Van Halen LIVE - Guitar Solo: 07/30/2015 Bangor, Maine

Eddie Van Halen guitar solo filmed from second row. It was raining. I was drunk.

[@trueconservative2886]

I was here with my son in the 2nd row, directly in front of Wolfgang. Awesome concert as it lightly rained all night. Although I never met EVH, I can't explain but he took a piece of me when he died. I'm sure everyone who admired him has felt this way. Must be the realization that life doesn't last forever. Forever in our hearts Eddie, we all thank you for the great memories.

[@stetzify6694]

🖐🏼 I admired him! RIP to the man, the myth, the legend!

[@brettsmith8956]

"Although I never met EVH, I can't explain but he took a piece of me when he died." That's a symptom of brainwashing. it's not normal or healthy to worship celebrities. You mean absolutely nothing to them and they ought to mean the same to you.

[@coldwinter5710]

@@brettsmith8956 I do believe you have misinterpreted the original post... Eddie Van Halen inspired "millions" of people, across the globe, to take up playing the guitar, & others who already did, to play better! Music is a part of people's souls. For many, our memories are often wrapped up in some kind of musical soundtrack, whether it's Ed's, someone elses, or a combination there of. We seek out music to celebrate, to mourn & to heal. When that person who made the music to many of your best memories dies, it's a natural feeling of loss & remembrance. And if you are a guitar player, who "studied" Ed's music & techniques for years & years & years...it is indeed for many, like losing a good friend. Music was a part of Ed's soul, it's all he knew & ever wanted to do. He made his music for others to enjoy as much as he did. While Ed certainly did not think of his fans like he would family or close friends, he absolutely knew the impact his music had on them...as it's his fans who made his career & kept it going. Music was everything to Ed, & he fully appreciated anyone who understood & embraced that.

[@stetzify6694]

When Eddie died, he also took a piece of me. It just felt like it. I never even met him, either. I wish.😔 The nostalgia will never die, though!! Hope to see him in the next life.🤞🏼👀

[@bencurti7693]

Damn, TC, that must have been awesome...crazy, I saw VH on their very first tour, April of 1978..they backed up Montrose and Journey...what a show, and Eddie was 21 at the time!

[@jasonwade9934]

I was sitting front row directly in front of him for this show. RIP Eddie

[@coldwinter5710]

WOW, lucky you! 👍

[@briandillon8041]

Just a beautiful person. Looking back at all these old clips since he died. he was always smiling when he played. He made sheer joy come out of his guitar and did things no one else had ever done 😥❤️

[@donnaberry7244]

Fantastic

[@coldwinter5710]

He sure did! And one cannot help but smile too, every time you watch him. He was simply, INCREDIBLE.

[@123mjenings]

When Eddie playen his guitar .everywhere he play his guitar like been at home!! His toy RIP.sr Eddie.van helen family prayers with family

[@bryankemp9801]

Exactly

[@alanduke9391]

RIP brother. You kicked.the damn door down with new sound in the late 70's. Genious freak!!!

[@yourdrummer2034]

Eddie was absolutely in top form this tour. His skill as a conduit to the music will never be attained by 99% of us mortals..

[@MyluuRust]

"Eddie Van Halen was the Mozart of our generation. He had the kind of talent that MAYBE comes around once a century. Eddie Van Halen inspired me to practice for 20,000 hours, to try to come within 100 miles of his inspired MASTERERY of the electric guitar". - Tom Morello

[@carloflorez8697]

You ain't no Slouch yourself Tom! You are a badass bro!

[@ritarollins6664]

Amazing quote. Chills. Thank you for sharing. Still not over it.

[@cboswall]

I went to this show. Great concert. I also saw Rush the month before in Montreal. Both were their last tours. Sad that in 2020, we lost both Neil Peart and Eddie Van Halen, two titans of rock.

[@rubar1025]

Everytime I watch him play that intro to Mean Street, I know he was the baddest guitar player ever. That's just sick.

[@dixichikin]

Wow.....

[@appointedzeusthegod5125]

Even when he plays that one solo with the whammy bar note drop

[@appointedzeusthegod5125]

8:33

[@j.reveille6815]

Yes it actually makes me smh . So great.

[@michaelk9943]

I lost count how many times I tried to learn that intro an failed miserably lol the rest of the song I can play no problem. Bomb the intro every damn time 😂

[@flashy5150]

I always wished that Ed would have grown old, like 90, then someone would bring him out a guitar and he would tap that last passage of "Eruption " in a wheelchair. Cancer always has a different perspective, it's a shame. We lost "Uncle Ed".

[@ethanmchael8917]

😔🥺

[@dunlop9161]

@@ethanmchael8917 Interesting take! Haha.

[@GlennJimenez]

That’s a beautiful image you just gave us. Thank you for that.

[@jamesragsdale8202]

That sounds horrible!

[@coldwinter5710]

OK...that was AMAZING! He looks SO great here...60 years young...so much more music should have been ahead for him...what a loss. 💔

[@davewilkirson2320]

1978....Cotton Bowl Dallas Texas. We all waited in 105F heat until the Sun went down. Watched 12 bands that day at The Texas Jam. Van Halen came on about 8pm and the place went chaotic. I was 20 and my young wife 19. Man what a show. Truly gifted man with his brother. The two others were not bad either. I'll never forget it. Van Halen's 1978 album had come out earlier that year. It blew everyone away.

[@kevinkinnu341]

Eddie's phrasing in this is just wow

[@cleberdevasconcellos4237]

we'll probably never see someone with talent as him again.

[@michaelflowers5712]

Ten and half min and I made through without crying,,Thank-You Eddie!!!

[@brettsmith8956]

imagine a man acting this effeminate back in the 50's. crying over celebrities. pathetic.

[@rick3747]

Van Halen and Rush defined hard rock since 1976. RIP Edward and Neil.

[@paulaporter778]

Saw Rush 2112 in t.c. michigan 1977 never made it to Van Halen big regret

[@kirkhaas6665]

Yes, the two best bands ever, saw Van Halen eleven times, Rush ten times, I'm very lucky 🤘

[@russhfan]

Two genius bands

[@diatonicjon]

I love you Eddie. I will miss you forever. Thank you for everything you have done for music.

[@DarkEtherealRhythm]

You will always be remembered Eddie. Always!!!

[@williamlaw6109]

Unbelievable. Every time I watch him I’m in disbelief of his talents

[@jeffreyschmoldt7798]

Rip King Edward. In my eyes, you will always be the greatest axe grinder there ever was.

[@fatherof3kidz]

So glad I bought that guitar model. Mine was "born" the same year of his passing. Makes it even more valuable to me. RIP EVH

[@michaeltammaro482]

What is as much impactful as his phenomenal musical brilliance is that he was attested by MANY to be a BEAUTIFUL, HUMBLE and GRACIOUS Man. God Bless you Edward as you NOW traverse the Cosmos.

[@bruce5168]

This man made EVERYONE say... WTF?????? R. I. P LEGEND 🙏🎸

[@mariogonzales1333]

He's not only awesome or the Best, he's a Legend of all best Guitar player's 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸⚡

[@frankiecaporale4483]

Sadness Is Knowing We Will Never Again See This Incredible Man Play Live 😔

[@hccarder]

Often imitated. Never duplicated. RIP EVH

[@dunlop9161]

Finally a big brain camera man who actually zooms in on Eddie's hands, thank you

[@donnamccall8299]

He was the G.O.A.T!!🎸🎸🔥🔥 An will forever be missed.💔😔

[@coralreeferman]

I feel SOOOO sorry for any guitar that EVH beat the living hell out of within an inch of it's usable mother f'in life!!! Unbelievable!!! Ladies and gentleman, you are the witness's of incredible greatness!! This may never be again... so thankful I was able to see this man play....

[@eddietaylor978]

What a day ,back in the seventies went to see black sabbath and they had some unknown band as their opening act called Van Halen,all I can say is I wouldnt have wanted to be in black sabbath that night Eddie destroyed the fucking Coliseum in memphis that night .I'm sixty year old guitarist that crys every time I see this guy rock on in heVen

[@peterquednau5601]

Thank you for your words! Edward had so much to give for the beauty of this planet. And he did! Over decades! What about you and me and all the others we are surrounded by? What about our incredible greatness? You and me will never be again, so let's take the chance and do our best as long as we are sharing this planet as an honest Thank-You to Mr. EVH for being such a kind and joyful artist.

[@JohnOrlando7]

Wow ... Thanks for posting ... Hard to decide which is better, watching his fingers on the guitar or the pleasure he has playing and sharing that amazing, incredible talent with us all. R.I.P. Eddie ... shred it up in heaven and Thank You !

[@billwhitman4125]

The 2 guitarists that changed the game in my 60 years on Earth left us too soon. Mr Jimi Hendrix and King Edward Van Halen. You can't exaggerate in words the contribution to music both have left. But for sure ...if you play rock n roll on guitar , a piece of their genius is being used. Thank You Eddie, your music is the soundtrack to my memories.

[@basel355]

Eddie ,Chuck and Hendrix play somwhere over the rainbow right now. R.I.P Eddie

[@harrisfrankou2368]

you got the top 3 right.

[@davidrichter9164]

And Randy.

[@stetzify6694]

Yup. David Lee Roth's new song!

[@forevertoremain]

I swear Eddie continued to improve. Of course we all love the exuberance of youth but he's only improved in the virtuosity of his playing I reckon! I'm missing the three more albums he might have given us. Vale Eddie. ❤️

[@craigmitton5047]

I realize that I only would watch the fingers and hands, because KZbin. Now I pay attention to the eyes and face of a master craftsman.

[@coreyzimmerman9782]

I always thought of EVH as a classical composer with an electric guitar. Reminds me of VillaLobos (who, a century ago, incorporated harmonics & other subtleties into his compositions) By the way, the ending section of ERUPTION concludes with a very classical compositional gesture. He was special but think of the music he left us RIP🌷🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵

[@coldwinter5710]

I caught that classical touch he put in there too & love it! I heard recently he recorded tons of different kinds of music in different genres. That he took up playing the cello, as he played several different instruments. It would be fantastic to hear more masterpieces! Eddie had said about all the recorded music, "It even blows my mind!".

[@WhizMitchell]

Eddie WAS a composer of music. All of VH's music was composed with him. Just not in a Classical text.

[@gregeaster2479]

Every time I got to see him which was 11 times 5 DLR yrs 6 Sammy yrs, and every video which is endless, EVH never played thy same thing exactly the same, which was just part of his GENIUS.....And what a GENIUS he was , I'm so proud I got to live in the time of EDDIE VAN HALEN.... LONG LIVE be THE GOAT... PERIOD

[@lionheartroar3104]

The pure joy on his face makes me even sadder that he's gone////r/i/p/ Eddie

[@northeastrailway.]

In my opinion, GREATEST GUITAR PLAYER TO EVER LIVE!!.

[@sgvpipe2517]

used to see them at backyard “ kegger” parties $5 admission and drink that keg beer til it ran out. Good times in Monrovia, Arcadia CA

[@harrisfrankou2368]

fate. a blessing. ACDC played my Highschool. My Mum wouldn't let me go.

[@MrCamarra]

The guitar is saying "I didn't sign up for this"...just amazing man..was sooooo good, just had "it" whatever that it is.. he didn't set the bar, the guitar in his hands smashed the bar!!! RIP

[@jeremydelaet203]

On October 6 2020 we lost a big piece of the world of music when Edward passed away sure he's dead but gone we all miss him sincerely he was a god in the eightys we love you Ed

[@AchillesWrath1]

I was at that show.

[@jameyd4155]

Thanks for the camera work on this video! ESP @ 6:36 - 8:02. I remember hearing, it on the DD album … and EVH wowed me. I probably didn’t know the number of strings on a guitar then! I think I just stared at the record spinning, floating in the stratosphere. What an artist he was!

[@tenseconds2l0ve]

everytime i watch these videos i start crying IDK WHY I MISS HIM SO MUCH

[@jonasaprea6338]

Dude is just one of those people who has a gift

[@susanaandongo9587]

Amazing mind blowing RIP Ed👼

[@alasdairslade1390]

There aren't words. Genius doesn't come close.

[@SacCarScene]

Mean Street gives me goose bumps.

[@gregkral4467]

fuck.... am in so many tears, I miss him so much man, the love and joy he alne gave me, when all was sit, just is music, what a total bard was he, I was destroyed knowing he was no longer with us, this is great.... thanks.

[@surfsup5757]

It was both a blessing and an honor to have witnessed Ed and Van Halen several times throughout the years. His tone and ferocious riffs buried other guitarists. Rock music will never be the same without him.

[@WhizMitchell]

My guitar hero. Ed was so damn good...he made what he did look so effortless. Miss him.

[@scottyo2490]

He makes this look so easy

[@2010utube100]

Makes it look so effortless. And fun. That smile is contegeous.

[@goodwilj]

Somewhere in Heaven right now this amazing human being is jamming with Jimi and having a great f-ing time!!

[@fredrichliebrich1457]

I never can get enough of Sir Edward's stuff....

[@rumoursduo]

Bless you for sharing. The master at work in close up. Fantastic.

[@doublejake.4846]

I miss him, this so beautiful to watch, Thank You for posting. I became a fan in 1983, seventh grade. Stole Van Halen I from my best friend and never returned it.

[@taz9420]

Have you known anybody at 60yrs old (2015) and most likely feeing the effects of cancer, play a guitar like that? Damn, I’m not complaining anymore about being 50😃

[@alpal1966]

I'm not a metal head or a fan of shredding itself but THIS GUY.....damn he was so innovative and special way beyond pretty much all that came before and after him. Truly groundbreaking. R.I.P. EVH!

[@carloflorez8697]

AWESOME! And that still doesn't hit the nail on the head. Eddie, you were the greatest innovater of In Guitar Rock and Roll! Made the frankenstrater, and changed the scenery of the landscape ahead. Missed out on seeing you several times. And have to live with my regret. But you left a ton of Music for all of us to love and enjoy. Thank you E.V.H! May you rest and look upon the legacy of your God given gift. He is smiling with you Bro!!!🙏

[@pgmurray76]

Simply mastery. Look at how good and sharp he became again in 2015. He was loving every second. I had been laid off early 2015 (entire project shut down after millions of dollars and 7 years) and didn't go back to work until September. I was so stupid to not see at least one show as I had the time. I was busy walking everywhere in sandals and riding my mtn bike (in sandals) seeing what was important. Plus selling a mountain of crap I did not need on eBay. I had a severance pay coming too (for months). Why did I miss them?! A regret I can never fix as he is gone, but never, ever forgotten. I've been watching VH concerts, interviews, and videos for a full year now and will never tire of all the content. Sorely missed.

[@jerseyhomeguy]

R.I.P. EVH

[@electroncapture]

Miss him already ... RIP EVH ... the true GOAT

[@stetzify6694]

A lot of us do miss him.

[@SteveRastaCahillconcertnetwork]

You nailed this TheFuge1138 !! F’ing as good as it gets brother. Great video/Great Audio ! I saw VH in August of ‘79 at the Cape Cod Coliseum. Then again in the front row right up against the plywood in front of Eddie in Pembroke Pines,FL. in Jan.’84 and many times after that as well! I regret not seeing them 2 nights after this show in Mansfield,MA. 8/1/15. Lawn seats were $25 a week before the show. Didn’t feel like driving 2 hours to a show alone like I would certainly have back in the day when I was a much younger man with loads of energy. Oh well I have great memories of seeing them in their prime to reflect on! R.I.P. Eddie🙏❤️🥲

[@flashy5150]

We need Alex to bring back the "Flaming Gong" again, at least for one more tour, that would be fantastic.

[@colincampbell616]

Still can't believe that you're not here EVH 🔥💔🎸🇬🇧 2021

[@ejholt]

My son ("Maxximus") and I were right in front of you. I shot a bunch of songs that night - had a great time! Thank You for sharing!!

[@nocellphone]

Are they available to watch anywhere??? 🙏

[@BoogyWoogyCreep]

Every time we hear who the "greatest" guitar player ever is, the answer always reverts to Jimi Hendrix for the reasons of respect I suspect however guitar players were stuck in the same rut until Ed hit the scene and completely reinvented playing the guitar. We grew up on him, watched him play, learn from him, envy his technical prowess. There won't be anyone else like him, ever. We were lucky enough to grow up in a time that included Van Halen for us to enjoy. Rest easy Ed, your work here is complete.

[@colinc6031]

Wow, his expertise is unreal, he has brought the electric guitar to a higher place....!

[@barryrahn5957]

I love it whenever Eddie broke into a smile. He loved playing for people and even though it got old sometimes the joy always broke through. God bless Eddie V.

[@Jedizen07]

Our King. Forever. RIP Edward.

[@stetzify6694]

All hail the King of Kings!! EDDIE VAN HALEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🤴🏻🤴🏻🤴🏻🤴🏻🤴🏻🤴🏻🤴🏻🤴🏻🤴🏻

[@jeffgolden9585]

I love that 1:32 look he gave. R.I.P King Edward 🎸

[@daveclark3600]

it was raining I was drunk... lol got love that. thanks for posting

[@maryannmoran-smyth3453]

Rest in peace my musical brother and thanks for teaching me how to play the guitar and extremely inspirational way

[@Dh-ks6nk]

What a bad ass video! Thanks so much!

[@dr.buzzvonjellar8862]

Thank you EVH

[@fredrichliebrich1457]

For all time, he never ceases to amaze me!!!😝

[@kennethchambers9949]

Everytime I watch him I want to go give away my guitars and amps there must be something wrong with them. I have used them everyday for 45 years and can't get them to sound anything like that. Rest easy eddie.

[@neptunesgold1216]

Thats because he has stacks and stacks of amps cranked all the way up in a stadium! You would get that sound to if you had that many amps and speakers blasting at the same time. You will never get that sound with one amp in a house. He must have 20 amps and 100 speaker cranked!

[@AbdassLeo_]

@@neptunesgold1216 False. Get a power soak. Eddie used 1 amp. And nobody can sound like Eddie because the sound is in his hands.

[@mkay1957]

@@AbdassLeo_ In the early days, Eddie used a voltage regulator with the voltage turned down to 90 volts, and used the Marshall Amp as a preamp. I'm not sure how he had the rest of his gear aligned, and what he used in later years.

[@ralphshaw9758]

Again .Thanks Ed, for everything.

[@zackdaniels6858]

I cry a bit...then I play guitar a bit... Thankyou again Eddy... Zack Daniels ~

[@jandvadams]

Man. I remember when I first heard Van Halen. I was 9. Believe me when I tell you that the 1st Van Halen song I heard was Unchained. It blew my mind. Even though Eddie didn't do all the crazy things that he did on guitar, this song messed me up. The drop D tuning, the groove. I was hooked. I bought the 1st album and was even more blown away. I was a piano player when I heard this stuff. But I didn't pick up a guitar until I was 15. And trying to learn Eddie was terrifying. I can mumble through it these days. Lol. People tell me that I'm good and crap like that. But, no. This man was absolutely phenomenal. God bless Eddie Van Halen. The greatest Rock and Roll guitar player that ever lived.

[@timmyt.777]

The fact they even brought this tour to Bangor is just pure awesomeness.

[@beerme8314]

many emulate it but you need the feeling behind it... THE very best to do it... GOD I MISS THIS MAN =[ ♥

[@linnominato3030]

Fantastic

[@Za7a7aZ]

Is he wearing two weddingbands..?Miss him already...sht..part of my youth died with him that shitty day..

[@jayhess6133]

As he joined the lord the first thing said was ..... daaaaaanng man way to take that talent and rule the world! True guitar god and my hero. Miss u Ed!

[@lionchamp29]

glad i got to see them around this time...

[@builderjohn5028]

Its halftime show at this moment. I switch off the tv and over to my iphone and watch Eddie for a real show. The bs they are showing for the 2021 superbowl halftime show is a bunch of doodoo. But this right here is a real show!!! RIP master of guitar. 🍻

[@bobwisemore4865]

Such a perfectionist at 1:58 you can see his expression, he did something he didn’t care for.

[@drewtitone4732]

He did not get the tap harmonic he was hoping for… I saw it as well in his facial expression. Pretty observant on your part...

[@robertgilkerson8517]

Eddie truly loved entertaining, just look at that smile. The best there ever was.

[@Rob-bo7yn]

Damn good video if you were even slightly buzzed! I saw them in Tampa in 2012, front row of the upper deck at the other end of the arena. My videos were not good, audio was impossible to understand. Thanks for uploading this. I lived in Maine from May 2016 to November 2021, don't recall any top rock bands playing in Bangor (unless you count KISS). I had to drive to Quebec City (2017) and Brooklyn (2019) to see Iron Maiden but it was worth it.

[@DannyWentworth]

I was there also...great concert...miss Eddie

[@michaeladamo1188]

Who ever took the time to get this video thank you!!! You could have easily put your phone back in your pocket and enjoyed this masterpiece without recording it

[@lobocivera]

I would recommend this to anyone who doesn't know Eddie Van Halen

[@andrewpaprzycki7745]

The best guitarist in the world amazing spent alot of time with his guitars

[@kllbll85]

A thing of beauty !

[@chrisburnett8584]

He was a class act. The world is down one hero. We all grew up with his music and went WTF? to his guitar when we thought it was a keyboard? He was a proud man with talent and cannot be duplicated.

[@hankschrader5564]

I really wish I had the chance to see this man in concert myself.

[@jkbearhunter]

Saw original VH 3x, omce with Sam at the Monsters of Rock in L.A 88, we left after Ed's solo that night

[@hankschrader5564]

@@jkbearhunter lucky

[@peterlo5900]

Just love the melodic and psychedelic tapping arpeggios from 4:55 to 5:14. That sound just keeps resonating in my head pretty much all day..

[@kai88875]

So much talent!

[@watchthegamer73]

He was fuckin ON that night. The dexterity of his fingers at this age is insane! GOAT