The greatest ever? |EDDIE VAN HALEN ERUPTION LIVE GUITAR SOLO REACTION

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Reaction to Eddie Van Halen Eruption guitar solo.Arguably the greatest guitar solo display ever!
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@michelleortega1514 2 жыл бұрын

He was the best.Really miss this guy.Grew up with van halen.

@grobinson7507 2 жыл бұрын

Me too Michelle! Seeing them live was one my favorite concerts.

@JsscRchlDrsy 2 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain.

@vellaropedart9190 2 жыл бұрын

I remember listening to the debut album in my room with poster of him on my walls, staring at that album cover fixated on that guitar he's holding, thinking it was the coolest looking guitar ever! When I heard that he passed,a part of that wide eyed youth that was me died with him. Same with Neil Peart. Losing both of them was really hard to swallow.

@clayweddle2936 Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@soniadenison1690 Жыл бұрын

Me too! 😂😢

@dorieann64 2 жыл бұрын

I've heard this many times and still just stare at him. He was the absolute greatest.

@steverobinson8214 2 жыл бұрын

Edward Van Halen wrote the soundtrack to the best times of my life. I still wrestle with the fact that I cried more when he passed than when my own father died and my father and I were close!! RIP king Edward!!

@mattmcray3249 2 жыл бұрын

Same here.

@lukebuchwald9252 2 жыл бұрын

I am 52 years old and the day I heard Eddie died I literally had to pull over on the side of the road and just CRY for a few minutes --- I literally never did that for any celebrity in my entire life --- that tells you the kind of impact he had on my life

@clayweddle2936 Жыл бұрын

I get choked up every time I hear Eruption. I cried like a baby for longer than I like to admit the day he died.

@Cavitate007 2 жыл бұрын

.....and to believe he ripped this solo back in 1986 is amazing!! His creativity coupled with his immaculate timing is absolute genius. I'm blessed to have witnessed EVH live 14 times. RIP Mr. Van Halen.

@Zenn-lg8fj 2 жыл бұрын

Had the Great Pleasure to see VanHalen Live 16 times so I’m right there with ya…

@DeltaElites Жыл бұрын

I saw him as many or more. Van Halen played many backyard parties in Rosemead, Temple City, San Gabriel and Pasadena where I grew up. I saw them play the Pasadena Civic Center to kick off their first album "Van Halen" tour back in 78 and he did this same Eruption solo. Poor Diamond Dave never realized it wasn't him that was the backbone of this band, it was always Eddie and Alex.

@ironsalmon2 Жыл бұрын

Actually it was all of them at there best,all the way through 1984. Dave was best showman with primal scream that put band front and center, along with the greatest guitarist of all time. Diehard fan, but only got to see them once. My first concert march 1984 at Madison Square Garden.VH Forever!!!

@abecar9abecar943 11 ай бұрын

Eddie Van Halen is the best ever. Glad I seen the man live many times. Great reaction to the greatest guitar player ever.

@tammiesavage1311 9 ай бұрын

Love you're critiques. You and Eddie are awesome.

@ruralhappy2835 Жыл бұрын

Eddie is the greatest ever and that will ever be 😪💔...not only his playing but his song writing, guitar inventions, tone! Thx for your reaction 😊

@darrenwatkins6956 2 жыл бұрын

In my opinion what makes Eddie and Hendrix the 2 greatest ever is they were innovators. There are a lotof great guitarists however no one changed the way guitar was played until Hendrix came along and then Eddie took it to a whole new level. He literally changed the way guitar was played and he was the reason guitar tabs were created.

@vellaropedart9190 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@softhotty Жыл бұрын

Those two guys changed the world. Ed is my guy though.

@Revelator2025 Жыл бұрын

Both Hendrix and Eddie moved my soul and inspired me so greatly as a musician. There are no words really, only memories, emotions and their influence on my own playing style.

@MGB18 Жыл бұрын

I would have to respectfully disagree. Hendrix was good no doubt! But there were other guitarist's in Hendrix's era that were just as good if not better. Page, Campbell, Lee, just to name a few. When Eddie came along he blew the doors off of everything ever heard before. His playing and sound was like no other. No one was better than Eddie in his era. He was in a league of his own. Eddie also built his own guitars, hot rodded his own amps, and invented parts for the guitar. That's true innovation. Hendrix never did that.

@stevespeeder 2 жыл бұрын

Eddie the King!!

@tabonmabon4715 Жыл бұрын

Harry's reaction is pure, heartfelt gold ..................... and accurate!! Edward Van Halen is the King of 6 strings! #GOAT #EVH

@russellw7785 10 ай бұрын

That guitar is locked and loaded. Sensitive to every touch. I'd bet no one else could play it

@michaelhegwood7306 Жыл бұрын

Eddie was last recorded at 38 notes a second. The closest guitarist was a flamingo guitarist at 27 notes a second. Let that sink in! Legendary!

@jw3109 2 жыл бұрын

For a musical feast you should listen to Edgar and Johnny Winter FRANKENSTEIN and TOBACCO ROAD.

@donnabost4445 2 жыл бұрын

Eddie is the ROCK AND ROLL greatest guitar as Stevie Ray is to Blues and Soul!!! And Joe Bonamassa is just as good, following all the Greats All ARE GOATS in their own Rights...

@rd32 Жыл бұрын

So sad that this much talent has left us. R.I.P. “The Grinning Guitarist “ Eddie Van Halen.

@scottgorrie2043 2 жыл бұрын

This Wednesday is the 1 year anniversary and it still hurts. The greatest and by far the most influential guitar player ever.

@MikeHudson-fb4hn 4 ай бұрын

Eddie (ED)was most definitely the very best on the guitar. I have also seen and heard that even his guitar playing (with out tapping) is the very best. I have been playing for 50 years and I have heard many,many guitarists from the ventures, Dave Clark 5, Beatles, even the ones that Eddi was inspired by tapping. He has still taken this to the highest level. RIP Mr. Edward VanHalen.

@robertswain8313 11 ай бұрын

I never get tired of seeing reactions to this. I was about 20ft away on this tour and I'll never forget how my mind melted and it felt like my hair was on fire for days afterwards. He was definitely the GOAT and just a brilliant musician. I miss him daily because you never knew what else he would come up with from album to album. Thanks for the years of memories and much love for you Ed. 🎶

@bemused9522 2 жыл бұрын

I always loved most about Eddie was his contagious and sweet smile... just like a little boy opening a Christmas present. May he be resting in peace. I am so happy he got to live doing something he so obviously loved. I miss his smile, but God obviously needed him to share it Heaven now. RIP , Eddie. PS...I think they are all jamming in Heaven together now.

@scottmatzeder9162 2 жыл бұрын

We miss you EVH!

@jackteppo9633 Жыл бұрын

The best!! RIP Eddie and Neil! 😢😊

@stephenpemberton85 Жыл бұрын

Eddie Van Halen was the 1st to get sound's out of every inch of his guitar!.. long live the King! ✌️💛🤘

@MichaelRojhay 2 жыл бұрын

top 3 guitar players of all time. R. I. P. EDDIE

@marshall4me2 2 жыл бұрын

Eddie Van Halen is a self taught guitar player who has never had a single lesson and can't read a note of music but had an incredible ear for music and on this night was so drunk that he can't remember anything about that night or that performance and he could still be that incredible of a guitar player . That is why he is considered the greatest guitarist that has ever picked up a guitar

@Silhouex Жыл бұрын

That's a great story. However it's my understanding that the solo was actually his warm up routine. Every new technique he learned he incorporated into the routine.

@ericdole1879 Жыл бұрын

That's why George McFly said he was going to melt my brain

@Campbell_Clan 4 ай бұрын

Eddie Van Halen was a guitar God, he is simply the best hands down, what a legend he went away too soon. I did get to see him play in 1984 and again in 2007 when DLR rejoined the band. The 1984 concert was the best and loudest concert I have ever seen and Eddie’s guitar solo was as good as the one we just watched, well actually better since I was there to see it live 😮! Thank you for your reaction video as it brought back some really good feelings😎.

@soniadenison1690 4 ай бұрын

The best ever!❤

@johnduval633 2 жыл бұрын

I saw Edward and Van Halen 15 times in concert. Edward never let the people down. He put on a show everytime. And what a show it was! ☮️

@ken2936 2 жыл бұрын

NOT ONLY A GREAT MUSICIAN, BUT JUST LOOK AT HIS FACE! HIS SMILE SAYS IT ALL. WHAT HE LOVED MOST WAS PLAYING TO HIS FANS AND HE SHOWED IT.

@skysmith6364 2 жыл бұрын

Mind blowing badd ass ... RIP King Edward Van Halen...

@stevent.keister1254 Жыл бұрын

I’ve seen him make the guitar talk , he’s awesome, there will never be another Eddie VanHalen Like Jimi Hendrix. Two guitarist that will never be topped

@lucifersrage666 2 жыл бұрын

There is no way to explain how he plays but just to except he is a God on the guitar and now he rocks the heavens with his creator. God said we had Eddie long enough and now he reached the final level that only GOD could give him R.I.P Eddie and tell God to leave me a seat open for when i get there.

@davekreitzer4358 Жыл бұрын

Nice review Harry , enjoyed your comments !!! ✔️

@vincegrassi6593 2 жыл бұрын

RIP Eddie. The best to ever do it.

@dipsydoodle7988 2 жыл бұрын

Eddie will always be my favorite and he has been voted #1 on many greatest guitarist lists. That's not an easy list to rate someone on. There are a lot of greats and some of this stuff is subjective. However, for skill, innovation and contribution to music, he definitely belongs in at the very least, the top 3-5 no matter who your favorite is.

@tommythompson7941 2 жыл бұрын

Bless you brother!! Bless you and please love and respect and enjoy Van Halen with your extended family. Thank you uploader!! Bless you man!!

@abecar9abecar943 2 жыл бұрын

Good reply to the greatest guitar player EVER

@user-sv9on2wf9i 9 ай бұрын

R.I.P. my brother you are missed. ❤🌹

@valogden 2 жыл бұрын

What's amazing is to have been there at their show and see Eddie play this. His smile was so charming and he always looked like he was having a great time. I'm so happy I took my son who was a beginning guitar player and we saw Van Halen in Park City under the stars on the side of the mountain. Magical nite. Like others have said each of our guitar heroes their special greatness to each genre of music. I like KZfaq because now we have a chance to see the future generation of guitar players and how each of these greats have influenced them. My personal favorite up and comer is 12 yr old Taj Farrant from Australia. He has great technique and has even been written and had his own song chart.

@785boats 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Taj is definitely on his way to being one of the greats.

@valogden 2 жыл бұрын

I just think it's a weird fact not many people know that he was their opening act but quit really fast because the crowd kept calling Davy and weren't paying any attention to him.

@valogden 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen a few of his videos that blow me away. My son started at about the same age as Taj..well back in the 90s and was good but Taj just has that something special.

@785boats 2 жыл бұрын

@@valogden Hey man. I know not many people will see this but I'm gonna link a couple of tracks for anyone that stumbles onto this. Here's one of my favorite improv tracks of his. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sJacZrGlvqm8Yas.html And here's a recent improv blues track, testing out the new Gold Top that one of his sponsors, Keisel, threw his way. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mZhjepqEyb-ap6c.html

@valogden 2 жыл бұрын

I was just talking to my son about Taj last night and his new Kiesel. My son is a big fan of their guitars. Taj's new gold top guitar is beautiful. Great tracks.

@gregeaster2479 2 жыл бұрын

Eddie was and is THE GOAT, his rethym playing was just as good as his solo playing, like I said THE GOAT

@ruralhappy2835 Жыл бұрын

Agreed! I love that you said "THE GOAT" twice 😊 needs to be said at least twice!! 👍

@Gashouse69 2 жыл бұрын

Eddie was more than a great musician, he was a true innovator in both equipment as well as playing style. There's many a great guitarist out there but Eddie and SRV are my number 1&2 slots.

@debbiemccain5850 2 жыл бұрын

The way he's playing is called "tapping"...there will never be another!! RIP Eddie❤🎶

@ronsilvia8127 Жыл бұрын

The greatest of all time.

@buddystewart2020 2 жыл бұрын

I think it's an impossible question, who is the greatest guitar player. It's not like 6 guys running a 100 yard dash against a clock. It's subjective. What one person likes in a guitar playing style, another may not. I like Eddie for the rock thing, he was a great player and innovator. I almost like his rhythm playing better than his lead playing. His rhythm work gets overlooked imho.

@philstone3859 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@thomasperkins7318 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree.

@Marco-fi6gv 2 жыл бұрын

True, but I think one of the things he does the best is the way he seamlessly goes between both rythm and lead. He is so good at working it into the song and he gets u going without you even consciously being aware of it. A lot of people used to think it was multiple guitar players only to realize it was just EVH. Rip EVH, guitar legend no matter how u slice it.

@scottbaines4747 2 жыл бұрын

"His rhythm work gets overlooked" True.

@ToddGillespie1977 2 жыл бұрын

It’s Eddie

@highlevell 2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir!! Rest in peace Eddie!!😥

@robertstoner8244 Жыл бұрын

There are many number 1 guitar 🎸 players. They have different sounds from each other. That's what makes them all great ❤

@stevengarrity9915 2 жыл бұрын

Eddie's the God of guitar and key board. He was an innovative genius.

@fastarrow2233 2 жыл бұрын

"his playing have feeling".....well said my friend

@raulnovoa6098 2 жыл бұрын

The man is possessed. With talent. So was his brother Alex on drums. The loud brothers

@deanskipit8220 2 жыл бұрын

Should have seen him live. Wow evh definitely one of the best evef

@user-nx8pe6pc3h 2 жыл бұрын

I was very fortunate to have seen Van Halen play on 4 occasions live.

@frankieviolette2974 2 жыл бұрын

Eddie van Halen is in at #1 of top 20 or more guitar players in history and all are amazing. R-n-peace Eddie van Halen.

@billwalker7556 Жыл бұрын

I saw Van Halen do 2 shows back to back nights in 1984 in ATL at the old Omni. They were amazing both nights. I was exhausted just watching them play. How Eddie could play the guitar like he did 2 nights in a row like he did boggles my mind.

@redtesta Жыл бұрын

RIP Eddie. The best. He made the guitar talk in so many languages. Do a reaction to Roy Clark.

@roryphares6192 Жыл бұрын

He was a great dude!

@roymoore3156 2 жыл бұрын

One of the only guitarists that is virtually instantly identifiable!

@bobravenscraft5376 2 жыл бұрын

Man had no enemies only Love and respect

@jxiioxic Жыл бұрын

My hero.. ❤

@clayweddle2936 Жыл бұрын

When I was 8 years old the album 1984 came out and there was a version of Eruption on it. This was the first piece of music I really HEARD. I'd listened to lots of music before of course, but it was all background noise to me. Not this. My sister played it on her record player, a very nice component system my dad gave her when he upgraded. When the song ended o told her to play it again. She looked at me funny, being ten years older than me, but did as I said. We listened to it again. And again. I listened to that record, but especially that track, until I wore it out. I vowed that day that I'd learn to play guitar and learn to make it sound like that and captivate people the way I was. It didn't come to be, but on my very short list of heroes, Eddie Van Halen sits squarely and securely. His music has brought a lifetime of joy, happiness, and many other emotions. Part of me died the day he passed. I love watching these reaction videos because it takes me back to that day in my sister's room, the day I first fell in love with music.

@kevie1166 Жыл бұрын

Yes! This is the baddest man on the planet. I was there

@JohnBrown-uq6ul 2 жыл бұрын

GREATEST OF ALL TIME !!! NO QUESTION !!!

@nightrider7297 2 жыл бұрын

Eddie was a fan of the lead guitarist of the group Pantera,Dime Bag Darrell Abbott. When Dime passed away Eddie put one of his( Eddies) guitars in the coffin with him.

@MRCATL3 2 жыл бұрын

He actually never knew DBD. Someone told him about his shooting and reached out.

@mikenastasi8927 Жыл бұрын

Dimebag was a huge EVH fan

@jerrymiller2891 Жыл бұрын

Not just a guitar. The actual frankenstrat.

@clayweddle2936 Жыл бұрын

@@jerrymiller2891 bullshit, the Frankenstrat is in the Smithsonian

@jerrymiller2891 Жыл бұрын

@@clayweddle2936 it was the actual guitar he recorded van halen 2 with.

@soniadenison1690 Жыл бұрын

This was the best EVER 😊

@Fool3SufferingFools 2 жыл бұрын

THE most amazing Van Halen track is “I’m the One.” Trust me on this. 😉

@lukebuchwald9252 2 жыл бұрын

Most of Fair Warning is genius guitar playing

@reprintranch 2 жыл бұрын

Gonna throw in "Loss of Control" from the Women and Children First album as an honorable mention.

@chopperchopper1418 2 жыл бұрын

Good reaction, people get stuck in the same music, there are fifty kinds off music that are awesome, Congrats.

@itsenergybob8917 Жыл бұрын

The variety of techniques developed by Edward sets him at the top. Another factor to add, is his genius in the electronics of the guitar and amplifier and effects. He has, and will continue to influence, as many guitarists as Hendrix for which he rightfully gets credit.

@paulf4802 2 жыл бұрын

I was at the Diver Down tour in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 19th, 1982. It was awesome and his guitar playing or performing was something I will never forget.

@jozeemacthehappygimp7481 2 жыл бұрын

I was there too.

@pipeman65 2 жыл бұрын

Got to see them in concert twice. Feel so fortunate. Eddie didn't play the guitar... he toy'd with it.. he could do whatever he wanted with it

@vellaropedart9190 2 жыл бұрын

I was blessed to have witnessed his alchemy live on the 1984 Tour when I was 16. Now imagine hearing everything he's doing here,but at concert level volume! Eddie was a level of skill and talent and innovation that will not be matched ever again in this lifetime.

@johnnyb6067 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sad I missed the 80’s concert scene.

@vellaropedart9190 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnnyb6067 It was a glorious time. No riots,no stampeding,the bands performed their whole set lists without getting pissed of and storming off stage or trying to incite riots. And you got your money's worth plus 3 or 4 encores. Bands didn't start blathering about what bothered them in the middle of a song. And in those days it was easy to sneak in "party favors" and nobody said shit about it other than "Hey man,can I hit that?" In those days we came home reeking of beer,weed, cigarettes and sweat and would talk for two weeks about how awesome the show was. It saddens me knowing that concerts will never be like that ever again. Once ticketmaster came along,it was over. I wish the younger generation could experience a show the way I did. I think that's why I enjoy watching reaction videos. It's like getting to experience the music I listened to with fresh ears,even if those ears are someone else's.

@davidstenton4365 2 жыл бұрын

*Harri* I HAVE to share this..... I grew up in Southern California in the 70's {as a teenager}.... I went to a party in Pasadena, CA once, which was about 25 min miles from my home. It was a huge party, several hundred, but Van Halen was playing.! Not to bore you but I was a touring musician during the early 80's, as a percussionist. Anyway, the girls all loved David but *MOTHER OF GOD* you knew, you KNEW there was something special about Eddie.! Even thru all the trips to the various kegs of beer we knew he was special.... I was very lucky in regards to a few bands. Another was seeing U2 at a free concert at my college in my freshman year. Cal State Fullerton in Fullerton, Cali... one of the great punk bands *X* played just before them.... I digress but Eddie was extra special and everyone knew it.... Just........ thought I would share a fans memory bro....... and no I didn't meet him. Too busy scoping out the opposite sex, lol...... God if we knew then, what we know now..... Take care now.... *David* .....

@atticussampson776 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing David. I probably bumped into you at one of the kegs. I grew up in Culver City CA and had the good fortune of going to a cpl of backyard parties in Pasadena, saw them a handful of times at Gazzarri's on Sunset, then some concerts over the years with Dave and Sam. I feel incredibly fortunate. I also did some work on their mom's house after she passed away as they were getting it ready to put it up for sale. The house was empty pretty much, and I was alone doing my thing, then Alex dropped in and my heart skipped a few beats. Given the gravity of the situation with their mom just passing I couldn't be this immature fanboy, so I simply introduced myself, and I told him I was sorry for his loss. A very cool guy, and he gave me a couple of cassettes that were laying around (VH1 & 2). He left soon after that. It's unfortunate that people make really ignorant comments like Scott above, when they have zero clue what they're talking about. I cannot wrap my head around why people can be so ignorant. Maybe they want attention or they like to stir the pot and say controversial things for reasons unknown. But one thing is for certain, you can't fix stupid. Again, thank you for sharing your experience.

@davidstenton4365 2 жыл бұрын

@@atticussampson776 Most welcome bro.! You mentioned Gazzarri's..... I played there twice. On Sundays back in the day Bill had a theme called "Battle of the bands" one time, just as a dude hangin out, RATT participated in this Sunday thing... I remember it so vividly..! You'll remember on Sunset where it curves and goes slightly upward there was a billboard which for the LONGEST time was just acquire backdrop, blank.! I remember a week or so after they played the gig, that it said *Ratt and Roll* with the bands headshots... Then, literally, like a couple of weeks later they were booked on a European tour.... Shit like that is burned into my brain...!! In regards to Scott, with absent diplomacy, *F HIM* ! My feeling is Andy Warhol was off when he said *In the future everyone will be famous for fifteen minutes* More like 15 seconds with the advent of A.I. & social media me thinks..! FYI, I lived first in Whittier then went south on the 55 to Tustin later on. Nice to hear from someone who *ACTUALLY* shared that same experience..! Have a significant day bro... *David* .....

@shamelessbastardgames9158 2 жыл бұрын

Eddie was the first at many new things and a true legend . I was lucky enough to catch Van Halen twice live in the 80,s and they were SO good ! Just awesome to see people discover this man and his many talents .. RIP Eddie you will be missed Sir ! Great reaction !

@Revelator2025 Жыл бұрын

Many tried to copy him for better or worse but EVH was a natural and he’s a legend for the ages. RIP ❤️❤️❤️

@jimfrederick3907 4 ай бұрын

He was 13 days older than me. So, I can truly say I saw him from the beginning. I never saw anything even close to this performance then, and still not today!!

@Zer-db1bp 2 жыл бұрын

100% in the discussion for the greatest of all time. He was the Guitar King

@daviddemar8749 Жыл бұрын

I never tire of watching this. One day i hope to visit the galaxy from which he came. Im thankful that I lived during the era when he was crowned the GOAT .RIP EVH.

@capnrob97 2 жыл бұрын

Eddie took it to a whole new level back in the 70s and 80s. A lot of guys today can play as well or better than Eddie could (Steve Vai for example) but EVH innovated a whole new approach to guitar playing and influenced a whole new generation of guitar players.

@Bona19646 Жыл бұрын

G.O.A.T.

@hubrisnaut 2 жыл бұрын

To your question, I would like to point out an incredible guitarist, Yngwie Malmsteen. I somehow found him with the band "Rising Force", back in the day... I've been really enjoying the "reaction" videos to Van Halen and Eddie in particular. I saw them for the first time as a lead-in band for the Grateful Dead, 1980. I had no idea who they were. David Lee Roth got my attention. How to react to an acrobatic guy in tights and a superman cape running everywhere on stage singing his butt off? I got to the front of the stage, within 10 feet. Then I noticed Eddie doing things with a guitar I never imagined (I play guitar). He locked eyes with me and grinned. I will never forget it. The goat guitarist is subjective, of course, but he was a groundbreaker and participated in the musical score of my life. all the best

@MidnightDStroyer 11 ай бұрын

There is no one who could possibly convince me that there's any better name for the song than "Eruption." Eddie is positively *volcanic* Even though he'd long since gotten far beyond the point of wearing his fingers down to nubs (his calluses must have calluses on their calluses on top of calluses), I'd swear my own fingers bleed in sympathy for his. Most of Eddies' guitars (including the one you see in this video) were built by his own two hands & they must have gone to heaven with him...He certainly played the hell *out* of them.

@kevinmarshall854 Жыл бұрын

And that is why Eddie Van Halen is considered to be the greatest guitarist that 5has 5ever lived. PERIOD!!!!

@JB6Lights 2 жыл бұрын

EVH # 1 😎✌

@supertal6074 Жыл бұрын

What you said is what all guitarists were saying when they heard EVH - he changed everything on the electric guitar. He didn't raise the bar he put the electric guitar in another Galaxy!! He had it all - chops, melody, timing, CREATIVITY, and on and on and on!!! On top of that, Van Halen had the best Rock Music Ever!!! It was weird how every song of Van Halen's is a BANGER! Greatest Guitarist, Greatest Front-Man, Best Back Ground Vocals (Thanks to Bassist Michael Anthony's high range from hell), and incredible drumming. There will never be a band like THE MIGHTY VAN HALEN!!!!

@doobernow 2 жыл бұрын

2 of my favorite solo preformances.... this one and John Bonham 'Moby Dick live'. Love to see your react to that one!

@SmithPore-bp3kr 9 ай бұрын

G -GUITARIST O- OF A-ALL T-TIME

@ZacCostilla 2 жыл бұрын

Just wow

@dreamweaver8913 2 жыл бұрын

Also, Terry Kath from Chicago. Jimmy Hendrix was a big fan of Terry Kath. Kath died in 1978. If you decide to check him out, look for earlier works like Chicago, "Make Me Smile" or "Beginnings"

@ClifHaley 2 жыл бұрын

The most impressive thing is how casual he is during the entire thing. Guitar was so second nature he could rip shit like this while totally relaxed, having fun, and goofing around.

@bigbadjohnpesek9894 2 жыл бұрын

Eddie was a god on the guitar.

@dalesouders4136 2 жыл бұрын

He’s in my Top 5 FAV guitarists

@debbers Жыл бұрын

I loved your reaction, and thank you for letting the music play almost all the way through without stopping it, it's much better that way! Eddie Van Halen was the best guitar player that ever lived, he was an artist!

@jimmyperalta7749 2 жыл бұрын

Edward Van Halen was the greatest, he was solid all the way around. Definitely the best live performance by a guitar player ever. I said what I said.

@simoneemiliani2055 2 жыл бұрын

He was the King......n.1........i love Hendrix, i love Srv, i love J. Page, and many others Guitar Player, bit Eddie Van Halen was surely a true innovator, a Pioneer of Electric Guitar.......R.I.P. man.......your music Will live Forever.....

@timwhiteside9971 2 жыл бұрын

but if there was no hendrix none of those guys would 've been what they became and that includes eddie vanhalen even though he never wanted to admit it ; the eruption solo sounds just like the extended solo piece hendrix played at woodstock all you have to is check out the video of his entire set at woodstock .

@Elizabeth-yp8re 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you finally got to this!❤️

@emmaemery1099 2 жыл бұрын

Eddie is spitting bars on his guitar that he made..Best ever

@dsusan17 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely great! Simply amazing. Thank you Harri

@bostonwhofan 2 жыл бұрын

With regards to rock and roll concerts, I hit the ground running when Van Halen was the first rock concert I ever attended back in 1980 at the Boston Garden when I was just 14 years old.

@jom7604 2 жыл бұрын

I truly enjoy seeing someone react to the first time they listen to Edward's solo. It really is mind blowing. Saw them live 4 times and their music got me through my teens. RIP EDWARD! 😰🤩

@robertrusnak620 2 жыл бұрын

He is the absolute undisputed heavyweight champion of guitar . Like him or not! Nobody to this day can come within 100 miles of Eddie Van Halen. There are many imitations but only 1 master.