VAN HALEN 1 full album - performed in track order LIVE @ Melbourne Guitar Show 2019 - SIMON HOSFORD

[@brutus6328]

Never seen anyone sound as close to Eddie as this.....let alone playing LIVE! Truly unreal talent! Not a single note wrong!

[@basicanton]

Never seen anyone so close to Elvis too

[@jakeeleebattos9942]

Punch in this kid JACOB DERAPS on KZbin.he’s like 19 yo from Canada.this kid has Eddie’s tone dialed in pretty well he even has a variack or whatever Ed used.check him out Kid is super talented

[@NVH-hi7wp]

Best VH guitar sound I’ve ever heard from someone who isn’t Eddie. Unreal.

[@robertsmith-ux8ls]

I guess you never listen to Al Estrada.. David Lee's guitar player . He is the closest you ever get to Eddie again..

[@NVH-hi7wp]

@@robertsmith-ux8ls I’ll have to check him out

[@svwmusic]

😮 100% agree! Dude has the tone and the technique of EVH down. Bravo bro!!

[@johnnystiner8995]

This guys good!

[@peterschaefer1665]

...although it sounds like a modeler.

[@ndn8shn999]

Simon is not from this world. This is live folks. My mind is beyond blown.

[@chrohm]

this - Simon is a monster

[@RobertMJohnson]

i could swear at times the guitarist is simply guitar-synching with Eddie. the quality...the attention to detail...the tone. truly great work.

[@PainterDans]

Has to the best Eddie Van Halen guitar playing I’ve heard

[@miked2125]

Holy Shit ! This guitar player is INCREDIBLE !!!! I never heard of him before. I'm gonna need some time to process what i just saw. And once again,... HOLY SHIT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@brutus6328]

100% agree! Never heard of him but my Lord! I truly don't think it can be played any better, I was in awe the entire time!

[@shapeshifter2926]

If you dare to play a EVH striped guitar on stage, you’d better be fucking good.....I think you’d all agree this guy falls into that category 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Ross-sx8jd]

You nailed it on the head Buddy. That's not your run 'o the mill Van Halen wannabe. LOL that was badass and enjoyable.

[@e.d.m5722]

Yes, he definitely earned the right, lol.

[@KMAN8599]

He fucked nailed every EVH lick👌

[@scottricci5063]

Absofuckinglutely!!!🤘

[@heyjarrod]

@@KMAN8599 Really close, sounded great. A lot of little things were different, but that’s probably about as close as someone can get-and playing at live! Awesome!🤘🏻🎸🔥😝🇺🇸

[@ttestates1]

Been playing EVH for 30 years. This guitarist is by far the Best note for note, feeling and nuance of Eddie sound I've ever heard or seen! Period!

[@peterh4809]

I'm The One has an very challenging guitar part and this guy absolutely smashed it like it was a walk in the park. Sh#t hot guitar playing.

[@jimmuncy5636]

I don't have enough superlatives to praise this group. Man, that singer was Diamond Dave, and the guitarist could play Eddie like nobody else I've ever heard. What a great show!

[@OlemirCandido]

The precision bass is talking loud 😎🤘🏽

[@Clnt874]

Never diamond. Just look at this guy still good though!

[@charlesjirkovsky14]

That guitar tone is perfect.

[@loungezinger]

I am a long time VH cover connoisseur and this has taken the top spot as most accurate, swingy and joyful playing of EVH's masterpiece. Loved every minute.

[@Coda6766]

That guitar player is amazing, note for note and the tone sounded very close to the actual record.

[@Tuttermuts]

This is probably the most love I've seen put into a VH tribute.

[@10sevenfishing22]

Not only does he sound like Eddie, but he is smiling the whole time like Eddie...totally enjoying every minute

[@sid3859]

Best VH Tribute Band i've seen.The guitarist is dead on

[@budisanjaya9150]

totally agree...then guitarist is indeed dead on

[@lonewolf1053]

Absolutely.. guitarist is nailing all those riffs and solos...whole band rocks their butts off

[@dms5154]

Absolutely! The whole band is dead-on great!

[@calebproductions5970]

Agreed

[@iianchinn9751]

Damn. These guys are the nuts. The best sounding VH cover band to date. The guitarist nailed Eddie's playing to the T.

[@dougrmoe]

This guitarist gets it ! Unreal how close he is !

[@ricardoalon3826]

He is a natural !

[@buff_stuff]

Simon hosford. Played in many bands including a dream theater tribute. Professional musician and musical director on Australian TV

[@adamlee6946]

I had no idea the guy from U2 could shred like that...well done, Edgey Van Halen!

[@Mysterywhiteboy78]

And Elvis Lee Roth on vocals !

[@kandykouturelondon2028]

😂😂😂

[@AndreCholmondeley]

Ha!!! Well said

[@jefffrain]

Ha!!!!!!

[@das250250]

Such a great comment and the Elvis one too.. I'm sure the Aussies intentionally messed with this ...great work boys

[@jp0blues04]

Hands down...... the finest recreation of Edward's playing...pick attack....phrasing.....and intent. You got ur MOJO working

[@GMAJOR613]

the guitar player is Unbelievable

[@TornadoOfSouls777]

The Brown Sound is dead on

[@1tradesecret]

Bass player too

[@buff_stuff]

Professional muso. Player in a racer x a dream theater tribute band, he can play

[@theaterdreamer]

This guy Simon is about as close to Eddie as I’ve ever heard, and I’ve listened to a lot of covers. His rig is set up perfectly. That’s so damned close to Ed’s Brown Sound. And technically....I’m freaking impressed. Really great band. Bravo, guys! And this audience should be ashamed.

[@mottosierra1372]

Kemper profile

[@SimonHosford]

Thank you sir. I'm guessing you're a Dream Theater fan? I actually played in a Dream Theater tribute show with Virgil Donati in the mid 90's (we called ourselves Theater Of Dreams lol). When Mike Portnoy came down to Melbourne in 1996, he had us do a whole Dream Theater show with him and we headlined the Australian Ultimate Drummers Weekend festival. Was great fun!

[@MoeedKazi]

@@SimonHosford DT fan I am... have played DT Tribute as well... looking forward to such beautiful Van halen Tribute gigs.. would Love to see you play For Unlawful Carnal knowledge Tribute and Balance Tribute, that where Eddie shined like a star.

[@SimonHosford]

@@MoeedKazi Thank you Moeed! It seems like we might have some more work to do then ;)

[@PIlotrcm]

He’s using a Kemper profile. A very high powerful processor that can rip the sound from a recorded album and sound identical

[@SteveYoules]

Eddie was ALL about tone. To get that Eddie sound like this live is a perfect tribute, I'm sure if he saw this he'd be flattered and impressed. You capture the essence of every track, flawlessly. Superb!

[@megadownable]

Proper tone Use of phaser Flange And yes it's all in the fingers when I got it u got it!

[@guitarcollector1291]

Watching this guy sing gives this 56 year old hope that he could still front a rock band. This band kicks ass..😊

[@dontransue9843]

At 52, I keep telling people if my engineering career doesn't pan out, there's always a VH cover group in need of an ax player.

[@blak1lyte]

Rock on dude!56 is YOUNG! I'm a guitarist... I'll never stop!

[@space_kat1]

56 isnt that old tbh. if you've lived a healthy lifestyle away from all the stress and drugs that these rockstars go through, im sure you could do well! just dont expect to be reaching very high notes with your voice lol

[@KMAN8599]

Simon knows his EVH...he plays it perfectly 👌....if you closed your eyes, you would think it was Eddie 😉

[@jacksonmarshallkramer5087]

That Eruption replica was so perfect that I was going to call Lip Sync. I've been playing hair guitar since I was 15 in 1985. The tone and clarity was PERFECT. I'm 54 yrs old and I've been playing 35+ yrs. Can you imagine how many times I've heard that piece? Lots. Well done, sir.

[@brutus6328]

I couldn't agree more. Pete Thorn has a great version, Dweezil Zappa plays it incredible close to the album, but this right here....(BTW, I'm also your age but started at 21) I believe is about as good as it's ever gonna get. Down to every single nuaince.....and played LIVE!

[@TheBillMurrray]

trust your gut on that

[@djSmokeShow]

The dedication to Eddie's tone and technique is second to none. And I really appreciate everything the other musicians brought to the table as well. Incredible, made my night...

[@RobertMJohnson]

the tone almost sounds like he's guitar-synching it's so spot on

[@SimonHosford]

You guys are too sweet. But thank you so much :)

[@blndrckr]

Agreed

[@MackAxyzz]

amazing; watched the whole thing...don't think i've ever seen another guitarist that captured the feel of EVH better than this guy; blessings alwayzz

[@rayyager5237]

So good! The tone of the guitar is an amazing duplication of EVH. If only DLR was still as good as this band’s singer!

[@SpencerDavis2000]

This guys technique on guitar and especially the tone captures EVH on the first album for sure. outstanding!

[@Zone9Rock]

Well, this is the best cover of Van Halen that we will ever see in our lifetimes.

[@pitamoncha2112]

Indeed!!!

[@patrickarrington738]

Flawless

[@KMAN8599]

Simon Hosford is an absolute genius with the Eddie sound and replication 👌💯

[@jonathanhathaway7796]

Very impressive, both vocally and instrumentally. This is about as close as you could ever ask. I was 16 in 1978 when my friend next door called me up and said, "I got that Van Halen record, you better get over here right away". Like everybody else, I couldn't believe what I was hearing.

[@svartmetall]

Absolutely NAILING Eddie's tone & licks there; excellent job.

[@marcfrish9169]

Great job guys!! Not taking anything away from the other members, but, that **Guitar Player** is "SPOT ON" I mean, PERFECT!!! NOTE to NOTE PERFECT!!

[@DragonGP]

I've never heard a Van Halen cover band sound this good. The guitarist is an ace, as is the singer.

[@sgt.thundercok4704]

Agreed.

[@orsoncorson9083]

I stopped comparing them to VH a few minutes into it and just enjoyed it. They owned these tunes! The whole band nailed it.

[@SuperZiggyCraft]

I would say even compared to the recordings these guys hold up extremely well. They’re truly amazing.

[@refacingleads]

That lead guitarist ! FN killed it! Very impressive. The rest of the band as well. That was cool :)

[@scottrocknroll3183]

WOW!! this guitarist is incredible. tone nailed. guitar playing nailed. sound nailed.

[@varunZinger]

this is the most accurate ive seen a band play this album! mix and performance , playing and the vocals and guitars are just TOP NOTCH !!! man the licks , everything is spot on !!!!! TOUR This set ! Please !

[@richardmitchell8213]

I love the way Simon plays EVH, very accurate and his palm muting along with his tone are incredible. Their back up vocals are spot on which in my opinion are probably the hardest part of a VH Tribute project but they do it very well.

[@coolk3dat754]

The best Van Halen cover band. After listening to the whole set I was like......somebody get me a doctor 🎸

[@dspencer1201]

"when I was 12 years old, it was Edward that taught me that it was ok to smile when you played your instrument; it was Edward that showed me that it was ok to look like you’re having as much fun as you are; and it was Edward that confirmed for me as I entered my teens, that music is an expression of joy." Absolutely.

[@TheGergeDIY]

VH1 changed my life. This band NAILED it. Well done!

[@billbazen9432]

The guitar player is just awesome-amazing-fantastic-over the top-etc....You are the man Simon!

[@jefflancaster7839]

As a guitarist whose life was changed by hearing Eddie when this album first came out, I have to say that this is the BEST rendition of his playing and sound that I have EVER heard! 💯🥇💯 It is not a robotic carbon copy of notes played, but a true appreciation of the nuances that made Eddie's playing and tone so special. Every other guitarist I have heard try to play like him, always impart some "foreign" element of their own playing style that throws me off. Here...even when not played note for note, the "spirit" of Eddie's approach comes through so clearly it is incredible! Hearing the solo in Ice Cream Man played so perfectly gave me goosebumps! 🤦‍♂️ The whole band did an amazing job as well, and truly did this album justice. Thank you so much for this Simon!🙏🙏🙏

[@hawkeyeted]

Absolutely nailed Eddie's "brown sound" tone!

[@alonzodavila6233]

This is how we keep EDDIE in our minds and Hearts! Great job honoring VAN HALEN.

[@mvalencia8951]

Really impressed, they really sound like Van Halen early era, best tribute I heard

[@xpicklepie]

When the singer grabbed the cowbell in Jamie's Cryin' I said YES! They got it right!!

[@davidlow1315]

Absolutely unbelievable! Not only is everyone on point....the mix is phenomenal! Kudos to you mates! If you're ever here in the states Please let me know! I wouldn't miss it!

[@YonOtto]

That's the best Eddie tone I've ever heard... this is insane.

[@blndrckr]

Yup, digital amp modeling technology...the shit. Run in stereo right thru PA...and the musicians in the audience will say "holy shite!" 😳 (if you can execute😅)

[@emach07]

Damn!! Sounds better than any tribute band I've heard so far! Holy !@#$%!

[@bobbyruggs808]

I usually dont like tribute shows but this was fkin off the charts. Everyone nailed it. I am blown away guys, great job. That guitar tone is perfect and the band captured the spirit perfectly.

[@jantzenallen3077]

@reality smith stfu

[@jantzenallen3077]

@reality smith this is a cover band and why do you think the solo is fake

[@SimonHosford]

@reality smith If you read the description of the video, you'll know that we only put this line up and show together for the 40th Anniversary of the release of Van Halen 1. It's the only show we've ever done. So no, we obviously don't write originals for this band. And I would love to know what about the solo you think is fake?? I suppose I should take it as a massive compliment :)

[@jantzenallen3077]

@@SimonHosford y’all are great btw

[@SimonHosford]

@@jantzenallen3077 Thank you Jantzen :)

[@MRCATL3]

Holy effing ish. Best friggin cover EVER!!!!!

[@MrMegaFredZeppelin]

The BEST cover of Van Halen I have heard yetROCK ON!!!!!!!!🤘🏻🤙🏻✌🏻

[@gtamediaproductions1]

Didn't seem like the audience cared about this amazing sounding VH tribute.

[@TheRt440]

Great Band!! Guitar sound is great, singer, bass, and drums all excellent.

[@TheRapidDescent]

Amazing job, Gentlemen.

[@drewrosecrans9728]

Eddie van Halen would be proud 💯🤘🤘🤘

[@1tradesecret]

What the hell did I stumble on. This is proof that music is the glue that binds us all. The bass player even got the Michael Anthony lick right (18:50) on Jamie’s Cryin

[@DoktorDamage]

Guitar player is ON FIRE.....where's the love for the bassist? He's super tight as well and delivering great backup vox !!!

[@fredwerza3478]

*Jesus H. Christ --- you damn Aussies did a great tribute to the Mighty VH --- Eddie is up in heaven SMILING on this one, fellas!*

[@davidbowers9826]

Thanks Fred.

[@hawkwind8468]

I rarely get chills from a guitar player anymore but this guy is killer!

[@tradbowseven]

This is like a human digital version of VH. No slop , perfect harmonies, flawless delivery.

[@SimonHosford]

This show was actually just put together as a special 'one-off' for the 40th Anniversary of the albums release, so it is the first and only show we have ever played. We didn't even know the show was going to be recorded until we arrived for soundcheck that day lol. There is a more detailed description if you go to the top and click "Show More".

[@Tommyd042]

Simon, this is incredible, such a great tribute! So good you guys are spot on! Better than I ever heard before! I grew up with VH and covered many of their songs, I know how hard it is to cover like you guys did! I really enjoyed it! Fantastic Job! Congrats! I know EVH is looking down with that one and only smile that he has! And by the way, I love the way you all are smiling and playing the music that is so much fun to listen to and perform!

[@msorte]

Simon you are seriously incredible. Thanks for putting all of the time in to do this so well.

[@SimonHosford]

@@Tommyd042 Thank you Tommy, your words are really touching. And yes, as you can see, we were like kids in a candy store trying to replicate that amazing music. S

[@SimonHosford]

@@msorte You're welcome Mark, thank you for the lovely message. S

[@marcmurphy8674]

Simon you are fucking scary good. Holy shit.. Credit where due man you're playing is like tracks stripped off the records unbelievable..

[@uncleremus5046]

This dude cops Eddie the best I’ve seen. He has Eddies timing & flow down simply amazing!🤘

[@meljohnson5579]

It's amazing that even through my phone I can hear that the guitarist has dialed in the Brown Sound 😊

[@ericbrooke2289]

Like everyone else commenting, this is amazing! One thing I haven’t seen mentioned is what a great job the sound company and recording crew did! Bravo!

[@blak1lyte]

My jaw has been dropped in utter amazement at how incredible this is to watch! Hearing it is just like the album! Awesome!

[@gabrieltulli1766]

One of the most accurate covers of eruption out there!!! The whole performance is spot on

[@KingGrio]

Guitar is right on the money

[@ricardoalon3826]

They all sound simply amazing, keep VH alive. Great Performance!!!!

[@buttkrusher]

Saw VH for he fist time in '79, & several ore times after. Plus, a million bar bands, some good, some not, cover a million tunes. These guys are FANTASTIC! Some of the best renditions of these classics songs I've ever heard! Cheers from NYC, USA!

[@SimonHosford]

Aww thanks brother. Greetings from Melbourne Australia 🤟🙏

[@jrharris43]

Best Van Halen cover band ever....and that guitar tone is spot on!!

[@prrsd4046]

Guitarist is scary good. Great sound and tribute

[@lexusguy9127]

As a VH head since 1978 and saw them live front row in 1981(at their best in my opinion), this is the most awesome cover of VH anywhere out there, hands down.

[@paulsanders1]

That was the most nostalgic, best hour ever. Guitarist Simon best cover guitarist of Eddie ever!

[@SimonHosford]

Aww thank you Paul, that means so much 🙏

[@evacruz6930]

Guitarists has Eddie's Van Halens sound down to a tee 💯🤘🤘

[@hhgygy]

I was 13 in 1978 and I was listening to this album day and night. I know it note for note. This reproduction of the album is effing awesome.

[@chairboy]

I'm not seeing many banging their heads but boy I would be.. absolutely amazing gig

[@keeno65]

Performed at a guitar show. All guitar players in the audience. Not necessarily VH fans.

[@stuferrie1722]

Absolutely blown away by all of you guys, great performance

[@TheErik249]

Note for note... ERUPTION. 👏👏👏👏🤘👍 Great singer. Great Anthony backing vocals. Hits all of the correct notes. Drummer hits the skins just like Alex. This IS a good tribute. Thank you for being true to form.

[@SteveOostdyk]

Finally! A VH tribute that actually sounds like the original. Spot on. Well done!

[@jamesstewart1794]

Best cover I've ever heard of Atomic Punk. Vocals included.

[@chaddrumm6809]

Holy hell! This sounds pretty Fn good! The guitarist is phenomenal and tone is spot on!🤘🏻🤘🏻 HOW IN THE HELL is this audience not losing their FN minds!?

[@michaelb.42112]

For those too young or not even born then, when this album came out it was like hearing aliens from the future. It changed rock music instantly, and forever. Pandora's box was opened.

[@eddiebrown687]

I was 18....and you're absolutely right. Couldn't wait for each new album, wondering what Eddie would do next.

[@musicnutzunite]

Yep. Have you seen "Back to the Future"? Lol. Marty plays an Ed solo through a cassette Walkman with headphones on his sleeping "dad" in 1955 and you get the same reaction! Absolutely hilarious and a stone cold classic scene of an all-time great movie. 😂🤘

[@betongpataykambataka]

​@@musicnutzuniteDarth Vader 😂😂😂

[@joethornton8920]

Absolutely stunning - I've genuinely never seen a band nail an entire set like that live - you gents are next level. I'm just off to burn my guitar in shame.... 😂😳

[@davidduffin1580]

Best Eddie cover Ive heard.

[@gfgranja]

Closest VH1 guitar tone i ever heard

[@FloridaManMatty]

Okay. No bullshit - that is THE BEST cover of Eruption I have ever heard. Period. Frankly, that was better than some actual live performances by Ed that I have heard over the years. It’s hard to play your own stuff consistently, but he nailed all of the little nuances of the original recording to the wall. That was superb!!!!!

[@DMDvideo10]

Ed NEVER played the album version...

[@LOBOIV]

The music/sound/performance is 100% on the money. The voices coming in at 99.9%. Singing the songs like they were recorded, 100%. Awesome job!

[@superf7]

Yeah, great backing vocals, which for this band is tough!

[@Boudica234]

Holy shit!!! That was amazing!. The whole band was great but Simon's technique and sound are beyond phenomenal. I've seen many great Van Halen guitar covers but this is the best hands down. Wow!!!

[@arock]

Just wanted to add a comment about how great the drummer and bass player are. This is a clinic in rhythm section greatness.

[@SimonHosford]

I completely agree! thanks Arock

[@lennyc624]

As a hard core vh fan, I must say that was awesome. Far surpassed my expectations.

[@michaelcostello9157]

stellar performance. Great guitar player.

[@snipertsx]

Guitar tone is perfect. Sublime. Deliciously brown.

[@larrypugh9662]

Everyone is about as spot-on as possible with their part!

[@frufru0071]

Thanks very much for sharing this with us. I can’t help but feel like I’m watching Kurt Russell playing David Lee Roth. Great stuff, thanks again.

[@FloridaManMatty]

This guy is to EVH what Randy Hansen is to Hendrix. This is so accurate it’s almost unnerving.