can get 1 million guys who could play the song sound kind of like Van Halen but he’s still himself while making sure that Eddie songs still sounds like Eddie. Have to try to make one of their shows this year. Sounds amazing …. Especially at their ages.

[@MrJackal43]

Wow 76 and still totally rocking… 👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@montanaguy51]

Man they sound great! I remember when they kind of played this on The Howard Stern Show. They definitely worked out the kinks!! 🙏

[@jscottsmith2303]

I love you Joe Satriani, for showing so much respect and love for Eddie’s music. These guys are all stellar humans.

[@KingEddie5150]

Gotta love the fact that sammy is tossing beers off the stage 😂. This is the perfect group for another van halen tour, so high energy!!!

[@kingtrance307]

Hopefully they release a concert blu ray of this tour to catch lightning in a bottle, but I won’t hold my breath. This is a great sounding band Sammy and Mike put together! They sound much tighter than the VH reunion tour back in 2004 I attended. The night I saw them in Minneapolis was actually painful to watch and unfortunately Ed was not at his best. Concert tickets 🎟️ for that show weren’t cheap and we left disappointed.

[@MattJohnson1984]

Hagar gotta be one of the only dudes from that era than can still sing...and at 76 years old! Impressive tbh.

[@brianborstein8456]

Satriani is truly from another world. I really want to see this tour. I sure do miss EVH, but at least someone is out there honoring his memory.

[@ViniciuxMariano]

Satriani's playing is fabulous and super clean!