You can just see how happy it made him to play like that for everyone. For 13 minutes he was in his own world with no one else around him. Gonna miss you Eddie. Rock will not be the same without you playing.
Saw Van Halen supporting Black Sabbath in 1978…no-one had heard of them. Eddie did Eruption and everyone was “ who is this guy ! “. Rest in Peace you legend.
I haven't seen this video since I was a teenager, I downloaded it from limewire onto my old computer more than 20 years ago and watched it every day. Seeing this makes me feel like a kid again, thanks for sharing.
You know I adore this guitar Solo but it made me think how much more people appreciate guitar solos than drum solos, the drummers never get the recognition guitarists do. That crap is a workout
Thing is, a guitarist can do the most craziest shit and peeps will still go wild whereas soon as a drum solo starts most people aren't interested. I think Moby Dick is my favourite drum solo of all time. B O N Z O !!
So unique. I could tell it was him on the 2nd note. There will never be another. I remember cruising the El Camino in my best friend's Mustang going to Baskin Robbins 31 Flavors and this came on and we couldn't get out of the car. We just sat there and stared. It was overwhelming.
This man has always been my favorite guitarist and is a f***ing legend. Cleanest, fastest, most amazing f***ing guitar solo I've ever heard in my life. Rest in peace, Eddie!
Remember like yesterday when I started playing guitar and a magazine talked about Eruption...so I downloaded this live version and was amazed hearing this for the first time. Mind was overwhelmed! This has been my favourite Van Halen performance ever since.
Hendrix the trail blazer then came along Eddie ❤️ man he re-writes whilst tearing up the rule book. Eddie will never be matched nor is it humanly possible. What a legacy
1:011:43 these bendings and squeezies (or whatever they are called) only Eddie can make a guitar scream and groan like that. RIP Eddie you are the GOAT. I can listen to that 10 times and it gets better and better. Listen carefully how amazing these sound. he can kick anyones ass with his tone.
Dont wanta make myself a liar but im pretty sure if memory serves me well. Hadnt seen Ed or Alex in a couple years. Heard about a big deal goin on at the Goldust or Golden Dust Ballroom in Whittier. It Holloween night 1974. My girl wanted to go cuz they were having a costume contest. She didnt drink or smoke pot. She could be real corney all by herself. She was dressing up as mr peanut with the little top hat,her torso was a peanut and she had a little cane and she actually tap danced. I went cuz i hadnt seen Alex or Ed for a while. She was suppose to go on second to last but for some reason she ended up last. She did well. She was tall 5'9" had legs for days. I could swear it was just before Michael Anthony joined the band. I seem to remember Mark Stone ( their original bassist ) come on stage as my girl was enjoying whisles and cat calls and doin bows and curtsies. I was waiting for the long hook to drag her off. Sheesh. Then Ed came out and he strolled out and started just tuning and picking. I was use to it. We all went to PHS. And then he broke into Eruption and the rest was history. Those were the days. We called it the Van Halen Era. 2:22
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R.I.P. Eddie - you may not have invented tapping, but you made it an art form. Simply the best all-around rock guitarist.
I thought he did invent it?
He is one of my heroes, not 'cause of the tapping but because of his power, feel and timing. And of course, his technique is marvellous..
He never he claimed he invented tapping. Him and Alex saw Zeppelin live and Eddie saw Jimmy Page do a one hand tapping. The rest is history!
They changed how guitar was written on paper because of Eddie. They didnt do that for anyone else who was "tapping."
@@antayat123 Jimi changed it all...20 years before these guys even thought about being famous
RIP Eddie Van Halen. We will always adore and admire you.
My mom actually cried when she heard...
@@robertandrew5328 im crying and im a dude
I’m sorry, I couldn’t believe your post... I’m shattered
I’m crying watching this. So sad. Rest easy, Ed. No more pain.
I read that as no more porn lol
I cried but because it was terrible and I'm glad we don't have to hear this anymore. Such a bad solo from a mediocre player.
@@dedgzus6808 bro
@@dedgzus6808 You better be kidding me dood
@@dedgzus6808 "mediocre" is what describes your existence in this world --- EVH was certainly not that
You can just see how happy it made him to play like that for everyone. For 13 minutes he was in his own world with no one else around him. Gonna miss you Eddie. Rock will not be the same without you playing.
How could anybody thumb down Eddie vanhalen by the far the greatest of all time I cried when I have loved him a great guitarist
The video is two minutes long.
Eddie is such a master, he could have probably played it without strings... and it would still sound good! 🎸
Facts
😆 that would sound funny without strings... 😅
@@ArtGuitarLTX 😁Actually, that wouldn't sound! 😉
@@rickshearer That's why it would sound better without strings, duh.
Gotta tap the whammy bar on the pickups
Damn! Another legend is gone! Rest in Peace Eddie!
Who died? What legend? I know this guy is dead but who's the legend that died?
@@dedgzus6808 other music legends like kurt cobain or joey jordison or others
@@noss6392 gotcha
@@dedgzus6808 To my generation, Eddie Van Halen was THE G.O.A.T. for his guitar playing abilities. A number of my friends were gutted when he passed.
@@dedgzus6808 ur mom
Legendary solo, high as a kite and enjoying every minute of it. Love it.
Don't like him....but he's brilliant.
All through the 80s and 90s he was considered number one now he’s number five Rolling Stone magazine you are fickle
Saw Van Halen supporting Black Sabbath in 1978…no-one had heard of them.
Eddie did Eruption and everyone was “ who is this guy ! “.
Rest in Peace you legend.
Truly a sad day in the rock world. Sad you're gone but blessed with all the awesome music and innovation you left behind. RIP.
he was the king
Eruption is the GOAT of rock guitar solos, and always will be.
RIP, Eddie.
I haven't seen this video since I was a teenager, I downloaded it from limewire onto my old computer more than 20 years ago and watched it every day. Seeing this makes me feel like a kid again, thanks for sharing.
Goodbye Eddie.. We will miss you. Big love from New Zealand..
Rip.. You'll be missed.. ❤️💔😥
Marco Pietraperzia I just found out ten minutes ago 😢
Dang... I just read of his passing. One of the greatest. Rest in Peace sir. You've done well.
R.I.P. GUITAR GOD!!
OCT 6 2020
RIP Eddie! 1955-2020! 😭
Considering how he lived, we would've been lucky to get half that.
Love that smirk from Eddie when the crowd goes wild as he starts that iconic part of this legendary song. RIP to this guitar god
The best live version of ERUPTION hands down
Rest in peace brother. I guess god wanted a live performance instead of having to buy your albums
❤
the part about god wanting to see him in person tells us that god listens to his music (this is some seriously groundbreaking information here)
First time I heard eruption, I was hooked on rock. Eddie, you are the best!!! RIP my friend. Just rest.
Long live King Edward! Thank you for countless memories!
Nobody...will ever shred it as hard... RIP Eddie van Halen
R.I.P. Eddie u were The Greatest 🎸
Thanks for the memories, R.i.P. to the King of 10 fingers an 6 strings, God bless you Edward!!!
REST IN PEACE EDWARD YOU TAUGHT ME THIS PIECE THANK YOU
RIP my friend it’s a sad day for rock, it wouldn’t have been the same without you man, you changed what was possible.
RIP Eddie.. Thx for all the great music you gave us. 🤘🏻
Rest peace you legen, massive inspiration from the moment I saw this very clip the first time.. Youre already sorely missed.
1:30 he's enjoying it too much
He’s in the moment there’s no turning back now
You know I adore this guitar Solo but it made me think how much more people appreciate guitar solos than drum solos, the drummers never get the recognition guitarists do. That crap is a workout
I prefer a good drum solo
Thing is, a guitarist can do the most craziest shit and peeps will still go wild whereas soon as a drum solo starts most people aren't interested. I think Moby Dick is my favourite drum solo of all time. B O N Z O !!
Alex Lifeson would argue this point.
RIP Eddie. You moved the bar higher than ever before and I watched you do it in 1978
I'm an old Blues fan, but Eddie and Jimi are the 2 most creative guitar players in history.
RIP Eddie. Your legacy will live in rock legends forever
La explosión del publico desde que comienza el solo de guitarra es algo impresionante, se me eriza la piel❤❤❤❤❤
There's a 'smoke' on the upper guitar neck near the end frets--ha,ha,ha,haah!
Oh lordy, the good old days!
The best version of eruption. RIP Eddie
That was god like. Jesus banged his head to this.
Amazingly talented Rock God. RIP Eddie!!!!
RIP... Sad day for Rock...
Eddie was the greatest guitarist
Guh it's so clean
I used to have this video downloaded on Kazaa way back in the day and would watch it every day. So good
RIP to the goat.
He was truly amazing !! Glad I grew up in his Era!!
I come here from time to time to remind myself of how great and impactful was Eddy. He came to add his majestic stone to the great edifice of ROCK!!🔥
I get introduced Van Halen exactly this era. Eddie's slick hairdos, his goatee. How I love Van Hagar when I was a kid
Eddie showed the world what a guitar was capable of
0:33 will never not be face melting
this is by far the best solo ive ever listened to
Live at Tokyo is the best.
The visuals and explosions of colors we all experienced first hearing Van Halen as kids... unreal.
R.I.P Eddie Van Halen, you became a legend, thank you so much for all your music and for everything you gave us.
Thank You Eddie. RIP.
I’m black bruh but this solo gives me tears. This go harder than any Dre song
RIP Eddie.:(....
So unique.
I could tell it was him on the 2nd note.
There will never be another.
I remember cruising the El Camino in my best friend's Mustang going to Baskin Robbins 31 Flavors and this came on and we couldn't get out of the car. We just sat there and stared.
It was overwhelming.
LoL, it’s incredible how people can get so good at something, all you can do is admire it … RIP brother…
This man has always been my favorite guitarist and is a f***ing legend. Cleanest, fastest, most amazing f***ing guitar solo I've ever heard in my life. Rest in peace, Eddie!
God blessed this mans hands himself. Rest easy
the legend that will always be remembered & never forgotten.. I seen him first hand in 1980, 6 rows in front of him.
Eddie RIP hope to see you on the other side Truly a gift from God. David, Hysterical! also one of a kind and Truly Great!
Remember like yesterday when I started playing guitar and a magazine talked about Eruption...so I downloaded this live version and was amazed hearing this for the first time. Mind was overwhelmed! This has been my favourite Van Halen performance ever since.
Hendrix the trail blazer then came along Eddie ❤️ man he re-writes whilst tearing up the rule book. Eddie will never be matched nor is it humanly possible. What a legacy
RIP Eddie. Born here in my city of Amsterdam. You were one of the greatest guitar legends/heroes on the planet.
Le meilleur, vraiment extraordinaire, du pur Mozart. Nous perdons un génie. So long Eddie
May he rest in peace now. The rock world will never be the same.
Man, he was amazing!
Guitar wouldn't have evolved to where it is today without eddy. He was light-years ahead of everyone else, what a talent!
Fantastic solutions for the community
Thats the shortest live version I've ever heard or seen..got to the point...that rocked man!...
Hands down TOP 5 WORLDS BEST GUITARRISTS!!!!!!!!!!! 🎸 🌍 💯
Heaven Just Got A Little Louder!!! Rest In Power Eddie!!! #LongLiveEVH
The humble thank you at the end.. rip evh
Que lastima que se fue mi amigo edy🇵🇦
That's the best version I've ever heard
Just a succinct thank you. Legend of legends.
Loved how he always had his guitar smoking.
RIP Master of 6 strings
From 0:46 to 1:00 he channeled Bach or something… hands down my favorite part of this video… takes eruption to another level
UNIQUE , the only one , respect , RIP Mr
i like his humble little 'thank you'. RIP
The only one....the best...i love it 😍😍😍
RIP
My guitar Master 🙏❤️
At the 2:16 mark when Eddie says Thank You, No Eddie Thank You for all of the awesome music.
R.I.P. Eddie. Your legacy will always live on.
RIP ✝️ Nodding fastest Ever Eddie Ever has just surpassed the sound Barrier.
In Guitar heaven you will be the GREATEST EVER.
Forever in Our Hearts♥️✝️
Wow! That really was a nice high quality version. Thanx for posting.
1:01 1:43 these bendings and squeezies (or whatever they are called) only Eddie can make a guitar scream and groan like that. RIP Eddie you are the GOAT. I can listen to that 10 times and it gets better and better. Listen carefully how amazing these sound. he can kick anyones ass with his tone.
Heaven bound.
RIP Eddie :(
Dont wanta make myself a liar but im pretty sure if memory serves me well. Hadnt seen Ed or Alex in a couple years. Heard about a big deal goin on at the Goldust or Golden Dust Ballroom in Whittier. It Holloween night 1974. My girl wanted to go cuz they were having a costume contest. She didnt drink or smoke pot. She could be real corney all by herself. She was dressing up as mr peanut with the little top hat,her torso was a peanut and she had a little cane and she actually tap danced. I went cuz i hadnt seen Alex or Ed for a while. She was suppose to go on second to last but for some reason she ended up last. She did well. She was tall 5'9" had legs for days. I could swear it was just before Michael Anthony joined the band. I seem to remember Mark Stone ( their original bassist ) come on stage as my girl was enjoying whisles and cat calls and doin bows and curtsies. I was waiting for the long hook to drag her off. Sheesh.
Then Ed came out and he strolled out and started just tuning and picking. I was use to it. We all went to PHS. And then he broke into Eruption and the rest was history. Those were the days. We called it the Van Halen Era. 2:22
Legand has it, Eddie picked up the Pick of Destiny at a live Gig when he was kid. The rest was history.
Miss ya Eddie ! Thanks for all the kick ass music! 🎸
R.I.P. Eddie, from Brazil............
Oct 6, 2020 and got the chills watching this clip!
1:33 doing what He Loved best! Rocking it out and a cigarette waiting on him while he killed it ! #legend
R.I.P. E.V.H. 10-6-2020
RIP Eddie. Always enjoyed our slide guitar 🎸 sessions.
Rest in Peace sir 🙏!
Guitar would never be the same without you!
RIP one of the greatest to ever do it.
King of Guitar
Eddie was a fucking beast on guiarr.