We Love You Eddie

We love you Eddie. The music will live forever. - Mike & Sammy

[@zeketrick]

Much respect for Sammy and Michael real men forgive, these two are 101% class! Thank you

[@summergivens242]

Even when abused they want to go back to their master.

[@unfurling3129]

@@summergivens242 Don't cheapen respect and love with that nonsense

[@jantzenallen3077]

@Sammy Hagar your not the real one

[@mattbegley8613]

Yeah, much love to these guys. They lost a brother. Brothers dont always get along but the connection is always there.

[@beardymcbeardface69]

@@jantzenallen3077 Sammy is an inseparable and irrefutably recognizable part of the history of Van Halen, whether you like it or not.

[@SilentKnight43]

Never thought I'd live long enough to hear the words, "Eddie Van Halen has died." 2020 sucked on every level - including the loss of the world's greatest drummer too. RIP EVH. RIP Neil Peart. Losing two musical gods...two living legends...impossible to comprehend.

[@charlesetheridge9380]

I concur!!!

[@danlc95]

Well said. Neil was to drummers that Eddie was to guitarists. As a drummer it hurt.

[@R4L1960]

R.I.P. To the legends U will be missed. Thoughts and prayers go out to their families 🙏🙏🙏🙏. ❤❤

[@tobysemain]

My two favorite musicians, Eddie and Neil both passed away prematurely in the same year. It makes me so sad that my two biggest heroes won't be able to meet their grand children, or enjoy their golden years.

[@HeRacesTheSun]

With Ed's lifelong alcoholism, and all the cocaine he snorted, and all the drugs he did, poor diet & eating habits, could we have imagined an elderly Eddie Van Halen? An elderly Michael Jackson? Ed abused his body for most of his life, that kills you earlier almost every time. On the other hand, I don't think I'll live long enough to hear the words... "Sammy Hagar has died" short of some kind of accident.

[@SuperSparrow45]

It's really a testament to the character of Mike and Sam how they can put aside all the crap that they endured with Eddie and still consider him a brother and mourn his death. The rock community knows how tumultuous Eddie's life was, how great of a musician he was and how difficult a person he was to work with. But in the end, we're all just humans being.

[@MondoMiami]

Oh please. You expected them to release a video bashing him upon his death? Now THAT would show some character.

[@karlkuster6413]

I concur fully, Sammy and Mike are truly class acts. We forget that band groups go through a lot of arguing and fights due to artistic creativity just like regular families do but with siblings and political differences can become ugly, but the bottom line is you are a family, and a bond is there that will enable you to be able to forgive, learn and move on.

[@beardymcbeardface69]

@@MondoMiami Funny how people like you live in black and white. As if *_the_* *_only_* other option here was to release a video bashing Eddie. The real World is mostly made up of grey, you know. In spite of people with your attitude. A grey response to this, which could have been expected from lesser people, would have merely been silence. But Mike and Sam are better than that.

[@akfreed6949]

Sam's a rat and a snitch . You don't rat on your friends and furthermore don't honestly talk about it and flat out lies about things like when he quit the band and said so himself . Even Mike said he quit . Now he's pulling this " I got fired !wah wah wah " Lying crybaby

[@MrArtist1971]

God bless you Mike. What a heart after all the cross talk over the years. A real man.

[@sirmount9156]

RIP Edward Van Halen. God bless Sammy, Mikey, Dave, Alex and Wolfgang.

[@LinusFeynstein]

And even Gary

[@renzokukenleneyoyo522]

@@LinusFeynstein Well said

[@MFP2241]

@@LinusFeynstein Yep...

[@coreyabell6332]

Linus 6626 Feynstein What about Mitch

[@sunshineandstardust8399]

how awesome it would be for radio's to collaborate and play eruption in a synchronized time across the planet followed by a moment of silence for all VH fans

[@MrMbrommer]

The worst part of growing old is losing loved ones. RIP EVH!

[@le_th_]

Respectfully, you don't have to grow old to lose loved ones. Loved ones die all throughout our lives, often beginning when we are very young. If we are incredibly lucky, we don't lose loved ones until we grow old (which is entirely natural and expected). We were very lucky to have EVH for as long as we did.

[@Lengsel7]

Or, maybe what is worse is watching them suffer/decline....either way it sucks.

[@le_th_]

@@Lengsel7 I have to agree watching people suffer is much worse, but that's because I have empathy for others: not everyone does.

[@kt81776]

Amen

[@MFP2241]

I can say that the worst part of being alive, is watching loved ones depart.

[@theknowledgeabletravellers6015]

Respect to Mike for his forgiving nature and humility. Love to EVH.

[@jennyprorock]

No shit right? If ppl only knew..oh well.

[@UberKrispy]

Michael Anthony was always the bedrock of VH. The backbone of the band.

[@3gypt1an]

1:33 .. we love you Mike 💜

[@cdoriginalrockcollections8271]

@David Bunch pleaze kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoGspoylmal5m8U

[@1olddirtroad]

Shows what a big Man he really is

[@crestiferj2689]

rip EVH. this just shows once again, that michael anthony is one of the true good guys of the rock and roll business.

[@user-kp1ry3so2s]

@Sammy Hagar stfu stop trying to impersonate people

[@inthebrig]

Eddie said some pretty bad stuff about Mike. But Mike has ALWAYS been nothing but class. When the VH brothers talked crap about Dave, Mike was silent. When Sammy talked crap about Dave, Mike was silent. When VH took Mike off the cover of WACF, Mike was silent. When Ed said Mike was a crap bass player, Mike was silent. Mike has always taken the high road and I admire the shit outta him for it!

[@patriciaco6269]

Increíble. Totally agree. Every rockstars should learn from him.

[@KhalDrogo76]

one of the most accurate comments in YT history! preach!!

[@bullittcrazy]

And now’s the time to go there? Clown

[@therealawakener7]

You do realize that 'MIKE' is mute, don't you?

[@ericmarney8702]

You do realize Eddie apologized for saying that and you are a dick for bringing it up now

[@davidnissim589]

Sammy looks like he's on the verge of breaking down here. You can tell that, despite his differences with Eddie, he still loved him in the end. What a world class act.

[@j2times2006]

yeah he was trying to hold it in

[@bestplans9051]

He (Sammy) and Eddie had patched things up in the last several months of Eddie's life. Both he and Sammy thought it best to keep it under wraps so there wouldn't be any rumors about VH and Hagar getting back together. Still much respect to Sammy and especially Mike for being a total gentleman about the bitterness Eddie took with him.

[@gokhanersan8561]

Sammy is pure positive energy.

[@noeltaylor3594]

@@bestplans9051 I always thought the band took a step back after Anthony left. I love Van "Hagar" better, but Michael Anthony seemed like the glue.

[@MrTech226]

He and Eddie talked thru text messages prior to Eddie's death. They gotten over issues between them. Plus, VH was planning a tour with Mike as Wolfie stepped aside for the reunion until Eddie gotten very ill last year. I believed that Eddie knew his days were numbered because he contacted Sammy and Mike to make an amends with them.

[@totophi]

Mike has never looked better, plus his heart of gold continues to shine.

[@Longshore79]

Mike is such a class act

[@tiffanyroseangeles7517]

Nicky T yes,noticed he's looking healthiest!

[@jonathanbarnes3061]

Glad to see it. Eddie is gonna be playing till judgement day and this was a strong tribute.

[@Ricardo-cl3vs]

Mike has never looked more like a sheep with that stupid mask.

[@mikeabramovitz2708]

Considering how Eddie treated both of these guys, I'm in tears man.

[@mickdestiny6542]

When you know death is knocking, your immediate loved ones become the light to your new beginning.

[@rickleblanc8900]

@Hammerschlägen M a lotta people were really bummed out and affected by EVH's passing. Fans and former bandmates as well. Surprised much ??!!

[@vampireslayer1989]

Shows some class.

[@alainiio]

@@floridastate4604 yeah well screw you their talent gave em a lot of money

[@hugolafhugolaf]

That's why I lost all respect for EVH.

[@ChrisMontgomery-xtrmagamr]

Michael Anthony is a solid guy, there are few better in the Industry. RIP Eddy RIP VH.

[@clash4421]

Mike really got screwed over hard, but he's still humble, classy and respectful. Big props to him.

[@TheFL6]

Screwed over how? Over writing credits?

[@4572dk]

@@TheFL6 kicked out as well as talked trash about in the press i think

[@zachary_attackery]

@@TheFL6 The other 3 guys wanted to force Mike to sign a contract saying he no longer got an equal split of the band's revenue because he didn't write any songs

[@willissudweeks1050]

He is probably just happy he got to be a multi millionaire from playing the bass. Not all musicians need a ton of attention like Eddie and David.

[@chuckHart70]

Net worth of 70 mil. I wish I got screwed over like that

[@DustinBlythe]

If there's a rock & roll heaven, you know they got a hell of a band.

[@rowanmelton7643]

@Sammy Hagar Do you honestly think this is going to work?

[@97VobraOwner]

Mikes vocals and solid baseline shaped my adolescence- His sound is immediately recognizable. Hope to meet him some day.

[@freedomfitness8720]

There wasn’t a Friday night that I did not play some kind of Sammy Hagar song or Van Halen song. And yes, Michael Anthony did not get enough credit. I loved his sound and he was solid

[@bigdogbob845]

97, Michael is a Real Humble Human Being, a Solid Class Act. Still lives up in the hills above Glendora, think I saw him a few months back in the Sprouts Market on Grand ave and Route 66.

[@dnmcfall]

He seems so awesome!

[@tpocain]

I want to meet him someday, too. I'm mainly a keyboard player but I can play some bass as well...

[@patremines9258]

Baseline? You idiot!

[@negedex]

Like a lot of people, this chewed me up. Can't imagine how difficult it was for you guys to perform. Absolute class act.

[@jamespeterson7532]

💔😥😥😥🙏🙏🙏👍👍

[@ericbess9141]

Sammy you and Michael are total class acts glad to hear that you got to make peace with Eddie something you've always said you wanted to do since the split up

[@warrennicholsony.fernando4513]

Agree!

[@devencollier2193]

"We'll never play with Eddie again". That hurts my soul.

[@sammyhagar1807]

Thanks so much for the love and support Much love I gat for you Send me your phone number

[@greypilgrim6157]

Moment of silence is a class move. And a heartfelt tribute by Sammy and Michael as well. You can tell these guys are devastated as despite differences, in the end Ed was their good friend, not just a band mate. Thanks guys. RIP EVH.

[@sammyhagar1807]

Thanks so much for the love and support Much love I gat for you too Send me your phone number

[@greypilgrim6157]

@@sammyhagar1807 thanks Sammy. 480 369 8146. Would love to hear from you man. Nick

[@jimbones5150]

GD... It Hurts To See The Pain In Their Faces... Sammy, Mikey.. We Love You, Keep Those Heads Up And Jam For Eddie

[@sammyhagar1807]

Thanks so much for the love and support Much love I gat for you too☺️ Send me your phone number

[@SDesWriter]

Both of them are just pure class. Sammy has always been so positive and cool. It's just who he is and I'm glad he's still rocking at that age.

[@soulcraft79]

Right Now might just be the most transcendent song Van Halen ever wrote. Powerful in a way no other Van Halen song was. Hits different, pulls at the heart strings today even more than when it come out.

[@CHayden07]

I heard that Eddie died while on my way to the hospital to see my dad. He had just been “upgraded” (funny terminology) to End of Life and we were granted an exception to the COVID restriction of one visitor per day. I was already numb and the news had no chance of hitting me harder than the news of my dad. My father died that night, Tuesday Oct. 6th. He was the first one to put a guitar in my hands, he taught me how to tune it and play a power chord, he showed me some kick-ass music and sent me on my way. A year or two into playing chords and Zeppelin licks, my oldest brother gave me Van Halen’s Greatest Hits Volume 1 and ‘Live: Right Here, Right Now’. It turned my life completely up-side-down and my playing exploded as I dove deeper and deeper down the EVH rabbit hole. Soon, I was the 15 year old kid playing EVH with my little band at shows, town festivals, parties, etc. Eventually I moved on to explore other instruments and more “songwriter” influences; but to this day any time I pick up a guitar, Eddie’s DNA is all over my playing. There are millions of people who will say the same and I can imagine no greater imprint to leave on this world. RIP Dad and RIP Eddie - thank you both for everything you gave me.

[@denisedeelightful5589]

❤️ May They Rest In Peace, & Love. ❤️🙏🏼❤️ Love is Forever. Prayers.

[@markavery9598]

Charlie - My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your Father. What a great tribute to your Dad! If there is a silver lining here, it’s that your Dad and Eddie were probably on the same tour bus on October 6th. I’m guessing that your Dad told Eddie how good you were at playing his music - which undoubtedly made Eddie smile. Keep on playing and take comfort in knowing that your Dad will always be in the crowd cheering you on....and maybe Eddie will be with him! God Bless and long live rock & roll!

[@jpetes9046]

I’m sorry about your Dad. He’ll live in your heart forever.

[@banditcountry31]

Nice Post man, my condolences to you..

[@sbrown6434]

God bless you buddy. Godspeed to your dad and Eddie.

[@macsnapon]

Bless you guys, all of you, Dave, Alex, Wolf too. Rest In Peace Eddie. 😑

[@chuckydall9250]

Mike is a class act!! If there was ever a man who should be bitter about the way he was treated, it was Mike.

[@valeriagyorgy1080]

Legendary guitarist, his fantastic playing, his kind smile is unforgettable. R.I.P.

[@valeriagyorgy1080]

@Sammy Hagar Thank you for your honorable reply, Happy New Year to you, without Eddie it is difficult.

[@valeriagyorgy1080]

@Sammy Hagar Foundation Hello! I hope everything is okay with you.

[@valeriagyorgy1080]

@Sammy Hagar Foundation Unfortunately not, but I love your music. Take care of yourself, good luck!

[@valeriagyorgy1080]

@Sammy Hagar Foundation I live in Hungary, I watch concerts online.

[@anael169]

To know the truth is even more poignant. Mikey looks like he's about to cry. To understand, Edward was a great soul, but as with all of us, his darkside often hurt those around him. Mike was treated very poorly by him. For Mike to still express his love and care for a man who went on record saying he was a poor player who had to be taught everything he knew, and needed a video to learn it, says volumes about Mike's character. Such a shame they didn't get to work it out but I hope he reconciled with Mike like he did with Sammy. I cried for him as much as I cried for Neil Peart. So sadly tragic. Eddie was my hero and I loved him so much. This is on the level of losing Prince, Michael Jackson or Elvis. So sad 😞

[@vintagerockdotcom]

Well put

[@DavidSmith-is4ph]

While it's known that Ed didn't treat Mike as well as we would've liked you must remember that none of us know all sides of the story. Bottom line though, and I think Mike would even admit this is that Mike, Dave, Al, Sammy, all of them would be NOTHING if it wasn't for Eddie. They all owe him, not the other way around.

[@Nothingtosee6565]

I agree that Van Halen's sound is Eddie playing, Alex's set, Roth or Hagars vocals...but also Michaels background vocals. It's an instrument of it's own. However I agree that Michael wasn't on a level like Eddie or many other bass players for that matter. He never needed to be. His simple sounds and tempo left a clear canvas for Eddie's work to show. I think Eddie maybe was too honest but he was a perfectionist and that's part of his genius. I did think it was crap they cut his royalties because his voice is so important to the songs. But overall Michael landed a pretty sweet gig and has rode that thing for over 4 decades. He himself would admit that.

[@Generalbas1972]

AMEN well said.

[@stephenneville7841]

I balled about Neil, I practically worshiped the man from the early eighties. There was some weird connection with him. Evh was awesome, not Peart level. But close. Just my opinion.

[@rjlong89]

Ed will live on forever in pickers all over the world. Some kid is listening to Eruption for the 1st time and his mind is being blown. The greatest.

[@maretomaski6324]

This world will never be the same without Eddie.....Love you forever Eddie

[@sammyhagar1807]

Thanks so much for the love and support Much love for you too🥰 Send me your phone number

[@billbobby2646]

Real gentleman and real class. Thank You Gentlemen. Great music and great time growing up in America.

[@bozeeke]

You need to do a tribute show, both Sammy and Roth (who cares if you guys don't get along-time to put petty differences aside) Mike on bass, Wolfgang on the guitar, Alex on drums and possibly other legendary guitarists who were EVH fans to make some special guest appearances to jam along. All proceeds go to cancer research or possibly kids with cancer or something like that. Eddie would probably appreciate something like that.

[@indy1936]

Need Luke (Steve Lukather) amongst other Great Guitarists, Luke was a long time Eddie's friend...!

[@TheRealMightyHokie]

Bozeeke I don't think the problem would be on Sammy's side. The guy is a prince of a dude. Roth...seems much more petty. "Hey, David, we are doing a tribute to Eddie for cancer charity. Want to participate?" "Well, Sam, how much you going to pay me?" Maybe Roth really isn't that way. But man..he comes across that way. Hagar on the other hand, seems like an amazing dude.

[@bozeeke]

@@TheRealMightyHokie I agree generally to a large extent. While both guys had massive egos about the VH lead singer issue for many years and said a lot of nasty things, Hagar seems to have gotten a better prospective in recent years (even before Eddie's issues) as a lot of artists from their era started dying. He seems to now have a mentality of "I want to make friends before I die and not leave this earth with enemies"

[@unoefxz]

They should do VH's first song ever recorded and put them all together on stage with NO guitar at all so the world can realize exactly what he brought and gave to us.

[@markrushton1516]

Lukather and Vai could do the job. Alex, Mike, Wolfgang. If Roth wants in fair enough but at this stage Sammy wins on ability. Pretty sure a lot of people would turn up for that one.

[@VideosbySteve]

"Only time will tell if we stand the test of time" This lyric has always hit me the most.

[@brunolamarche100]

"it's like: we're never gonna play with eddie"... :( - heart spoke :(

[@MrVaibot]

Cried hard that day and still listen to something every day by ed. long live the king of six strings ❤

[@PrinceWesterburg]

When a rock stage falls silent and you even have Ritchie Blackmore calling you "The ultimate guitar hero", then you lived your life perfectly.

[@BlackWhite-xe8xs]

we will miss you Eddie!🙏🏻❤️ love you Sammy and Michael.

[@wilmarrestrepo4481]

Mourning, one of the greatest guitar players of all time. Has left the stage. you have inspired people here in colombia. South america love you eddie

[@sixsentsoldiers]

Thats it. Most people's relationship with EVH has not changed. They can still go and listen, watch, read.....EVH. but, i guess our hearts go out to those who really knew him.

[@rex4843]

well said

[@nabe288]

I've never thought of it that way.........but you're right. Especially if the artist is older and creatively in the twilight of their life. Van Halen was one MONSTER of a band!

[@sixsentsoldiers]

@@nabe288 - Dont get me wrong. I cried when Lemmy Died. Never met him. Guess it meant my chance was gone for ever. I saw the Sammy Hagar VH in 92ish. VH was a monster band. You are correct. Love music. I cant imagine life without it.

[@trentonpaul598]

All you guys have graced my hi-fi for the last 40 years. Thank you for the ride.

[@cammacisaac9966]

Right now is one of my all time favorite songs it was perfect they did that right after the moment of silence. Beautiful tribute to Eddie. As fans we all thank you for honoring our hero (and yes you are both our heros too).

[@user-un5cd3dp4o]

Miss Eddie, and you two look so good for your age. God bless America. We need it.

[@weekendwrenchers5958]

Such a sad time right now. Eddie's music, and legacy, will live on forever which makes him immortal. I know him, Dime, and Vinnie are telling tales and jamming into eternity.

[@CaboWabotv]

Mark Stone back on bass

Neil Peart on drums.

[@scottsilver5616]

Randy jamming along & Cliff on Bass

[@kathys1285]

🎸🎵🤘🏻💞

[@lisapartain5150]

John Bonham and Keith Moon pounding on the drums with Neil Peart!! RIP Ed, and the good ones up there!!

[@goose32373]

I know how hard it hit me. It was like part of my childhood and teens died. I can't even imagine what it's like for you guys and Alex and Wolfgang and Eddie's wife. And also Wolfgang's mother. So sorry for your loss.

[@stimulusupdatepleasesubscribe]

Pure classic rock. Thanks guys.

[@sammyhagarfanpage8262]

Thanks so much for the love and support you've been showing to me and the whole career much love for you too😉 Send me your phone number

[@LEDZEP769]

Mike and Sammy lack the typical rock star ego trip, and all the respect to them for their respect to Eddie. These musicians with this kind of talent are not in today's gene pool and I'm glad to have born in the early sixties and experienced the fantastic music that was to come from the likes of Eddie, Randy, Dime and so many others still with us.✝️ RIP Eddie 🎸and other the other greats he joined in heaven

[@trekbsg]

2020 has brought a lot of challenges but I have to say Eddie's passing really stings. I know there are millions of people mourning the loss along with Ed's family and friends. I know Ed is jamming with his pop right now. God Bless

[@daviderickson8699]

Somehow knowing that these men mended fences and also had the wherewithal to keep it private, makes it a bit easier. We spend most of our lives denying our own mortality. If Ed was able to face his own and set his relationships right, good on him. As the boys here say, we can now remember him through the artistry he gave the world. Condolences to the VH extended family. I think its also a small blessing that, in this crazy year, this happened when Sammy and Mike were physically together along with Jason and Vic to help them through it.

[@gokhanersan8561]

Condolences indeed to the million strong extended family. A lot of people right down are down busted like having lost an immediate family member. Eddie’s magic had become part of my being for 30+ years. Last two days have been really tough. But, hearing that Sammy and Eddie sorted things out, makes it a bit easier to take it.

[@joeljukus9129]

Agreed. Knowing they mended fences made me feel a bit better too.

[@josearriola3087]

Sammy n Mikey wat a class act

[@pulaski1]

@@josearriola3087 There aren't many in the rock business that can match Sammy for class, and _none_ can out-do him.

[@russellcarter1872]

Well said!

[@johnreyes195]

I saw a picture of Eddie VanHalen yesterday he was young. Sitting in the studio with a pice of paper in front of him saying I will always be with you. Just push play ▶️

[@Kylepersonal]

Don't ever wait to tell someone how you feel, they don't know when they're dead.

[@sammyhagar1807]

Thanks so much for the love and support Much love for you too❤️🥰 Send me your phone number

[@Littlehighwayhomestead]

I try hard to practice this. Good advice. 💓✌

[@christopherwonnacottnumber1]

The music allways lives on and means so much to so many people , blasted 5150 at work today and it brought a smile to my face , great album , great memories , great guitarist .nuff said 👌😫👌

[@sammyhagarfanpage8262]

Thanks so much for the love and support you've been showing to me and the whole career much love for you❤ Send me your phone number

[@christopherwonnacottnumber1]

@@sammyhagarfanpage8262 really dude ?

[@JoeR203]

When a star dies, it's light continues to shine on and on, for millennia. Eddie Van Halen died in October 2020. But the lives of those he's touched will continue to be brightened by his light. Forever, and ever.

[@JoeR203]

@Sammy Hagar I'd like proof that you really are Sammy Hagar because your name on this reply doesn't have the "Official" mark and when I click on that name to check the channel, it says you joined Dec. 6, 2020 and only have 11 subscribers. There's also a message from someone in the "Discussions" tab looking for info to send you their number. You've also responded to several posts on here telling people to send their number. So...... looks like a scam.

[@stanleybrown1151]

The world will never be the same without Eddie. And VH was never the same without Mike and Sammy. That was the group that gave us SO much. Thanks guys, for all the memories. Still cant believe it.

[@danielcrescenzo354]

Remember, no matter how sideways your relationships in this world might go, when you spend a lot of time with people, they become family whether you realize it or not, and whatever happens in life between the beginning and the end, losing close family does not hurt as much as losing estranged family. Love is deeper than anger.

[@JohnnyBeane]

I’m so sorry Sammy and Mike.

[@bostonwhofan]

In the course of less than one year the world has lost Neil Peart and Eddie Van Halen. Both of them are always mentioned in the conversation of "best of all time" with regards to the instruments they played. 2020 sucks. Rest In Peace, EVH

[@BiggiePlaysGames]

22 years old, saw Van Halen at the San Manuel Amphitheater in San Bernardino with my pops and uncle they grew up in Van Halen, Rush, etc. Sad to see both Neil and Eddy go in the same year but glad to say I at least got to see one of them. RIP EDDIE VAN HALEN.

[@C.Brown5150]

Much respect right there.. 👍🙏🇺🇲

[@sammyhagarfanpage8262]

Thanks so much for the love and support you've been showing to me and the whole career much love for you too😉 Send me your phone number

[@JuanIparraguirre]

What a class act Michael Anthony is, despite how poorly was treated by EVH he still expresses kindly and heartfeltdy about him (nobility is becoming increasingly rare among people) he is not a pyrotechnic bassist like Billy Sheehan (he does not need that to get credit) but his work with Van Halen was excellent - he was the right bass player for the band (specially his backing vocals fitted perfectly) - on the other hand EVH was a true force of nature which changed forever the approach to electric guitar, the world will need to wait centuries to witness such genius like him again, R.I.P. EVH.

[@andyharman3022]

I got a whole new appreciation of Michael Anthony when I saw him in Chickenfoot.

[@pandorafox3944]

His vocals were amazing with VH. Always stuck out to my untrained ears. Have always loved the sound of them.

[@alukuhito]

Exactly. Some people tend to put down the members of bands who don't seem to be, or maybe just aren't, as musically proficient, yet if they weren't there, the band wouldn't be what they were. Sometimes it's not just playing ability. It's personality and keeping the band together. It's allowing the others to shine. If Geddy Lee was in Van Halen, they would've made completely different music. There wouldn't be any of the Van Halen classics that we love.

[@JuanIparraguirre]

@@alukuhito Could not agree more!

[@leoderosia9279]

I agree about michael anthony being a class act and so was sammy . Eddie certainly was a dink to mike but he is the only one i put in Jimi Hendrix stratosphere

[@ScarredRomeo]

RIP EVH. Since I first heard Eddie's wizadry on the six-string as a teen, Van Halen has been my favorite band, whether it was with Roth or Hagar singing or Michael or Wolfgang on bass. I've seen you guys multiple times in concert. God bless.

[@sammyhagarfanpage8262]

Thanks so much for the love and support you've been showing to me and the whole career much love for you too❤ Send me your phone number

[@weeklyfascination]

Much respect to these men for honoring Eddie.

[@stubbysmalls7285]

thank you for all of the joy, fun and music you guys have given us forever in your gratitude and thank you for the music RIP EVH love you buddy..

[@sammyhagar1807]

Thanks so much for the love and support Much love for you too Send me your phone number ❤️

[@meganlovesdisneyandcrafts4780]

I’m so sorry Mike and Sammy❤️. Sammy, it did hearts good hearing you made amends with Eddie.

[@sammyhagar1807]

Thanks so much for the love and support Much love I gat for you too☺️ Send me your phone number

[@meganlovesdisneyandcrafts4780]

@@sammyhagar1807 um, no.. you aren’t Sammy. You know people click on your picture and see it’s not him.

[@sammyhagar1807]

@@meganlovesdisneyandcrafts4780 my picture it’s not be what are you saying please

[@zaz4667]

The Best part of all the concerts was when Sammy would say "Ladies and Gentlemen the worlds best guitarist Edward Van Halen" and the audience would go ballistic!

[@zaz4667]

​@Sammy Hagar Sure Sam I'll send the number through the Business inquiries address. - and send over my phone number!! Seen all the Hagar and VH concerts in my area! Love your music! I collected all the CDs and all the singles and imports/box sets from sammy Hagar, Van Halen, DLR, Chickenfoot, Satriani and some Gary. Its a monster collection of nice factory CDs. Real excited to see The Circle come to my area again also! Thanks Sam!

[@timburrell7456]

Guys, yall are the best. I've been listening to your music for over 30 years. I grew up listening to you. You guys are alot like family even though we've never met. I feel the pain your feeling today. Like a family member has passed. One of my favorite songs is Right Now. I tell my kids that there is no better time to start anything and be a part of this life than the present like Right Now. Don't wait to put off till tomorrow what needs to be done today. I send this song and video to them at least twice a year and hope it alway inspires them as much as it does me. Thanks for the awesome music and RIP Mr Eddie Van Halen.

[@TraceyAllen]

We need more of this now more than ever. Just forgive, time is too short to hold grudges.

[@rhon715]

Amen

[@stickywicket7585]

So so true. Life happens things happen but above all else the people you love are the most important thing.

[@bassistguy]

I've been blasting Van Halen in my car with my windows down the past 2 days now, trying to honor Eddie. RIP.

[@steveib724]

Cool me too big systems in both vehicles.

[@brentramsey]

Such class Sammy and Mike. Eddie is smiling in the big skies. RIP EVH

[@brentramsey]

Dennis Tokay and you know this how?

[@minecraftcoolman59]

@Dennis Tokay he made peace with sammy before death

[@brianpoole6291]

@@brentramsey Eddie trashed Michael said he had to teach him how to play,Michael took the high road.

[@gokhanersan8561]

Well, said brother. Peace ✌️

[@crujones4046]

Dennis Tokay- he hated everyone. It’s a love hate thing.

[@MONSTERMADHOUSETV]

God bless you guys. Music is everything. You Men are heroes. Thank you for everything

[@sammyhagar1807]

Thanks so much for the love and support Much love for you too❤️🥰 Send me your phone number

[@notthenorm9090]

Sammy & Mikey are the classiest rockers in the business. Much love. RIP Ed.

[@pierreozzy777]

The entire world is In mourning over the tragic loss of Eddie Van Halen. The music lives forever and thank God we have that. Love you Sammy and Michael and Love you Eddie 💔 🎸🎼Light up the sky Eddie Van Halen 🎸🎼

[@mycelticstardust]

Beautifully said!

[@lephilosopheinconnu3952]

X2!!!!!

[@sevfan1]

The world is not in mourning over EVH's death. Get a life.

[@breastmeatonly]

@@sevfan1 lol!!

[@billmiller5741]

The loss of Eddie impacts our lives differently. I never knew the man behind the guitar...but I will always remember the first time I heard his soul play his guitar. His guitar will rest silently with his soul...but he will always live within us and continue to rock this world. Thank you Eddie... you left a footprint in all of us.

[@kurtcobainpizza5606]

They were Van Halen..brothers and family..no matter what you can never change that.

[@garyjskadra1180]

Condolences to you both. I'm devastated as a fan since the early 80's so I can't imagine how y'all feel. I'm glad I had the pleasure of seeing Van Halen 3 ×, 1984, 1995 & 2015. I have read Eddie was planning to have the original band back together for a final run. It's a real bummer it will never happen again😢. Thank you both, Eddie, Alex & David for all the great kick ass music throughout the years!!! Rock.In.Peace Eddie

[@TheSilentGamer214]

Eddie van Halen was the reason why I wanted to play guitar when I was younger, he's guitar playing really blew my mind. You're still my guitar hero even though we never met and legends never truly die, he's just another star in the sky. Rest in peace forever.

[@BigStevie]

Whether it was Roth or Hagar or Cherone, it was still VAN HALEN. R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen!!!!!!!!!!

[@robertkennedy5414]

I don't think anyone knows what VHIII was. And it has nothing to do with Gary either.

[@BigStevie]

@@robertkennedy5414 Well that's your opinion.

[@martacondorimamani174]

TOTALLY AGREE!!!..

[@johnnyenglish9622]

Thank you for all the music Eddie and to Sammy & Micheal to the moment of silence & compassion.

[@richmun3131]

Except when it was Van Hagar !!

[@jesussavessouls8796]

God bless your soul Eddie Van Halen. You are deeply missed.

[@doloresvisiko9730]

@John Barrett g

[@doloresvisiko9730]

God

[@tntbeck]

Two class acts. Both of them! It is still painful to think that we won’t see Eddie with those two again. 💔

[@debrarotas1868]

Rest In Peace Eddie Van Halen I will never forget going to Led Zeppelin !!!! Awesome concert 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼!!

[@sammyhagarfanpage8262]

Thanks so much for the love and support you've been showing to me and the whole career much love for you too🥰 Send me your phone number

[@cherylantonucci5975]

Sing for Eddie, it would be a awesome tribute in his honor!!! Stay strong, he deserves the 💘 love!!!

[@jaygallup7374]

Man this has been so hard. I remember when Eddie and Sammy jammed in Champaign, Illinois Farm Aid 1985. I knew then that I was witnessing history in the making. I remember my best friend dropping the needle on the Van Halen album and Running with the Devil started, I was hooked from then on. Through all the years, albums, videos, songs on thing remained the same. Eddie was King. 2020 has already been a bad year with the virus and losing so many great musicians. I am so relieved to find out that Sammy and Eddie had been talking. I truly believe that it was good for both parts. My positive thoughts, vibes, prayers and hugs are with Janie, Wolfie, Alex, and the rest of the Van Halen family and friends. God bless.

[@mildredwebster2822]

There is always hope!!!!! You have true honor!!!

[@allthework9812]

My heart really hurts right now. Eddie was the reason I started playing guitar and stuck with it. Can’t imagine what you two are going through right now

[@bernhardtsen74]

those are my fav Van Halen albums!5150, 0u812 and For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge!I use whammy bar on every of my guitars bcuz of Eddies divebombs, now I learned to flutter them more!

[@52648teedee]

@@bernhardtsen74 mine too

[@gmrtg1414]

I was always holding on to the dream they’d play together one last time. RIP Eddie!

[@rykerhayward8606]

They were getting close to having a reunion with Michael Anthony, but of course, it did not happen. Rest in eternal peace, Eddie.

[@shavingdave1]

West Texas loves both Mike and Sammy!! R.I.P. Eddie!!

[@jamiedimon403]

These two are the best. Gentlemen and class.

[@susiewatkins9060]

Bless you guys. Van Halen was the first album I bought with my own money. Loved all music. Seems like my youth was Van Halen and Van Hagar

[@susiewatkins9060]

@Sammy Hagar 573 944 0519

[@marymcdonald3778]

Well said - we have the music, and that lasts forever - RIP. Eddie

[@martyyoung3611]

You can see it on their faces that they are hurting.....heartbroken. I don't see it ever happening, but a tribute to Eddie is LONG overdue.

[@bandicoot5412]

Great high energy group, you all are great, thank you!

[@sammyhagar1807]

Thanks so much for the love and support Much love I gat for you Send me your phone number

[@denabergman5847]

So emotionally charged and heartfelt. Love you guys. 💔 this one is tough. R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen

[@Iggypres]

EDDIE IS ALIVE! Because of his musical legacy. He lives on through his music, and through other people he inspired

[@theresapaez513]

Igor Presnyakov in that regard, he will live forever!

[@seslartina]

Amen.....I'm gonna go listen to some Eddie solo's right now.....

[@gokhanersan8561]

Play it to your kids. Keep Eddie alive.

[@quinetastic]

Excellent comment!...

[@calholli]

or he's just gone, dead in a box; The fate of us all

[@frankesposito2182]

Love you Michael, Love you Sammy !!! Your Great Dads !!!

[@maxcactus7]

I can't believe how GOOD both Sammy and Mike still look and sound! They're not young guys anymore, but they still seem to have the energy they did 30+ years ago. And this video was a VERY gracious tribute to EVH. God love you, Sammy! God love you, Mike!

[@pw1615]

No matter how bad things get between friends remember this: YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE.

[@pw1615]

Ignatius Loyola yes but not the same

[@johnkomosa4089]

Everlasting Life. No more broken strings. Nuscence ground humm to Chace down, and shattered vacuum tubes to replace.. 'You really got me now" Rock on Eddie..!

[@strattuner]

once words are spoken, can't take them back,usually its from the heart,but band members are damn close,the music and long hours make you close,you talk of things that are near to you,they all went thru stuff,when you're there when calamity hits,you hear what you're not supposed to hear,hell we are all human and that makes us vunerable,rip eddie,sammy and mike alex,time is short,say your forgiveness talks early,yeah time is short

[@strattuner]

@Ignatius Loyola man when you're high you do stupid things,i did,most do,its not easy being human

[@strattuner]

@Ignatius Loyola i don'[t see a loser on this video,they're all millionaires

[@StangQuest94]

Pleas post that performance even if just the rehearsal! I got chills and goosebumps when it started after that intro!

[@kjackrock8786]

open.spotify.com/track/5HbZJ6ZEuLrYu1Kz5kD1A8?si=26QsoKsmSPi3vY2ebFpc9A

[@SonnyGTA]

Right? I wanted to hear/see that song SO bad.

[@dannis8552]

Almost spooky😓

[@twopainarsa6675]

Mush respect for Sammy and Michael real men, forgive these two are 120% class! Thank you

[@graciesaccardo9363]

God 🙏 Bless 🙏❤️ you! Sadly Eddie touch our hearts with his wonderful talent ❤️🙂 So sorry for your lost of a great talent 💗🙂

[@trevorstine8647]

Ed's passing is a tragic loss all around. It's great that his life was prolonged for the past two decades after his original bout with cancer, so that he could continue to spend more time doing the things he loved, being with his family and making music. I was happy to hear that all members of Van Halen were able to make amends before Ed's passing. Life is too short to hold long grudges and dwell on the negative things. Here's to many more years of healthy life for Mike, Alex, Sammy, Dave and Wolf. It would be amazing if they could could collaborate and put together some type of tribute concert in memory of Ed in the future. Rock in Peace Eddie!

[@Danlovestrivium]

And Gary Cherone.

[@morebeer4435]

@@Danlovestrivium I totally agree. Gary may not have been a Dave or a Sammy, but he didnt have to. I saw them in concert for the VH3 album and it was absolutely amazing. That man can really sing. Maybe a too flamboyant, im guessing, as to why he didnt continue with the band. VH3 is a underrated gem of an album. If a Year to the Day doesnt give you goosebumps, then you dont know what good ass music is. Cheers.

[@saxonsteve]

Well Said.

[@barryhaynes103]

We're all human and we all experience the emotions related to losing those we know, we love, and those we care about ... thanks for sharing !!!

[@spencerspencer5712]

Sammy and Mike are the best....much love to them ❤