Who's here after Eddie's passing? Devastated right now. r.i.p. to the one of the greatest guitar legends ever to grace the stage.

It's all about guitar tone, technique, and phrasing. You can tell it's Eddie Van Halen just by listening.

Just heard the shocking news, Eddie Van Halen just died, I hope he shreds in heaven (R.I.P. Eddie 1955-2020)

Eddie is not just gifted. When he was young and broke, he would spend hours and hours and hours practicing guitar and building his own guitars with modified parts, to get the exact sound he was looking for that nobody else had......the sound of which BLEW AWAY every guitar player who heard Eddie hit the scene in 1978. The perfect player arrived with the Holy Grail of guitar sounds. That guitar he's playing he built himself for less than $200 bucks.

Everyone has listened to Van Helen before, they just don't know yet

It’s really cool seeing young people acknowledge 80s rock, it gives me hope that one day it’ll make a comeback

I love it when you say “he was just having fun”, and he was. He loved doing it. He never took that smile off his face. RIP Eddie

Eddie was a genius, so innovative. He's the reason millions picked up the guitar. Glad I had the opportunity to witness him live. He may no longer be with us but his music will never die ! ! ! R.I.P. Eddie ! ! ! !

When he does his jumps they're known as "Flying Eddies."

I still remember the first time I heard Van Halen in 1978. It seemed like every high school kid ran to the record store to buy their first album the day Runnin With the Devil hit the radio. We were already listening to Hendrix, Clapton and Jimmy Page and nobody thought it was even possible for a new guitar player to come around and blow people's minds. And there was Eddie. It was like hearing something you'd never heard before in your life and it was amazing. Perhaps the best thing about it was that as kids of the 1970's, Eddie and Van Halen felt like ours. They weren't rooted in a previous generation like Hendrix and Clapton and Page. They were our generation, and they belonged to us.

This performance is actually numerous Van Halen riffs rolled into one: Drop Dead Legs Eruption Cathedral Mean Streets 1984 ....and a TON of Eddie improvisation!

Eddie was an amazing talent. He will always be remembered!!!

"Somebody, give me a guitar", I feel you, sis. And that's why it spread a new generation of guitar players. You got it!

R.i.P Eddie Van Halen , one of the greatest guitar players of all time.

Trust me when I tell y’all, growing up in the 80s and listening to music like this was awesome. 😎

“Somebody get me a guitar.” (@9:15) Thousands of aspiring music lover said the exact same thing. And they still do when they see and hear the incomparable, one and only EVH.

I think it's really cool how these young ladies reacted to Eddie's playing

It’s ok to cry while watching this, I still do. Then I turn and look at my guitar, and I start balling uncontrollably!

Rip Eddie van Halen today he passed away but still a rock god !

Priceless. The girl in the middles reaction at 12:06 says it all. I've said it a million times....they don't make music like they used to. Love their reactions!!!!

Not bad for a "self-taught" guitar player huh? Not the first to do the "finger-tapping," but damn sure made it famous.

Dimebag Darrel (Pantera, RIP) used to do eddies’s eruption solo all the time at shows. He loved Van Halen growing up, huge influence. At Dime’s funeral, Eddie showed up personally to put one of his original set made guitars inside Dime’s coffin. Pretty wild

When Eddie played he always had a smile on his face... Thoroughly enjoying the moment....

I was lucky enough to see this genius live five times. I am in tears watching this. We miss you Eddie.

When Dime Bag Darrell of Pantera passed away Eddie Van Halen put one of his (Eddie's) guitars in the casket with Dime.

The reaction you just had seeing Van Halen play eruption for the first time that is generally everyone's reaction. I seen him played at live in 1979 it's still impressive to this day.

Eddie was influenced by Mozart. You can hear it here. Hell he even named his kid Wolfgang!

You girls are wonderful. Your enthusiasm and genuine enjoyment of the music is infectious in a good way. Thank you for brightening my evening. Steve from Scotland.

And that’s how you play the guitar....

The audience absolutely knew eruption like most people and were looking forward to it like all of their shows. It’s what began their rocket to the top. EDDIE is definitely not your average guitarist, nor does he have a standard issue back story and future relevance in rock. This album made history and changed everything. By the way, the little one in the middle looks like she’s thinking, “ how the hell am I ever going to do that kind of stuff ? Maybe I should give up before I start ? “, lol ! ...........Don’t !! Quitters never succeed.

The girl on the right with the yellow top had such a big smile on her face. Yup, that's how I feel everytime I watch or listen to Eddie play.

RIP Eddie. Girls, you just don't *react* to this. You experience it.🤟🎸 I loved hearing everything you had to say.

ladies enjoy one of the best rock guitarist in music history, the one and only EVH , born in Amsterdam the netherlands 🇳🇱

Thanks for sharing girls! I am an old Van Halen fan and they were in my first concert in 1984 when I was sixteen. I was just as blown away as you are. Keep the flame alive in your generation! LONG LIVE EDDIE VAN HALEN!

Great reaction video, Ladies! It’s so refreshing to see young people have such appreciation for a performance by Van Halen. There’s never been another group like them. I was fortunate enough to have seen them in concert (twice) and they put on one helluva show. Eddie was a total BAD ASS; one of the absolute greatest guitarists to ever walk the earth! #RIPEddie 💔✝️🕊 ✨🤘🏼😇🎸✨

These girls really appreciate talent and I think is great to see them tell how they really feel about what they experience after watching Eddie Van Halen perform. Thank You!

The look on your faces is priceless!!!! Put the light on him EDWARD VAN HALEN.....

One of the greatest rock'n'roll guitarists of all time.

The "different breaks" are actually Eddie transitioning into different songs. This is called the Eruption solo, but Eruption itself is only maybe a minute long and it was the first "super fast" part you heard him playing. He opened up his guitar solo with a song called 3:16, which is a song he wrote as a lullaby to his son, Wolfgang. Then went into a part of another song, then Eruption before his first "break." Then when he went to the middle under the blue light and played the song that sounded like a violin, that is an entire song called Cathedral. The song where he is slapping his guitar is called Spanish Fly. So the "Eruption solo" here is really a set of several songs that came off different albums. Eruption just happens to be the solo he became famous for. He built his own guitars and gear because he couldn't afford all the special stuff other bands had. He was an inventor and innovator of instruments and sound. A musical genius. He got it from his father, who was a Dutch musician and had Eddie classically trained as a kid. Eddie didn't start off his musical life on the guitar...he started it on the piano. He actually picked up a guitar because he and his brother were starting a band, and they both wanted to play the drums but Eddie let his brother do it. And that in fact is who is playing the drums in this video. We are all glad they made that switch because it changed music history. You just witnessed true talent, and glad you girls enjoyed it!

Rip the alltime greatest and most electrifying guitarist that ever existed, Edward Van Halen 🇳🇱 🇺🇸.

I'd never thought I could have goosebumps and shed a tear at the same time until I just watched this with you guys. We truly lost one of the greatest guitarists of our lifetimes. I'm so glad this happened during my time on this planet. We'll miss ya something fierce, Eddie. RIP

I loved that you were smiling the whole time.

EVH brought a lifetime of joy to this So Cal fan. Despite my continued heavy mourning, it made me smile to know that a new generation of non- fans were just as amazed at his mastery of the axe as I remain to this day. You finally witnessed greatness young ladies. RIP 🎸 GOD ✌️

Glad to see your appreciation for Eddie Van Halen!! A true legend!!! I've seen Van Halen many times, but the first time in 1978 I also got to be part of a meet and greet with the band. There were about 75 fans there, but each member of the band spent equal time with everyone! They were all super nice and gracious!! You all did a great reaction to this!!

Thanks girls for ur reaction.ur reaction is genuine wen watching a genius do his work.🤘

Modern Mozart of the guitar, RIP

Life is precious, One minute you listen to a song of a great and then they’re gone! You guys rock and thanks for being rad! 🕺EVH. RIP EVH

And this is why us old folks haven’t lost faith, the youth of today can still appreciate a genius at work amidst all the recycled auto tune garbage out there today. That my ladies is called musical talent. You gained a subscriber

This is how I felt when i first heard Eddie! Thank you for the post. Great reaction!

The video ended abruptly like that because they went straight into the next song. The whole concert was recorded and it's awesome! Side note, the drummer is his brother Alex.

The one in the middle just got her mind blown and i think she'll buy a guitar in the near future

When we all heard the greatest guitarist for our first time... you’re really cool young girls !

I want the names of the 18 people who hated this song

It’s videos like this that make me glad to be alive.

Watching Gen-Z's appreciate metal and 80's rock ...gives me hope for humanity .

When I was a kid in the 80s these are the 13 minutes that made me really want to play guitar. Eddie Van Halen is a musical genius. He hand built the guitar that he was playing.

It's so funny that the little girl in the middle makes the most insightful comments!

If you listen very close....he and his guitar"Frankenstine"....are having a great conversation.....R.I.P EDDIE....G.O.A.T.

You guys - this is one of the greatest examples of how music is a universal language! I am a 60 year-old man who was around when Van Halen first started in the late 70's - but MY reaction to seeing this the first time actually fairly recently was A LOT like YOURS!! :D I LOVED watching your reactions and hearing your insights om this piece - GREAT JOB!!

So nice to see young people listening to older music. Thanks guys enjoyed the reactions

Way back in his younger years, roughly early 80's, he would play with his back to the crowd for a lot of parts in the songs because he didn't want people (especially musicians ) figuring out and copying his fretwork. Took many years for him to showcase his finger work live.

11:58 9:13 The youngun in the center there should definitely pick up a guitar and learn! The way she feels the music and takes in the sound and the melody is absolutely remarkable to see! The great legends of the past from Eddie Van Halen, to Kirk Hammet, to Steve Vai, to Stevie Ray Vaughn, to Slash, to BB King, to Eric Johnson are who inspired all the guitarists of today to create music and art on the guitar (the greatest instrument in my opinion*). It is definitely, without a doubt in mind, a totally worth it journey that will inspire you and others for a lifetime. Keep rockin' you guys❤

Please cry. For Guitar. Like BUTTER!!!!!!!!! RIP Eddie.

All from the hands of a maestro whos talent influenced a entire generation of guitar players.No guitar player has come close besides Jimi Hendrix to change the face of guitar playing forever. Everyone forgets how many great riffs/songs he wrote as well. Most importantly is the man himself who from all accounts was one of the most humble and gracious stars ever.R.I.P. to the G.O.A.T. Enjoyed your review, keep it up, you girls are awesome!

Thank you very much ladies, Eddie van Halen was iconic and excellent. Sincerely Lorenzo gig harbor Washington.

R.I.P. to the king of 6 strings. This man was the father of all modern rock guitar players. I can say for me, i would of never gotten into guitar as much as i did if it werent for this man. Legends live forever!

I love the way you guys are so open minded while LISTENING. Good job young ladies.

A huge void is left with eddie passing,not many come close,RIP eddie van halen ❤️

There’s a lot of great guitarists out there, but nobody gets more sounds out of his axe than Eddie.

I love watching people's reaction videos to Eruption. To see people discover what I have loved for years is an incredible and edifying thing. Now, this is called Eruption, but it really is an amalgam of several different solos Eddie has performed on their albums over the years. It includes Spanish Fly from Van Halen II, and Cathedral (where he makes the guitar sound like a cross between an organ and a violin) from Diver Down, and the intro to Mean Street (that's where he looks like he's just slapping the strings).

You saw a genius at guitar, listened to them since I was 13 when I was racing motocross motorcycles, I'm 55 now, I play rock too, he taught me so much.

Thank you ladies for letting me know that rock n roll will never die

Now Eddie can rock out with Neil Peart as a drummer up in heaven.

You girls did an amazing job of analyzing this video! I've seen reaction videos from adults who don't have the critical analysis skills that the three of you have! While Eddie Van Halen is playing "Eruption" here, he is also mixing in parts of three other instrumentals: "316," "Spanish Fly," and "Cathedral." Imagine growing up in the late 1970s and early '80s and hearing EVH play but not having videos or the Internet to unveil the mystery behind what he is doing with the guitar. You girls are seeing all the secrets revealed; maybe you will start your own band one day. Good luck with the channel :)

Ladies, that guitar is in a museum. Eddie is a legend. Its safe to say that it wouldve been a privilege to have been able to be inside that arena for that performance.

Imagine being him on stage playing an epic solo like that. Feeding the crowd your energy and feeding off them . I bet there is no other feeling in the world

Great reactiong guys!!! Keep rocking and happy weekend, hugs and lot of love from Argentina 🇦🇷🤘🏻

Eddie pioneered finger tapping and has influenced nearly every rock/metal guitarist to come after him. If you like the guitar solo type stuff, someone else has mentioned Buckethead -Soothersayer (most emotional), I second their comment. Congrats on the 10k subs, that was pretty quick.

Great to see the younger generation appreciating '' Real Music ''

What a fun video!!! Both Eddie AND the ladies watching him. Hope Eddie watches this one day. Thumbs up!!

What the girl on the right said at around 8:53...the violin thing...thats exactly what I was thinking the first time I saw Eddie play live, 25 years ago. I'd never heard Cathedral before and it was unbelievable to me that he could make that sound with a guitar.

i love the "Mean street" part of the solo the best!

18 days later and in still in shock. out of all the musicians in the whole world, he was my guy. I have been following him the mammoth days. And now music will never be the same to me. RIP Edward

Thank you ladies. RIP EDDIE.

For a couple of years after Eddie created Eruption he had to play it behind an amplifier so no one could see how he did it. As for Eddie's smoking habit, he is now having cancer issues.

Somebody get Mia an electric guitar!!

You ladies have just witnessed the greatest guitar musician. The young lady in the middle asked for a guitar, it's called inspiration... He was full of just that. EDDY R.I.P.

My faith in humanity is restored seeing young people get into 80's rock. I loved this video. The reaction was priceless..:)

Thank you ! This Totally made my day

He will.....be missed 😪😪😪😪😪😪 You would have loved seeing the concert live!!! He was basically just playing around when he did his solo. It's called "tapping " He didn't invent it, but he perfected it)) As a former stagehand and spot op. we never tire of keeping them on target.)) Think about getting involved in your schools theater/music development and local theater in your community college

Been playing 25 years . Grew up watching him , truly the best ever . This gives me chills how great he is

This is how it was at a Van Halen concert. Mind blowing!

This guy is just amazing... you know what is also amazing? You girls, right at minute 14:01 ... Now THAT'S a really great reaction!! :-D ... Cheers! Keep it up! You doing great!

Excellent choice! Loved the Steve Vai reaction vid as well. Recommendation: "Soothsayer" by Buckethead. There's a live version considered to be the "best" and most "emotional." Love the channel!:)

Ladies you just witnessed one of the greatest solos of one of the greatest rock n roll players of all time!!! That man personally changed the playing of the guitar! That was in it's way a sacred 13 mins. Nice reaction ladies

The man is a legend, a Michaelangelo with a guitar. So glad you listened to this, the 80's really was the golden age of rock.

The great EVH...and great video, girls. Please react to Tender Surrender by Steve Vai or Far Beyond the Sun by Yngwie Malmsteen.

You WERE crying, ha ha, its okay. ive been crying since he died.

This was the first song i ever saw live - August 28, 1978 Van halen opening for Black sabbath. It's refreshing to see young people enjoy music that a generation ago enjoyed! Well done!

It has taken a proliferation of reaction videos for me to appreciate how great these girls' reactions are. There are literally dozens of reaction videos to this same performance but you girls have the best, most genuine reactions. I think it's true for just about all of your videos. I've enjoyed watching this young generation react to things we took for granted 30 years ago. I mean, when I was growing up, this was just Eddie doing his thing. As time has gone by, I realize people don't do this much anymore--neither the musicality nor the creativity. It's nice to know that there is a new generation being turned on to the virtuosity of a past generation. We were that way with music of the 60s.