“I would love to jam with my father again”- Eddie when asked what deceased musician he would want to play with. Rest In Peace

I grew up with Eddie. I play guitar because of him.. what a legacy he left us... not only a guitarist, but a keyboardist , songwriter, and had clearly the most amazing brown sound guitar tone ever.

No one had ever sounded like him before...and no one would ever sound like him after

I kept hearing the music all day and each time I couldn't hold back tears.

In the early 80's David Lee Roth said he wanted people to feel like they were walking on air when they left a Van Halen concert...and man did I ever. Eddie was the MASTER of guitar, and I doubt there will ever be an equal. A very big part of my youth died today.

I grew up in the 80's, and I LOVED Metal music. I'm a guitar player, singer. When the news broke about Eddie passing on, I didn't know how to feel. I went for a drive, and an hour later it hit me hard. He may be gone, but his music and legacy will live on....

I was at work (bricklayer) on a jobsite full of "real men"- cough cough....then I heard the news on the radio...i couldn't believe it, I was frozen, my heart sunk. I wanted to cry for the man even though I didn't know him, ive never met him, yet I've spent a huge amount of time listening to and watching videos of him. I just wanted to leave work, crack open a cold beer and crank Van Halen up loud and allow the tears to flow. Can't do that surrounded by tradies....but i did when I got home. People who love music, musicians and feel what they listen to will know what im talking about. If you're reading this you understand me. God bless you Eddie you were a trailblazer, a visionary and the greatest guitarist to grace the world with your talents and skills. R.i.p - Happy trails

This sucks the world has lost the greatest guitar player ever, Eddiie will be forever in a league of his own, we will never seen anyone like him ever again.

My wife and I got married on the day he died, and it was definitely a body-blow. We had been listening to tons of Van Halen as we took our photos and throughout the day, and then she saw the news that EVH had died. Thanks for all of the music, Eddie!

My father passed away in 2017 and listening to rock bands like Van Halen Motley Crue And Black Sabbath got me through my dads passing because my dad was a huge heavy metal fan, and got me into heavy metal at a young age. So hearing That Eddie is gone it’s like the wounds on my father‘s passing are opening up again. I will forever be grateful for Eddie Van Halen and the music of Van Halen. Rip Eddie you are among the rock gods now and forever

Thank you for telling how you feel. Just watched this again. I understand and can relate to how you feel too!! The first time listening to EVH play guitar was incredible!! I saw him in concert 7 times!! RIP EVH. 💋🎤🎸🎵🥁

Man, I still can't believe it! Grew up jamming to van halen. His playing was uncomparable He was the greatest RIP EDDIE we love ya man!!!

A world without Eddie....is a world I dont wanna live in. Neil Peart still hurts...this just adds to the pain...I have been hurting all day

Death is not the greatest loss in life , the greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live !

I was blessed to see Women And Children First, Fair Warning, Diver Down and 1984 tours. Best concerts of my life. No band could match Van Halen's ferocity in their heyday. Eddie lives through the one thing he lived for. Music. Crank Van Halen loudly and often. I did today and it helps the hurt.

I can't take anymore of 2020. I'm 3 weeks out from evacuation orders because of massive wildfires here in Oregon and that event left me shaken. This just takes my nerves and shreds them. I'm gutted. Eddie Van Halen was my first hero and role model all the way back to the summer of 84. The moment I saw him and heard his music I knew exactly what I was going to do with my life and god dammit I did it. 33 years later and I'm a professional guitarist and I have Eddie to thank for ALL my success. He bonded my wife and I together in junior high. He was just my everything. Goodbye Ed. RIP.

Same here bro. Hadn't cried in 30 years and lost it yesterday when I heard about Eddie

he lives on in our hearts and his music will never die. LEGEND

Nice tribute..It's a sad loss to the Heavy Metal community. That debut album came out in 1978, and set a standard of absolute guitar genius. His guitar style has been emulated by literally millions of people over the past 42 years. The fact is, no-one has ever been better. He was number 1. Greatest metal guitarist ever......

Seen Van Halen for the 1st time on their 1980 Invasion tour @ Cobo. They opened with Romeo Delight and totally blew me away with the MUSIC and ENERGY of that concert, forever engraved in my mind. Thank you for endless years of music Edward Van Halen!!!

I just found out yesterday morning when I woke up and couldn't hold back crying about it while reflecting back on my young childhood being a big fan of the band when I was 5 in 1984. I guess the most I can say now is I feel like a part of myself is gone too. R.I.P. Eddie!

Eddie was my favorite out of all...I miss him too

We're about the same age they're music with David Lee Roth were a big part of my teenage and through the twenties I can hear a song and it takes me back to a Time and there's a lot of songs had the same thing with Dimebag Darrell it's just a shame long live the king

He meant a lot to me as well. I cannot tell you how many times I tried to play Eruption by ear. I still can't get that note for note. I am still down man. He was such an inspiration to me . He always seemed so humble,and, he loved and lived his music. Only got to see him him live once, fucking amazing.

I was on a phone call with a colleague and got a text and went OMG, went about my work to stay distracted. Just like Neil Peart I shed the tears on the drive home tonight as it was hard. RIP to the Living Legend Eddie Van Halen truly one of a kind. Cranked the VH2 tonight as a salute to Eddie. Almost Human you are not alone! It’s best we share stories and memories that is what artists like Eddie that leave this world would want! Celebrate his life, celebrate his music.

Thank you Ralph for your tribute. This is not easy.

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

I cried too. 11 months later and watching this brings tears.

The king. Fan since 1978 at 6 years old.

It's that exact moment in time when you return to the place you come from and still realize you're never going home because your home is gone and things will never be the same again and you wonder if the good times will ever return.

First concert - 11 years old. Van Halen in Ames, 2004. I was 3 months into guitar playing at the time. That night changed my life. I have never taken a musician death so hard. This guy inspired THOUSANDS of kids like myself at the time. He will never be topped.

We are all still dealing with the greatest loss the world of guitar and rock music have ever experienced.

I was out all day fishing came home and found out Eddie died. I sat down in the kitchen chair and was totally silent. I'm a drummer and yes it felt like a part of my youth was ripped away from me. I knew he was struggling with cancer and I knew this day would come but man not now! I instantly flashed back to when I was a kid and hearing Eddie's guitar sound and skill and it felt like someone finally got it right! I pretty much abandoned VH after diver down and moved on to Pantera and other paths but those first 4 albums were such a large part of how Eddie and Alex influenced me and put me on the path of my music career. He affected my life in a great way. I can only pray that we will see some new guitar gods come along but I doubt it.

It’s always sad to lose a legend. The man was an exceptional talent.

Eddie Van Halen will live for ever through his music and in our hearts as long as we still remember how great he was and still is R.I.P.

Peace to you brother. Music heals. RIP EVH

The greatest guitarist ever! R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen

Got a bunch of albums in 1980 from an album club that picture on your shirt is the reason I open the album and played it for the first time at 10 years old amazing never looked back

We will all miss him

I discovered Van Halen while at walmart looking for some new rock bands to hear. i foun Van Halen 2 and 1984. when i got home and listened to them i was blown away. Thats when i started to learn about tapping and tremolo picking. I'll never get to see Van Halen now. Rock in Peace Eddie. We love you always.

Numb is the best word for it.

This one hurts ,RIP Eddie 4 everything ,I feel your pain brother.

WHERE HAVE ALL THE GOOD TIMES GONE🔥

In 1981 my aunt took us to the VH Fair Warning tour in Oakland, CA. My brother still has the tour book.

I'm 49 yo and I remember the 1st time my cousin uttered the name Van Halen to me in the late 70s/early 80s. He played Eruption/You Really Got Me for me. Wow! Although I'm a giant KISS fan, they've been tied for my favorite ever since.

Edward Van Halen can never be replaced, he will always be missed... May he rest in peace🙏🏻😢

Eddie aint dead brother hes on a higher level still jamming like the old days

Amazing tribute Doc I was sitting at work when a buddy of mine sent me the news...I remember just automatically feeling numb and I almost couldn’t breath.I still feel numb.2020 and cancer can both suck me sideways. God bless Wolfgang...I can’t imagine what he’s going through.

its april 30, 2022. Watching this vid choked me up all over again like it was yesterday. I couldnt listen to VH for weeks. RIP Eddie, Thank you

Great Tribute. Thank you

Eddie was one of a kind. There will never be another like him. The swing king. Obviously he was such an innovator on guitar but he also was a master song writer. I'm honestly devastated by his passing.

Only true music fans know what it means to lose a favourite artist, and many times they are more dear to us than most of our relatives. So mourn, my friend, and just think how lucky you were to see him live and to be able to appreciate his fabulous work. In years to come, when "new" music of his will be released you'll feel like he's coming back to say hello one more time. Condolences from Hialeah Gardens.

Icon/Legend/B.M.F. EVH forever

It's Sunday I been in and out of tears since Tuesday!

Brother, we're all with ya. Thank you for such a wonderful and heartfelt tribute to our King Edward. The Missus woke me up crying and for the entire day we couldn’t listen to a note of King Edward without the waterworks comin’ - so many good times with his music -it felt weird We found watching interviews with him and other kind folks like yourself paying tribute to Eddie makes it somewhat easier to bear. We literally had a day of intensely mourning. It might sound daft but Ed’s playing and attitude is hugely responsible for inspiring me to be the person I am. There’s a Bad Religion ( Punk Band ) Lyric that says it al “ Everyone you love leaves a mark on your soul, The world is a little less bright without King Edward Im fighting cancer and depression and its been especially tough with the news of Eddie’s passing but hearing all these wonderful tributes and reaction and the love and joy he brought and is bringing….makes it a tad bit easier Much love and respect! Thank you for honouring our King Edward. Eddie's music touched us so deeply because of his love for the instrument and the innovations he has done. To us, it feels like the brightest and best brother, Uncle, friend mentor you ever had is not in our realm anymore. You have Nothing but love from the rock/metal / guitarist community, respect for your tribute to EVH, Rock n Metal does not get the exposure and respect that other genres get. So, you are forever in the hearts of many a Rock / Metal / Guitar fan's hearts. Stay safe & all the best wishes to you. Watch this Video Interview and you'll see why we're hurting so much...The world is a little less bright without King Edward This is a brilliant interview if you haven’t seen it kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r8hiaadpx6i-cmw.html&ab_channel=Z%C3%B3caloPublicSquare most people don’t know the King Edward was a bi-racial half Asian / half white Immigrant and that his lifelong friends were the black kids who stood up for them when they came to the US. A definitive American Dream story. Eddie buried Dimebag Darrell from Pantera with his original Bumblebee Guitar when Dime’s life partner Rita asked him to make a Copy Ed said “an Original deserves an Original” Vinnie Paul ( Paantera ) Dimebag’s brother says the last words his brother said to him was Van f+*in Halen’ their nightly ritual before hitting the stage. Frank Zappa loved and respected Eddieand got him to teach Dweezil who was obsessed with ED When Frank died Ed was THE 1st first to call with condolences and to offer any assistance. He was the 1st to mod his guitars in such an extreme way chasing tone, Creating the Super Strat - Humbuckers in Strat style guitars, Waxing Pickups, Variac on his amp and did his first 2 albums with the original Fender Whammy which led to the creation of the Floyd Rose Whammy Bar. His Rhythm Playing was funky, tasteful and rockin’ and his songwriting is the reason his loss is affecting grandparents, parents, kids and all ethnicities alike as Van Halen songs will live forever. Enjoy EVH kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gp-iYLGp2r_Xqps.html&ab_channel=Hazardteam

I still remember hearing “Eruption” and “You Really Got Me” on WSHE Fort Lauderdale in 1978 with my friends. We were gobsmacked. Saw VH at least a half dozen times. Eddie never disappointed. Feeling numb since hearing the news this morning.

Thank you forever Ralph, you are helping us all get through the worst day ever xxxevh

I am devastated. This is such a crushing loss. Eddie was a game changer on the instrument and influenced a whole generation and still to this day inspires people to pick up the guitar INCLUDING MYSELF. R.i.p. to the greatest guitar player to ever walk this earth.

The world will never be the same R.I.P BRO

Rest In Music Eddie Van Halen. We will love you forever. Long live Rock and Roll.

That Eddie was willing to submit his flash to the needs of the song is a great point. My wife and I were listening to "Cabo Wabo" and discussing pretty much the same point yesterday.

VAN HALEN WAS THE PARTY and lit a fire in my heart that pushed me and millions into Rock&Roll.

Almost Human, I feel ur pain and yes he was the Greatest my friend! I’m so devastated tonight this hurts worst than when lost my Dad

We've lost so many musicians within the past year and now Eddie Van Halen. 2020 really sucks. We're right there with you Ralph, take care man.

Eddie will live on as The Greatest guitar player there ever was or will be. Any time I look back on any of the good times in my short 19 years of life I always hear Van Halen 1 or Diver Down. Still I can’t really believe this is real, Eddie just has this god like presence to him and seemed so larger than life. LONG LIVE THE KING!!!

Man my daughter told me yesterday that Ed died and I said you're freaking crazy he will live forever and then I saw for myself. I was a VH fan but more so an Eddie fan the dude was just phenomenal. I guess in some aspect I was right about he will live forever . Through his music and his millions of fans that loved the man like he was a brother Ed will never die.Rest in Heaven Eddie Van Halen.🤘🙏

Nothing will ever be the same again without Eddie Van Halen I’m going to miss him I never saw Van Halen live and I will regret it for the rest of my life RIP Eddie Van Halen you will be sorely missed 🤘😢🤘❤️🎸

This loss hit deep to the core.

Thank you. I feel it too. It can’t really be put into words. Let’s remember Wolfie too because, we lost a guitar hero and icon, but he lost his dad. He was, and will remain, the greatest.

I was 13 in the summer of 1978 when I saw Van Halen for the first time. From the first chords of "On Fire," it was obvious this something new and powerful. The whole band, I mean. As the band kicked into "Eruption," DLR said "Ladies and gentlemen, the premiere guitarist of the 1980's, Mister Edward Van Halen..." Edward was beyond next-level by comparison with the guitarists around at that time. I saw VH again in 1979, 1980, 1981 and twice in 1982. I lost interest in the band and never saw them again or bought their records, but always respected what Edward Van Halen did and what he meant to the rock pantheon. No one can take away what he did 1978-82.

1st rock star death that's made me cry. Just bought VH 1 & 1984 vinyl just the other day even tho i've had them on CD for years. Thank you Ralph. 😥

I feel ya man Pete Way and now Eddie Van Halen two of my favorite rock stars growing up gone in 2020 RIP

We're all hurting with you brother. You said it best when describing people being like, "well you didn't know him" ect. People like us, so into music it really hits deep and it is personal. Heard the same things from people when Peart died. They just don't get it. I teared up alot reading Wolfie's post. I can't imagine what thats gotta be like for him. Hits harder too cause I'm the same age as him and my father is a diehard VH fan and the one who got me into not only them but classic rock in general and music is where we really bonded over. You're saying what we're all feeling right now. This hurts big time but keep at it my dude and let's celebrate all the great memories he gave us! \m/ RIP EVH

I hear ya and feel ya brother. The news turned my world upside down. Eddy, you well be deeply missed. He's the reason I picked up the guitar. RIP Eddy.

My hero to nothing wrong with crying!

LOVE YR SHIRT BROTHER...1978..ON FIRE...INTO ETERNITY...

Eddie was so important to my guitar playing growing up... I’m not a fan of Hagar era Van-Halen, but I went to see them just to watch Eddie on the F.U.C.K & Balance tour & so worth it! Eddie & Randy are the best there will ever be!

I feel the saddest thing is not only that we all get older but everything we luv the longer we live just disappears with us... Stay strong rock hard for we are the generation of the rock metal warriors 🎸🎤🎶🤘 Rock to live LIVE TO ROCK. Edward Van Halen Neil peart Lemme Killmister Etc... Rock on rock warriors We Saluted You...🥺 Rsm...

Old Van Halen always makes me happy, great memories. EVH was a great guitar player.

LONG LIVE THE KING

I agree with you fully. I was just commenting in another video that when I was growing up in the 80's, Eddie was the guitar GOD that everyone else was compared against. He was the standard, the gold standard that everyone mentioned when it came to guitar players. Whenever we would argue about who the greatest guitar player was back then, like Randy Rhodes, Malmsteen, Vai, etc., Eddie was always ABOVE that argument. While everyone else would mean mug during their solos, Eddie would smile. While everyone else seemed to struggle and force out their notes, Eddie seemed to play with such fluidity and ease that it almost seemed "effortless" for him. That's really what made him seem above and beyond any other guitar great of that era. Eddie was the greatest.

R.I.P. Edward Van Halen what a tremendous loss to the rock world. Eddie you will be missed..

I’m in bits RIP Eddie Van Halen 🔊🎶🎵🇬🇧🎸😢

Eddie was a true genius, RIP sir. All the greats going 1 by 1. So sad.

Thanka for the raw and heartfelt tribute, Ralph. RIP Eddie. A genius in the truest sense of the word.

A sad day indeed. What you are feeling now is how I felt when Stevie Ray Vaughan passed. Bless you sir

No one sounded like EVH. R.I.P. Eddie. Thanks for this, Ralph.

I’m with you man. Devastated. Just feeling so sad and listening to the classic VH.

Eddie Van Halen nobody know other like him just sad 🎸✌️🙂

First Van Halen concert June 26, 1988!!Monsters of Rock Tour Never saw the original band Wish I did Van Halen ruled!!!!!!! I am moving to Tampa next week! Top 5: Fools, DOA, Secrets, Hot for Teacher, I’m the One!!

I agree 100% The " Fair Warning" concert i saw at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto in 1981, was fucking phenomenal. I was blown away. So much, that I had to sneak down to front row to be close.

We're all tore up today bro, right there with ya man! And yes I've had the privilege of seeing the original line up 4 times, front row center every single time!! Best days of my life! Eddie touched every single Guitarist since 1978 and beyond! Long live the King, EVH RIP!!

I’ll never forget the first time I heard VH debut...Eruption etc. Sounded like something from another planet. RIP EVH.

Eddie was the BEST 🤘🤘... and still is!

We will miss you Eddie

Hard times, awful news. But i like to think that this kind of people never die. Just like when we watch Jimmy Stewart in Vertigo, i think that he's alive, when we will hear Eddie playing in Women And Children First, or any of his first 6 records, he will be alive with us. Condolences to family and friends. And the fans, well, we still have his wonderful music. RIP Eddie, one of the greatest in rock'n'roll history, and thanks for everything.

Hello Dr. Very Well said! Your amazing putting your feelings out to us knowing how hard it is for you! It takes a bigger man to cry...😢 Prayers and thoughts go out to E.V.Halens family, friends and most of all true and loyal fans.🙏

R.I.P. to one of the greatest guitar players that ever walked the face of the earth. #ripevh

Rumors were Eddie hadn't been doing well so when I heard the news it wasn't a total shock but I still was shocked. As a younger teen KIZZ was my favorite band but by time I was a sophomore in high school in the early 80's Van Halen was my band. I did see them in he early 80's and man were they good. Band was so tight. To this day I still say those early 80 Van Halen live shows are the best concerts I've ever seen. RIP Eddie.

I’m a huge Pantera fan & I had the same reaction when Dimebag passed... Feels like you loose a family member when someone who you looked up too dies!