Eddie Van Halen - Guitar Solo (Eruption / Spanish Fly / Cathedral) - 8/19/1995 - Toronto (Official)

[@kittgs]

I just showed this to my son as inspiration for him learning guitar not knowing the news. RIP an absolute legend. 😔

[@kimkong9622]

you idiot dad...Inspiration to drugs and alcoholism...

[@130rne]

@@kimkong9622 Fuck off. Listen to the good, leave the bad. Eddie is one of my all time favorite guitarists. All legends have flaws. Don't dispute what made them legendary.

[@gzo313]

Kim Kong Mozart, Beethoven and Chopin all had vices as well, should they be ignored too? What a stupid insensitive thing to say.

[@mariosoto5224]

Eddie was the inspiration to my son too......RIP...EVH

[@hamandvaid]

Playing so clean it kills coronavirus. RIP GOAT.

[@jeffdawson2786]

I cry when I watch these “Eruption” videos, but I can’t stop watching them.

[@Za7a7aZ]

Come on Jeff hang in there... Eddie has a great time at his new address ..new people to meet and a lot to discover. Knowing it will be just a matter of time before seeing his family and friends again. And the best thing.. everybody happy.

[@Michael-cf4jz]

RIP bro rock will live forever

[@diningroomfish5470]

Same here crying as i write ✍ 😢

[@TheGlass50]

He left us music and performances that will stand the test of time

[@zosothezephead837]

I've seen maybe a dozen on here and this one's the very best, just beats Live Without A Net IMHO

[@rockster7676]

Eddie van halen should be remembered as a mozart, or beethoven a modern day version what a genius, rip maestro van halen!

[@HOWYOUDOIN884]

some of his solos truly portrayed the worst of human emotion, in such a beautiful way...

[@brettsmith8956]

eddie didn't even amount to a wart on beethoven's ass. listen to eruption then listen to the third movement of beethoven's moonlight sonata. Blows eddie away in every respect.

[@ploptastic3995]

@@brettsmith8956 Pretty sure he's talking about how Eddie pioneered the electric guitar for an entire generation of people who wanted to be like him and had a shit ton of musical talent. He's the most influential guitarist that ever lived and was just as good at guitar as Beethoven was on piano.

[@JammastaJ23]

Paganini is probably a more apt classical comparison. Eddie was more a virtuoso like paganini and they both changed the way people played the instrument. A composer isn't really apples to apples.

[@user-kp1ry3so2s]

@Jensen Morgan and then Eddie named his son Wolfgang

[@aqanimationstudios1699]

Just watching Eddie Van Halen play his guitar solos, with a cigarette in the headstock, and the smoke going up in the air, with his long black hair, his fingers just flying up and down the fret board playing eruption, he just looked so cool. Always wanted to play like him. Was so innovative, and unique, there will never be another like him. He just made playing the guitar look so dam easy because he was just that good. We have lost a true rock guitar legend. RIP Eddie!!! You will be missed, but your music will live on. I bet heaven will be electric with your guitar tonight! Long Live The King!!!!!!!!!! Greg B

[@benparsons4979]

he has short blonde hair here but ok

[@edlaw51501]

With all the positive things said about EVH and his playing the one thing I don't see said enough is how cool Ed always looked , with the exception being the "Samurai hair" IMO, Ed could go on stage or just be in public and he always looked cool just being Ed.

[@solarismoon3046]

Yeah and that cigarette smoking is what killed him!! It's too bad - he was a true legend in his own time. There will never be another like him again! I have the memories of him to live with until I get so old that I can't remember my own name.

[@solarismoon3046]

@@benparsons4979 His hair was originally blonde as a child but as he grew older it turned a very dark BROWN - not black. He dyed it or what was called frosting at the time but only on the tips.

[@lakeliving2013]

Rock and roll stars come and go.. however, musicians play till they die.. EVH.. Thanks for the many years and memories. Rock In Peace.⚡🎸

[@in2livinit]

Eddie was only 22 when they recorded Van Halen 1 & Eruption with Ted Templeman. 22. That said, he was still in his teens when he started improvising, writing, and then becoming Master to the instrument. Truly an Icon, he will still be a legend, long after many former, current & future "legends" are forgotten. RIP, EVH.

[@mdolan900]

Eddie also, at the age of 9 and 2 years after immigrating to the US, won the first of 3 piano competitions in a row in Long Beach, CA

[@markhaddad8886]

he was 23-24

[@krumabon1903]

Gifted and talented

[@MrLs1racer]

Ladies and gentlemen........ The greatest guitar player ever.

[@anthonybeno1481]

Amen

[@megaturtle273]

I agree, but watch out for Hendrix fans

[@Jim-rl5mh]

I agree 120 percent

[@Jim-rl5mh]

Jimmy hendrix not even close

[@Jim-rl5mh]

Randy Rhoades is the only oneness who could even come close

[@honestspirit56]

Tears in my eyes every time I see this… Ed was, and will always be the greatest. An artist of true and pure passion for his craft.

[@jacobglenn3355]

It should be illegal to put an ad in this video. RIP Eddie

[@davidwoelk1939]

Amen brother!

[@alexavila8906]

I remember in the 70's someone talking about this band that was playing in Pasadena at a house party and were supposed to be pretty good. It was Van Halen. What luck to have seen them in that setting. RIP Eddie Van Halen.

[@rayrussellsr2550]

It was one of my greatest Christmas presents ever my mom working for Valerie's and or with Valerie's and I should say and me meeting Valerie and Eddie here in Delaware back in 1984 when Alvin came out and that was my big Christmas surprise all day long I was being a real Chuck where the hell is this big Christmas surprise and they're up visiting some family and friends and I just saw her and then all of a sudden come around the corner from I guess well anything around the corner was bedroom and the toilet so he was either in one of them rooms was one of the guitar gods and I got three very guitars and a blue meanwhile especially when I got to see them in concert with my mom who was invited backstage I'm off off the side and then I got these try to find some better friends cuz one picture I took with Eddie and baby Wolfie was close to 30 years ago or no 19 83 December Christmas time and then I received two Thanksgiving to go about a week to week and a half a picture of Eddie very and Wolfie growing up I don't know you know if her aunt got in touch with her because I got a letter and picture from Valerie when I was younger going through some hard times and how's big fan of Eddie's Daddy and Ace really you know to me you know my guitar guys definitely know love AIDS you know design in his own ax if that ain't an awesome tap you know I mean what can you say I need to just really put not in my stomach when I heard he passed and then a nauseating actual nauseating knot but it's a memory of being able to shake and not spend no 5 or 10 minutes talking to a very articulated spoken guitar God and how he explained in no way of playing guitar and notes and I could go on but the sound of Eddie and his guitar will always be around as long as we have radios and keep playing his music that guitar sound will be in the airways for many many years too from today.

[@RiotNrrrdUTube]

@@rayrussellsr2550 WTF is this word salad? Get back on your meds ...

[@blairjohnson6014]

@@RiotNrrrdUTube Chill dude. It’s obviously an old person computering. And if you can’t use context clues to figure out what he’s trying to communicate, well... I guess try harder.

[@lequochoan9315]

Can Tua Tagovailoa lead the Dolphins to the playoffs?

[@RiotNrrrdUTube]

@@blairjohnson6014 LOL ... look at his avatar dude, he’s lucky if he’s 40.

[@georgecallanan512]

I saw him four times. Absolutely beyond belief. II will never forget Eddie. Thank you for your great music. The hardest working guitar player ever. Practice makes perfect. Miss you EVH.

[@perspellman]

There's been lots of amazing guitarists going in your pathway, Eddie, but you are the original. Thank you for your amazing contribution to guitar playing and Rock'n'Roll. RIP.

[@Condor1970]

How dare KZbin interrupt this masterpiece of insanity with commercials.

[@biggbirdopensesame6762]

I think it was the fbi taken a SS break

[@justintacomment6644]

Install adnauseam add on and never see an ad on YT again

[@adamshowler8807]

Totally agree

[@DaveDexterMusic]

how dare you complain about getting free stuff

[@cavemanzach9475]

_laughs in KZbin Premium_

[@1daftpunk]

Love how the crowd is intently paying attention to Ed… class is in session

[@craigwood4342]

It's; eddie

[@solomonlynn7456]

This is not a throw your beer concert. This is sit down shut up and listen.

[@donaldcummings8407]

Yawn

[@solomonlynn7456]

@@donaldcummings8407 Please, kind Sir, endulge us with a video of your better talent. We're waiting...

[@donaldcummings8407]

@@solomonlynn7456 Oh, that tired response..Hm..Okay personally I think Terry Kath (rip) eats EVH for lunch personally, tapping is a gimmick, nothing more ( 42 years of hindsight tells me that),if Eddie doesnt put "eruption" on that first album, that made everybody go apeshit for two seconds(which, btw a guitar player friend of mine, at the age of 15 at the time when this "solo" came out, figured it out in 45 minutes, yeah, real tough) he's not the "guitar god" everybody fawns over.Look, if he's your "hero" thats great..Have at it..But I like other guys better..I've been in plenty bands( I was a bass player) and played with enough Eddie wannabes that it got extremely boring .My motto: If you're a guitar player and have to resort to tapping during a solo, you've run out of ideas...Have a good day.. This will be my ONLY response.. I feel ZERO need to defend my comment further

[@johnmelvinluce5320]

Not just a great solo guitarist his riff compositions were absolutely mind blowing, one of the best rhythm guitarist's ever . He had it all in spades

[@badcat-jg6cd]

Unfortunately with my young age of almost 15 learning about how Eddie and getting into Van Halen 8 months before his passing I will never see him live. He is one of the bigger inspirations for me and guitar. At 0:47 you can see the audience (specifically the guy on the right side) just admiring being there watching one of the world’s greatest guitarists ever.

[@er7586]

I saw him when I was 15 at the US Festival in 1983. One of the greatest days of my life.

[@er7586]

@The Tru it was epic to see it live front stage.

[@watchthegamer73]

Your comment is a year old but I do feel sad that you won’t be able to see him. I got to see him a lot. I got to be 3 rows right in front of him once and I can tell you, it was not just an awesome show just to see him, it was a very special experience to hear him talk, yell and all while playing. You can literally feel him when you’re that close. It was surreal. You were taken to another mental dimension hearing these solos live in person.

[@LeonShutkevin]

I seen him live in Vancouver. Everything you can think of and more. He was the only one out playing before the concert. I had vip tickets and some unbuyable swag. $680.00 a ticket. A security guard came and asked him to extinguish his cigarette as there was no smoking. He replied. " You do not make enough money and it is not worth your time" He kept smoking and played. Goosebumps I tell you. His son Wolfgang played that night. Replaced Michael Anthony. How do you do that? Talented bastard just like his dad and uncle! Didn't miss a beat.

[@FancyNoises]

@@LeonShutkevin so Eddie simultaneously Jedi mind-tricked the guard and gave him exactly the wording he needed to use, if he was required to explain himself to his superiors 🤣

[@KingReyhanShippey]

I just found out min ago this hurts my heart to its core R.I.P to my favorite guitarist of my favorite Rock and Roll band of all time and one of my favorite people of all time a legend and an icon Eddie Van Halen 🎸.

[@michaelpierce3246]

His sound is unmatched. The best lead guitarist to ever play. I have went down the rabbit hole and found out Eddie can play other artists solos and mimic them, they can’t. That’s the difference

[@voodoochild1975az]

Best lead player? Yeah. But the twisted part is that he also has an equally valid claim to the best RHYTHM player ever. I mean, it's him and Keef neck and neck... The man was the ultimate guitarist. Period.

[@michellelanden3017]

Everyone copies him....lol

[@ericirwin413]

My mom seen Van Halen back in the late 70's when Van Halen 2 had just come out and Eddie had the Bumblebee guitar when my mom seen him!! Now Dimebag Darrell is buried with it!! RIP to three legends! Eddie Van Halen, Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul!

[@khaledkratos1617]

Today the world had lost one of the greatest guitar players in the whole history . RIP Eddie and see you at the great gig in the sky

[@mikefuller6030]

one?he was tgoat

[@jacolen3791]

EVH set the bar so high that, in my opinion, it will take many, many years before anyone will come close to displaying the kind of innovation and creativity that Eddie did. He truly redefined guitar playing on so many levels. RIP sir, you will be missed.:(

[@chrisezelle8876]

Honestly, it’s never gonna happen again. There will never be the combination of technical proficiency with the brash, go fuck yourself, fuck the world attitude that we see here. Technical proficiency will always be around. There’s plenty of musical geniuses out there. But that combo of musical genius, with that attitude that says, I don’t give a fuck what anybody did before me or what anyone does after me, I’m gonna rip this shit. I think the fact he pounded down packs of cigarettes per day and still said in interviews “naw cigarettes aren’t bad for you, I got cancer from metal and copper guitar picks in my mouth”😂 there’s more to this human than musical talent and that’s what made him great. Not just shredding, shredding while simultaneously not giving one fuck what anybody thinks.

[@jacolen3791]

@@chrisezelle8876 I would agree with that

[@OEMcosmic]

There may not be another Eddie but there are some really good innovative guitarists out there today you just gotta know where to look

[@UnchainedEruption]

Idk about that. There will always be somebody. Have you seen Tosin Abasi play? I consider him the EVH of the millennial generation.

[@normbarrows]

Yeah, Guitar Gods don't come along very often.

[@Iwannaps5]

I am so blessed to have seen him play live. I’ll cherish that moment forever

[@pearlzie9118]

The stars we have from time to time..very grateful I was alive for when Mr. Van Halen lived. Eddie van Halen. What a name! What a sound! And that smile. We loved you and may we hear you again in heaven

[@rickp7683]

I started listening to Van Halen when I was 13, 55 now, never gets old, those guitar picks he just threw out in the audience are definitely worth something, RIP Eddie,

[@birchdaownload412]

I also started listening when I was 13. I’m 15 now and I wish I was around for this.

[@Keywizzard]

The picking technique is sent from heaven, it can't get any better

[@MrSeth166]

R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen you did change my life and made changes on my mind when I was 13 years old and you brought me to new ideas with your great guitar sound love you from the bottom of my heart your music your guitar will alway be with me and you'll be always in my heart until I go from this life thank you. All my condolences to Eddie's family and fans from a fan from the 70s to today from the bottom of my Aztec heart love all rock fans like me God bless you all.

[@Hadri_ART]

Same to me

[@stormtrigger5578]

RIP Eddie Van Halen, we will miss you but your legacy will live on for eternity

[@DougHinVA]

'eternity' ? don't be stupid. He will be forgotten inside 10 years. Duane Eddy was, The Ventures were and so on.

[@stormtrigger5578]

Hey Doug, why don't you take a log and shove it, iv been a fan of van halen for about 17 years

[@Sooeww]

@@DougHinVA Oh no he will be remembered for sure, unlike you. What have you accomplished like this man? Nothing. Fuck off you nobody, no has and never will be.

[@davidbenante8918]

@@DougHinVA @Doug H Ironically van halen debut has been released in 1976 and it's still a reference for so many people around the globe, Eddie as a person and a guitar player it's now a bigger legend than before, if that's your definition of not being remembered ....

[@barbarachavez5636]

he was a very good guy

[@johanstubbs8556]

3:53. Just appreciating the brilliance that you are witnessing. Priceless.

[@2linepass1]

There’s a video of “not enough” for this same show, and towards the end of the song this same kid is shown singing to the song. Makes you wonder if that kid and the girl with him has seen this video and others from this show.

[@davidtimms3201]

Epic solo. The sound, the technique, his killer approach. The crowd reacted the same way I did when I saw Van Halen live - jaws on the floor in silent awe. He was a huge influence on me as a guitarist from the first record on. Eddie is a master.

[@rogerwatson7514]

I remember when ‘Eruption’ when it first came out. I knew I HAD to have that cassette! Needless to say, I wore it out. Hands down, Eddie Van Halen was and still is the greatest guitarist EVER. NOBODY has ever surpassed his creativity. Sure, lots of people try to copy him, but there’s only one Eddie.

[@voodoochild1975az]

It's been so hard hearing his music, facing up to him being gone. I've actually been avoiding Van Halen. Then this comes up as a next video on autoplay... I can't bring myself to stop it, even as the tears come. Thank you for making me play guitar Eddie. I will never be able to pay you back for all you've given me. No musician was as important in my life as Edward Lodewijk Van Halen. I own him a debt I can never repay.

[@gduran1973]

Rest in peace Eddie! You are a true rock legend and will be missed!

[@brettsantacona]

My parents were at this concert! I was lucky to see Van Halen when they came through in 2012 for St. Patty’s Day! RIP Eddie - Thanks for the many years of killer riffs, and tunes. 😭💔

[@DetroitWrecker666]

We didn't understand what Sammy meant by "A very special moment, Mr Eddie Van Halen" until now. Until now, we could go watch Eddie amaze us with these flawless solo's and amazing licks, with his seemingly simple ease. God Bless EVH and rest in peace.

[@KaidenHinton-ll9vi]

Actually, it’s David Lee Roth that said that, evidenced in the description. Roth rejoined Van Halen in 2007.

[@DetroitWrecker666]

​@KaidenHinton-ll9vi that is 100% Sammy. Two totally different voices.

[@jamesperkins5453]

Imagine there's so much more of Eddie we haven't even heard yet, RIP TO THE GOAT

[@loganshmelter5423]

What a devastating day! We have lost a legend!

[@terrestrialexperiment3646]

This is my favorite version of Eruption live for many reasons. I also loved his set up from 91-95 to get that sound.

[@jeffreywarner6931]

Van Halen The most ultimate Rock Band of all time R.I.P EVH

[@deannaedmondson9567]

Heaven will be electrified!!! Rest in peace to the most insane talent that there ever was. We love you Eddie, thank you for sharing your gift with us! 💔

[@2linepass1]

Balance tour was an incredible show. Saw them that same year at the meadowlands in jersey, summer of 95… I believe it was July. I saw them in 1982, 91, 95, 2007 and 2012. And his playing just got better and better every year.

[@m.richard.helton1547]

Eddie is a Master in a class all alone. No one can ever give as much of themselves when playing a guitar than Eddie Van Halen. To me he is the best I've ever seen in my life and will always remains unchallenged and unbeaten forevermore.

[@User-vy9yx]

Never seen this look of him, he’s awesome such an inspiration. I remember watching eruption live without a net and just being awestruck. He inspired me to start playing . Sadly he has passed away but will never be forgotten. He’s is undoubtedly the best to do it. Rip legend

[@jonbarwick5946]

“We'll get higher and higher Leave it all behind” RIP Eddie 🖤🤘🏼

[@33igon]

You can tell which ones in the front are guitar players. Look at their faces. Completely in awe

[@drby0788]

Cathedral is just freaking awesome man. This puts Eddie on top for me.

[@ashleycoe]

Since his passing today, I will come listen to this often.

[@mikes2797]

His music has been such a huge part of my entire life. It’s impossible to comprehend all that talent is simply gone now..

[@brianwilling432]

Aw, we still have the records, videos, movies and memories. As long as we the people wanna rock? His high standards will be enjoyed and lived up to.

[@shoaiba91]

RIP man. Hope u playing up there in heavens

[@MattWesss]

No doubt! Along side other legends!

[@247liveazskies6]

RIP Eddie, you will be missed

[@natetracknatehagenmusic5442]

EVH never ceases to amaze me. I will always remember were I was when I heard the news of him passing on. And forever grateful for his contributions to the world of music & guitar.

[@davidray4437]

Seen VAN HALEN Way back still remember when EDDIE ramped it up thought i was gonna faint !!!! THANK YOU xxx Love peace n HUGE RESPECT XXX

[@NytronX]

4:17 - Spanish Fly starts. Best tapping riff of all time.

[@okeedokee3131]

Agreed

[@joannjohnson892]

One of Scott Johans favorite guitarist ever. Now he gets to see you play all the time. R. I. P Scott Johans and Eddie Van Halen

[@TwisterChrisable]

Eddie just doesn't play the guitar, he makes the guitar sing!! Awesome solo

[@bobgemale1312]

lol it sings like Yoko Ono "sings" she screeched on record years before Ed screeched on guitar like this. F.

[@MrBc733]

He's master level, even more so.

[@mr.ashyslashy6966]

I swear I saw this exact same comment on a Jimi Hendrix vid

[@heavenlyguitar5913]

TwisterChrisable Great point! He actually plays melodies whereas a lot of guitarist just throw a lot of notes real fast. Eddie actually plays songs on his solos. So he actually makes the guitar sing. God bless you

[@melodyjorudd7197]

The heavens will hear music like no other. RIP Eddie.

[@jamesdicapo8538]

I'm so glad to have lived in the Eddie van Halen era!

[@judithmagill1449]

One of Eddie's best solos by far. You are watching are true virtuoso here.

[@dickwhittington7321]

I dunno, Live Without a Net version is better

[@brunohistoriayletras]

I had documentaries about Rock and Eddie appears saying that when he was a teenager spent a lot of time practicing, his brother went out with his girlfriend and said good night to Eddie before leaving, then Eddie's brother returned and Eddie was still practicing early in the morning. Eddie said that his brother mocked him saying that he never went out, didn´t have a girlfriend, fun, etc. And finally Eddie said "When I became famous I had money, girls, fun, fine things, everything, all the things my brother told me I would probably never had"

[@LOLLYPOPPE]

Let’s be real here, even if he had gone to some parties in his teens things probably would’ve turned out the same way

[@brunohistoriayletras]

@@LOLLYPOPPE I don´t know, people who practice like him are few, Jimi Hendrix used to go to the cinema with the guitar

[@giulianacr2638]

@@brunohistoriayletras And I read that Vinnie said his brother Dimebag Darell used to take his guitar to the restroom lol 😂🎸🚽

[@nooneknows413]

isn't eddies brother the drummer for van halen??

[@brunohistoriayletras]

@@nooneknows413 I think so.

[@jimbarnett9558]

By far greatest guitarist of all time ⏲

[@blitz3607]

This is when eddie was at the absolute top of his game you can just tell

[@mike1003051]

Saw them on this tour. Absolutely chilling to see and hear! Love you, Eddie!!

[@NaviafromtheSDR]

00:23 Eruption intro 04:18 Spanish Fly 05:35 Cathedral 08:24 Eruption

[@tobarragl]

Cathedral actually starts at 6:33

[@NaviafromtheSDR]

​@@tobarraglyeah, but the intro is at 05:35

[@人生苦短-i7j]

3:01 Mean street riff

[@maxdistortion]

this might be his absolute best arranged , written and performed version of his live solos

[@kristiemobley8703]

So bummed to hear of his passing..RIP Eddie

[@karenjones5321]

We have been so privileged to have him in our lifetime

[@StephenWoosley]

Good lordy makes me wanta be 40, again !!! Amazing talent !!!

[@heikoendter9099]

Man möchte vor Ehrfurcht zu Stein erstarren, wenn man das " übermenschlich geniale" Gitarren Solo von Eddie hört und sieht!!!.... Für immer und ewig unerreicht!!!....in gedenken an diesen Meister auf der E Gitarre dürfte jedes Jahr am 0.7. Oktober nur Musik von Van Halen im Radio laufen!!! 🎸🔊🔊🙏

[@transformed1444]

Eddie was obviously on top of his game in these days, best solo I have seen ...........RIP Eddie..............................................................Never to forget.........................................

[@irisgomez3516]

en el numero uno el eterno eddie pronto mas novedades suscribete saludos xd kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHnOfpqhmN9_m6M

[@Minsetti]

He got sober for Balance tour.

[@diamondd2778]

Somethings are breathtakingly amazing .... this is one of them..... brilliant.

[@e.l.norton]

I lived in the time of Eddie Van Halen. Thank you, God.

[@zackthemartian]

Pete Venkman So lucky!😩

[@__b__7375]

me to just wish i coulda seen them.live

[@marekroguski3962]

@@zackthemartian yes yes

[@davidallison9605]

E.L. are you dead?

[@cbaezroswell]

Well said.

[@jimcrump2659]

Farewell Eddie, thanks for all the awesome music!

[@barbaracarpenter1237]

He was an amazing guitarist! My favorite!

[@brettvanhise6037]

I thank GOD I lived in the late 70's and 80's.. RIP Eddie..one of my greatest concert experience!!

[@birchdaownload412]

I thank god there were cameras. I’m 15

[@stephengould7024]

A devastating loss. His music invigorates my spirit. I’m blessed to have lived during his lifetime.

[@Trthsker24]

He lived life to the fullest and shared his gift. His kids have his legacy to reflect on, and live in the shadow of...RIP.

[@markmamdouh8117]

WOW!!! THAT IS THE GREATEST GUITAR SOLO I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE RIP. EDDIE VAN HALEN ❤

[@optimusprimum]

The Maestro.

[@awildmankey3663]

From 9:42 to 9:45 you can hear just the tiniest tease of the beat it solo

[@jackjames7806]

4:18 gets me everytime

[@antimurphy8212]

In my lifetime, the best Guitarist I have ever seen live! Self taught too.

[@johnpowell3767]

Yes...Self taught. Wasn't it George Harrison that said, and I'm paraphrasing, but "self taught means no bad habits to break"? Unfortunately, I have had just enough guitar lessons to screw me up for the rest of my life. I don't think I "play" the guitar. I just masturbate a piece mahogany and rosewood and shoot my riffs all over the bedroom wall!

[@savagesooner4891]

EVH is no doubt a great guitarist, but SRV was on another level...

[@teslaedison6236]

@@savagesooner4891 SRV was great but EVH, Hendrix and Alex Lifeson were on a higher level in my opinion. They were more versatile overall than SRV

[@s.fsimoes8898]

If he was self taught than his talent was a gift from God. 🙏🏽🌎👌👏🏻✨

[@evh4611]

In my book, the greatest rock guitarist that ever lived. Hands down

[@bradwilson5552]

I will totally second that!!!! Greatest of my lifetime for sure 1972 - to present

[@firdauszainudin7118]

R.I.P, Eddie. salute

[@henrygrossart52]

Yep mine to, eddie not only played guitar in a superior way but he played every part of every guitar he picked up, he innovated which not many other guitarists did, a guitarist like jimi hendrix who is another one of my favorites but he played guitar how it was meant to be played, never really changed it, basic style, eddie created a new style and a complete new way to play, that's why in my opinion he's the best

[@gil123bonsai]

The crowd was spellbound- Just gazing at the master doing his work. R.I.P EVH

[@Riley-gi6of]

Eddie was the greatest guitarist to ever walk God's earth. RIP Eddie Van Halen

[@GGMattt]

Just beyond words with the technique of Eddie, such a ridiculously talented and ingenious player. He will be missed \m/

[@blessedtrucker]

Rest in Heaven Eddie. You gave us something amazing. I thank God I got to hear you live.

[@ccbbh4477223]

It's never been about what he plays for us really. So many people have practiced and even myself can play so much of what he played but the question is "Who else since the 70's has even comes close to what he created???? He has played these pieces in his solos for 40+ years and no-one has come up with anything even close. That is what made him the greatest. RIP

[@milkie9293]

The crowd is just truly admiring him play

[@Firebrandrock]

There will never be another player in his league. Period, we are blessed to have him this long...epic!

[@michaelmaltese939]

I know that is right!

[@michaelmaltese939]

This man innovated so much

[@WatneKante]

Then you obviously don't know Ricky King, so please reconsider your statement. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYjVaZmiar6oZsU

[@handrias001]

@@WatneKante hahaaahaaaaaa :D

[@jonjeffries3265]

Yep...

[@ChristineBeatty1]

Jamming with Jimi, Randy and Dimebag now... Eddie inspired many copycats and inspired many more just to play. RIP, Edward. You made the world ROCK!

[@1OFGODSOWN]

He was the Master of the Guitar & nobody can fill that void. RIP Eddy.😪😢

[@mrsdragonite]

I had a dream about Eddie last night. He was sick and coughing. I remember watching him recline on an outside patio and being by his side and feeling so immensely heartbroken. I cried so hard in the dream, it still felt real upon waking. Eddie told me he had one last thing to offer and he took me and another individual and taught us some of his signature stuff. The other person, who's face I can't remember, was learning with me on a red Gibson SG. He was complaining how difficult it was, and I responded, "How do you think I feel?", laughing. Eddie disappeared and now all I can think of is keeping an eye out for a red Gibson SG. I truly felt his presence in my subconsciousness. Thanks, Eddie ♥

[@danfoss1535]

Maybe I was the other one in your dream. I've been playing guitar almost 50 years but had never listened to Van Halen much at the time, probably because David Lee Roth made me not take them too seriously. But since Eddie died I've become more aware of his music and been learning a little here and there, and I have a ton of guitars but I've been using my red SG lately. I WISH Eddie would show me some "tricks", even in a dream! Anyway I'm from Glendale, nextdoor to Pasadena.

[@florencemiller7826]

No one can play like him period,. He's a ROCK GOD. Thank you Eddie. 💔🎸

[@edwinreyes9348]

Rest in Peace Eddie, guitar master!

[@johnnyhearn6493]

RIP Eddie Van Halen we all were bless you were hear to play for us and now Heaven will be bless God will be smiling

[@johnvlajkov5332]

Simply the best.......better than all the youtube guitarists.....without question....

[@normcook9335]

Incredible. And the people in the front rows witnessed a historical event.

[@CammedFox]

This is one of Edward's best live solos on KZbin. He looks healthy and happy and he is firing on all cylinders!!

[@rambobrown9661]

Yeah sadly Balance era wasn't their best in the background. Ed and Sammy wasn't really in a good term and his hip injury i still remember on one of the video while Ed had to use stool (i think it's around final leg of the tour) and he don't move much because of the injury

[@SteveSingsThings]

Beside being amazing technically, the sounds he conjured out of an electric guitar will always be incredible. Such a brilliant creative mind and mad scientist guitar genius innovator.

[@Craigjordan121]

Absolutely on a different level.

[@MW-ps7yd]

I cried yesterday hearing my Guitar God passed away. This is the Best tribute I can think of to share with all my old school Metalheads! Kids today don't know the good times we had back in the day! 👍

[@diamondd2778]

45 years...... and still AMAZING

[@douglascasey3486]

This performance alone says, "The Greatest ". When you think you are a pretty good guitar player, then witness this, and I've been doing Van Halen licks for years.

[@minkhs]

This is so fantastic - RIP Eddie