Wolfgang Van Halen SHREDS at Taylor Hawkins Memorial Concert!
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Жыл бұрынA viewer wrote me to ask if I thought Wolfgang Van Halen was playing to a backing track of his dad on Hot For Teacher at the Taylor Hawkins Memorial Concert. Here's my answer.
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@aliensporebomb Жыл бұрын
I remember Eddie once saying in an interview "if you think I'm good you should hear Wolfie" and I seriously think he wasn't just being a proud dad talking up his kid. Playing great guitar, great keyboards, great bass, and great drums and singing great in time to join your dad's band at 15? Yeah, he's a phenomenon.
@ricdale7813 Жыл бұрын
EVH said it in a few interviews. He knew and now so does Everyone. Wolf can shred with the best yet chooses too be a full Song musician with his own style of play.
@darinstgeorge Жыл бұрын
Also, someone once asked him what it was like to be the world’s greatest guitarist and he replied, “ask Steve Lukather!”
@therapist6328 Жыл бұрын
@@darinstgeorge he also said his favourite player was Bruce Cockburn
@GeoffSweet Жыл бұрын
@Jessica Torres totally subjective. Time will tell.
@jroc2201 Жыл бұрын
@Jessica Torres you know it.
@kjguitarman Жыл бұрын
He looked so happy playing his dad’s tunes. Smiling away. Well done, Wolfgang 👏👏
@iblockpuncheswithmyface1490 Жыл бұрын
Just like the ol' man used to do.
@HeleneLogan Жыл бұрын
@@iblockpuncheswithmyface1490 A million years ago, Eddie's smile made me realize that if it's not fun, why play? It's been my mantra ever since.
@nyhtopossu4858 Жыл бұрын
He also looked much more relaxed here than when he was playing in VH. Maybe in VH he was afraid of screwing up in front of his father. Or Mike Anthony fans made him nervous.
@sonialeigh9112 Жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing!
@gravelrhoads Жыл бұрын
His smile during those songs really took my back to the 80's watching his dad playing. That man knew how to have fun bringing joy to other people and passed that on to Wolfgang. People need to stop giving him so much crap about not doing a Van Halen tribute. Go listen to Mammoth WVH! That man knows how to craft a song.
@copykonsmusic1065 Жыл бұрын
You can see how Wolfgang lifted everyone's spirits around him. That is indeed a rare gift from above.
@thomasaghotmail 11 ай бұрын
Really good point!! People seem to really enjoy jamming with that young man. 🎸
@caskinfg 8 ай бұрын
He really has a positive vibe about him, doesn't he
@ITSOKtheband Жыл бұрын
I taught my son to play guitar; what took me 40 years to learn took him six months. But the freaky part was that it was literally like listening to myself play - note choice, phrasing, chords - and his compositions sound & feel like my own. Musical DNA can run very deep in a family, I can attest to it. It is beautiful to see Wolfgang honoring his father so.
@X_Storm-vk5jz Жыл бұрын
Can you teach me, lol? My one regret. My kids can play, but I’m hopeless.
@22sojourner Жыл бұрын
I taught my brother-in-law how to play (I also took him to a jazz guitar teacher) so he could read music too. The problem was he sounded just like me, one day he came over & I held the door & said; "You know everything I know plus what you know & you still can't play better than me (?) go home until you figure it out!" A few days later he came knocking on my door again & said; "Let's play!" Wow! What a difference. Sometimes a little kick in the pants is a good thing.
@22sojourner Жыл бұрын
@Darwinism 2.0 In some areas I was the wild guy doing wheelies, and racing down country roads, but when I look at what this generation can do ... it's astounding & it's the way it should be, I'm pleased.
@FlowtnWitWalden Жыл бұрын
I'm not a parent but imo this is a vital lesson parents could live by... children digest our every thought and action. Try to present our highest for them imitate.
@jimmysapien9961 Жыл бұрын
@@22sojourner AWSOME
@TheDirtRoadChapel Жыл бұрын
We know that Wolfgang does not want to spend his whole career covering Van Halen. He's his own powerhouse. But when he gives an occasional nod, it's very endearing. The fans just miss his dad.
@robkrasinski6217 Жыл бұрын
Even though he was a part of his dad’s band VH replacing Mike on bass, he is his own individual and wants to do his own thing now and not copy his father. And he didn’t want VH to continue without his father or for him to replace his father as lead guitarist. So, VH the band died with Ed. But, he is going to alienate VH fans by doing his own thing and refusing to play VH songs or reform VH without his father. He used the f word in comments suggesting he is sick of fans demanding that he play VH songs and reform VH without his father.
@tdz69 Жыл бұрын
The two performances that did it for me were wolf and Shane. Wolf….he’s been criticized for a long time for NOT playing VH songs since his dad passed. People can now STFU I guess. You have to respect this guy. His father is one of the greatest guitarists in the history of music yet he forged his own direction instead of riding his dads coat tails. What we saw and heard was a guy who CAN play VH material. When I watched him play I didn’t see a guy playing his dads music…I saw a son paying tribute the to his father and doing it justice. I could never watch wolf do any VH song and NOT view it as paying homage to Eddie. Absolutely fantastic. As for Shane…beyond emotional.
@KitCat71819 Жыл бұрын
Well said!!💯
@gonedeep43 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!!
@caprise-music6722 Жыл бұрын
Shane could be the new drummer for Foo Fighters. Absolutely amazing performance
@davidsaganey641 Жыл бұрын
Well said!
@custosnocte1528 Жыл бұрын
*OUTSTANDING COMMENT* *VERY WELL WRITTEN AND ON POINT. PEOPLE WHO CRITICIZE WOLFGANG VAN HALEN NEED TO SHUT THE FUCK UP* PERHAPS THESE PEOPLE ARE CRITICAL OF WOLF VH BECAUSE THEY ENVY HIS INCREDIBLE ABILITIES ON GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, KEYS, VOCALS, ETC* *AND YES, EDWARD VAN HALEN IS THE GREATEST GUITAR PLAYER ON THE PLANET* *EDDIE LEFT THOUSANDS OF RECORDINGS FOR HIS SON, AND ONLY WOLF AND ALEX KNOW HOW TO SORT THROUGH THE TAPES* *AGAIN, OUTSTANDING COMMENT* SORRY FOR THE CAPS (STUCK) ALL THE BEST !
@jonijohnston1688 Жыл бұрын
This made me cry 😢 No wonder why Valiere is so proud of him... RIP EVH 🎸 🙏 🎶💞🎶
@gerardinecizmar Жыл бұрын
Valerie is so nice and did a great job with him as well.
@JDzAlive Жыл бұрын
Just imagine having Eddie as a teacher for HOURS every day, not only teaching technique but passing on the passion and love. RIP Eddie.
@Craftlngo Жыл бұрын
Wolfie has stated in an interview with loudwire that his father was a terrible guitar teacher 🤣
@pookiepookie8669 Жыл бұрын
@@Craftlngo - I believe it. Teaching wasn't Ed's gift, no big deal. WVH got the talent, that's what matters. It in the blood. My brother died before he ever got to met his daughter yet she had the same body mannerism - it was like she had watched him her whole life. Wolfie saw and heard.
@alexanderdimitrov9045 Жыл бұрын
Wolfie said it was like that. More like influencer than like a teacher. I mean, no systematic learning
@stevestringer7351 Жыл бұрын
Wolf HATED when Ed tried to teach him!
@kaesnow2380 Жыл бұрын
In a recent interview, he laughed at the genetic connection and said that he practices A LOT! I am a huge Wolfie fan, he is just a great guy too.
@bradscottbutler Жыл бұрын
I’m 62, I’ve seen Van Halen live many times since the 70s. Wolfgang absolutely blows my mind how good he is.
@dausblack2585 Жыл бұрын
Hey Bradley,From another 1960 baby,I totally agree.I only got to see him 3 times.79 in RaleighN.C. 84 Atlanta and Eddie in person at the MAD MONK in Wilmington N.C. Watching the Bulletboy's.Vallarie was filming a mini series there 1985-86.
@jimmysapien9961 Жыл бұрын
He had a Great Teacher 🙃🙃🙃
@The_Bass_Stunters Жыл бұрын
Damn I’m actually shocked at how much Wolf sounds exactly like his Dad! The “time feel” is absolutely spot on!
@mikemcholland9920 Жыл бұрын
Eddie left us a gift. Wolfgang keep doing your own thing .Awesome.
@KhalDrogo76 Жыл бұрын
I like to think that 100 years from now there's Van Halen offspring holding up a blazing torch of guitar and rock and keeping the music alive..because it's that important as music for so many of us. RIP King Edward
@JohnTh3Krak3n Жыл бұрын
I would LOVE to see you interview Justin Hawkins! He is so underappreciated and im glad this performance and Under Pressure highlighted his talents again.
@hotmic4045 Жыл бұрын
How about Shane Hawkins?
@fromulus Жыл бұрын
@Ralph Reilly Underappreciated by more people than op. What a strange thing to let get to you.
@DavidDurallthethird Жыл бұрын
Not only does he sound like EVH, I know that it's important to WVH to play it JUST like his dad did. Note for note. We've all got dads. Wolfie mimicking his dad on this song is his greatest tribute to pops.
@mikeshaffer4912 Жыл бұрын
This was un real! Such an incredible performance.
@idk9637 Жыл бұрын
"wolfie"
@gl3nnium Жыл бұрын
I would like to create my own delusional reality where Eddie Van Halen and Taylor Hawkins didn't die and they are still out there making music. I'm not sure what to call this alternate reality yet. Possibly "Planet Awesome". Admission to Planet Awesome is free. Nobody who want's to live there will be turned away. Other future addtions to this new reality may include....Kurt Cobain, Chris Cornell and Robin Williams (okay Ribin Williams isn't a musician but he will bring joy and make us laugh...So he's in.)
@idk9637 Жыл бұрын
@@gl3nnium i wish I could bring back so many young talented musicians. Kurt, randy Rhodes. I wish I could change history and make it so jason becker never got als. I wish I could stop srv from getting on that helicopter. I wish jimi hendrix lived to be an old man. So many musicians I'd gladly sacrifice myself for.
@idk9637 Жыл бұрын
@@Ottophil that's his nickname? Wolfgang is so bad ass. I would hate wolfie if i were him lol. Sounds like a little kid. 21 years of being called gav and i still hate it every time someone says it. I'm definitely projecting but yeah.
@300rivers7 Жыл бұрын
Holy smokes!! He sounded exactly like his dad. I never knew the kid could shred like that. As for Hawkins, what a tragedy. I saw the Foo Fighters just once and am glad I did. That band is dripping with talent and Hawkins was a beast of a drummer. RIP
@jimmysapien9961 Жыл бұрын
I agree
@lrh411 Жыл бұрын
Drugs are bad kids, what a waste.
@deanwitt7903 Жыл бұрын
Wolfgang van halen would have played his arse off practicing to get where he’s got . Nobody just picks up a guitar and plays well . He deserves a lot of credit .
@StrangeDevice Жыл бұрын
So happy to see Justin singing with them. Rick, everyone wants to see you collaborate with Justin Hawkins Rides Again!!!
@StrangeDevice Жыл бұрын
Omg I just saw that you accepted the invite here. Yes!!
@coreycongilio Жыл бұрын
100% on the time feel! He looked SO comfortable playing and that’s what most can’t replicate. Eddie’s feel was everything and it was evident in WVHs performance. Love that take, Rick.
@muenchhausenmusic Жыл бұрын
Exactly that incredible effortlessness is what amazes me the most about EVH
@richardfosbeck4270 Жыл бұрын
Eddie not only changed the caliber of rock and roll, he gave us Wolfgang, to carry on the touch... he is the God of rock guitar...
@aural_supremacy 6 ай бұрын
That sort of cringy adoration is everything wrong with western society in one phrase
@SilentKnight43 Жыл бұрын
Been following Wolfie since his solo work first dropped (his first song about his dad brought on the tears)...and he's just so multi-talented and as you say Rick he's a tremendously nice guy in all the interviews I've seen him in. It was great to see him on the Taylor Hawkins tribute and to a degree he was payin' tribute to his dad at the same time. No question in my mind the guitar work was all his with no backing track. You watch closely his fingers and the fret work and it all lines up perfect. WVH is the real deal - the dynasty lives on.
@MrUltraworld Жыл бұрын
Eddie was incredibly proud of Wolfy, he doted on Wolfy and went out of his way to let Wolfy know how much he loved him. Whenever you mentioned the boy, Eddie's face lit up. Wolf has released a great record but this was just the beginning. Wolfgang is going to continue to amaze us with his music and he will carry on his family's legacy. He's involved with running EVH products, bringing out a new hollow body guitar and a Bass Guitar as well. He has taken over 5150 Studios too. He's so much more than a good musician.
@CodeBleu724 Жыл бұрын
Wolfie is the only one qualified to take that on...a kid with a vision who has blood ties. As a 50 year old father, I'm proud of my 21 year old only son. Every single day when I look at him, I want to hug him and tell him he's my greatest accomplishment. He took up guitar and bass a few years ago and he's getting good and I never complain when I'm trying to sleep and I hear his amp a little too loud.
@PeteR-rr5of Жыл бұрын
@@CodeBleu724 that is fantastic. The world need more folks like you.
@tommykatona1984 Жыл бұрын
Amen to all of the above! 🙏❤
@jamesmedina2062 Жыл бұрын
@@CodeBleu724 Way to go pops!
@digitalneko7975 Жыл бұрын
❤❤
@andytaravella8124 Жыл бұрын
I just want to say the way you show respect to the music you break down and to the players who play the music is so respectful and the world needs more people like you. I’m a huge fan of your videos
@DeathValleyDazed Жыл бұрын
I’m not even a musician and upvote your compliment of Mr. Beato one hundred percent.
@rfpeace Жыл бұрын
Me 2, well I play but not well. :) cheers!!!
@zonapainter Жыл бұрын
Rick is a class act!
@kevinanderson829 Жыл бұрын
Rick, it's such a joy to watch your videos, I learn something every time. Today I learned you're just a superbly classy gentleman sir. Just pure class. Thank you.
@TheRealJohnStephenson Жыл бұрын
I was so devastated after Eddie’s passing, but knowing that Wolfgang can play as well as his father and sound just like him helps heal the loss of his dad. Can’t say that about too many musicians, Neil Peart comes to mind. No one will ever sound like him again. But Eddie Van Halen’s legacy is in good hands. I know he is looking down on his son with the biggest of smiles on his face, prouder than any father could be.
@eriksmith8956 Жыл бұрын
I can't believe we lost Neil and Eddie in the same year.
@kathys1285 Жыл бұрын
❤
@Boppsta712 Жыл бұрын
Dweezil Zappa picked up the torch and kept on running
@monkeygamenow3731 11 ай бұрын
@@eriksmith8956 my favourite drummer and guitar player.
@MrUltraworld Жыл бұрын
His dad taught him music, and his mom taught him to be a kind, caring, person. He comes from a great family.
@stephenfiore9960 Жыл бұрын
..Ed was very nice and humble on his video interviews anyway
@angelbelieves7496 Жыл бұрын
And here I almost don’t like him just because of his mom!!! Ugh!!
@klw3786 Жыл бұрын
Mom taught him how to eat lol
@gusseisern1151 Жыл бұрын
Yes exactly, that’s why SHE left Edward and he became an alcoholic. What a nice wife.
@MrUltraworld Жыл бұрын
@@gusseisern1151 He was an alchy since he was 12yrs old. She could no longer tolerate a drug addled alcoholic in her home with a young child, he'd promised to quit and didn't do it.
@AstorSkywalker Жыл бұрын
Millions of us guitar players around the world have tried to play this song as best we can, but there is something about watching Wolf play it that just send chills to my spine, that was a very memorable moment in rock history!
@malamute8257 Жыл бұрын
that "you do that just like your father" thing we all get applies to his guitar playing and it's something we're all so familiar with. He's even holding his arms similarly..similar posture.
@davyboy9397 Жыл бұрын
There is a vid of Brad Paisley playing HFT. I will say this , I think Brad is an amazing guitarist... But man did he have trouble doing those tapping parts at the beginning. Gave me a new found respect for Eddie and now for Wolf
@kimsullivan5576 Жыл бұрын
@@davyboy9397 This timeless video is about Van Halen legends. Not country music. Thank you.
@davyboy9397 Жыл бұрын
@@kimsullivan5576 Wow, really ? Thank you genius
@kimsullivan5576 Жыл бұрын
@@davyboy9397 You should know that already. Locate Brad Paisley, if you feel lost. This is about Wolf. You're welcome.
@cory3518 Жыл бұрын
There is not another guitar player on the planet that could have played Hot for Teacher with the perfection of both execution and tone than Wolfgang did. DNA and a passion to perfect his craft has served him well. Plus the kid has a killer voice! I will be watching your career with great interest young Van Halen😎
@mikemercer5808 Жыл бұрын
I have to say that Eddie's passing made me so down and sad, we lost Neil Peart and Eddie so close together. To hear Wolfie nail his dad's stuff just makes me feel so good that the VH legacy will continue in good hands.
@kathys1285 Жыл бұрын
Amen 🙏🏻 ❤
@chairmankaga101 Жыл бұрын
Not that I possess even 1/100th Eddie’s talent, but the day he died I took down the guitar from the wall that had been furniture essentially since I bought it, and started to learn to play. Two years later… I still suck, but I have a lot of fun sucking.
@bradykerr141 6 ай бұрын
Peart and Van Halen...2 of the best ever. If only Peart had somebody to pass his gifts too. Wolfie clearly has his dad's gifts.
@baileydyas Жыл бұрын
I was right at the front at the TH concert at Wembley. WVH was an absolute beast and melted my face off!!
@DeathValleyDazed Жыл бұрын
“Melted my face off.” Just love this description of yours and it’s the first time I’ve heard it. I’m gonna steal it when with my friends.😎
@ludvanlazarz Жыл бұрын
Holy Moly!! He killed it! Hearing him channel his father makes me cry. No one plays like Ed, unless his son that is, and rightfully so. Respect.
@rollerhockey69king87 Жыл бұрын
Got to credit Dave Grohl. Big heart. This concert was not only incredible. It was emotionally healing. For everyone.
@paultaylor47 Жыл бұрын
Something not mentioned Rick is Wolfgangs grandfather Jan was a professional multi instrumentalist in Holland . The talent running through three generations including Alex ,whom is a highly underrated drummer, is very apparent. I personally think it is both environment and in the genes with the van Halens
@wolfgangfalcore 7 ай бұрын
Alex is criminally underrated, yet all of us credit him as a big influence, including some of the best guys on the planet.
@882952 Жыл бұрын
Wow, I had no idea Wolfie was so good on guitar, too. I agree, he just has that same indefinable "feel" as his father. I'm glad Wolfie is here with us. Inside him, Eddie truly lives on today. And I think he will go on to create his own wonderful things, just as Eddie did.
@edwardskol1812 Жыл бұрын
I was deeply moved watching Wolf’s performance. I was nearly in tears and so excited, I was freaking out. Just an incredible moment I will never forget. He just continues to make his Pop proud and all of us Mammoth and Van Halen fans proud and inspired as well. Thank you Wolf and thank you Rick for bringing more well deserved attention to it!! EVH and WVH forever!! 🎸🎶🤘
@richardclark. Жыл бұрын
Yeah, why has it been so hard to do something like that for Wolf's Father? Oh, I forgot. Everyone else's ego.
@jenniferfoster1692 Жыл бұрын
Yes, I freaked out too, literally jumped up and started running around screaming when I heard him start playing..took me totally by surprise that he was playing guitar on a VH song. He killed it
@JasonSmith-we5ls Жыл бұрын
I sat up in bed when Hot For Teacher started, my wife looked at me and said honey are you crying? I same bro I’ll never forget that.
@jenniferfoster1692 Жыл бұрын
@@DebOnTheWebb Me too, it took me totally by surprise. I was like..Eddie, that you? So happy for Wolf, and love his album.
@reemclaughlin4260 Жыл бұрын
We must protect Wolfie at all costs. 🙏🏼♥️☮️🎼
@JimObsolete Жыл бұрын
From what? the ja b? As that is what did in Taylor
@jameslemley1758 Жыл бұрын
Amen
@jonijohnston1688 Жыл бұрын
🙏
@guen4413 Жыл бұрын
@@JimObsolete From drugs and alcohol, I'm assuming. We all know Eddie struggled with that
@tommccallan8802 Жыл бұрын
Get him to eat a salad on sin a while. My older brother died of that diabetes thing
@richardpaulkirk3500 Жыл бұрын
Wolfgang kicking it so hard on that Gibson. Don't know the words let's try this . Eddie changed the rock world and then his boy brings it back so so very heart warming that performance.
@daveg4236 9 ай бұрын
Thats not a Gibson. It's an EVH branded guitar that's a prototype
@ccmusic2249 Жыл бұрын
He's a Van Halen. He gave me chills. I closed my eyes and it was like listening to his dad play. I saw Eddie play in 2011 and it was like I was there all over again. Wolfie, you got yourself another fan.
@willjam465 Жыл бұрын
I knew Wolfgang was super talented, but still…blew me away last weekend. Outstanding performance!
@TigerKoehn Жыл бұрын
I was backstage stage left at the Wembley show. It was an excellent performance, Wolfgang nailed it., Dave on Bass and Josh nailed the drum part as well.
@tuankurao6271 6 ай бұрын
Salute Wolfgang, you are great, & able to accept all the soft skills that his father has, giving extraordinary enthusiasm to his father to get back on his feet, I hope you will always be a good and healthy musician.
@jcdova29 Жыл бұрын
Don’t understand why Wolfgang has and will continue to have haters. He is such a terrific person.
@myvalium1 Жыл бұрын
Who knows … jealousy? Not only is he the son of one of the greatest guitar players of all time … but now he also has the nerve to prove himself as a great guitar player in his own right. It’s more than some people can handle. That’s their problem.
@bobravenscraft5376 Жыл бұрын
When he did the run on Fire I said ok now we are onto something
@TheSammyreynolds Жыл бұрын
1. Jealousy and 2. They think he should play nothing but Van Halen tunes.
@geneb.9619 Жыл бұрын
Too bad but the haters will always exist as will the ones that have to compare..they are missing the magic..probably always will.
@Chuckles.. Жыл бұрын
People stuck in the past associating their identity with their idol. They need to drink either less or more beer.
@WhiteManXRP Жыл бұрын
I've had my doubts about Wolfgang, but man he did incredible, I'm proud of that performance
@LS-ti1rz Жыл бұрын
I was very fortunate to see Wolfie in concert with Mammoth, they opened for Guns N Roses in Hershey Stadium, Hershey Pa. I had never really paid much attention to him but after that show I became a huge fan. I could not believe how amazing his voice was and his guitar playing was simply outstanding. His voice is incredible live.
@EddieLeeFunn Жыл бұрын
WVH seems to have to always prove himself to some folks... He's nothing short of amazingly gifted. Did you mention his singing? Sweet Lord, that man can do it all...
@sweetwilliam5150 Жыл бұрын
incredible vocalist and song writer
@maestroaxeman Жыл бұрын
Wolfgang🎶❤👍 How well do you understand the story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart? 🤔🤔🤔 His father (Leipold) knew his son (Wolfgang) was extremely gifted & made it known...at an early age, for THE WHOLE WORLD regarding Wolfgang.😎 Here, we see Eddie Van Halen bringing Wolfgang Van Halen "into the fold" AT 15. Eddie ALWAYS SAID his son plays better...up to the day where illness, time & age claimed our guitar hero. 💔🎸🎶 I see it possible that WVH could very well BE our NEXT "Mozart"...& that is NOT just "a Van Halen fan" talking. I saw them in the "VanHagar Era" 90's & the animosity between Alex & Sammy was so blatantly OBVIOUS...it affected the show severely (that's another subject because I like Sammy & I've met him). ANYTHING Eddie did was great. We just MIGHT see everything from Wolfgang be "better"🤔🎶 He sure is impressing alot of people. History MAY "repeat itself"...& give us "another Mozart"🤔🎶🙏
@sdcady2011 Жыл бұрын
What I love out Wolf play is the smile! His dad always smiled while playing and Wolf does it too!
@manhalen7046 10 ай бұрын
Great job Wolfie, we're all so proud of you, man.
@jeremythornton433 Жыл бұрын
Amazing! I really hope you do get together with Justin Hawkins. The entire tribute was an enormous success on every level. Taylor would have been proud. Thank you for this one, Rick. Always a fan.
@neurocosm Жыл бұрын
This entire tribute show was so needed. Taylor, Neal, Eddie. All celebrated together. It was surely the night for Taylor Hawkins, but those who showed up to celebrate him as well as their lost brothers, fathers, and mates were insane. Bravo.
@Sharkman1963 Жыл бұрын
Hawkins' son also played drums on "My Hero". Was very touching.
@SteveKaynan Жыл бұрын
I thought that was the highlight!
@Sharkman1963 Жыл бұрын
@@SteveKaynan He was beating those skins like a pro. A lot of emotion to go through in a very public arena but he did his Dad proud.
@stinkywizzleteats420 Жыл бұрын
Made me cry. I'm not even that big of a FF fan.
@butchkent2270 Жыл бұрын
Rick- While I didn't think it was suspiciously "to" good, I was blown away at how much he sounded like his Dad. So much that it actually brought me to tears. Being a Dad myself, that connection he has with his Dad is beyond just learning how to play the song. It was just incredible to watch.
@ircesa82 Жыл бұрын
I had the same feeling about Shane Hawkins, not only Nature but growing up with such environment, I couldnt believe that My Hero performance, I hope we see more from him soon.
@Guitargate Жыл бұрын
Wolf is LEGIT. Playing on top just like his old man with just as much swagger. So damn cool to see.
@ThrashRoC Жыл бұрын
I really Love him ...because i was SUCH a BIG Fan of his DAD ...to see that he hold his Heritage in SUCH a DAMM Cool Way .... LOOVE !!!
@stoplookingformyname3721 Жыл бұрын
he is not that good.....
@gcrauwels941 Жыл бұрын
Wolf's performance gives me the bumps. Just so happy he's a great musician. RIP Taylor Hawkins.
@rayadray9279 Жыл бұрын
Like Wolf said it was hard getting through it but he felt the timing was there to honor Taylor and his dad and he felt like it was right afterwards. I'm happy for him and still continue to pray for him moving forward
@johnpiquet6255 10 ай бұрын
Rick, I was listening to live Mammoth WVH and this popped up in my feed again. I get goosebumps every time I hear it. And Wolfie can only get better. Incredible.
@Wishpool Жыл бұрын
I had the *biggest* smile on my face watching Wolfie perfectly play the VH songs like it was a walk in the park! ❤🖤🎸
@AFuller2020 Жыл бұрын
It was a track.
@andrewwasson6153 Жыл бұрын
What I love about Wolfgang VanHalen is that he’s super humble. I mean, he’s a killer musician but he won’t be the guy telling you about it. One interview I recall, he was talking about his dad teaching him guitar. And Ed was like: “hey Wolf, it’s really simple, just do this (Edward rattles of some amazing shred)”. Wolfgang goes on to say it was impossible for us mere mortals to play but simple for his dad to play because he’s Eddie F’ing VanHalen (or words to that effect). It was amazing to see Wolf play those songs at the tribute concert. I dig his Mammoth material. He’s great in his own right but to see and hear him play like his dad gives me goosebumps. Very few people can play like Ed. Wolf does.
@Splandrocity Жыл бұрын
I can't think of a much more awesome experience as a huge Van Halen/Nirvana/Foo Fighters Fan than to hear Dave Grohl and Wolfgang jam together in person.
@monkeysinthewoods274 10 ай бұрын
Hearing Wolfie nail his dads legendary solo puts a big smile on my face. I literally had to laugh, when I saw it for the first time 🔥😁
@robertgilley6288 6 ай бұрын
Okay
@nickroyal8619 Жыл бұрын
Unforgettable concert. Just the love for Taylor, the band and his friends. Quite extraordinary atmosphere I doubt I’ll experience again at a gig. I had a seriously wobbly lip and my eyes kept leaking. Dave getting through Times like these was incredible. Justin H gave it everything throughout- he was excellent. Get him on!!!
@colerobert9700 Жыл бұрын
There will never be Another Eddie Van Halen,He was an innovator,Changed the way the guitar is played,a pure genius,Wolfgang is very talented in his own right, I read that Wolfgangs favorite instrument is the drums,For him to master the guitar the way he has on something that's not his absolute favorite instrument is amazing and just shows his talent as a multi instrumentalist even more
@showproja Жыл бұрын
Of course. You SIT to play the drums.
@ericwilper3763 Жыл бұрын
Great job Rick! You answered that question much nicer than I would've. In addition to all the points you made, don't forget he was playing one of his father's guitars, through his father's 5150 amps. Wolfie is a monstrous talent!!
@amandathompson8473 Жыл бұрын
He sounds so much like his dad, I would almost think he is channeling him. I'm so happy to hear that he's such a nice guy. I am a huge fan of EVH since I saw them live in 1980.
@ryan49805 Жыл бұрын
Seeing the sons carrying on their father’s legacies is awesome and both are truly talented in their own right 👍
@TouringBassist Жыл бұрын
That solo gave me chills! Wolfie on fuckin fire!!! That was a moment!
@caboluna2927 Жыл бұрын
Maybe as Wolf continues to create his own then he will bring out more performances like this one laying some VH tracks out there. I don't think any fan thinks he's not his own person. He's been fantastic. Nobody is asking him to be Ed. We all just loved Ed and his music so much that we'll always want more time with him and seeing him on stage. Wolf is the only way we can do that. But, bless him and his family. Seems like a great young man.
@darrenlee8981 Жыл бұрын
Imagine - Sammy, Michael, Alex and Wolfgang all together on tour ? Wow
@mymountainbiketime1988 Жыл бұрын
He was having fun on stage he even had that look that his dad did while he was on stage with that grin. He just has "it". Well done WVH
@portal432 Жыл бұрын
Also watching Josh Freese working his ass off on drums shows how damn difficult that song is
@FWDSUXARSE Жыл бұрын
Freese is one of my favorite drummers. Seen him numerous times live including with Nine Inch Nails and never disappointed.
@richardaaron4454 Жыл бұрын
Man, seriously drummers don’t get enough respect and get replaced so often but they are running a marathon every single night playing live. Yes, it’s fun to play drums live but it’s also such a hard job.
@3allz Жыл бұрын
@@FWDSUXARSE Same - Loved him ever since Mer de Noms album by A Perfect Circle
@PachoMoncadaM Жыл бұрын
the triplets on the bass drums come naturally until the ride comes in with the sextuplets. that's when I just put down the sticks and go touch some grass lol
@portal432 Жыл бұрын
@@JasonCGuitarOfficial absolutely!
@markdaoust9537 Жыл бұрын
I just have to say that I love listening to you talk about music, in any and every regard. I come from a fairly musical family, and hearing you talk about everything musical reminds me of listening to all of my uncles talk about music as I was growing up, and it's truly a delight. it's the main reason I subscribed to your channel.
@aaronwilkinson Жыл бұрын
He killed it, but there are minor differences in the transitions. I bet Ed rarely did that solo live exactly as on the record, just like Eruption. With that said, Wolf killed it! Bravo~
@martyfarrell9459 Жыл бұрын
For those that don't know, or forgot, when VH started up again with Wolfie and Dave, Wolfgang had to re-teach Eddie a lot of the songs as he had forgotten a lot of them.
@FrankGrauJr Жыл бұрын
He’s the only person who actually sounded just like his dad. I mean, learning an EVH lick is one thing, but capturing his vibe is something else altogether, and Wolf has it.
@ShaunHensley Жыл бұрын
It's the tone. The tone was spot on.
@mattt5006 Жыл бұрын
If you have his exact equipment you have a better chance. There will be no other Eddie.
@jeepmanxj Жыл бұрын
@@mattt5006 Wolfgang can sling that axe with the best players on earth. I've seen him do it live. Yes, he can emulate Eddie to the letter, as I would expect. He grew up with Eddie as his father, played with Eddie in his band, and lived surrounded by Van Halen. That doesn't mean that he is inferior or a poor substitute.
@StelaPop Жыл бұрын
The gathering and sharing together of all of the musicians, sound techs and engineers who made this all possible for the love of a person, talented in the extreme and who always gave freely back to the community in a pay it forward way, is where I feel human progress in the face of the rest of what's happening in our modern world. Yes please more of this coming together and celebrating and less of our societies tearing each other apart.
@LionAndALamb Жыл бұрын
As dysfunctional as every version of Van Halen was, it warms my heart to see how relatively well-adjusted he is on top of being so incredibly gifted.
@jeffbrebner6688 Жыл бұрын
I loved the whole show and watched almost all of it on KZfaq. One of the cool things about it was that it wasn't taped or lip synched - it was live music, perfect in its imperfection and had the occasional wobble. I thought Wolfgang was one of the highlights - watch the look on Dave's face when Wolfie breaks into the Hot for Teacher intro - and he KILLED that solo.
@bigjohnson9561 Жыл бұрын
Wolfgang is an incredible guitarist. I didn’t realize he was that good until I heard him play during that tribute. I saw his dad many times through the years , and Wolfgang simply nailed it. His dad must be proud from the stars above.
@ThrashRoC Жыл бұрын
Same to me.. i didn´t realize HOW DAMM COOL he can play ...till i saw this Video ..
@westbrooksr Жыл бұрын
Same...and following WVH he has always bagged on peeps who missed a note playing VH songs. I think he did one on piano showing where everyone fucks up the intro to Jump. I expected him to nail it to some degree, but there's alot more to WVH. I guess we'll see, I have no doubt.
@choppychops Жыл бұрын
I was at the concert, sat close enough to see him smash it out the stadium. Seeing Wolfgang play like that was amazing, never seen him before on TV or live but that memory of him doing EVH will be with me till the grave. Amazing 👏
@jonn443 Жыл бұрын
Wolfie is an Insanely talented musician.
@johngerson7335 Жыл бұрын
Something a great many folks don't catch about Ed's "time feel" is this: in every song, and l mean _every_ one, Ed's driving. He's always "out front" on whatever the rhythm is, even if it's only a milli-fraction of a beat. He's always at the front of the measure, with Al a scintilla behind him and Michael Anthony putting the bass feel wherever it needs to be to suit what the brothers are laying down. That's the hallmark of why their music (and Ed's playing in particular) was so astounding. One can't learn that, you either have it or you don't. Wolfgang has it, in truckloads. DNA really does matter.
@malamute8257 Жыл бұрын
Such an art to it, too! I'm a guitar instructor and I wish I had a graph of all my favorite players displaying where their "laziness" falls in terms of ahead or behind the beat. Mine is almost the exact opposite to where I have to deliberately stay on top of the beat to play in time.
@gackmcshite4724 Жыл бұрын
I did a transcription of a few Eddie solos, they were incredibly out of time. Like 80 bpm to 100 bpm in two measures. I was hell-bent on getting the timing correct. The whole band was "off". But it sounds right. You can't teach that.
@cpsedmonds Жыл бұрын
He wasn't just IN Van Halen, he IS Van Halen 🔥🔥🔥
@gabrielleon7594 Жыл бұрын
I agree
@MikeMichaels1987 Жыл бұрын
@@gabrielleon7594 100%
@pudder68 Жыл бұрын
David Lee Roth enters the chat!
@VioletSerenade Жыл бұрын
@@pudder68 Van Halen is Van Halen regardless of singer
@thierryvidal63 Жыл бұрын
True
@cynthiareyes3785 9 ай бұрын
It's undeniable that Wolfgang Van Halen looks and sounds like his Legendary Dad. It's in his Blood. Wolfie is a loving young Man with a bright future.
@jasonkoster6939 Жыл бұрын
I’ll never understand how people find it so hard to believe that WVH plays as well as EVH. Kid is just incredible. It’s like he’s EVH all over again with a hint of Val thrown in. Maybe he cooks like her.
@M17_Max Жыл бұрын
He was incredible at that tribute - and to see Justin Hawkins and Paul McCartney was just awesome too
@Plowguitarist Жыл бұрын
Bravo!! I’m so glad Wolfgang played this. He has sworn he’d never play his dads stuff. Healing takes time. No way to ever get over the loss, but healing is possible, and I’m so happy Wolfgang is healing enough he can pay tribute (WITH THE GREATEST DIGNITY) to his dearly missed and beloved father..🙏🏼 R.I.P. Eddie.. you’ll never be forgotten.
@BassMatt1972 Жыл бұрын
Thats what surprised me.. Only just before Taylor passed, I saw WVH in interview say he would NEVER play his Dads music again. This was special. Did you see Wolfgang raise his fist in the air to his Dad at the end? Beautiful moment.
@Plowguitarist Жыл бұрын
@@BassMatt1972 absolutely. That was for dad! 🤘
@Plowguitarist Жыл бұрын
@Superduper Starwars Stopmotion Channel!(and more!) He did.. he said on Eddie Trunk and I quote “I will never play any fucking Van Halen songs without my pops”.. better do ya research sir. I’ve seen multiple interviews with Wolfgang saying that. This was an incredibly special moment. It WAS for his pops.
@AUniqueVideoProd Жыл бұрын
The Mammoth record is fantastic and his very own creation. I loved seeing him in a red carpet interview years ago stating Balance was favorite VH record. You can tell the 90's is when his ear was learning because the Mammoth record has some of the 90's influences on it in my view...
@TokyoBlue587 Жыл бұрын
Sometimes it’s fun just to see the look of joy on your face watching these clips.
@4dmind Жыл бұрын
Wolfie is killing that semi-hollow body. And I agree - the Mammoth WVH album is stellar - the writing is great, the tone is great, the riffs are great and the production is great.
@hellsbellsmichelle Жыл бұрын
I saw him come on stage on Saturday and I said to my husband "is that Wolfie"? And he's like "who's Wolfie". I hung my head in shame. And Justin Hawkins - that guy is so under-rated it blows my mind. He's the only guy that can strut in a hot pink catsuit.
@sooparticular Жыл бұрын
divorce him
@lwcarr3879 Жыл бұрын
Justin Hawkins should be a freaking household name. Can you believe his performance on Van Halen "On Fire?"
@bbb462cid Жыл бұрын
I could be convinced to stand in as husband under the correct circumstances.
@whatdothlife4660 Жыл бұрын
@@sooparticular cringe
@IainDelaney Жыл бұрын
@@lwcarr3879 And the Queen songs. The man has serious pipes. And his KZfaq channel is amazing.
@keithmurray9241 Жыл бұрын
I think we've all known people who had sons/daughters with exactly the same mannerisms as their dad/mom... how they walk.. temper.. all kinds of funny ticks... even laughs... get passed down. Not too shocking the sense of timing was a gift from his parents. Go Wolfie!!
@mattlawson714 Жыл бұрын
Josh Freese, WVH, Justin Hawkins, and Dave on bass? I can’t think of a better lineup to perform this. Really hope you get to spend some time with Justin Hawkins, his story is so incredible.
@jasonwilliams6005 Жыл бұрын
I knew Wolfgang had great skills, but this was absolutely incredible. The guy has a amazing talent.
@lindzee924 Жыл бұрын
I LOVED seeing Wolfgang play 6 string ! He's so much more than just a bass player. I was also blown away by Shane's performance on the drums. Top notch stuff !!
@Jacen13 Жыл бұрын
Wolfgang & Luis Kalil from Red Devil Vortex are my two current favorite musicians!
@clutch2827 Жыл бұрын
Chills and tears all at once.
@screentestlaboratory6646 Жыл бұрын
Yes Rick, talk to Justin Hawkins! I saw The Darkness in 2003 and 2016, and they are better live than on the record. He hits every high note, screams through every guitar solo, and the spandex catsuit game is completely over the top.
@andrewhess2978 Жыл бұрын
Lucky enough to attend. WVH's appearance with Dave Grohl on bass was a great moment in a six hour concert filled with them. You could do a whole series on the collaborations from the tribute.
@warren_r Жыл бұрын
No kidding, man. Seeing RUSH play with Grohl was genuinely unbelievable. How I'd love to go back to 1991 and tell everyone that this would happen someday. Nobody and I mean NOBODY would believe it.
@alancliff9208 Жыл бұрын
We were all lucky to be there but in all honesty rather we hadn’t 😢
@jamesshort9217 Жыл бұрын
Rick has covered so many players with amazing feel and unique style, I'm surprised Greg Howe hasn't made the list yet. Any day now!
@mikecorey8370 Жыл бұрын
It might not be allowed.
@davidpark905 Жыл бұрын
I got chills watching Wolf shred that solo.. Your dad is smiling my man!!
@ScottWalker-uw3rp Жыл бұрын
Watching that show all afternoon on Saturday was such a thrill full of tons of emotions. This performance was one of the best of the night.
@kennethjones4574 Жыл бұрын
Rick... always so impressed with just how you interpret content, and how you present yourself ... humility and integrity are priceless qualities... you have both.
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