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Sir, as a watch enthusiast, and a Van Halen fan growing up, excellent story telling! What a wonderful experience to share with us. Thank you, I’m glad to hear that Van Halen the man was a good human being as he was a genius and a legend in his art.

I was at a couple of shows that tour. I did get to talk to Eddie at souncheck. I had drank too much by then and I told him I wanted to sing and he said go ahead. I did, he winced and made a "that's terrible' face and we both laughed.

Number 1 Van Halen gal here! In my teens I met EVH & he was a super down to earth guy. I used to live in California & every Van Halen concert i attended. I was young, impressionable & naive & I idolized EVH. This sounds horrible I watched him chain smoke both on stage & off & began to smoke? Luckily I quit after one year . I wish Eddie would have quit in his youth. Heck even at 40, yet he continued. He also blamed his tongue cancer on guitar picks. I truly believe that he would still be shredding his guitar, laughing with his son, going for walks on the beach, hugging his wife, living to the fullest had he not chain smoked. Unfortunately at around 60 drugs, alcohol, cigarettes will begin to poison the human body. With Eddie's life in the fast lane lifestyle ~ I consider it a blessing he made it till 65. RIP 🙏 EVH. You will never be forgotten.

You nailed it when you said he was what happens, when you conquer the world at 18 years old. You don't have to grow up, & you can stay in a perpetual state of never having to grow up, & he had his everyday struggles, and health issues, but to be in that state all the time, would have to be sublime, and maybe a little scary, but, the "good" kind of scary... "Roller coaster scary."

So many people needed this story. The entire music world is hurting over Eddie's death, it will NEVER be the same again

To me definitely one of your best episodes. 30 seconds talk about a Rolex and half an hour of real life glorious stories. Which should be exactly the way you enjoy any watch. You buy it. You’re happy with it. And you take him out to your life adventures. Thanks man.

Excellent story!!! RIP Eddie. Your mark on the world will ALWAYS be remembered.

Thank you for sharing your experience. Eddie Van Halen will truly be missed / Peace and Rock & roll

So many people chase EVH’s sound. They’re *serious* about it. Yet they missed they were chasing a big kid playing with his favorite toy. :)

Awesome story, truly awesome! So glad to hear Eddie was a genuine guy.

Happy Birthday TTWC! Very sad to hear about Eddie's passing. Total shocker. It's so cool that you actually knew him. MK

As a guitarist, and a kid growing up in the 80’s I was very saddened to hear the news of his passing. Rest In Peace Eddie.

That was an excellent story and enjoyed every moment of it!

Hanging on every word for 30 minutes. Loved it.

New Sub here and glad i found u, thnx for opening up and sharing tht EVH was a big kid which we already knew, saw VH several times back n Cali, 166 dislikes SMH and where's ur heart at, will enjoy watching ur upcoming content, be well and much success 2u...

Oisin, you're becoming the EVH of the YT watch world. Everything you touch seems to turn to gold. I really enjoyed 'Story Time'...keep the great content coming. Be well!!

I'm not into watches, haven't worn one in 40 years. First time I came across your channel today. To be honest I have never heard of your band. But let me tell you.. you tell a good story!! I enjoyed listening to you tremendously! I cant believe they took a cut of your merch sales. Stunning. Thank you for telling the story of your tour with VH.

Thank you for this story. I am a "nerd" when it comes to the "behind the scenes" of the production and shipping side of a rock show...So much involved ..night after night. Like the stories of having a second stage built 800 miles away for the next day(s) gig. Cool stuff.

I'm lucky enough to have toured with Disturbed, Anthrax, Soil, American Head Charge and we even opened for the Big 4 in Poland (DREAM)!.....I hear exactly what you're saying brother - It's so surreal. We're to lucky to have experienced it. Eddie was my hero ...Saw him live in '84 and in the 90's....Van Halen though....AMAZING!!!

I loved your video minute by minute...So Inspirational! Eddie was phenomenal! Unbeatable¡¡ He enlightened this world¡ Congrats from Colombia!

This is a big reason I dig the channel.... It's more than watches, it's lifestyle! Great story and keep up the good work.

Cannot believe he's gone. I always took for granted that van halen would recruit another singer and we'd get one more album and another tour. Thank you very much for posting this... It affirms what I have heard over and over. Eddie van halen was a very warm and compassionate human being. My heart breaks still for Wolfie, Janie, Alex, and Val

A fantastic glimpse behind curtain of rock gods! Thanks for sharing 😎

The 2004 Van Halen "reunion" tour is an infamous chapter in Van Halen lore. Sammy Hager talks about it at length in his memoir "Red". It wasn't a happy time for them.

Great story 👍 As a guitarist I was saddened by the news of Eddie's passing he was a legend, thanks for sharing it ✌

What a thoroughly enjoyable, thoughtful and funny video - thank you! Awesome content and loved the closing story about your brother and the guitar freaks - that was pure gold🤣

Awesome story! I’m one of those EVH guitar geeks your talking about, and yes, your description is dead accurate! I have read, watched, researched, so much on Van Halen it’s ridiculous. That being said, your story and your insight is incredibly unique and interesting. Excellent, thank you!

Wow, thank you so much for sharing your Eddie Van Halen story!!! He was indeed a rock legend that will be sorely missed!! You seem like such a great man in your own right! Thanks again!

That was fantastic thank you so much for sharing. RIP Eddie Van Halen.

Thank you for such a wonderful and heartfelt tribute to our King Edward. The Missus woke me up crying and for the entire day we couldn’t listen to a note of King Edward without the waterworks comin’ - so many good times with his music -it felt weird We found watching interviews with him and other kind folks like yourself paying tribute to Eddie makes it somewhat easier to bear. We literally had a day of intensely mourning. It might sound daft but Ed’s playing and attitude is hugely responsible for inspiring me to be the person I am. There’s a Bad Religion ( Punk Band ) Lyric that says it al “ Everyone you love leaves a mark on your soul, The world is a little less bright without King Edward Im fighting cancer and depression and its been especially tough with the news of Eddie’s passing but hearing all these wonderful tributes and reaction and the love and joy he brought and is bringing….makes it a tad bit easier Much love and respect! Thank you for honouring our King Edward. Eddie's music touched us so deeply because of his love for the instrument and the innovations he has done. To us, it feels like the brightest and best brother, Uncle, friend mentor you ever had is not in our realm anymore. You have Nothing but love from the rock/metal / guitarist community, respect for your tribute to EVH, Rock n Metal does not get the exposure and respect that other genres get. So, you are forever in the hearts of many a Rock / Metal / Guitar fan's hearts. Stay safe & all the best wishes to you. Watch this Video Interview and you'll see why we're hurting so much...The world is a little less bright without King Edward This is a brilliant interview if you haven’t seen it kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r8hiaadpx6i-cmw.html&ab_channel=Z%C3%B3caloPublicSquare most people don’t know the King Edward was a bi-racial half Asian / half white Immigrant and that his lifelong friends were the black kids who stood up for them when they came to the US. A definitive American Dream story. Eddie played the solo on Michael Jackson’s Beat it, re-arranged it so it sounded more ‘Rock’ and introduced Michael to a wider audience for free. Eddie buried Dimebag Darrell from Pantera with his original Bumblebee Guitar when Dime’s life partner Rita asked him to make a Copy Ed said “an Original deserves an Original” Vinnie Paul ( Pantera ) Dimebag’s brother says the last words his brother said to him was Van f+*in Halen’ their nightly ritual before hitting the stage. He gave Jerry Cantrell 5150 Stacks after touring with Alice In Chains and the last concert he went to was TOOL and a TOOL fan asked him to take a picture of the fan in front of Tool’s stage and he did, The fan had no idea who Ed was and Ed was chill with it. Frank Zappa loved and respected Eddie and got him to teach Dweezil who was obsessed with ED When Frank died Ed was THE 1st first to call with condolences and to offer any assistance. He did the same for Chris Cornell Guitarist Pete Thorn when Chris Passed He got Allan Holdsworth signed to Warner to introduce Allan to a wider audience He was the 1st to mod his guitars in such an extreme way chasing tone, Creating the Super Strat - Humbuckers in Strat style guitars, Waxing Pickups, Variac on his amp and did his first 2 albums with the original Fender Whammy which led to the creation of the Floyd Rose Whammy Bar. Les Paul Said Ed, him & Leo Fender are the only guys who know how to make guitars His 5150 Amp is still THE go to amp and sound of Modern metal, Gojira use the EVH 5150 His Rhythm Playing was funky, tasteful and rockin’ and his songwriting is the reason his loss is affecting grandparents, parents, kids and all ethnicities alike as Van Halen songs will live forever. He bravely and quietly fought cancer for 20 years Enjoy EVH kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gp-iYLGp2r_Xqps.html&ab_channel=Hazardteam

Incredible story . When people say ‘oh I wish I was a fly on the wall ‘ it’s like you gave the opportunity to be that fly . Love your channel .

What an incredible tribute to Eddie and funny stories too. It’s easy to imagine getting amped up while sharing that huge VH stage!

This video goes all the way up to 11. Great story, up there with your Italian city tours and stories. RIP EVH. 💔

GREAT stories! Thanks for sharing! So cool!!!!

Great Story! Was my first concert. July 1981, I was 14. When you described how loud I laughed. My ears rang for 2 days. I never forgot that wall of Volume! They definitely didn’t mess around Right from the in your face opener “Im on Fire” Probably have been to 300 Arena shows since that one, but I will never forget that sweaty crazy night at The Boston Garden. Love your channel. I wear my Submariner proudly every day. Bought it from an AD earlier this year!

Thanks for taking us backstage with you🍻

Great stories brother!! Thanks so much.

And of course -- RIP Eddie. Even for an old guy like me -- he'll forever be in the top ten of all Rock guitarists in the world.

Thanks for sharing those memories and you and the band had the privilege to open up for the greatest rock band ever

Love your story ,lucky you to had that time with Eddie and the band . He will be missed. I grew up with there music.

Great story. I've been lucky enough to experience some of what you shared about opening acts. Brings back a lot of cool, and strange, memories. Good times!

Great STORY,I ENVY YOU FOR EVEN MEETING EVH, LET ALONE TOUR WITH THEM...AT LEAST YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE THOSE MEMORIES OF PLAYING WITH THE GREATEST GUITAR VIRTUOSO TO EVER TOUCH A GUITAR...KEEP ON ROCKING JAMES SCOTT NICHOLSON, ONTARIO, CANADA

Toby Jepson (Wayward Sons) often speaks fondly of his experiences supporting both Van Halen and Bryan Adams when his band, The Little Angels were active. Like you, he shares the same sentiments about Eddie and Bryan, and how welcoming, friendly and supportive both gentlemen were. Thanks for a truly enjoyable story!

Its great to hear these personal stories from your music career. Van Halen certainly came from the period of legendary guitarists.

Thank you for this. Those of us who feel this huge loss are seeking out these types of stories. BTW the end bit about your brother was really funny.

Great story!!! Thanks for this. My band played before you guys at the Bitter End in NYC one night around 2003. I've been a fan of your work ever since after seeing you guys tear the house down. Great to see this!!!!

I really appreciate you sharing your experience and insights with us. Very good video. I'm a guitarist also and a lifelong VH fan. Like millions of fans, I am grieving the tragic loss of EVH. I was at a VH show when the tensions with Sammy were at their peak. I could hear and feel that everything was not right...and so could many other fans. Big difference from the first gig I saw Sammy play with the band in 1985. Sooner or later the competing egos use up all the oxygen in the room.

Man, what a great story!! Thanks for confirming what we all know, and that is that Eddie was an amazing human being! RIP Eddie.

What a great story and what a great reflection of Venice in your sunglasses.

Could listen to you for hours over a pint or two in the pub. Great memories and beautifully presented . Your a class act.

Highly entertaining video!!!! Will check out your band for sure. PEACE!!!!

Dude this video was like a gift dropped from heaven. So awesome. As a former touring musician scrapping from gig to gig in a van I know exactly what you're talking about. Not with VH though of course.

Duuude, that’s so rad! I knew there was a reason I liked your channel so much. I played guitar in a rock band in college. We never made it big but I can relate to traveling in a van and only scraping by. You rock man! That was an awesome story, thanks for sharing!

what a great video! i loved all those stories and was not surprised at all that eddie was like a little kid. no matter what, he never lost the absolute joy of playing - a trait which is a talent of its own given that bands at that level are big, big business. God bless you for sharing.

This was the most poignant tribute to Eddie among all the ones that came out in the days after his death. I watched it at the time but forgot to leave a comment and just stumbled across it again. Thanks for taking the time and effort to make this.

Oisin, LOVE THIS, please do keep these stories coming! I love watches but I'm a guitar player too so can't explain how much I enjoyed this. If only I could like it a million times

Awesome story man , Eddie was so easy goin , even when he was upset, he had a awesome soul and personality, definitely one of a kind, we didn't even get to see what he was capable of , if he had lived another 20 years we probably would have seen crazy awesome music from him as he aged, unfortunately god needed him more. 😭

What I would have done to be able to be around EVH. I had an opportunity as a teenager to meet and hang out with SRV when he was starting to blow up. My uncles best friend owned a recording studio outside of Atlanta and SRV had booked the studio for 3 nights while he was in town so I got to sit in and listen to him and Double trouble. He’d leave the venue after the show and go to the studio and just dink around and record it all. He was the nicest guy to be around and I’ll never forget those times. Much love from Raeford NC USA. Thank you for the video and sharing your memories.

I can confirm that the guitar world is way geekier than the watch world. What chip is in your tubescreamer? Lmao

I know I've been busy on your channel today hahaha what can I say it's my day off. This is such a great video, and even though I wasn't opening for Van Halen, I was opening for some big Texas acts all around the state running on fumes. So on a small scale I can relate. I was smiling the whole time. Cheers from Tejas

Thank you for sharing. Amazing! I did not know you were in a band. I am an amateur guitar player, almost 50 . I grew up hearing Van Halen. I saw them once in concert in Mexico City. Thanks for the story. Saludos . Rock on!!

Looking forward to hearing some 'life on the road' stories! Don't hold back 😉😁

This was such a cool story! Thank you for sharing this! It was worth all the EVH KZfaq searching I've done so far. God bless Eddie! Thank you!!! And omgosh I cannot believe they would bring fans to your dressing room unannounced - I seriously almost fell on the floor laughing when you told the story about the tour group barging in unannounced while you had no pants on. I mean who does that LOL.

Can’t believe It’s been a year since I saw your first video. Fantastic stuff man!

Was never a fan of VH but it's cool to hear stories like that. Great to hear that these guys are out there living the dream!

Awesome! Thank you for sharing. Good Stuff!

Great tribute.. And insight to a legend of rock. Life on the road.. Saw vh in 93. Sheffield UK... I Was deaf for hours after.. One of the greatest gigs I ever went to..

Edward was, is and always will be my biggest hero. The King was incredible

Great interview. Dave ran a tight VH merch biz back in the day. cmon Alex - do the right thing, find them and pay these guys!

Thanks so much for posting! So wonderful to hear stories like this now. And Irish guys are such great storytellers!

What a great story. Great detail and unrushed delivery. . If your band ever regroups, it would be great to come and see one of your shows.I'm going to search youtube for any of your material. Best of luck to you, & ROCK ON "Mr. North".

Been super sad since the announcement of his death. Thank you for your personal experiences. It helps. ❤️

Awesome story for Eddie's tribute, especially your first time meeting him in San Antonio! I live in SA and may have seen ya! And now I am into watches because of your channel. Small world isn't it but great story to remember EVH and much luck and success to you.

Thanks for posting your story, it's a unique, non-emotional perspective, and I don't mean that in a negative way at all. I like the "eternal 13 yr old boy" perspective, because he always had that youthful joy in his tinkering and "futsing around" with the tools of his trade, not to mention the smile on his face as he spent his life doing what he loved. What a musical treasure and beautiful human being we lost.

Thanks for the road stories!!

"I'm just a punk kid who plays guitar", EVH stated in an interview. And the world wouldn't have it any other way. Enjoy your stories, hoist one or two, Slainte!

I met Edward backstage in 1993 in Rotterdam. I still have the photo, me and him together.

I remember when Van Halen was "Mammoth" before changing to V.H they played back yard parties in South Pasadena, Alhambra, Arcadia etc. It's awesome that you got to play with them. I remember seeing them at the Us Festival. When I describe that concert, I always mention VH. The music "POWER" just Fn POWER, the whole length of the stage behind them was a wall of speakers. If you find that show on youtube you will be amazed at the set up. That sucks that you didn't get paid and even worse that whoever mgmt. was took 20% of your merch. earnings.

I love the stories! My band opened several shows for Eddie Money, so hearing your experiences with VH took me down memory lane. Our band split $250 per show! And the FOH speakers facing you? Crazy!

Thanks Mr O for the story.

Thank you for the storytelling! 👍

I wasn't sure at first if I was gonna last the whole thing but the delivery and stories grew on me. Especially the one at the end about your brother and the guitar geek crowd on lookers. Hilarious

Great stories, I think you nailed Eddie as the perpetual kid. One thing I've noticed looking back on old videos is the guy was always smiling. Rip, 😢

Good story. I wasn't a huge fan of VH but I remember hearing them a lot in the 1980's. How could you not? Anyway my friend grew up next door to David Lee Roth in Pasadena. Lots of stories there as well! Keep up the good work and storytelling.

Thanks man. What a great story you told. Loved it.

Great story.....thanks for sharing it!

My Google smart speaker started playing Van Halen at 4:00! Spooky or what. Thanks for sharing 👍

this story was very good and informative. I was surprised and very sad to hear that you guys didn't get paid to play with them. I hate that the music industry has money hungry cooperate people that are so cheap that they wouldn't pay the opening band. Everyone has bills and food to pay for. thank you for this video, it was a touching tribute

Great video thanks for sharing !

Excellent video. Please keep them coming. Tid bits of stories would be awesome.

This was a great down to earth story.... Thank you!!!

best 30 minutes I've spent in a long time listening to you walk us through your experiences with Eddie and his band. thanks for sharing in a way that makes us feel like we were there as well!

Excellent video - really enjoyed it

loved the stories! thanks so much

Love the story, and you have me hooked on MRNORTH - Great great music.

You're a natural at this YT stuff, Oisin. That was a fun story... and well told.

Thanx for the cool Story Time. By the way your band is awesome, I just watched your “Let Me In Live” and enjoyed very much. Great song and killer musicians, especially you and your bass solo. I’ll keep track of your next story. Thanx

Totally enjoyed hearing your memories of Eddie. Thank you for sharing it with us. RIP Eddie ✌️🦋🙏

Great stories. Grew up listening to VH in the 80s, I’m no guitarist but he will be missed. Look forward to the other stories “On the road with the TWC”. 🤘🏽