I just asked my 23 year old daughter who was the greatest guitarist she knew of and she said Eddie Van Halen. That's my girl.

Edward Van Halen is a virtuoso. They invented a method of writing music just so they could put Edward's music on paper. It's called guitar tablature. This man was not only playing the guitar; he was writing history.

He not only played guitars, he built guitars. I cried when he passed. There will never be another like him. He was a unicorn. I will miss him until the day I die. I miss you Mr. Van Halen. God bless you.

No guitarist in the history of music shocked the audiences like EVH. No one. His skill and mastery of that instrument is one and done. No one will make that big of impact again not before him or after.

Keith Urban's reaction to the news of E.V.H.'s passing: "This hit me hard. There are lots of great guitar players, but very VERY few true innovators, players that seem to have arrived from a far distant planet, and bring a completely new color to the rainbow."

It does make me sad and tear up a little to think this musical genius is gone. No words can describe the impact this man had on rock and roll and future guitar players. Simply amazing. Miss you Eddie RIP

Saw VH live twice. Once in '84 with Diamond Dave and again in 88' with Sammy. Eddie was something special. An innovator of both the guitar and the way it was played. What I'll always remember about EVH, aside from the music he gave us, is the sly grin he always had on stage. You could tell he was doing what he loved. EVH shares the GOAT slot with SRV in my opinion. Two different styles, each a master of his own.

EVERYBODY WANTS SOME- VAN HALEN!!!!! I want some too.........

Van Halen's debut album is amazing! You would not regret reacting to the whole thing!

On top of his fantastic playing - Van Halen had INCREDIBLE MUSIC!!! Never again will we have another band like The Mighty Van Halen!!!

You will love the debut album. It's total fire. Eddie is my #1. Sorely missed, but Van Halen is a treasure trove of his greatness, as well as the whole band.

For Sammy, who is no slouch on the guitar, to say that Eddie is the greatest guitar player ever... props were given.

This is Eddie's nightly solo while playing on tour, that changed every time. Parts of "Eruption" are in the solo, but the real version is on the first album. Please listen to "Beautiful Girls" off the 2nd album, thx.

This never gets old!! RIP Eddie. ✌❤

The debut album is one of the best first albums in rock history IMO. Everyone tried to play like Eddie. No one could.

definitely created his own style incredibly gifted and that's that!!!! their first album came out hot and IMO was the best work they ever did. RIP

The best live recording of an Eddie Van Halen solo ever. And that make it one of the best unaccompanied solos ever recorded, period.

His son Wolfgang Van Halen has a band, called Mammoth you should check them out, he is the singer, and a great guitarist in his own right. Seen them live last year, opening for Guns N Roses.

Introducing THE MAN. Don't let him near your woman with those fingers!

Yes, please review their first album, Van Halen!! The original Eruption is on there. The first song of their first album, Runnin with the Devil, is epic, the whole album is fantastic and changed rock

Eddie Van Halen was the Ultimate Guitar Hero !! keep those Van Halen reactions coming !! You should do a Van Halen Marathon !, review Van Halen album for sure as it is awesome from start to finish !!!

YES!!!! YES!!! YES!!!! Oh I have been patiently waiting for some VH!!!! I swear I almost said something last night during the Live Show!!!! YES!!! Eddie Van Halen (RIP 😔) IS THAT GUY!!!! Oh I cannot wait for you to check out their debut album!!!! Because once you hear that you are gonna want more!!!!!! Can I just offer a little advice … so yes, you just listened to the “live” version of Eruption …. But it is NOT exactly the same as the studio version, and it’s really the “intro” for “You Really Got Me” … so please do those 2 together 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 OMG this is going to be so freaking awesome!!!! Did I mention I LOVE Van Halen?!?!!? Oh no!!! I am so sorry!!! I got so excited to see you drop this on the channel that I completely forgot ……. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 REVIEW FAM!!!!!!!! Thank you so much!!!!! WooooHooooo 💯KBiz in da house!!!!! Haha Love ya 💞 *Edit* - Shoot, I forgot …. MY PERSONAL “order” would surely ruffle some feathers … so I’m just gonna keep that to myself 🤷‍♀️😜😂🎸🔥🎸🔥🎸🔥

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 ! .. RIP Eddie you will be missed Sir ! Great reaction !

There are millions of good guitar players; there are thousands of great guitar players; there are hundreds of phenomenal guitar players; there are dozens of amazing guitar players; but there is only one Edward Van Halen. That man was a god among men. Often imitated, but never duplicated.

VH was a huge part of many of our youth in the late 70's, but mainly in the early 80's while Dave was in the band. It's refreshing to see the appreciation of the next generations still enjoying listening to and admiring Eddie and his incredible talent! And thank you for not pausing constantly throughout the video, but enjoy it until the end!

I was 19 when Van Halen came out. Seen them many times. Bro I still get chills watching eruption. RIP my man.

Absolutely loved the look of disbelief on your face, the smiles, and the absolute shock.

Had the Great Pleasure of seeing Van Halen 16 times live and he’s the Greatest in my opinion…And that Guitar is the most Beautiful guitar ever…

Eddie was always the voice of Van Halen. David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar were merely asked to sing along.

You did a good job w/ the audio of this, Biz. Louder than many of the other reactions to this vid.

GOAT

This is not only a guitar solo or music...this also art....

I have “The Wall of EVH” in my music room covered with photos of Eddie from every phase of his career ♥️🎸🔥♥️RIP 1/26/1955-10/6/2020

Eddie was the best. He reinvented the electric guitar. How it’s played, how it’s built, how it sound, how it looked, etc. etc. etc. There will never be another Eddie Van Halen. He’s seriously up there with Mozart or Beethoven. They will be talking about him for years to come.

He’s the man that’s for sure nobody can do what he just did. I’ve seen him live four times and each time I’m amazed and walked away with a goosebumps and a smile from ear to ear and a Stank face lol

It's hard to imagine how anyone could be so good at anything.

With David singing, v/h was unstoppable. Incredible start in music ,with women and childeren first at it's peak. Too bad Dave couldn't stay.

I can listen to him over and over again and never get tired of his brilliance

There was One and Only EVH, the King....RIP

I appreciate that you didn't interrupt with too many comments and that you enjoyed it.....thanks

The first time I heard Van Halen on the radio I was with a couple of buddies. The DJ says something like "You aren't going to believe this guy Eddie Van Halen". He spun Eruption followed by You really got me. We sat there stunned. One of my buddies said "That guy is from another planet"! I said "Or he's from another dimension!"

It is just astounding how every time I watch this solo, the camera can’t even render how fast his hand is picking

Saw them live twice and he changed every solo in every song

Eddie Van Halen was a genius. My favorite band and guitarist ever. Was blessed to be able to see Van Halen 3 times. Each show was great. A man that would show audiences each night that he truly loved playing the guitar. The joy that you see on his face speaks volumes. Having him pass was heartbreaking. I pray that Wolf, Alex, Valerie and Janie have the love and support they need. R.I.P. Eddie

Get ready to be blown away. Also, Somebody Get me a doctor. If Mozart was alive now, he would be bowing down to Eddie Van Halen. I bust out in tears every time I see the genius at work. I bow down to this man. R.I.P. Rock God. I have not been able to think of anything that can top this.

When learning guitar (after Stevie Ray,, Angus and Malcolm Young, Gary Moore, Jimmy Page, the Beatles, and Eddie made me get one) There were lots of times I thought, "I will never be able to........like this or that person" Then there was a moment after a year, that I had an epiphany. Then another a few months later. I kept getting to new plateaus and then getting stuck. The next plateau is right there in front of you and they do come. Patience and practice enable you to have the guitar become and extension of you. Just like every carpenter smacked their thumb with a hammer dozens of times before they get it right, everything comes with muscle memory and soul.

I saw VH in the 80's when I was a young teen, yes I snuck out without my Dad knowing. I took my son to see VH so he could hear EVH when we were stationed in Hawaii in the 90's and he was 12. It was his first concert.

BEST REACTION OF THEM ALL. YOU WATCH N LISTENED, PROPS TO YOU!!! . 🙏💯

The best part of his playing is that it’s jaw dropping cool and kinda funny at the same time.

I'm a sucker for reactions to this video!!! Well Done, sir!

Oh man, when you yelled commercial !!!! You connected with everyone

Check out the studio version of 'unchained'. with David Lee Roth on vocals...so much Rock swagger on that one!!

This show was August 27th 1986 New Haven Coliseum In New Haven Connecticut I was there it was amazing performance and epic! So loud in that place it was so awesome loved it! I had great seats close to where Eddie was shredding!

You young man are seeing the GOAT at work!!

I was at this concert in New Haven Connecticut. Every time i saw them they put on a Great Show! What a memory

Yes, you just witnessed greatness like we will never see again. Not in our lifetime. Happy Birthday in heaven, Eddie. 1/26/55 - 10/6/2020

And just like that....you have witnessed the "GOAT"....

I love watching these youngins absolutely mesmerized by him knowing I fing enjoyed it when he was blazing the TRAIL!

It's one thing to train and be good enough to play any of this....it's a whole different thing for all of this to come out of thin air in your mind, total imagination, and then be able to bring it into existence with your fingers.

Your giving the first impression look that I did when I first heard this back in the 80's. I had to listen to it over and over and question if it was just a guitar or not. RIP Eddie.

Eddie Van Halen just passed recently WE LOVE YOU EDDIE ROCK ON 😍😍😍🙏😇

I think guitarists will be studying this video till the end of time.....it's jaw dropping.

Eddie is an alien from another planet and everyone on that planet plays guitar - Sammy Hagar

This was one of the first songs I heard. The first time I started partaking in a little smoke .😂 around 1976 12 years old or less. haven't been the same since. 😂

Eddie was trained in classical music. Hence the part of the video where it goes blue and he makes the guitar sound like a violin and a cello. He started on the drums and his brother Alex on the guitar. They switched and the rest is history. You just watched the greatest Rock and Roll guitar player that's ever lived. Period! RIP Eddie ❤

That part near the end when he's doing the insane double handed tapping can from Fair Warning. He was trying to emulate funk bass playing. As usual, It came out sounding like him

Ed’s they king of all kings on guitar so smart how he changed the way guitars are made now a days rip sir Edward vanhaten❤😊 16:54

Sammy Hagar is actually pretty damn guitarist himself!!

The master!! RIP Eddie💙🎶🎸🎶🎸

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I demand you watch the entire Live Without a Net concert!....I was there the second night in 1986....They were just getting to their peak....great show....they brought you emotional on stage with them to party and just have a good time....Peace!

Dude, love the "are you kidding me" look on your face.

Edward was a God.

Nice reaction. Amazingly Eddie's greatness didn't just lie in his guitar playing but also in his mastership over the instrument itself. By this I mean the guy worked on redoing the electric guitar until it sounded the way he wanted it too. Including creating the unique sound of Eddie's "Brown Tone". All part of way when other guitarist tried to do what he did. They had a hard time doing it. Their guitars equipment just wasn't what he was working with. Some would say he was cheating. lol Few others could ever match both the playing skills and the Frankenstein mad genius mind Eddie had when it came to the guitar itself. He's really unmatched in this feat. When Eddie hit the world, some just stopped and stared, Others put their guitar down and walked away in shame. And yet others picked up the guitar inspired to try to do more. Eddie changed the music world. He also did the guitar solo in Michael Jacksons Beat it. Moreover, he did some rearranging of the song as well. Making Eddie on the number one song in the US and the number two song in the US at the same time. His influence will last for a long time to come. That impact is what makes Eddie the greatest of all time.

The greatest of all time! Rest in peace! Much love Edward Van Halen

Can't wait for the =VH= debut reaction. Bring it on!

I was at that concert in Des Moines, IA, it was awesome, BTO was the opener.

I'll never forget the night my mates and I saw Van Halen in Oakland CA, at the Henry J. Kaiser Auditorium on the Van Halen II tour. This cat sitting in front of us turned to me and said, "this is America's answer to Led Zeppelin." I never forgot that. In '78 they were the heaviest act in the business...

This was after 8 years of touring and playing Eruption every night so it's really evolved into something out of this world! Review the original version and put yourself in that time period if you can then you'll see how powerful that solo/song was back then!

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Like Jimi, Eddie changed the way guitar would be played forever and influenced so many others. He was certainly blessed with this talent!!

Congratulations you have met the king Eddie Van Halen there will never be another go back to the early years starting in 78 watch all the videos and listen to music and you will understand

Funny Eddie story. In 82, when famed producer (and performer) Quincy Jones tried to call Eddie to do the solo for Jackson's "Beat It", he called Eddie while he was playing in his studio and Ed thought it was a prank call and replied to the caller (Quincy), "Stop calling, you fucking asshole!" Then he finally got the call where Quincy said, "It's Quincy Jones!" and Eddie goes, "Uuuugh, I'm SORRY!" He said he felt like an idiot. He later did the solo and helped rearrange the song for no charge or royalties. Quincy later said in an interview that Ed was a sweetheart and a brilliant musician to work with in the studio. Heavy rock wasn't QJ's usual domain. After it was over, Quincy mailed Eddie a thank you note signed, "Quincy Jones (The Fucking Asshole)" haha. Eddie claimed in an interview that he framed it. Funny zinger by QJ.

The greatest of all time.

We get so caught up in Dave vs Sammy we forget about Eddie 😢 RIP

Goat ! Point blank period

Great reaction to the G.O.A.T.

Definitely do the album. I was in high school when it came out and it changed every damn thing. Listen to it all the way through. I look forward to seeing your reaction

"Master at work." That says it all.

Also the guitarists on "Beat It" by Michael Jackson. True legend. The band was named after him! Rip

He was and is the greatest rock guitar player, ever. Full stop!

I grew up to VH Another great guitar riff with dual guitar playing is hotel California from the Eagles.

Finger tapping wasn't new. What he did with finger tapping techniques was to apply it to the electric guitar, record companies in North America didn't know how to transcribe it to sheet music.

Eddie Van Halen on Michael Jackson's Beat It guitar solo. That one always blows my mind!

Eddie was my favorite student when I was teaching guitar.

My mind is always blown right around the 10-minute mark (in this video) when it sounds exactly like a violin.

Eddie is GOD°° May he R.I.P.. There will never be another like him. Humble Hero. Gone to soon😢

You kids aren’t ready for this but your parents will love it!

Not only was Eddie technically the greatest guitarist ever but his creativity pushed him into the likes of immortals! The best comparison i can make would probably be Maynard Ferguson - legendary jazz trumpeteer! Like i said ... To be technically and creatively that good in one package puts them (and very few others) among the immortals! If we're talking about songwriter/performers with creative genius, that's completely different. I'd probably have Mozart, Charlie Parker, Harold Arlen, Dave Grusin, Jimmy Webb, Billy Joel, Carole King, David Gates, etc, etc, etc.

Stevie Ray Vaughn was inspired by Van Halen 👌🏼😎🔥🎸