Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert, Hot for Teacher w/Wolfgang Van Halen in Los Angeles at the Forum

At the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert, Dave Grohl, Justin Hawkins, Josh Freese & Wolfgang Van Halen perform Hot for Teacher by Van Halen.
#taylorhawkins #vanhalen #foofighters #forum

[@giantmotorsport]

Josh Freese is one hell of a drummer. He should take the throne if the Foos decide to go on

[@the406seadonkey6]

Fuck, he's taken the throne for no less than what seems like 500 bands before, so why not this time? That guy is prolific as fuck.

[@a22fc]

I think the stars might have just aligned for the Foo’s with Josh Freese

[@DCB728]

Freese would fit in very well with the Foos-no doubt about it.

[@zcookie9272]

Josh is one of the greatest drummers alive 🤘

[@LanningKann]

He is taking the throne. So this aged well!

[@keefriff99]

Goddamn, Josh Freese can play anything. He is a machine.

[@Ash_Hudson]

Literally sounds like a fucking machine playing this song. His timing is impeccable.

[@papagrantits]

Except her needs to slow downjl a tad bit.

[@sauseechnpeps5799]

FUCK man… it’s amazing how much he sounds like his father. Eddie was one of a kind and it’s awesome to see his son able to duplicate it.

[@ricardofreitas6973]

Perfect, Bro!

[@reddoo8936]

He not only has Eddie's blood, but he was also raised by him. Fuck nature vs nurture, man got both!

[@edwardskol1812]

Wolfgang Van Halen is incredible!! Always making his Pop proud!! Love you guys!!

[@lisab01111]

Watching the Wembly concert, this was my favorite part. I was literally yelling out loud!! He is INCREDIBLE!!!

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

playing in his hometown had to feel special

[@genghis_connie]

Nailing that harmony as well as Michael Anthony and playing as well as Eddie - so impressive.

[@mjh5437]

@@lisab01111 "Literally" yelling out loud` as opposed to............?

[@maryjane8735]

Eddie is TOTALLY SMILEIN!!!!!!

[@deborahtighe9701]

Wolfgang Van Halen is just so flipping incredible!!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@conorsmith8551]

This was as much a van Halen tribute night as it was Taylor Hawkins. Love it ❤️❤️

[@gabbyprod]

Wow. I know his dad taught him that, but you still gotta play it. He played every single nuance of the original. Crazy. Brought tears to my eyes.

[@MaverickGrabber71]

It seriously blows me away to hear Wolfgang playing this song. He just absolutely freaking NAILS it! 🔥🔥🔥 Way to go dude!

[@kenziemacdonald3157]

I’m here for Justin Hawkins 🤟

[@kensurrency2564]

me too but goddamn wolfgang!

[@youreadyfreddie]

We all are, dear. We ALL are! 🤘🤘🦅🦅

[@costamesa22]

This was the audition that landed Josh Freese the gig with the Foo Fighters. Congratulations Josh.

[@marcofabbri969]

On the intro Wolfi slightly out of sincro, but Josh got him inside smoothly...that's pure class

[@platinumdriven3745]

I noticed that too. This is not an easy one to play. It’ll get away from you quick…🤘🎸🤘

[@spkoftdvl]

I didn't notice anything 🤔

[@fatbackfunk]

Absolutely! An ever so slight modification handled flawlessly. That's real live music for ya and in this case, live music with true pros onstage equipped to react, respond, recover and do all of the above with ease. Goods times and amazing performance!

[@marcofabbri969]

@@fatbackfunk I totally agree

[@marcofabbri969]

@@platinumdriven3745 but they recovered pretty smoothly...with class

[@jaynefindlay3158]

WVH is one very talented guy. Always with a twinkle in his eye. Love his parents...they must be so proud on earth and in heaven 🙏💖

[@kimvaughn9107]

U can almost hear Eddie playing when Wolfgang played this song!! Great job!! 🤘

[@jonasgustaf]

I bet Taylor was backstage in spirit, giving them a highfive

[@mitchellcohen3361]

That little glitch was handled so well by Josh. Very professional

[@russfairley1501]

I wondered if anyone else noticed it. What a pro! Josh is the best!!!

[@onecrispyfrie1932]

What little glitch?

[@russfairley]

@@onecrispyfrie1932 Wolfie fell behind the beat slightly, and that intro is like a train - once you're rolling, you've kind of got to ride it out. Watch and listen to the intro closely and watch how Josh deals with it. He rides it to the stop, does a little correction and brings everyone back in synced up.

[@shr969]

I've watched this many times at this point because it's awesome. But this is the first comment I've seen where someone else noticed it too. No disrespect meant for anyone, Wolf tears it up, but big props to Josh. As you can see in the video, Dave appreciated it also! Shit happens and you roll with it. Fixed on the fly, live, on a BIG stage. Love it.

[@Kwert]

@@shr969 Yeah, they're all pros and this kind of stuff happens to the best of musicians from time to time. Being able to seamlessly recover without many people noticing is the mark of a true professional.

[@alexcastino2569]

there's so much to love about this clip....and then there's the added bonus that I can see myself in the crowd loving every minute of it. What a night !!!

[@hhale]

There's at least a half dozen stories here that if you know them makes this performance that much more impactful.

[@chickendrop]

Good lord! Wolfgang absolutely shreds!

[@loristone9242]

Here by accident and I am so glad of it. If I close my eyes, I wouldn't even know it wasn't Eddie. Absolutely phenomenal. Just like his Dad. Long Live EVH.

[@bufordteejustice1119]

A million guitar players have tried this song. It must be pretty cool to play it and you dad wrote it.

[@itsbart4618]

Wolfgang was incredible but the drumming on this song is really difficult so he is incredible

[@sebwarren7918]

What a great drum lesson video vantage point! Thanks

[@trevor69er59]

He may have been given the body of his mom but his face and musical genius comes directly from his dad . . .

[@Ash_Hudson]

Hahaha.

[@lisab01111]

This video quality is amazing!!! Thank you for sharing this!!

[@AFewPages]

Josh Freese has been my favorite drummer since Middle School. I’m 41

[@kevinmcguinness1113]

Great stuff, the whole band nails it. Wishing Wolfgang all the best in everything he does. He's carrying a heavy burden and is handling it awesomely so far.

[@aaronlynch139]

Seriously impressed with WVH, but man oh man...how good is Josh Freese.....that catch of the slightly early intro is just session muso brilliance....knows his stuff!!! They woulda gone backstage and laughed about it Im sure.

[@the80strailerchannel93]

Where? For us unlearned folk.

[@2SideshowBob]

Wolfie falls behind in that freight train of an intro, once it goes you just gotta go with it - JF notices and holds his final snare at the end and resyncs the rest before the run continues

[@cristinaboardwine9032]

Wolfie got his shit together!!!! AWESOME!!!💜💜💜

[@Kwert]

I mean... I think he always had his shit together

[@shoWbitz]

The hawk at the end. 👌👏

[@chuckdriver8269]

Wolfgang is the first guitar player I’ve ever heard that actually play’s like his dad. 🎸🇺🇸

[@apelike]

Why is this making be bawl like a baby!!! Why!!!

[@addunn71]

Me too!!!1LOL

[@Honeybees1005]

I love Wolfie!

[@frasera2508]

I was at this show with my girlfriend and this single performance blew the roof off the place.

[@ogsteezus5583]

Dave Grohl jamming with the empty kit

[@zennomad258]

Wolfgang wow!

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

great job by Wolfgang, he is way better musician than hack slayer on social media

[@LintBisquick]

Wow! So exciting First time seeing this…many can play Van Halen but not BE Van Halen.

[@tonihagan6330]

Love this so much!! 💪💪💪💕❤️🤩

[@michaelyoung1055]

amazing 👏

[@jeffglass7348]

Fantastic!!

[@DCB728]

Wolfgang is on fire!

[@shandajames5444]

Wolfie still nailed it despite the small trip in the beginning!!!

[@ToiletClogger]

Awesome!

[@r33dude]

Outstanding!

[@jorgetorres3583]

Wolfgang He should do the tribute tour to his father

[@neonstrobeunion]

cool perspective, nice capture!

[@Annellen53]

Thanks for sharing🙂

[@coffeeminion4537]

The boy can play!!!!

[@apebeats6631]

Got DAMN man! That was incredible. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@raghavgupta4641]

❤❤ RIP Taylor Hawkins

[@enriquehurtado2970]

Nice Shot, thanks for uploading!

[@steph_ssdd]

Justin Hawkins rides again!!!!!!!!!

[@mattgeary9987]

Daaaaaaamn Wolfie!!!!

[@betogunners6901]

TH🥁❤️

[@kp7castin150]

What a great gift eddy’s left for us this guy is on

[@oxXxJMExXxo]

🤘

[@SP-gc9ec]

Love Wolfgang he is awesome the singer bringing it down a notch gotta admit he can't touch David Lee Roth but Wolfgang he def gifted just like Dad

[@jessiebeveridge742]

Soooooooooool F’n good.

[@captainspaulding2693]

Nailed it.

[@juanbalboa553]

Remember when THOSE people were saying that WVH wasn’t really playing? And that his dad was really the one playing on those records or prerecorded concerts? What Aholes!!! Oops guess they were WRONG!!! Love you wolfie. Keep up the good work 👍🏽😁

[@pz0lfs]

I know he doesn't want to do a VH related tour - but he really should reconsider.

[@sauseechnpeps5799]

He does want to do it. DLR as usual is being an asshole about it.

[@andreasjonsson8075]

Hottest guitarr riff ever made

[@TotallyRadical]

💖 u 🐺-y

[@d.c.california1856]

RAAAAAAAAAAD❗️🔥🙌🏻🤟🏻

[@MGA19a]

I mean ... how about acknowledging video quality of @lucid ... would love to know what phone was used for recording ;-) thx

[@zotzijndoetgeenpijn]

awesome

[@davisdeen4039]

Chip OFF the OLD BLOCK! CHOPS off the old BLOCK! YOU CHOOSE

[@KelliLaineLewis]

Get it guys!!!! We all love you Wolfie!!! Rest well Taylor & Eddie 😢 As always, I asked my angel daughter (Kelli) 💔 to find you both & show you around the new place. ::pass the kleenex:: Much love to all, xoPam, still Kelli's mom

[@jacestephenweatherall1732]

Rip Eddie and Taylor

[@metaldreams3595]

Omgosh he plays guitarlike that?!

[@faeljfajf]

I didn't know that Chumlee was guitarrist....

[@a.jmcloughlin9871]

Wokgang can shred 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@rbeck76]

Find someone who looks at you the way Dave Grohl looks at Josh Freese (Taylor 2.0)…

[@douglaslueckemeyer9723]

Wolfie fucking rips

[@scottgorrie2043]

10x louder than Wembly. LA obviously gets VH. Too bad Alex or Dave didn't join him.

[@davidmccall7830]

Was really hoping for Alex on this one since LA. This other guy > washed up DLR

[@ardenski3202]

Lemmy was right! Long live Lemmy

[@rocketeric6516]

Put together a Multicam mix including this footage along with other KZbin clips: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipank5qKg9CrftE

[@diegoellermeier]

Damn Wolfys back is hUUUge

[@vincec8744]

Here I thought WVH only played bass guitar

[@addunn71]

That boy is a badass, you know Eddie cant stop smiling. For once he can gloat about somebody besides himself.

[@TheDabudz420]

JESUS PEOPLE PUT DOWN YOUR PHONE AND ENJOY THE FUCKING SHOW!!!!!!!!!!

[@ardenski3202]

Ridiculous eh

[@mbwahaha]

Zombies

[@mjh5437]

I didn`t know Chumlee Pawn Star could play guitar.

[@paulcarr2207]

Valerie has got her sons ass

[@marshalljimduncan]

That crowd was dead.....

[@Tyler_Silva]

WTF Josh Freese

[@shredx81]

Josh Freese is a ludicrously good drummer. They need to clone him or something.

[@bufordteejustice1119]

Too bad they cant get a tribute for Eddie.

[@jaredwilmarth662]

Tuning man tuning🙁

[@cindy6787]

Freese plays too fast. He’s a bit off.

[@highlander2377]

wolfgang loves hamburgers too

[@stratupdude]

Dave required spike proteins

[@stratupdude]

@@TrinityD1227 Haven't you seen the studies ? It's not good news

[@the406seadonkey6]

@@stratupdude What are you going on about?

[@johnmcintosh4546]

did WG eat eddie???

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

Were you dropped on your head as a child?

[@Locoandchooch]

Sounds just like his pop.

[@papagrantits]

Freese needs to slow the hell down. There's a certain tempo range he should be in, you can hear Wolfie struggling to keep up at times. This ain't punk rock, it's fucking real rock.