Van Halen Eruption Guitar Solo

[@jbmusic1118]

Songs i recognize: 316: 1:07 Eruption: 4:54 Cathedral: 6:49 Mean Street: 8:17 Spanish Fly: 10:21 *R.i.p. Van Halen*

[@jbmusic1118]

OMG THANKS FOR THE PIN!

[@Hazardteam]

​@@jbmusic1118 You *deserved* it🙂 _Thousands_ of peoples asking _always_ which part(s) has which name. That will be clear from now. Thanks to You👍🙌

[@huytruongle519]

Nice

[@suitedcranium9769]

Van Halen truly left us with something that will never die, even after 35 years the comments are still active, a godlike genius still inspires us R.I.P Eddie Van Halen

[@jpts8169]

Do you know what 9:28 is called

[@kishannaconandoyle1907]

He's smiling, he's happy like a child who has just made his first chord on a baby guitar. Eddie always smiles when soloing... he wasnt a rockstar, he was a kid with a guitar. R.I.P. and play in heaven, mate!

[@LindaEll89]

He's high as a rocket can go, ofcourse he smiles, he's on good stuff. 😆🇳🇱

[@_temptation_8005]

Nice words

[@ryanehlis426]

So true, kid with a guitar.

[@prison_wallet_thief]

St peter: what was your contribution to humanity? EVH: I brightened the hearts of billions of people with the music I hear in my heart. St peter: show me EVH: I don't have... St peter: *snaps fingers a guitar appears in his hands with a marshall double stack behind him

[@JamesCedricCLat]

I read this in 7:25 and look at screen, his grinning bruh✌. RIP EVH🤘

[@atomnater9343]

Some people want a moment of silence, I just want thirteen minutes of pure guitar bliss. You will forever be a legend Eddie.

[@mateibaron]

Dude tell me this isnt real

[@aydenduke2556]

This is the best tribute

[@atomnater9343]

Flame Drop I wish it wasn’t, check wolf’s Twitter

[@brandonhastings7572]

We lost a true legend today

[@gillesmeura3416]

Same here...

[@kelliew2813]

22-years old when he recorded "Eruption". There's a prodigy! Still, my favorite Eddie Van Halen story is "Beat It". It took him UNDER an hour to improvise a solo, record it, and rearrange Michael Jackson's entire song to make it less "Pop" more "Rock". All for free with ZERO credit. Just to help another musician, just to create good music. Who the hell is like that anymore???

[@velhinho_91]

insane. dammit sometimes i think we born to late?

[@AlexanderOsias]

Those were days.

[@JMPK23]

You'd be surprised. The metal community is alive and well with this kind of stuff. It just isn't in the mainstream light

[@JMPK23]

@@AB-pn7be The Hu : Wolf Totem Ft jacoby shaddix

[@kaiserhundkek2531]

Luís Velhinho we were.

[@yongkim777]

A player like this comes along once in a lifetime!

[@Jordan-pm1vf]

For real, Once in a lifetime👍

[@Vishwesh-S680]

Agreed 💯

[@ralphcordero4496]

You better believe it

[@jonathanworley9325]

I’m happy that He, Steve, Yngwie and Joe were born in the time where I could cherish everything they created

[@xenopis7862]

The solo was so heavy, even Eddy knew his guitar needed a smoke.

[@Hazardteam]

Eddy was build his own guitars, so: He knews what nicotine dosen his guitars needed

[@mitchellturnbull3988]

I fucking Loled

[@artaqifaturiel7512]

@@mitchellturnbull3988 Still, after than beautiful show, that guitar needed a smoke! Damn, Eddy was the shit!

[@HappyHoboRecovery]

Clever 🤣 🍸👍

[@chaylasorg8837]

Best comment, by far!🤣🤣

[@mack7732]

Eddie: yeah I smoke 3 packs a day Eddies Guitar: I haven’t stopped smoking since he picked me up

[@honestabe7099]

Best comment!

[@codythedoggo7671]

You're gonna get 1k likes

[@soda1x]

Poor Frank

[@mq5731]

Whoa, slow down and use lube m8

[@backbeats8441]

Since he built me up*

[@kevinguccione1778]

I remember watching this 10 years ago when I was young and just starting to learn guitar. Finally after all these years I still can't play it.

[@thomasgrabowski2202]

I spend 1.6 years playing my guitar (during lockdown) and another 2 vigorous years in my youth - with a 6-8 year hiatus before I picked it up recently again (1.6 year ago) and I'm just learning to tackle this beast of a monster. There is quiet an exceptional tutorial online by a guy called Mr. Tabs - I highly recommend you check his videos "Eruption Van Halen Cover | Guitar Tab | Lesson | Tutorial" It's quiet outstanding how accurately this man can play to EvH (and MANY of his other songs) I literally feel like he's channeling the spirit of Eddy when he plays (not to sound too much like a fanboy but he's quiet amazing). I'm practicing this song again (since I could play it but with horrific misaccuracy -- trying to figure out the pieces of the puzzle myself) but after giviing it a go again it really shows me what a freakin genius of a guitar player Eddie was and how respectable he IS in the guitar world because he too me won't ever die. Van Halen will always be around and we will always remember how he and the band changed the face of rock and roll history. 🤘🤘😁😁!!

[@davidremilio7449]

This is hilarious 💀

[@richardkranium2944]

But you have your own version don’t you?

[@djdrayracing]

nobody can copy perfection. NO. ONE

[@mcfcguvnors]

Sok brother none of us can either but it sure is fun to tap the shit out of the B String :)

[@beverlysmith6539]

It's 2024 I am in tears right now! Still can't believe Eddie is gone!❤🎸❤🥀miss you!

[@SanchoPanza-m8m]

Hey he brought joy to untold millions. He also kicked the drugs and lived a full life, just like Alice Cooper. Sure we can miss him but it's better to celebrate his accomplishments!

[@Honestjohnsvideos]

I miss Eddie too, one of a kind…….

[@kerrybrown2890]

I lost my husband 8 years ago. He once told me Eddie was the greatest guitar player on Earth. I have a feeling he is pretty well jazzed listening to Eddie strum those strings now. RIP Eddie and my Dean.

[@kinjaldas225]

Sorry to hear that. Hopefully, they both are in a better place now.

[@kerrybrown2890]

@@kinjaldas225 thank you for your kind words.

[@powdershredder1136]

I bet they had some sweet heaven jams

[@kerrybrown2890]

@@powdershredder1136 I like to think they are. Thanks.for responding.

[@giuseppeghersi9166]

My dad told me this when I was young.... now the feeling that this brings its too much... one love to all of them up in the sky...

[@TIOGAMERDAVID]

R.I.P. Eddie Old Friend

[@reggiemars2k8]

This comment deserves more likes.

[@hayden243]

Reggie Marshall I mean give it some time. It’ll have a lot more soon

[@paulo3924]

R.I.P EDDIE FROM BRAZIL

[@tarnt3038]

What a legend. RIP

[@markm1678]

Dude invented the 80's rock band guitar solo with this.

[@danwhitehurst9592]

Do you know why Eddie smiles so much while he’s playing? Because he knows he’s Eddie Van Halen.

[@Cheetah-lq2sy]

Damn true

[@deckwolf3442]

I could only imagine the feeling

[@Animanatee]

Feeling like the president < feeling like eddie van halen

[@valeriotaddeucci7525]

I think he is smiling because he was drunk actually 🤣🤣

[@Gojam12]

excellent

[@Jeff_H_the_Guitarist]

So many signature riffs and licks in there that are all his. Amazing guitarist!

[@Staggss]

- Dad, why my sister's name is Rose ? - Because you mother loves Roses - Ok. Thanks, dad ! - No problem, Van Halen Eruption Guitar Solo

[@Fastrip]

😂

[@LevinsThe]

Floyd Rose

[@bagaswahyuillahi6009]

@@LevinsThe Dad why you hate so much with a girl named *Rose*? BECAUSE IT MAKES ME REMEMBER THE FUCKING FLOYD ROSE THAT MESSED UP MY SHOW BECAUSE 1 STRING SNAP, THEN BOOM MY GUITAR FEEL USELESS

[@JJTurner203]

Axl Rose lol

[@lynnmeyers8433]

R U SAME GUY WHOSE SISTER IS ELEANOR AFTER PAUL MCCARTNEY'S ELEANOR RIGBY? JUST WONDERED!

[@AMagnus]

5:07 To me this is the greatest guitar sound of all time. The brilliance of having the creative mind to conjure up such a masterful sound using a technique that he perfected and practically made his own is nothing short of sublime. This entire solo is a testament to the best of human imagination and passion for life. RIP Eddie Van Halen. And thank you ❤

[@hunterv431]

You know a guitar solo is good when you fuck up one of the Notes and it still sounds good

[@joeylodes]

It’s legendary

[@zosothezephead837]

@@hunterv431 I read that too but still can't work out where it was or how it should have sounded 😂

[@zosothezephead837]

Indeed and 10:21 - I could listen to that all day long.

[@PadawanIan]

9:50 to 10:20 for me i just love the sounds that he makes up

[@soulacoustic9235]

as a guitarist myself I remember watching this when i was about 15 non- stop for hours and hours..wondering how someone could smoke at the same time, get all the timing so right, play so naturally and utterly dominate the instrument like he did in this performance. one of the best live solos ever.

[@cheersbro7347]

This and cliff burtons pulling teeth are my two fav live solos. The twist is I rarely listen to van halen. But this one is amazing.

[@bijitbora]

I am a guitar teacher. this changed my life

[@bijitbora]

still can't play the mean streets part and I'm 51😢

[@justtouploadoldthings2811]

All of that plus probably being drunk

[@gasfrommyanusi0i594]

you wear baggy pants like that you can do whatever you put your mind to.

[@johan6772]

Lyrics: “Now comes my favorite part of the show. It’s my favorite part of the whole evening. We’ve been on tour since March and I have no better time any time than right now ’cause I get to go sit down, have myself a nice cold one, and listen to the greatest rock and roll guitar player in the world, Mr. Eddie Van Halen.”

[@robertkeeton38]

Crank it to 11 for Eddie. Let Heaven know who's coming, and let Hell know what they missed out on. \m/

[@TylerPCoyne]

Never forget what he accomplished! 🤘🏻😔

[@raressivlogurile3761]

Rip

[@jt2119]

RIP to an absolute legend in the music industry for his work of the guitar and how he changed the way it was played 🤘

[@dasnoopguy7729]

May he Rest In Peace

[@mujahidulislamsamy]

Fuck yes!

[@spurmberp3954]

The next day Alex: dude that solo during the show last night was crazy awesome. Eddy: what show?

[@bobjones2041]

his bandmates always to the time to molest groupies while Ed did his wanky shite solos. "Dont stop now, Ed, the drugs got me flaccid, we need more time hahah"

[@beesmongeese2978]

@@bobjones2041 What the fuck. Is this real?

[@cheothegeo2742]

@Obese Mongeese bob sounds like a wanky piece of shit himself. Wut do you think? Never take some jerk off in the KZbin comments seriously

[@michelveilleux1275]

Soooooooo underrated comment.

[@kaiserwilhelmii1827]

@@bobjones2041 I'd like to see you perform better than this 'wanky shite solo'. Go fuck yourself.

[@lithominium9955]

Do you think the man who invented the guitar expected someone to do this with it?

[@yaddle8692]

Lithominium no

[@iliketrains263]

I highly doubt it. I'm curious to know what his taken on modern metal would be

[@pradheesandeepana]

Lithominium probably he would have added a few more frets for Van Halen if he knew

[@legitwizard1704]

I like Trains I like ur profile picture

[@iliketrains263]

@@legitwizard1704 do I look like I care

[@darrellbridwell2916]

Caught this show in ELPaso Texas. The Lord's favorite guitarist. My Mom and Dad are in heaven and probably finally realized why I was so crazy about Eddie as a kid growing up. Forever the greatest.

[@jacket0519]

Imagine being him. Every moment in history has lead up to this moment. You are the best in the world, absolutely blowing everyone away. They are there for you, your fans, and you will never be forgotten. Imagine that

[@no_hoesdom3207]

doggolord19 and he’s drunk

[@craigcotter7476]

The man has a ton of skill but this is just a cacophony. An extremely skilled cacophony, but a cacophony nonetheless.

[@jamesjmn9624]

doggolord19 no

[@lithominium9955]

second best jimi hendrix

[@cursedcliff7562]

@@lithominium9955 depends

[@millertheory7935]

I’m glad stuff like this is recorded, for history.

[@surfinwax58]

Absolutely!

[@LitLitterbox]

We are fortunate in that for sure

[@dragon-eye75]

Agreed. Wish we had access to all this music and videos back in the 70s 80s and 90s.

[@mcrchickenluvr]

Yep! Especially for those of us who couldn't be there for whatever reason.

[@brzofil]

@@mcrchickenluvr f

[@creeves2013]

Here it is: the reason this man is remembered and talked about over 40 years after their debut was released. He reinvented music with his inventive style and technique and there will NEVER be another like him! Van Halen was my first concert experience and I wouldn’t trade those memories for all the money in the world. RIP Eddie!

[@bjgz]

He was simply the best ever. Somebody has to have that title - Eddie gets it. I'm having a hard time accepting this one.

[@TeamHURSTOLDSRich]

Brings me to tears knowing how this amazing talent is now gone. RIP EVH.

[@Dueville7777]

It took forever- but i learned this whole solo on air guitar

[@VISKOMETAL_X]

Im trying too, but its too hard...

[@goldenwolf2462]

I’m trying and I’m getting there but it sure does cramp up my hands lol

[@sonkakageta5628]

😂😂😂🤘🏼

[@rocknroger7108]

And I'm still practicing air smoke on the water. I'm so envious right now!

[@titorialiano2419]

Lollll

[@FlippinZ]

RIP Eddie. You were a guitar god that will never be forgotten

[@calebtheking3945]

For real

[@lookingforthekey6662]

I don’t believe😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@sapridaisy13]

Right on R.I.P. 💔😭

[@rossbarlow3037]

100%, invented a whole new way of playing guitar, RIP Eddie.

[@paritoshshrestha5004]

Long live Rock ‘n’ Roll

[@Hannah-fh9sm]

His playing is beyond insane. Regardless if he was reportedly drunk at this concert, had probable hearing loss/tinnitus, couldn't read his piano music lessons properly as a kid, you can't teach that kind of playing. Pure talent and genius period. May His Memory Always Be a Blessing...

[@daltonvanhorn5167]

high and ripping

[@haminabowl7876]

doesnt everyone have tinnitus?

[@xijinvegg]

What does it matter he was drunk?

[@xijinvegg]

@@rigby6038 the person here in this vomment said it as if drinking is an absolute no no and the worst thing in the world - its not

[@bigjerm1631]

"reportedly drunk at this concert" dude he was reportedly drunk at every concert. he was reportedly drunk for about 30 years, what do u even mean? matter of fact, almost every single rockstar back then was reportedly drunk, all the time!

[@haleyoliver9425]

This man is the reason I’m learning guitar now.

[@mightybmx2900]

never had a death of a celebrity impacted me as much as Eddie has. Never had I shed a tear for the passing for a celebrity like i have for Eddie. Being introduced to Van Halen at a young age truly changed my life along side bands like ACDC, Deep Purple. Eddie was much more than a musician, he was a visionary and his death has left a mark on everyone, even those outside of the rock community. RIP Eddie I will make sure to keep your music going for generations to come.

[@adi9296]

I know how painful it is; I am deeply sorry for your loss.

[@bjgz]

Same here, Diver Down was one of the first three "metal" records I owned, that music was life itself. Had the other albums on 8 track even. Sometimes the mind just cannot comprehend a world with a particular artist, and he is right up there at the top. No other deserves the title as Greatest Guitarist Ever as much as Eddie. Still trying to wrap my mind around it.

[@respawn7977]

So sad T_T

[@FallouFitness_NattyEdition]

I said the same thing when Kobe Bryant passed this year. We've lost three icons this year. One in basketball and two in music. This year has been the worst.

[@BennyBigIron]

To anyone who wonders why he is know as the Mozart of guitar, this is a prime example. This is a guy who could play around on guitar for a minute and improv the most beautiful guitar part you’ve heard all year. This is a guy who could tune his guitar IN THE MIDDLE OF A SOLO and just seamlessly incorporate it INTO THE SOLO. That guitar is like clay in his hands, and his solos are just statuesque masterpieces. RIP Eddie Van Halen, one of the greatest guitarists of all time and space.

[@McCherrill]

If he is known as the Mozart of guitar, then he is compared to the wrong composer. It should be Bach

[@doubletapthatdotty4597]

​@@McCherrill took the words right out of ma mouth

[@McCherrill]

@williampuchot1651 My point is that stylistically, Eddie Van Halen is more like Bach. Hence, the comparison with Mozart is wrong.

[@terryreynolds4346]

He was the greatest lol

[@Franknbeanie]

I miss him.

[@roosetrolton4005]

Definitely one of, if not THE most influential guitar player ever, EVH inspired millions of people to pick up the guitar and pursue careers in music. EVH is up there jamming with many of the other greats much like himself. Rest in piece King Edward Van Halen 🎸

[@emokiller907]

I’d like to think he’s up there jamming with Hendrix 😢🤘

[@manfp7248]

One of the first concerts I’ve attended was Van Halen in Paris, June the 3rd in 1980. I was just 18. I already knew VH1 by heart but Eruption fried my brain for ever that day. Epic memory. But it was only the tip of the mountain of emotions we felt during the whole show, my younger brother and I. To this day, listening to Eruption brings me back to June, 3rd in 1980. Eddie you’re a Legend and will never be forgotten.

[@matthansen758]

YOU CHANGED THE WHOLE MUSIC WORLD FOREVER RIP EVH

[@Hazardteam]

*True* Rest in peace brother😢

[@pamallinder3287]

❤

[@pamallinder3287]

Hugs and kisses our friend ❤

[@AlainLefenbre]

​@@pamallinder3287le plus grand guitariste de son temps

[@angieerff1262]

Your legend will live on!❤❤I know your jamming in heaven!!😢😢 Rock- on, Eddie!♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@bcastromusic]

As a classical pianist you can hear beautiful melodies and arpeggios he's playing with insane accuracy, tempo, tone and feel. He even uses dynamics as much as you can with a distorted electric guitar. There's a reason he named his son Wolfgang. Rest in peace.

[@this-guy.]

Eddie: “creates one of the most iconic guitar riffs ever” His reaction: 😃👍

[@yoshimitsu8643]

High as a kite

[@bretttutorialesygameplay3330]

Yeah bruh why does he do that in like every single concert?, lol

[@Pauly421]

Cocaine is a helluva drug

[@donhagerty5669]

​@@bretttutorialesygameplay33303:40 PEOPLE DEMANDED❤❤❤❤

[@richprokop5155]

NOT ONE OF... THE MOST ICONIC...PERIOD...

[@brandonb1628]

Still in shock at this. And I have watched this video 50 times and it will never get old. The greatest guitar player of all time

[@Anewbreed]

This man is about to be playing with Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughn it’s about to be a nuts concert tonight where ever they are!

[@ToolforOffice]

One of my favorite comments about his passing.

[@LesPaul2006]

No. They are about to play with him.

[@BigStevie]

and Dimebag!!!!

[@hooper4165]

And randy Rhodes

[@Rick-uy4kp]

And Les Paul

[@mikeshades1186]

May EVH rest in peace. So tragic that a great legendary guitarist is no longer on this planet. God bless you EVH.

[@pjoaoeq25]

press F

[@user-ru9gf7ky2y]

without him, I don't know if I would have PanterA. I am beyond thankful for this man

[@timmiller745]

Absolutely the best. The world has lost an innovative guitarist. Influenced so many musicians. God Bless and may you rest in peace.

[@bobatea5153]

I can't believe this. It really hurts. The Legend is no more. 2020 has taken him too. RIP Eddie. You will be terribly missed.

[@m00t53]

Eddie is gone but the legend is not. The legend will live on forever

[@TylerPCoyne]

🤘🏻😔

[@TheSolomilanista]

Came here straight after I heard the news. R.I.P Eddie

[@edudario1974]

The legend begins. But it's painful. R.I.P. Eddie !!

[@themostlost]

it s so sad. Unbelievable(((

[@emilywack9211]

I've been paralyzed through 23 surgeries on. My hip but I'm finally healing I'm going to listen to this every time I swim to get better and stronger thank you so much for your music

[@shadesofgold24]

To anyone who doesn’t play guitar, this is extremely hard, AND the tone is unmistakable and extremely unique

[@sturmpanzerwagena7v326]

extremely hard is a bit of an understatement

[@walterwhite4699]

@@sturmpanzerwagena7v326 anything is easy if you practice like hell for months and years.

[@Memo_0215]

@@sturmpanzerwagena7v326 I’d like to see you doo it

[@danielvaldivia8233]

@Judge Greg Mathis well your never gonna get there if you dont try or even say that u dont even own a guitar.

[@dj3t220]

This is so not true, i challenge you to become as good as ehv or jason becker just by pracricing At this point its just genius and nothing else (Remember he basicly "created" tapping so you will also need to create a new guitar technique)

[@lakeliving2013]

This isn't just Eruption. This is a combo of: 316, Spanish fly, Cathedral and Eruption. Along with some improvisation of Mean Street with a Dash of Intruder.⚡🎸

[@cutlass8783]

Dont forget about 316

[@lakeliving2013]

@@cutlass8783 Rut Roooo...Forgot one..You are correct.lol

[@cutlass8783]

@@tmctechnology6396 its a real song but I cannot remember the name

[@Wolf-gang2]

@@tmctechnology6396 Mean Street is the song name

[@joequiroz862]

Does anyone know where to find 9:27 - 10:18 is this song?

[@jbarkerhill92]

He's playing the guitar at points like an arpreggiated synthesizer, others sounding like a violin, and others just brutal shredding. This has got to be one of the most impressive live solos in existence

[@jive3615]

@Xander Hyslop i think its a requirement ;)

[@seanwest5330]

Xander Hyslop right absolutely insane

[@TheShanesousley]

@Party Van! maybe but he knows which notes they were. Most jacks offs cant replay the same riffs after the first time.

[@TheShanesousley]

@Party Van! thats not always true. Most improve by any decent guitarist will still have roots in theory so they have something to go off of.

[@TheShanesousley]

@Party Van! the difference between a guitarist and someone holding a guitar thats had practice.

[@Evsta]

It kills me there's only 28 million views on this. Where did rock n roll go. Must've been pretty nice to just close his eyes, knowing that not only did all the people watching him view him as the absolute top, an absolute legend, but that he actually was the top gun. He had reached the top, and there was no one at that time better than him. Wow.

[@NRMN-BGDN]

30mill now... but yeah sadly the newer generations don't really listen to the good stuff. If they do it's the more mainstream stuff like nu metal. But Really just to say there "edgy" lolz Sadly I was born too late to witness greatness. There isn't music like this anymore

[@reneepena2173]

Devastating, absolutely devastating. A ridiculously gargantuan loss to the rock/music world, the world as a whole, really. Eddie was the single greatest rock guitarist in history. He influenced generations of people to pick up a guitar, to practice more, to "feel" the music more. He will be terribly missed. My condolences to his family. My older brother learned to play because of Eddie's influence, always turning up the volume when Van Halen came on the radio. My brother passed away over 15 years ago at a ridiculously young age. Today, he is meeting his hero.

[@karendalsadik7119]

Renee Pena my spouse passed at only 61. A lot longer than many but only 10 years with your Soul mate is too short.

[@ariesmorrison123]

Beautiful words. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@PastarocketS-sb7nk]

Amen to that...🙏

[@kylemartineau8269]

@@vanvekeron unfortunately he lost his battle with Cancer

[@jengrove3019]

So sorry for the loss of your brother.😪 I have to agree with you, today each of us that have loved VH are mourning Eddie's passing!💔😪🎸

[@kevinmccloskey2924]

Incredibly gifted and nice guy. Looks like he's truly enjoying himself up there entertaining us. Mind boggling talent. My heart is very heavy today. Thank you, Eddie Van Halen, for sharing your ethereal talent with the world.

[@HibernusMortis1]

Eddie was one of those rare guitar players where he became part of his guitar and his guitar became a part of him while playing, they meld together. Kind of like making love to a woman you really love and never want to let that feeling go. That smile on Eddies face, he is just loving every moment of it, Eddie and guitar as one. I have seen VH three times in concert, and Eddie was like that every time I saw them. He never had a bad performance. RIP Eddie!

[@Lithamus]

We lost a god of Rock today... Rest in peace Eddie. You inspired a lot of people and will have an everlasting effect on music itself.

[@axelpolanco4703]

ROCK NEVER DIES 🤟

[@uriel.campoya]

*God of Music

[@darrencaschera-fh8rh]

I have seen this over and over and over. I love watching this. Have nothing to say but rest in. Peace Eddie, we miss you. We cry for you. You're the goat the best ever listen to Van Halen South Florida 105.9 FM big 106.. every time I see this I cry. I cry. I'm 58 years old. I don't care. I'm human like the rest of us. 3 years he's been gone. It doesn't get any easier. We miss you. Eddie! Your fans.. You will never ever be forgotten!

[@georgemccaffery3260]

It would have been a tragedy had this concert not been captured on film.

[@danielcastaneda4356]

It would have been like some mythical story some people wouldnt believe lol

[@jazzram_]

@@danielcastaneda4356 lol true

[@williamnimbach6419]

One of there best ever in my opinion van halen never really sounded all that great live..... but here they killed it

[@mrthunder8190]

We are so fortunate that filmographers had the presence of mind in the day to capture shows like this. Many of us who attended the shows took them for granted and had no idea what we were witnessing - one of the most revolutionary guitarists to hit the planet, but that he was indeed mortal.

[@mirakati4329]

They covered it in the genovea convention as a war crime not to capture this concert on film

[@NickNitro]

Will never forget, you helped me on my musical career. inspired me to be more than I was, thanks buddy. rest in peace eddie van halen.

[@xxdisployert.t6268]

Oh hey is nitro

[@nicolascreo5295]

Yea bud, its sad This 2020 looks like it wont end with the bad problems

[@lisaparsons8949]

May Eddie Van Halen,R,I,P.A great guitar player that I remember in 79 when I was13.

[@Thatsgay123]

Me too. I changed to violin, but he was an early inspiration

[@Thatsgay123]

nicolas creo worst. Year. EVER!

[@kevinsmith6oh6]

2:28 Eddie tosses his actual pick then proceeded to pull out another pick.... This is the *POD* (the pick of destiny) notice how his playing multiplies by 10000x

[@keep_walking_on_grass]

Eddie *is* the God of guitar in every aspect: sound, appearance, skill, game-changing. RIP Eddie, you are missed so badly. thank God you live on in your music. Listening to you makes you come back to life for a short period of time.

[@grimey4203]

As someone who was never a big Van Halen fan. I always heard he was one of the goats. After hearing about his passing today, I am hearing this masterpiece for the first time in my life and it's so true! What a legend. RIP bro.

[@estarling8766]

One day too late, amigo!

[@mnbv990]

first time I've listened to him too. He's astonishing.

[@robertodejesusjaramillocas3700]

QDEP

[@mr.chori.g]

same applies to me!

[@danok1769]

Same dude

[@tijmenbakker1470]

Order and timestamps: 1:06 - 316 2:14 - Eruption (Extended Version) 6:22 - Cathedral 8:16 - Mean street 10:20 - Spanish Fly

[@tijmenbakker1470]

@@ludweeg_frfr Thanks! I wasnt sure at first because the actual song is only around a mintue and a half long!

[@jessicaguerrero3189]

Nothing compares to the lead on One Foot Out The Door. 😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫

[@tijmenbakker1470]

@@jessicaguerrero3189 it is good indeed but Cathedral or Eruption are still nr. 1 and 2 for me🤗

[@jessicaguerrero3189]

@@tijmenbakker1470 lead on one foot out the door is Pure Guitar Insanity! INSANITY!!!!!

[@jacobedmunds8609]

Thanks for time stamps was wondering what that first riff was called so I can learn it

[@caspersundgren6647]

lets raise our guitars for a pure legend, will be greatly missed!

[@m.wolters9576]

Rock In Peace

[@Mevazare]

Legend.

[@ephraimsumi4274]

Rip

[@LeandroMrCausa]

RIP

[@MrMiketherotten]

I can’t believe it :(

[@BraydenGaard]

No matter how many times I watch it I’m always amazed RIP Eddie ❤️

[@TheLok1s]

Eddie manager: The solo was great Eddie: What solo?

[@richevans609]

Hahaha 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@paigeg3478]

I’m sorry but you’re at 420 likes and I can’t ruin that so consider this comment a like👍🏻

[@sh4dow_411]

@@paigeg3478 Davie504 reference

[@paganmetalhead9525]

🤘🏻🤣🤘🏻

[@ZZ-ne4bd]

im sorry but your at 666 likes and i cant ruin that so consider this comment a like👍🏼

[@mushfiquefahim141]

Somebody needs to make sure that this footage is never lost to mankind.

[@pauledholm316]

Yes, like when they taped over the original moon landing videos!

[@Bloodhound_Dogg]

AAAAMEN

[@samanthacrossley7696]

Amen

[@plasticglueman9966]

Don't worry...first thing I put in my time capsule

[@tmoon79tm]

Don’t worry I can play this perfect

[@milkyvilky1667]

If I could play like that I wouldn’t ever set that thing down

[@axissilver4426]

that’s how you play like that

[@noelvarghese]

Its the other way round If u never put that thing down u can prolly play like that

[@aidenhaney1714]

@@axissilver4426 now listen here you little shit

[@namanvats9547]

I think it works the other way around

[@xd1712]

he could play like that because he never set that thing down

[@alejandrorestrepo2142]

The first time i heard that was mind blowing... I am 36 years old, but had little contact with rock being from Venezuela , living in the hood. I heard that solo probably like 15 years ago, fu king mesmerizing

[@ob06531]

But can he play Smoke on the Water?

[@ZepG]

Not a chance!

[@benstich8921]

Phantom Punch lol

[@diecovers4646]

c mamo xdxd

[@chorkfopp1539]

AC/DCrules Travis it's sarcasm

[@lautarodiaz7778]

Maybe he can, but i bet he can't play sweet child o' mine

[@potecheio7126]

My father died of the same disease just over a month ago, you suffer too much from the treatment and progress of the disease, I believe that just like my father, our rock monster Van Halen rested in peace, he will make solos for God in the sky now.

[@potatoesandpickles]

Pote Cheio so sorry for your loss

[@kylemartineau8269]

I lost my grandmother 5 years ago to cancer, Van Halen was one of her favourite bands growing up and she's the one who introduced me to his music, such a sad loss! He will be remembered for centuries! Absolute legend! RIP Eddie!

[@Loverangler]

R.I.P.

[@rizzorizzo2311]

Sorry for your loss friend.

[@kylemartineau8269]

@Eschaton Zenith you're so edgy bud

[@johnfrederick3022]

Another legend taken from this world, but his music will live on. Rest in peace to the king of shredding. 🎸

[@mntldoctor]

Yes

[@trenthorst]

RIP EVH.

[@indingotv1558]

Das ist einfach das beste was je auf einer Gitarre vor so vielen Menschen gespielt wurde. Danke Eddie für alles was Du für die Gitarre und den rest der verdammten Welt getan hast.:-)

[@michellegoddard4980]

This may sound odd, but he is like Mozart. He plays with scales...oh and he was a genius.

[@newthrash1221]

Pretty sure everyone plays with scales.

[@monkklein8282]

@@newthrash1221 lol

[@Whaddayamean13]

Not odd at all, if you understand his backstory. He's a classical pianist first. Most don't know that. And then he played drums before he even picked up a guitar. That's why his guitar playing is so full of tone and depth. He's playing the piano on a guitar. That percussion early in his life took him far.

[@MultiCappie]

I think more like Bach than Mozart.

[@magdavelas]

@@MultiCappie I concur. Van Halen’s guitar solo had the virtuosity and divine artistry of hearing Bach’s violin partitas.

[@PanManGuyDude]

Now imagine if this was never recorded. Edit: Eddie is now gone. Rest in peace Eddie, and I wish everyone well. I hope Eddie found the Riff of his dreams up there.

[@edward1007]

No

[@SgtBaird123]

I literally cannot.

[@megaloblabber2948]

@@matteo-nf1kv You sound terrible you lemoncake

[@Solo-xb9dm]

@@matteo-nf1kv His just a little kid

[@retromagic5020]

tistic legend fuck you asshole

[@leviackerman4690]

You were the reason I picked up a guitar, you were the reason my life is the way it is, you were the reason I could laugh and bond with people over your music. You changed my life in so many ways and you never even knew me. I want to thank you so much Eddie Van Halen for everything you have done for me, and all of us who looked up to you. Rest in peace dear friend. We love you EVH teach God some guitar alright?

[@SourishBanik]

Today is a very sad day. Rest in Peace Eddie van Halen...

[@gangsta6973]

I am with you man.. 😭🙏🎸

[@bubachinsky]

This video is only 13 minutes long but he could have easily gone on for a full 30. God speed Eddie Van Halen, you truly were an absolute master of your craft. Rest in Peace

[@napparatus8887]

If there is a God, he spoke through Eddie’s guitar that day. Rest in Peace.

[@tammycain8421]

Beautiful comment

[@cgames0]

There is

[@burnedatbirth]

There is a god.

[@MontourR]

No that was all Eddie there is no god

[@yourgirlfae]

@@MontourR yeah why discredit him like that

[@staceykelly4211]

This piece is no different than a concert pianist or violinist or cellist masterfully playing a piece of classical music. This man and his instrument are one. He can feel the music and he allows the listener to feel it thru him. That's the mark of a genius. It's emotional.

[@fredyforero7894]

Totalmente de acuerdo contigo. Transmite su arte de manera profunda.

[@hannibalbarca6308]

The funny thing is he was a piano/keyboard master too

[@brandonharris9160]

Look up Alexi Laiho

[@baddaboomb]

Absolutely all of this.

[@staceykelly4211]

@@fredyforero7894 Si, el es el maestro como ningun otro.

[@zasherr]

This was one of the last things I listened to with my dad back in February before he died. Just before lockdown, I suppose. We'd trade songs. He'd play Van Halen, I'd play Dragonforce. He'd play Pink Floyd, I'd play Disturbed. He'd play Ian Dury, I'd play Tenacious D. We shared all kinds of songs with eachother, but Van Halen, this solo inparticular, he'd always want me to find for him. I could never appreciate as much as he did at the time, but after he passed, I'd always come back to it. I hate that I could never love it as much as he did while he was still around. He wanted to share what he loved with me, but I couldn't do it in time. For some, this is a throwback to the past, for some kind of normalcy. For others, this will remain a fixture in current events, always in their lives. All that matters is that Eddie Van Halen is one of the greatest and most influential guitarists of all time, and always will be. I may not be well versed in all things Van Halen, but I know in my heart that they're above the rest and always will be. Thank you Eddie Van Halen for helping me forge memories with my dad, and may you Rest In Peace.

[@DeezyDoezIt]

DRAGON FORCE VS EDDIE LMFAOOAOOAOOAOAOOAOAOAAOOAOAO GET THE FUCK OUT

[@zasherr]

@@DeezyDoezIt i wasn't comparing the two. It just so happened that the last concert I went to was Dragonforce, so naturally I was playing a lot of it. I was just saying that it was a way for me to share moments with my dad in his final time. If you interpreted it that way, then fair enough

[@LS8563]

Nah, Andrew’s just being a music snob man, anyone with solid parents understands the value of moments like those. I’m sorry about your loss, hope those memories stick with you. Keep rocking 🤘

[@burrgurrman2433]

@@DeezyDoezIt how about you get the fuck out and let people enjoy different bands

[@scrummyvision]

i downloaded this video in like 140p on morpheus/limewire, found a tab of it and programmed multiple patches in my 2 channel multifx pedal. cant say i could play any of it well, but it was hugely influential. saw him in vegas in 2005, loudest concert I've ever been to. the solo delivered. RIP.

[@alekssaldana9284]

R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen You'll be so missed. My heart has been broken, today.

[@NWSaint]

Indeed!.. Eddie Van Halen!.. F' man.. *tears*.. this solo tho'.. hell yeah!.. RIP Ed!

[@arthurvinicios1]

F

[@TylerPCoyne]

🤘🏻😔

[@diannehaake9293]

He wasn’t from this universe. He was one of the most talented people God ever gave us. I wish I could have gotten to a Van Halen concert. My dad and I have listened to Van Halen ever since I was a baby. We would stay up late listening to Van Halen as loud as the speakers would go. I’m crying so hard... The world will miss you Eddie

[@TheVODfathers]

I was lucky to win a fron row ticket to the last tour they did and I took my dad. He was still amazing.

[@annmbast3665]

My sister and I went many years ago with excellent seats. Great concert but the funniest part were the two drunk guys who passed out and missed the whole thing!

[@lisabradley35]

Hugs Dianne

[@potatoeyboi]

RIP

[@rocketsurgery4766]

Sat 8th row for 5150 tour.

[@charlotteg5341]

What he did was not only make music, but create pure magick, may his soul slumber in peace, with no pain and suffering. We fans will miss his earthly presence but we know will see him on the other side. For us left behind, we’ll continue to crank up the volume and rock hard and loud to Van Halen 4ever and ever....

[@chadhamann8315]

That was a beautiful tribute Charlotte God bless you

[@charlotteg5341]

Chad Hamann thank you, my heart pours out to his family, band mates, and the legions of fans he leaves behind. Yes he’s real guitar hero even as he rests in peace.

[@charlotteg5341]

24kmoons yep 👍 lol

[@chadhamann8315]

He'll be showing the Angels a whole new way to pluck on those harp strings. ♥️

[@lonelyskateboader4116]

It’s an honor to have the same name as this legend may be Rest In Peace I know he’s shredding in heaven

[@smhclanofficial6459]

Eddy after the show: that guy sounded pretty good

[@zamaskowany12]

Eddie after the show: What show?

[@jery8996]

eddie after the show: where my cigerattes?

[@andrewbrown1936]

700 likes short

[@lostwisdom4462]

😂😂

[@monke7156]

Eddy be like where my deoderant

[@florida995]

When you’re smoking a cigarette stuck to the neck of the guitar while you throw picks to the crowd with your right hand and play the guitar with your left, you know you’re the best in the world.

[@billgonzales8978]

Jimmy Hendrex would be blown away?

[@shawnhorton2000]

Cigarettes gross killed him

[@Metalmania12]

Headstock*

[@OligoST]

I guess it was faster to throw his pick in the audience, when he switches to tapping, rather than stick it back onto his guitar where the sticky tape is holding all the other picks

[@darrylhilliard8024]

A true master I would love to see anyone match that drunk or sober

[@aaron6290]

This was the best video I’ve ever genuinely watched in my life

[@rowsell6523]

It’s tradition to come back and watch this every now and again.

[@simpwood4973]

I don‘t go more than 2 weeks without it

[@stepladder3257]

I watch this every 3 days

[@jimmycampbell78]

It’s Sammy’s favourite part of the whole show after all

[@AnonyBoiii]

Drunk: check High: check Still awesome at guitar: double check Eddie Van Halen. A mortal to be feared indeed

[@randyironhalen6827]

Got that right but you forgot to mention... Guitar playing at God level : Yep Got this shit

[@jameshayes6366]

Literally the leader of an era of music

[@alienduce-unocero]

Feared? Wtf why?

[@arendur281]

@@alienduce-unocero "fear that which you cannot best" -some philosopher, probably

[@mitchellgoodloe5262]

I think he got better the drunker and higher he was

[@patriciarubilar1241]

Who came here as a tribute for him? -RIP Edward Lodewijk Van Halen

[@sethabbott3493]

i did

[@geraldbaker8862]

Thanks...

[@andresnieto37]

I did. This was the first video I got in mind when I knew he was gone.

[@dongutzman5131]

Yup. RIP Eddie

[@FredChristianImpact]

Yes

[@Slootytv]

What a time to be alive that would have been, wish I could go back to each decade and live from ages 15-25 to experience the greatness before everything became digital

[@SamSchusterMusic]

do you think the people in the crowd realized they were witnessing one of the greatest concerts in human history?

[@JPlones]

I will go back to the past just to go to that concert infinite times just to witness that moment 🙏🏻

[@no_nameyouknow]

Of course. How could they not.

[@lunam7249]

Yep!!

[@xctkillaprodigyx2586]

I feel like a lot of them were just enjoying the moment. Something we should be doing so much more of today.

[@srpdesigns]

Yes we did ...New Haven Coliseum CT !!!...The Coliseum has been gone for years and now EVH is too ....What a shame ...But what a time it was !!!

[@_swmc8_613]

Nobody: Eddie: *Accidently Plays the greatest solo of all time*

[@alex11v3]

Dude, it's a incredible solo but have some others that are better, Jimi Hendrix or Time By Pink Floyd for example.

[@_swmc8_613]

@Mr. P it’s called an exaggeration Bud👍

[@tyler3362]

its not solo its such a bullshit

[@Munistic]

@@tyler3362 stfu nigga

[@dermilos.6930]

Limey Lemon so while I don’t agree with this man in that this is not a solo because it’s amazing, I feel as though even if one cannot do something they still have an opinion over wether or not the person who’s good at it is doing it well if you get what I’m trying to say. Like others can watch people that lay professionally in the nfl and have negative opinions on them, doesn’t mean that they need to be able to equate to the same level of skill.

[@ServingOthers99]

RIP Eddie Van Halen, he’s now rocking out with Jimi Hendrix, John Bonham, Janis Joplin and the rest of em

[@elguishe7060]

he will be playing guitar duels against Randy Rhoads.

[@muhamadnazri4888]

and gary moore too

[@brandontadday6288]

Don't forget Dimebag!

[@MGISLLL]

With Michael Jackson on vocals! 😎

[@stevendownard2663]

Most gifted musican I've ever heard in my life.

[@psychedelicbdsm7301]

Eddie: *“paid for the whole guitar, gonna use the whole guitar”*

[@sgtostrich5613]

This is one of the best comments I’ve ever seen

[@notemusic]

What an Asian

[@notemusic]

@Jamie Lee what? he doesn’t want his purchase to go to waste, that’s what most asians do, you can ask me, I am one Am I not allow to joke about my own demographic?

[@ianappleton8311]

And sometimes it holds his ciggies

[@Carter-uo5yp]

@@notemusic he isnt asian?

[@thedinkster5772]

I love how Eddie does the Eruption solo and the crowd goes nuts and all he does in response is just give a little thumbs up and then goes right back to playing. There really was no other guitarist like him and there never will be in my opinion

[@DostoyevskysCorpse]

That little thumbs up to the audience while he's just murdering out there kills me.

[@M3CoupeC50]

I can only watch a few minutes before boredom sets in. Lots of playing finger taps and pull offs but no song. In his era Randy Rhodes was simply superior in all categories.

[@TheGnarlyPigeon]

He's a very talented guitarist, but there are much better musicians.

[@buddygordon6500]

I mean dude used a drill on his guitar on POUND CAKE!

[@jhamelin119]

@@TheGnarlyPigeon I would disagree. EVH, SRV, Dimebag, Billy Gibbons. These are the best guitarists.

[@bil2340]

The cigarette need to be in rock n roll hall of fame

[@Jeb4100]

Y e s

[@Nox.INkRecords]

word!

[@boomstick4056]

That's a magical cigarette too, he throws it away at 1:25 and it magically reappears at his headstock at 1:48 ???

[@Adam-ro8vj]

eric jaja think it’s the pick he throws

[@MW-dd8vk]

So does the guitar

[@eriknorton8642]

This takes me back to a place in life that was good. With family around. This guy was one of a kind on the guitar

[@marcaopenas7329]

Van Halen: gets so drunk also Van Halen: does the best solo ever made

[@j50wells]

Yeah, they drank like fools Eddie had some permanent damage from drinking too much. They drank 10-20 drinks a night. Party animals.

[@marcaopenas7329]

Clay i know, thats not cool. I’m just kidding

[@j50wells]

@@marcaopenas7329 It's true. He had some hip and back problems. It's good. I like to drink so I'm not putting an F minus on them. They liked to drink. But drinking is like mountain climbing, it can get you.

[@marcaopenas7329]

Clay i agree with you

[@j50wells]

@@marcaopenas7329 True story. I've always said I'd rather party and die at age 70 than live a boring, conservative live and live to be 90...alone.

[@martinhajda2132]

Only now that Eddie has passed is everyone realizing what many of us have been saying for decades. That this is the greatest guitar player who ever touched the instrument. An absolute apex predictor who played so outside the box that even to this day many people still don't see the genius of his playing. So many musicians over the years have cited the brilliance of Eddie Van Halen from other guitar masters like Slash. To country/pop stars like Shania Twain and Taylor Swift and obviously many many more. Eddie passing is sad, but the true tragedy is that unless you heard him live, you have never heard him. Their is no Audio recordings that even comes close to hearing the intensity and tone when it came right out of his cabinets on stage. This was the man who peeled the paint off the walls in every arena he ever played in, this was the man who was so good thst most of the time he was throttled back so as to allow his other band mates to hold on, and this is also the guy who apart from being part of the most insane band ever still managed to raise a fantastic and talented son, beat Alcohol, and gave all of us something to Remember. Rip Eddie Van Halen.

[@xameleoninfusion8094]

Have you ever listened to him live?

[@martinhajda2132]

@@xameleoninfusion8094 2004 cops coliseum in Hamilton, twice in Air Canada center, and once in molsen amphitheatre.

[@jeffreyjenkins3894]

yep. just yep. eyes are opening now

[@jennylovesjoe1224]

*To the OP: Yours is one of the absolute BEST comments I've read in the past several days since Eddie's passing. Not only did you so eloquently describe what made Eddie Van Halen so fantastical, so almost supernatural, (and to put it simply, just a pure legend), but you literally moved me to tears. It's nice to know that there are people like you out there who truly appreciate kick ass, iconic music, absolutely insanely artistic musical ability and, a general overall respect for a musician and his craft. AND, might I add....you did so beautifully and respectfully. Really awesome tribute! 👍 Rock on and be well from this random girl in N.Y..* ✌❤🎸🎶

[@martinhajda2132]

@@jennylovesjoe1224 thank you, Eddie will always be "the rockstar". We can all only hope that somehow the stars align and something as amazing as Vanhalen can happen again and change the course of modern music. Take care.

[@argentokaos2629]

Eddie Van Halen was a dictionary-definition, legitimate musical genius. But he was also just a *bro.* Easy to see why people loved him. #RIP

[@lisareeve9631]

A legend . He will go down in history as being one of the best ever guitarists of all time.

[@rschalch]

Blessed the ones who had the grace of attending a show like this

[@junodonatus4906]

I guess that's me. I saw this tour/show in 1985. It was my second concert ever. Kiss Asylum tour was my first. Who really appreciates something like this until it's gone. It's kind of like me speaking with someone who saw Led Zeppelin live.

[@edwardsnow4088]

Remember ticket prices back then. I paid 40 bucks to see AC/DC 4th Row and I thought that was highway robbery lol.

[@DannyJeys]

Seen it arriwhead stadium 1978 they were earm up band for black Sabbath didnt now who they were

[@darrencaschera-fh8rh]

Seen any play so many times live. He is so mesmerizing. You cannot take your eyes off him. You cry. It's just you cry because you're so happy watching him play. He is unbelievable. Just like Hendrix you know vy it's so weird. He's been gone for 3 years, almost four. It's tough we all grew up with Van Halen. I mean they started in 1972 as Mammoth. Then they changed their name in 1978 February when their first album came out. Per David Lee Roth too. Eddie Van Halen too Van Halen the rest is history. I've seen them live so many times. I'm happy I had that chance. I live in South Florida. Wbgg big 105.9 my station

[@WalterJolly-tp2jy]

@@rschalch Amen 🙏🏿

[@ksteak27]

I think the guitar is smoking the cigarette after that pounding. RIP Eddie.

[@ddvergsten]

haha, perfect

[@frankmooney2993]

Who else came to this video right after hearing about Eddie passing? RIP

[@dawnedwards2320]

Me

[@BillNyle]

First thing I thought of when I heard the news

[@gdsmith4246]

Me too

[@lightnight14]

How could I not?

[@tonyrosales1413]

Why do people always have to ask this when this type of thing occurs????

[@stevenpoe3718]

Man oh man!!!! I don't know anyone else who could top this. RIP Eddie!!!! nobody comes even close to him. The Greatest Guitar 🎸 player of all time. We will never see or encounter someone like him ever again in this lifetime. Amazing!!!!!!!!