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I can remember the first time hearing this and just thinking to myself, "How is a man this fucking talented?"

“When you’re a step up from being the greatest of all time, you’re Eddie Van Halen” -Chris Jericho after the passing of EVH.

The Greatest ever.....The king🎸💣.......RIP legend❤

I find meaning in this solo every time I see it, hear it, watch it. And I’ve not only seen this solo(not this concert)twice live. I’ve watched it on Utube over 100 times. From at least 20-30 different reactors. I love watching “ New” reactors who have never seen Eddie’s solo. Never same reaction twice. A lot of same words, but always new reactions. Esp if you have never heard “Eddie Van Halen”, or the band “Van Halen”. Eddie was, is, will always be thee Guitar God. Light years ahead of his time, even after his passing. It would be like taking a cell phone back to the 20s. Love it!!❤️🙏🎸

You have witnessed a stellar performance from one of, if not THE, greatest guitarists in the history of modern music. Self taught, multi instrumentalist, innovator in technique snd technical concerning the guitar. Going on four years without him, and he still impacts music today, there will never be another Edward Lodejwik Van Halen.

Anyone who has seen or even heard Eddie play the guitar will agree that he was and will always be one if not the greatest (GOAT) guitar player that has ever lived. He started out as a child playing the piano along with his brother. Eddie could not read music but rather he just played what everyone else was playing. He just made sure that he was never the first to play whenever there was a competition. And sometimes he won and sometimes his brother Alex who was the drummer for their band. Eddie was a musical prodigy, savant and genius who when his brother got better at playing the drum set that Eddie had bought Eddie let him have his drums the took his brother's guitar and taught himself how to play. He never once had a guitar lesson in his life and yet he became the one guitarist that everyone wanted to play like in the 70's. Fortunately his parents were able to see his and his brother's success before they died. When Eddie died in 2020 every musician and music lover felt that something that will never happen to music again did along with Eddie. For us that grew up listening to Eddie play and the music of VAN HALEN all felt a part of themselves die the day that Eddie died. His brother even said that playing music was just not the same without his brother. So one of the greatest drummer's is never going to play without his brother so he will never play music ever again. Eddie and his first wife have a son "WOLFGANG VAN HALEN and he plays like his father AND plays the drums like his uncle as well as ever other instrument that is in a rock band. His first album was a huge success and he won multiple Grammy's from the music that he had written on the album. And to think that Eddie made his first electric guitar by building it from the scrap pieces that he was able to get and he made what has become known as the "FRANKENSTRAT". A red and black striped guitar that has become the most popular guitar sold since Eddie teamed up with a guitar manufacturer.Even when other guitarist have died Eddie was known to give one of his own guitar's to be buried with the person.

Funny watching your reaction to a great guitar virtuoso. Eddie was great at improving on the guitar. Just part of this solo is the studio portion of Eruption solo. Most of it starts at 8:09 and goes to 9:37 min.

RIP St. Eddie!!! Hope that you are doing well Amanda!!

King Edward was something else. Levels of talent that are hard to begin to understand. Amazing. RIP Legend 🫡

I love your reaction! You are beautiful inside and out. Thank you for a great reaction to this video - Eddie van Halen was one of the BEST guitarists ever. Take care Amanda.

Loved ur reaction to a Mozart of our time. Now you need to hear a Van Halen song off their 1st album. A fun song for you would be ' Jamies Crying- Van Halen'. 1st Van Halen album had everyone in the music industry & Musicians alike shaking their heads trying to figure out. WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED AND WHAT WAS THAT???? Btw Every song on VH1 is fire. My faves are ' Ain't talking bout love or Little Dreamer and ya. Happy ur enjoying ur education to the GOAT 🎸🎸👑👑 R.I.P.

I saw EVH live twice. (R.I.P.) I love ALL of Eddie's solo stuff but for me, I enjoy the "Cathedral" part. I think it's one of the most original works that shows what EVH is really all about. He loves to show off, but his attention to detail & drive to create something out of nothing is just beautiful.

I was at this show,.. 10th row on the floor. New Haven ,Ct. King Eddie was so wasted but he slayed it. Top 4 G.O.A.T. 🔥🎸🔥😀🤘✌️

I love your facial expressions while you were watching the GOAT. rest in peace KING EDWARD

A lifetime of practice several hours a day is what keeps Eddie’s hands from cramping up on him. He’s one of the true greats of all time. Now I suggest you take a trip down the Jimi Hendrix rabbit hole, specifically his song, “House Burning Down.” It’s really exciting. Jimi’s guitar playing is amazing and the sounds he generates with his guitar are other-worldly. Also, keep in mind that it was recorded in 1967!! I hope you make a video on that song. I can’t wait to see your reaction. 🎸👍🙂

So beautiful as always, WHOEVER REQUESTED THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep the good songs coming

Autism, Borderline Personality Disorder, Hyperthymesia, born almost 2 months early with crooked feet, overbite (Buck Teeth), and 40\60 eyesight. I had to have glasses from 2 years old as I ran through a mirror head first before anyone checked my eyes. I am 68. Use your imagination. I weighed 3lbs 4 ounces at birth with imperfect neQue's. (Incubator's) Taught myself the drums. Took piano lessons. My first and only mental health inquiry was at 14 by the High school's resident shrink. I still remember him fondly. He really tried to help. I was\am a little angry? I have made a living out of being invisible so I normally have to REALLY get someone's attention (ie) Doctor's, Pastor's, any other human being! The one thing that helped me more than anything was music as far as keeping my brain occupied. EVH is ONE of my heroes being that he was 4 months older. Alex is one as well. I could teach many classes on how to screw up your life and pay for it like millions of others. Fortunately I am the only ME! Great channel and message. God Bless!

Why does everybody have to mention how drunk, stoned, wasted he was & he doesnt remember doing this??? Just enjoy the damn solo! @$#;%(!!!

I grew up just down the street from this stadium, New Haven Coliseum (New Haven CT.), and saw a ton of rock shows there. Sadly this venue has been torn down, and never was rebuilt. A lot of great memories being in there throughout the 1980s and 90s. A time that was magical, and when society wasn't the mess it is today. Todays generations will never experience this vintage time in music history, I'm glad grew up in this time. Thanks for posting this gem MentalAmanda. Check out videos of Canadian band RUSH, they will win you over with their music.

Without even seeing the full reaction, I can say, I’m here for this reaction!!! Yes!!! Power to you and everything you’re doing, thank you for being here you lovely human being!!! Edit: love the elephant on the shelf, my boss just redecorated her new office with elephant stuff and it’s slowly making me a fan of them lol

Great reaction on one of the major influences in guitar, he couldn't read music, built his own guitar from scraps, and still brought finger picking to the forefront. He had to fight his own addiction and spoke of it frankly in later years. Another that had to fight depression is Dan Vasc, brilliant artist. In heart of steel he speaks about people fighting addiction and trying to end their life, in numb he sings a tribute to Linkin Park's, Chester and afterwards speak about depression. And his Son of pain, you can actually see the pain on his face. Worth checking him out as well, you might be surprised, by one of the best vocalists out there, that van sing from metal to opera and everything in between.

Seeing the joy and amazement on Amanda's face at discovering this few minutes of video reminds me of why I turn away from my own final solution. Yeah, one day you feel like you are struggling to get out of a cesspool of emotion only to feel the splat of another pile of sh!t.. .. but it is never too late to get out of/away from that situation.. .. even if it means running away to make a new start

So glad you are still here on earth with us

Eddie said he doesn’t remember playing this solo. He was an alcoholic and it’s amazing how well he played inspite of his inebriation. Great reaction!

Glad to see you have a happy, tear free reaction, good for you hon, have a blessed one.

I was lucky enough to see this solo live in October of ‘86 in Pullman, WA and again in ‘88 during the Monsters of Rock…Eddie was a true virtuoso!

Love 😍 listening to Van Halen. Thank you so much for sharing this video and your view point. Love 😍 you guys and you too Amanda. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

This segment in the show was what I remember most from the only VH concert I was able to go to. I went just to go to a concert and left a fan. He and his brother were raised learning classical music, btw

Eddie Van Halen, Yhgwie Malmsteen, "Dime Bag" Darrel Abbot, Steve Vai, Tina S, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Joe Satriani and a few others are all guitar legends. They are not playing anything that's written down on sheet music. They are quite literally making it all up on the fly. For another mezmerizing video watch Steve Vai playing "Teeth of the Hydra" or Tina S playing her version of Ludwig von Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata"3rd movement. ❤🤍💙

"He's just lost in it". No, he's completely hammered on his ummm "apple juice". Edward wasn't human. He was created by the gods of guitar. And yeah, he was given all the cheat codes

I’ve never seen a guitar solo where the artist uses the knob on the guitar to make it sound like a violin or cello… Eddie Van Halen is the greatest I’ve ever seen play a guitar…RIP to a wonderful musician…✌️🎸🐐

In my mind he is the greatest rock and roll guitarist of all time

His life story is equally amazing. I highly suggest you dive into it. He was truely a musical prodigy. RIP GOAT!!

I had to chuckle when you looked at the camera and said, we’ll see. I knew you were about to get blown away.

One of the times I saw Van Halen was during this tour. Edward was a very innovative guitarist who could make the guitar sound like everything but a guitar. This video of his solo is a masterclass in the rock guitar solo and inspired decades of guitarists. RIP Edward.

Great reaction dear. You are good at what you do.

You're making the same faces I've been making since 1978. Every time I listen to King Edward play. And I know how its all done, how the guitar works, etc. And I still have to assist my mouth in closing at times. Thank you for reacting, and welcome to the Van Halen world!

The man put in work!

Go down the Van Halen rabbit hole. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! Endless supply of Van Halen masterpiece tunes.

Great fun video! Regarding the "EVH said he didn't remember this because he was drunk" comments, you gotta understand that he played a version of this solo at every concert -- hundreds of times over many years -- so surely there's no way he would have remembered every single time with full clarity

complex emotions as you said is the inside key to understanding..its natural in music and sometimes displaced in our thoughts..but music and sounds can elevate us.. EVH is the best of all

Just enjoy a master having fun.

This solo is a combination of three or four solos from past VH albums.. RIP Eddie, forever the greatest

Quincy Jones called Eddie up and asked him to play the guitar in Michael Jackson’s Beat it. It only took Eddie 20 minutes and he changed the song. Michael loved it and stuck with it! Eddie Van Halen is the Greatest of all time and a true musical genius.

You know you're a guitar legend when you have a Guitar Hero game dedicated solely to you.

I had a roommate almost 30 years ago who could play like that. He was talking about different styles of music and what he wanted to do one night when I asked him to play Eruption (album version). He said that was easy and proceeded to make me think Eddie Van Halen was in the room. It's not just that Eddie could play a guitar really good, it's that he made this music. He wasn't copying music that came before.

The coolest thing ever said about Eddie was from Gene Simmons. He went to a place to see the up and coming band called Van Halen. Before actually seeing the band, he commented about how well the " multiple guitar players " were playing so well and in sync with each other. He was amazed to find out it was just Eddie. Gene invested in the band and the rest is history. Rip Eddie, you were the best.

In the late 70s, when Van Halen first broke into the music scene, Edward unintentionally changed how guitarists approached their performance. The early 80s were filled with Guitarists wanting to show their skill. Here are some examples, George Lynch - Dokken kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bJhho895rt-ydqs.html Randy Rhoads- Ozzy Osbourne kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fZl8qcuVq6uzoac.html Yngwie Malmsteen- Steeler 1982 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e62qf6-hxpu8n3k.html The 80s Hard rock & Metal scene was full of this and we as the youth could not get enough.

If you are miserable, please enjoy the whole show. It is so uplifting, and joyful. And musically great of course!

Hmmm...The usual reaction that someone has when getting their first good listen of Eddie: First it's, ""What the hell am I hearing?" then progresses into "How the hell is he doing that?" 😁 The individual's reactions are pretty much always voiced differently but the impressions & comments being made always seems to *originate* from those first two questions I've mentioned. At times, you could almost swear that the only way for him to play so fast is by making his fingers break the sound barrier...Other times, when you think that you've every possible sound a guitar can make (with no mixers, synthesizers, modulators, or filters other than the guitar itself), Eddie gives you a whole new sound. There was even a section where he makes his guitar sound like a cello. It's kinda heart-warming to see younger generations enjoy experiences that we older people grew up with...For you it's the first time but for us it was all happening for the first time *ever* & we were there to see it as it happened. Sort of gives you a better idea what you could learn from your elders & discover new experiences by just talking to them more, doesn't it? 😉

10:08 He was doing something that he was born to do, making music like no other before him or since. RIP Eddie and thanks for the many years of entertainment.

Should check out some of their regular songs, Panama, jump, hot for teacher, beautiful girls, so many to discover.

The King is dead...Long Live The King. Rest In Peace. You and Randy are the greatest. Hero's never really die though. Must remember my man Dime as well. So many greats. But a handful of world changing standouts. Jimi , Stevie.

This solo shows why Valerie Bertinelli smiled so much.

That's his older brother Alex Van Halen on the drums. You should check out their music.

Although Ive only met Eddie once, other band mates several times I’ve had the privilege of seeing Eddie many times live in concert starting with their first tour in 1978. His performance always left me feeling inspired feeling his energy. RIP my friend. FYI watch the entire concert video to get the entire vibe. I believe this was the live in New Haven Connecticut

he and his instrument are one. You can see the enjoyment in his face. he is by far the GOAT!!!!!

The most uplifting song / performance EVER is Van Halen - Song: 5150 from the same Video concert Live Without A Net. If down in the dumps - it's my first 'go to'!!

As I understand it, Eddie didn't invent ”Tapping," there were other guitarists in the 70s who were playing around with it. But Eddie was about as unconventional as it gets, and he would experiment with all sorts of different ways for his instrument to produce sound. Other guitarists "played" the guitar, but Eddie was "At One" with his. Also, he was the greatest showman. He single-handedly created the Air Guitar movement, because we all wanted to be like him!

Sharing IS Caring!

Understand this is not only Eruption. This the live version in where he plays parts of other instrumentals and not the entire Eruption. Eddie was from another planet guitar playing wise. He's the GOAT.

R.I.P. King Edward

Sometimes songs don't need words to convey the message.

If you like to dive more into instrumental (personal) journeys that they can bring you all kinds of feelings then definately worth listening to "(Anesthesia)-Pulling Teeth", "The Call of Ktulu", "Orion" and "To Live is to Die" all by Metallica. Featuring another legend, one of the greatest bass players of all times, Cliff Barton. RIP to all the Legends of music! The world is poorer without them and so enriched by their legacy. I thank them all for helping me and everyone else that stood, listen and journey with them through out the past decades. Never too late dear Amanda to rediscover music and ourselves.

Thank you 🙏

Back in the early-to-mid 80's, seeing instrumental solos from various rock bands was common place. A lot of times, I'd find myself looking at my watch after 2 or 3 mins into the solo, anticipating the end.....BUT NOT EVH's!! Two rock icons that I feel absolutely blessed to have seen live in concert "too may to count": Neil Peart of Rush (The GOAT of drums), and Eddie Van Halen. I believe this is the 1986 New Haven, CT show and Eddie was a little tipsy (if my memory serves me correctly).

I had my old grandson playing like that when he was 15.

I'm glad you survived...the world would have missed you! I wish I could know you! Anyway take care I'm Jamie! I have hard core mental health issues!

Bow to the greatness that is Eddie Van Halen.

Hi Amanda - Thanks for this reaction. You must sense that rock music is much deeper than your declared "sex and drugs" comment regarding lyrics. There are so many examples of rock songs that make you think much deeper than that. If you check out Neil Peart and his lyrical work, you will get a sample of this. Neil also happens to be among the best drummers to ever play and he was a member of Rush prior to passing away a few years ago from brain cancer. Among the songs to consider listening to for lyrical content are "Closer to the Heart," "Subdivisions," "Limelight," "Vital Signs," "New World Man," "Time Stand Still," and many more! Also, Pink Floyd, Neil Young, Pearl Jam, REM and so much more are available for you to expand your rock music perceptions.

happy you discover the amazing emotion a guitar can bring. it actually is my favorite of most songs. if you have a good guitarist the guitar is almost a second vocalist.

I think Eddie Van Halen struggled with severe anxiety. I self medicated and nearly killed himself with alcohol. He finally sobered up the last 10 or so years of his life.

It's okay sweetheart, we all had the same reaction the first time we heard Eruption.

Great reaction Amanda! Love your reactions! Eddie Van Halen is indeed on of THE Greatest guitarists ever!

No matter if it was David or Sammy this is what everyone was waiting for during every Van Halen concert was Eddie's guitar solo. You need to listen to Daddy by Korn.

as fast as we old guys can play the strings, we struggle to write a f...in sms... but i think the strings are more important....

There is so much joyful music from the '70s. If you ever need a lift in spirits, just listen to E.L.O. or Chicago. Especially Mr. Blue Sky or Saturday in the park. Many, many songs from the '70s will put a smile on your face. This is my first time on your channel, so forgive me if you have already reacted to these gems and I didn't know. Also if you want a bit harder hitting (musically) fun songs, every song from Boston's debut album will make you feel alive.

You are genuinely insightful, elegant and divinely lovely within and visually.

Her facial expressions were so adorable.

You know it's for real when he gives the guitar a cigarette before he begins.

The solo is all of Van Halen’s songs guitar intros. It’s really a religious experience.

You just watched one of the most invuential Rock guitarist that's ever lived! There were others, Jimmy was great but sadly gone too soon and Stevie is probably the best blue's guitarist ever but Eddie is the greatest Rock and Roll guitar player that's ever lived! RIP Eddie ❤

You should totally react to Jermey by Pearl Jam! It's amazing. It's of course very dark but it's helped me through so much. Don't feel pressured though! I don't want to trigger you or anything! It's a suggestion and i wish more people would react to the song and video.

He was magnificent. So sorry he's gone. 👍🤘

If you’d like to dive more into the instrumental world, check out Steve Vai, either “tender surrender” or “for the love of God” that’s the type of music you can listen to and immerse yourself in. Just let it wash over you and feel what you feel

Yes ❤

RIP Sir Edward. You left a mark. I can't help but suggest that you react to a solo from another GOAT. RIP Neil Peart also, the drummer from Rush, in Frankfurt Germany. Talk about seemingly impossible!

I tried a blindfold mask once. I woke up in the middle of the night in a panic. I forgot I was wearing one and thought I’d gone blind.🤣🤣. EVH also played the opening riff to MJ’s Beat It.

Amanda, welcome to the world of VanHallen. Listen to their early stuff. Eddie was amazing from the beginning. It was a sad day when he passed away. The only band I wanted to see, but never got to see in concert. My only chance was 2007. Show got canceled because of Eddie's throat cancer.

You should watch the whole concert. Its available on youtube. Search Van Halen Live Without A Net. It was their first show with new singer Sammy Hagar.

Eddie didn't play guitar. The guitar was a part of him. This solo is composed of several pieces of songs and melodies from songs across their catalog. So that's why it doesn't just come off as a solo. It has a compositional musicality apart from just showcasing technique. And Eddie is a great showman too.

Music is the best therapy!

Here is a link to him playing Amsterdam on a Charvel in the studio (just the guitar) from 1985. You can see here where he came up with the “scrubbing” sound! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bcmmeNupq7eWm6s.htmlsi=LzxpMIKfadhKdoC-

This is Eddie Van Halen lady!!!! THE KING!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🎸🔥🔥🔥

I was there

do yourself a favor and check out his son, Wolfgang Van Halen, Mammoth WVH “Distance”. He plays all the instruments on his albums, all the vocals, the writing, the producing. He is incredibly talented. Have tissues ready. He wrote it for Eddie when he was dying.

if you want to see an amazing and inspirational performance, check out Jeff Healey, See the Light, live on Night Music 1988

I would love to see you do a reaction video to a Neil Peart drum solo from the band RUSH. Neil Peart has this way of taking you on a journey with his playing

Amanda, please react to Beautiful by P.O.D. and another great track from Van Halen, "Respect the Wind." As can be heard during the end credits of Twister! Killer instrumental!