The thing I love most about this is that I've seen Eddie live a few times, and it was true every time. Whenever Eddie comes out to do his solo, the crowd goes nuts. However, the minute he starts to play, it goes so silent. The audience respected him so much that they wanted to hear every note. As you can see, they cheer in between the breaks of the solo, but quite down as he plays. What a privilege it was to see him live. May he RIP. 😪🎸

Eddie really started the ball rolling so far as modern rock guitar, but what always strikes me is this. Nobody, and I mean nobody, was having a better time at a Van Halen concert than Eddie. His joy was amazing.

I saw Van Halen in Summer of '79. I was 14 and it changed my life. There will never be another one like him. RIP

9:15 that iconic pose.. I swear I was more heartbroken when he passed then I have been for some relatives passings... RIP Mr Van Halen.. You are missed..

This live solo is called Eruption, but is actually a meshing of many of Eddie’s individual album solos, all put together… Spanish Fly, Eruption, Little Guitars, Cathedral, Mean Street, and 316… This was the climax of every live VH concert.

I believe that when Eddie passed away that he became music itself and if you listen very hard you can hear him when the wind blows.

The smile on Eddie's face, the JOY--he clearly ENJOYED what he did!

I was a teenager when I first hear Van Halen's "Runnin' with the Devil". That song made everyone stop and say 'HOLY CRAP, what is that'? Then, "Eruption" came. At the time it was HUGE stuff!!!! Eddie's cheesy smile and you can see how much he loved what he was doing. I'm pulling this concert up to watch it again.

My guitar hero, I was devastated when he passed away. So innovative, love him. Revolutionized guitar playing.

The undisputed king. There will never be another like him in our life time.

I attended this tour and saw this solo which he did at each venue. It was truly amazing! My big & burly friend worked back stage security and met Eddie on more than one occasion & shook his hand. He said Eddie had the strongest hands of any human he ever met. RIP

What Eddie did here, and in most solo segments in concert, was to play riffs and various techniques used throughout the albums over the years...including sections of Eruption that are interspersed throughout this. I've seen this countless times...and it never gets old watching new people react. That's one of the things that Eddie did....he always wanted to see what he could get the guitar to do! He and his brother were trained as little boys to be concert pianists....and Eddie actually won competitions...but he never learned to read music, and was still a musical genius! I saw Van Halen three times and it wasn't enough! He passed October 6th, 2020....and there will never be another......RIP, King Edward!

Eddie Van Halen was a force of nature when he played.

Besides his musical prowess Eddie also changed the whole landscape of Guitar tech as well. From Guitar electronics, hardware to amps and effect pedals. He was a master in his craft at every level.

Everybody in the 60's and early 70's we had basically two Earth shattering guitarists in Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page. A decade and half later Eddie Van Halen came along to rock the world with this solo and bring back rock'n roll to the forefront of music. All it has lasted for over 40 years. That's the impact EVH had on music. RIP Eddie Van Halen.

This is the greatest guitar piece ever written and played. Single handedly took down every guitarist to date , the hand of god

Eddie didn't just play the guitar ,, he also played the amp !!!!! He was the best at playing the amp at it's limits

Eddie was a Guitar Virtuoso. He was the “engine” of Van Halen. Not only was he a master of the guitar 🎸 but he was a master of his own instrument. He knew how to create sounds with THAT GUITAR. I saw them many times in Concert and he was never less than AMAZING !! We miss you EVH 🙏🏽 #VanHalenRocks

Probably the greatest rock guitar solo of all time. RIP Eddie! One of the greatest.

When it comes with great guitar players such as Eddie Van Halen, he was on a different level. A level on his own when it comes to the amount of his skill and speed, you have to stand in awe. *IN AWE!* And what you saw there tapping his guitar, he may not have invented the guitar tap skill, but he perfected it. He was ahead of his time! More Van Halen please! 😎

If you notice. The lighting crew set the tone for each part of Eddie's solos. Very cool. Eddie is the reason I play guitar. Forever a guitar legend.

I still can't believe he's gone. He was such an important influence on my life.

I'm so glad that 14 year old me got to see him do that on the VH 2 tour Manchester Appollo 1979, it was my birthday present and it turned out to be the best one of my life. Eddie was a true God among men.

The greatest Dutch guitarist of all time. And the fact he as a Dutchman made it as one of the greatest guitarists ever in the USA is so remarkable.

BURRRCHHH .. been waiting for this one, thank you!! I've seen VH 8 times in concert and was there for the Roth reunion. I took my elderly dad who was 70 on Nov 1st 2007 to Washington D.C Verizon Center. Paid 800.00 for each ticket for the 5 star VIP package (1600.00) total. I will NEVER pay that for anyone else .... ever. This is Eddie fk'n Van Halen we are talking about. He deserved it. 125 tix sold out of an arena of 20k. We were front and center. We were let inside 3hrs before show time to hear soundcheck and Cathedral was magical. Empty arena, just Ed on stage. They split us into 3 groups (125 is a lot of people) and they took us down to the stage 1 group at a time. We had a stage tour, got to peak inside Ed's makeshift guitar "hut" (plywood) where his guitars are tuned and there was Frankenstrat. The original, first time on tour since the 80's. He walked down the row and shook everyone's hand and we had about 90 secs to say what we wanted (lots of people to get through).I had my Ibanez RT650 in hand, and he shook my hand, I told him how much he changed my life with his music and asked him if he would sign my guitar. He smiled at me and said "of course, I hope to spot you in the crowd tonight". 4hrs later, he did. I had a flip top phone and the pics I got by 2007 standards were awesome. I noticed people on my right side looking at me (towards my way) and couldn't figure out what was going on. My dad tapped my arm and said "look to your left". I did, and there was Valerie Bertinelli standing next to me with her new fiance (at the time) watching to support her son Wolf on bass. He was 16. Her eyes never left him no matter how many people were watching her. A true mom moment. This one night will FOREVER stay in my heart and my memories and yes, I still have the guitar and the amazing photos including ones of Val. Thank you Ed!

Anyone being introduced to this for the first time is going to be mind blown without a doubt. Eddie just did amazing things with his guitar. The sounds he came up with obviously took time to practice. And of course you have to know by watching him play that he took influence from different places.

2023 and this is still so magical. Brings tears to my eyes every time

The technique is so flawless. The tremolo picking, the tapping, the harmonics, the volume swells. He makes it look effortless and always musical. One of a kind.

While we're dealing with Van Halen I will always contend that Alex Van Halen is one of the greatest drummers ever.

I was there!!! I was 15 and my friend from the neighborhood said he had a extra ticket and if I wanted to go? This was my first concert and I was never the same! It was unbelievable the sounds that the guitar made! So grateful I can rewatch this day in my life! 🎸⚡️🎸⚡️🎸⚡️🎸⚡️🎸⚡️

I'm nearly 60 and can only say how fortunate and lucky I was to not only live in the Eddie Van Halen era - but got to see the original band in 1984 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. Oct 6/2020 I was devastated and literally moved to tears when I heard the news we'd lost him. I'm typically not an emotional kind of guy - but his passing really had a heartfelt impact. His music had always been a huge part of my life's soundtrack since 1978. I recall the exact moment and circumstances I heard their first VH album in '78 and what a visceral reaction I had. And I vividly recall the night we cranked Live Without A Net on a huge soundsystem and had half the neighbourhod in our living room absolutely fixated on the concert. His legacy and legend will live on for generations.

One of the greatest guitarists of all-time. Not only was he extremely fast and proficient, he was also very innovative and created brand-new techniques. He was also a great guy with a beautiful soul; gone way too soon.

Seeing Eddie play live several times was a life changing experience for me. The sadness is overwhelming not being able to see him on stage anymore but at least we have videos and the memories of King Edward!

Eddie really is on another level. 💯💯✌️✌️🎶🎶🎸🎸🎸

Watched him play it live 4 times, twice in the 80's and twice in the 90's. It was exactly the same... Although I totally missed Mean Streets and Hang Em High with Sammy in the later years, but both Dave and Sammy brought their magic to the band. Michael Anthony was the bond that held it all together..

Got to see this tour in 86 and pretty much the same jaw dropping solo. The thing that strikes me the most, aside from his flawless command of the instrument, is the sheer joy he exhibits while playing. RIP Edward VH.

watching this makes my eyes tear up. seeing this performance live as a kid many times, it makes me incredibly sad at what the world lost. Some may dispute Eddie as the greatest guitar player but Eddie was one of a kind. Always had that energy and smile like a little kid playing with his favorite toy. Very grateful I grew up in the heyday of VH, got to see them at least 8 times and at the show "live without a net' In New Haven recorded for MTV. This makes me happy and bums me right the hell out at the same time. I know a lot of people will totally get what I mean.

This was a real deal full throttle one and only FU-KING ROCK STAR GEETAR HERO! Once in a lifetime. We are all so lucky to have witnessed this Mozart-like musical genius at this point in and on the timeline. We won't ever see another Ed Van Halen in this life. Rest in Rock, Ed. We all miss you so dearly. Thank you for you.

IM SO GLAD I LIVED IN HIS ERA TO SEE THIS AND THERE WILL NEVER EVER BE ANOTHER EDWARD VAN HALEN.

Eddies black and yellow striped guitar is buried with Dimebag Darrell. Dime is in a KISS coffin with a custom built drawer that slides out from the bottom. Eddie placed the guitar in there himself and said "only the original deserves the original'. EVH is a national treasure. RIP

Your fans sure miss you King Edward! I got to see him do the 316 solo live. I'll never forget it. RIP Eddie. Your music will endure throughout time and you will never be forgotten.

There was nobody like Eddie Van Halen when their 1st album came out in 1978....NOBODY! I remember first hearing him and just thinking who is this guy and what is he doing!?! Changed rock forever. Had the pleasure of seeing them twice. Amazing.

The BEST way to hear this! The GREAT Edward Van Halen. RIP.

I feel so I fortunate to have seen Eddie live 7 times. I also saw the 5150 tour where he played a similar guitar solo. I was so mesmerized watching it. At one point, I realized I had both of my hands on my face with my mouth wide open. I was in total disbelief. And I love seeing people watching Eddie for the first time. He’s timeless.

Seeing Ed on this tour was awe inspiring for sure. To see someone pulling it off right there in person was remarkable

I stuck around right to the end. Closed my eyes and just enjoyed. I had the privilege of seeing Eddie do this live with my own eyes a couple times. Words can not describe what it was like there is none

Saw Van Halen many times in SF in the late 70's. My daughter is in a video in the 90's. Eddie was the GOAT of guitar solos.

the sounds he made out of the guitar were nothing compared to the ridiculous amount of spectacular melodies he created. hes the greatest guitar player that ever lived.

Eddie was such a gift! What a privilege it was to see Van Halen live (although I couldn't hear anything for about 30 minutes after the concert). Eddie was something special! RIP Eddie!! 🎸🎸🎸

Stayed until the end multiple times. GOAT. Hands-down the most inspirational guitarists of all time.

Thanks for reacting to this absolute rock guitar GOD!

I've seen VH live 5 or 6 times and watching this video flushed out the goosebumps from head to toe. How lucky to be alive the same time as EVH; what a legacy!

He was a true Metal God! Look up the story of him making his own guitar. Also his son, Wolfgang, toured with him in 2007 at the age of16! I can not tell you how much I love these guys!!

This is why we need Eddie Van Halen on guitar 🎸

Eddie was a trained classical pianist. He said he developed the 2 hand technique by thinking of the guitar neck as a keyboard. All his invention was displayed within the structure of songs written for albums. He also displayed a lot of humor in his playing.

Your so right about the classical influence with Eddie. He made us all unintentional classic music fans. Classical music is thought by many music historians to be the rock/metal of that time period. The great composers of history would recognize his musical genius if they were ever able to hear him play.

Alexis and Burch, This is my first time sitting in with you today, thank you for allowing me to do that! I enjoyed the time I spent here with you so I subscribed and left a big thumbs up for you while I was here! I always stick around until the end when I sit in!

Van Halen used to play a club call Gazzarri’s on the Sunset Strip in the ‘70s. My friend and I HAD to go see them every Friday night. Way before they were famous. They played mostly covers, but they snuck in a few originals every now and then. We KNEW they were something special. They were so amazing. They even asked us to come backstage after the show, but we never did. What were we thinking? I heard them on the radio not long after that. I feel so fortunate to have been there. RIP Eddie.

This Eruption solo is actually a combination of the songs 316, Eruption, Cathedral, and Spanish Fly as well as improvisation.

True majesty, RIP, Sir 🙏

What a FANTASTIC way to enjoy watching one of, if not the greatest rock guitar Gods. Tears run down my face. Eddie Van Halen.......YOU ARE FOREVER MISSED. 🤘🏻🎸❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💔💔😭💔💔❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎸🤘🏻

I can play like this Thank you Ed for paving the way ❤

The absolute BEST solo he ever perfomed and I've seen a ton of shows/bootlegs. He had to be sober for this concert shoot and it shows big time! Drunk or sober, he's the best. Simple as that. (Yes he picks up a cup but it's not alcohol)

I was watching Eddie play with tears in my eyes. Just knowing I'll never again see that in person is a sad reality. Those sounds hit me right in the SOUL! What an amazing man. R.I.P. Eddie, and THANK YOU for getting me through DECADES of life!

When Eddie was in local LA clubs back in the day, he had to turn his back to the crowd when playing certain ways to keep it secretive. He was a true innovator.

Eddie didn't just play the guitar, he made love to it...🎸🎶

Watching someone see Ed play guitar for the first time is just awesome to watch. Takes me back to when I first heard him. Gone too soon..😢 Thanks for this.

I’m SOOOO glad you finally showed this to Alexis. I had a feeling you were waiting for the right moment. You really needed to set her up for this. Just busting it out to get I don’t think she would of had same reaction. Definitely same appreciation. But ya I knew it was coming. I looked up and saw you finally gave it to her. Perfect timing!!! Rock on guys/ gals!!

"Live without a net" one of the best concerts ever.

Hallo from Deutschland, Eddie kicks ass, thanks for sharing! Never had the chance to see them live, KISS Army loves you!

I would venture to say Eddy with his guitar was Godlike on stage

EVH was simply incredible. He had this amazing arsenal of tricks and techniques at his disposal, all of which he likely mastered by practicing in his bedroom as a kid. You name it - two-handed tapping, pinch harmonics, tapping onto bent notes, lightening-fast legato runs, palm-muted arpeggios - he could do it. And don't even get me started on his tone. From the moment people first heard those first few chords on the first song of the Van Halen I album, guitar was never the same.

Rip brother 🎸 u are missed everyday u will always be the soundtrack of my youth from age 11 from 78 to age 56& I was blessed to have seen Eddie play in 81'82'83's us festival 83' 84'86'88'91'07'08'12 thank you for the memories brother 🎸🎸🎸 rip brother 🎸🎸🎸🎸💯💯❤️

This guitar solo is what I think of when I think of the 80s. period. nothing else even pops into my head. lol. and I was there for every second of the 80s.

I wasn’t mostly improv! The solo is multiple parts of songs or some intros from other songs. The very beginning is 316 (referencing the date his son was born), then came eruption (his solo from the first album), then he played Cathedral (the part where he used volume swells) and the last part combined the into the Mean Streets and Spanish Fly (his acoustic guitar solo). RIP Eddie! The GOAT!

Eddie was one of the greats no doubt. I grew up in the sixties and seventies with Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Ritchie Blackmore, Carlos Santana, Niel Schon, Randy Bachman and Brian May. Check out some early Queen, say Queen II, Sheer Heart Attack, A Day at the Races and A Night at the Opera. Brian's Red Special truly sings. He's also got just a guitar piece called "Last Horizon". Also show her "Dazed and Confused", "The Song Remains the Same/The Rain Song" from Madison Square Garden in 1973 used in the 1976 movie "The Song Remains the Same".

You've probably seen that video a hundred times but look just as amazed as her..lol..im in awe every time too...keep the good music alive bro!

I cry every time I watch one of these reaction videos. Love you Ed. Miss you Ed. Forever in my heart.

I still can't believe he's gone.. he basically created what a "rock guitarist" is, he and Jimi Hendrix, there are no bigger names than them two

20:15 During this tour the Solo was pretty much the same every night. This was a Medley of Solos from various Van Halen songs with Eruption being the baseline "song."

Great reaction! RIP to the greatest guitarist that ever lived!

Eddie was the man

The first 45 seconds of his solo here is the instrumental "316" from the album FOR UNLAWFUL CARNAL KNOWLEDGE. At 10:55 of your reaction, for about a little more than a minute, he plays "Cathedral" from the album DIVER DOWN.

He looks like the guy in high school that everyone loved. R.I.P Eddie

I was lucky enough to take my kids to see van Halen and Eddie before he left us. Such a master performer and artist.

I've seen him play his solo several times. It's absolutely awesome. I really appreciate Burch's knowledge of this. But, her reactions are pure and she is so intrigued.

What is even more amazing is Eddie built that guitar from scraps of others he himself said "it was a $500 piece of shit" that made him a legend ! RIP Eddie ! ❤

Thank you Both for Rocking our World Again!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now do Mike Anthony's Bass solo from the same concert. It is close to as inventive as the guitar solo. It is amazing that Eruption was just Ed's warmup. It was pure luck that the producer was walking past, heard it and told them to put it on the album. I imagine you could hear heads exploding all across the USA as the needle hit track 2 of the debut album.

Hearing how you were describing Eddie to her was exactly like i would've done. He may not be everybody's choice for favorite or best guitarist (only God knows why that would be), but there's zero doubt he influenced and completely changed the trajectory of how people saw and played the guitar. I've probably seen this solo well over 200 times (I'm 50 and got hooked on this concert when it was released on vhs 😆), and it never gets old. Awesome reaction video guys!

I have seen this video probably hundreds of times. Still amazing all these years later.

For a similar mastery of their instrument, you guys should watch the live version of Anastasia (Pulling Teeth) by Metallica/Cliff Burton. So good!

Now that you've shown her Eddie, you need to show her Mammoth WVH to show her just how multi-talented his son, Wolfgang Van Halen, is. Really need to go with the video to "Don't Back Down" as that video really does the best job of showing just how many different things Wolfgang can do, and do well. And the ending of the video is just hilarious.

Eddie was more than a brilliant guitar player and musician.he was a true pioneer.

Wow, I've never seen that one before. Eddie lives forever.

Eddie was a true legend! The part where he makes the guitar almost sound like a violin is incredible! May he Rest in Peace! Now I would love to see you guys do Gary Moore’s Best Guitar solo. IMO, possibly the greatest solo ever! No offense to Eddie.

I first saw this.. Live without a net when I was 10 years old learning guitar. I am now 50 years old. Great to see a pretty young lady appreciate a real rock star..RIP Eddie.🎸🎸

Eddie will ALWAYS be the KING!!

This appears to be a medley of various solos, such as Eruption and Cathedral. This is still good but give credit to all the work. While Eruption was awesome, Eddie Van Halen had made his mark in many other songs as well. He was a truly musical genius.

Have her react to Steve Vai The Audience Is Listening