Dweezil is such an excellent musician and he's sitting on top of some pretty big shoulders. Super humble guy in that he's carrying the responsibility of his dad's legacy and even EVH's legacy as well.
Dweezil you probably don't remember me, however your personalized guitar lesson in the library near Pittsburgh and the subsequent performance of "Apostrophe" in the amphitheater changed my approach to guitar. Not 6 strings, but 3 groups of 2! Thank you!
Love Dweezil. Love everything about him. Great human being. And the fact that he honors his dad, and ed and still stays turned to who he is. I've got to see him one day. All the best that life has to offer ❤
Dweezil thanks for this story telling your story about my guitar idol also, man to have him hunch over you and teach you how to play his song what a surreal moment that must have been and then he becomes your friend I can’t imagine how awesome that must have felt.
Still the most heart warming story in guitar history. Dweezil is also up there with the greats in his own right, which probably was unavoidable due to his upbringing.
That must have been just INCREDIBLE. Surreal. Just imagine being on the scene when Edward Van Halen comes in to see Frank Zappa & his Son & then Steve Vai comes along for the party. & you've got this triumvirate of Talent right in front of your ears & eyes that changed rock guitar forever. It was this meeting that inspired Edward to BUILD 5150 . Because Ed realized that by Frank having his own studio he had this independence from producers & record companies when being creative.... Ed was a kind hearted guy... Billy Sheehan talks about this in a recent video....... In Alex's recent book he talked about his little brother's sensitivity...Sensitive people like Ed have a lot of empathy. & that's why he reached out to Dweezil when he heard that he had just lost his Father. Remember , at that time in the 1990s Edward had just become a Father himself & he could understand the hell poor Dweezil was going through . (Paul)
I never knew of any association between Ed & the Zappas. the stories told by Dweezil since Edward’s passing have blown my mind. I do know & have always felt that Van Halen’s ‘1984’ is a badass album recorded in my lifetime, alongside ‘Women & Children First’ and every live thing that exists from VH, ever. it’s comforting to see Dweezil doing so well & playing even better
I had the pleasure of seeing VH, many times, and Zappa. 2 different musical experiences, but both AWESOME! Love Dweezil's stories like this and many more artistes he had met.
The First Person that called you Brother! 🙏😥 Man that's Deep! You Lucky Boy 🤦🤣🤣 You're Dad was a Guitar Genius so Did Eddie 🙏 And you Are what you are just like you're Dad and Eddie a Gran Maestro on Electric Guitar ✌️🎸
True that! I saw Dweezil Zappa in concert on his "Confessions" tour in '91 in a club in Fresno, CA. Still one of my all time favorites concerts EVER. His band played a medley called "70 Hits From The 70s In 7 minutes" flawlessly. I wish he would have recorded for an album.
I think dweezil and i are the same age and started playing guitar same age ...dweezils album with the song that his sister sings i think its "lets talk about it " blew me away ! His composition skills rythym playing and a tasty well thought out solo..he was way ahead of me in those terms ...i later in my early 20s matured in those areas of my playing..Dweezil definitely inspired me !
Eddie absolutely adored Wolf, so I believe every single word Dweezil says speaking about his experience with Eddie when he was a youngin' and those teary eyes show that Ed was almost like an Uncle to Dweezil. Eddie was a pure soul. There will never be another guitar player like him, we need to cherish the ones we have, which is exactly what Gibson does for their players.
Great story! I would have left the original paint though. Well, maybe not...I did do random things to make them my own too when I was young w some of my guitars and gear. Amazing to be blessed with Eddie at a young age.
Dweezil also has one of Jimi Hendrix's guitars. It was a gift to him, I think from his Dad. Dweezil is such a down to Earth, great guy and a masterful musician.
I've been a fan of EVH since I first bought WACF in '83 but I wasn't necessarily a "fanatic" - Roth-era is fun but the later incarnation is just a bit "pop" for my tastes. As the years went by and he sadly passed I've heard so much testimony about just how extraordinary he was as a human being. That transcends everything.
Awesome video Dweezil is such an American Icon Like His Father An Amazing Guitar Player Is One Of The Licky Ones That Will Always Have Eddie In His Heart An For Eddie To Call Him After His Father Passed Was Definitely Made Tears Come To My Eyes
Ok you own Kramer is DW going to be a endorsement deal will we be seeing a reverse headstock voyage pro model by Kramer in the future far out guys peace from California Silver Strand Beach The Volcano Posse 🖋️
What a dufus this guy is, not Dweezil, Agnessi, Dweezil tells him this great, one of a kind story, and this idiot says, so you got any stories that exemplify Eddie? He just told you the best story ever. What an ass
But I gotta think to myself; no guitar player gives away a guitar he likes, if he has a collection, he gives away his least favorite. Of course, if he’s trying to Market a guitar, he’ll give away a handful. Or market plan upcoming album.
That's what you took away from the story? Eddie Van Halen buried the original "bumblebee" (black and yellow) guitar, the one on the cover of Van Halen II, with Dimebag Darrell. Was that his least favourite guitar too?
Thanks for doing abit guitar news right, now stop making overrated overpriced wallhangers for posers collectors,, Shame Shame Shame Gibson the IKEA of furniture company alright alright alright alright WEAK
Everyone likes Dweezil and he's an incredible player.
Dweezil is such an excellent musician and he's sitting on top of some pretty big shoulders. Super humble guy in that he's carrying the responsibility of his dad's legacy and even EVH's legacy as well.
It hit me when Dweezil got emotional talking about Ed calling him when his father passed. 😢
Dweezil seems like he's a straight up good dude🤘
Agree!
Dweezil is a legit player. he has done great work for his father's legacy.
Dweezil you probably don't remember me, however your personalized guitar lesson in the library near Pittsburgh and the subsequent performance of "Apostrophe" in the amphitheater changed my approach to guitar. Not 6 strings, but 3 groups of 2! Thank you!
This is Gibson's channel, not Dweezil's! Even if it was his channel, I doubt that he would read the comments.
@@Krullmatic You should change your name to buzzkill
Oh man, Dweezil getting teary eyed telling this story.
The moment he gets emotional I really felt it.
Me too. -Lee
Dweezil does a perfect rendition of Erruption.
I’ve heard Dweezil tell this story so many times but I still love hearing it. It’s like a bedtime story
Great interview. Dweezil is such a down to earth super nice guy. :)
Dweezil is a national treasure!
Love Dweezil. Love everything about him. Great human being. And the fact that he honors his dad, and ed and still stays turned to who he is. I've got to see him one day. All the best that life has to offer ❤
Birds of a feather flock together. That's the flock of really fun guitar players. The universe is amazing that way.
Dweezil thanks for this story telling your story about my guitar idol also, man to have him hunch over you and teach you how to play his song what a surreal moment that must have been and then he becomes your friend I can’t imagine how awesome that must have felt.
Dweezil is a righteous dude.
We love you Dweezil!!! Ed and Frank too!
I love Dweezil ❤
Still the most heart warming story in guitar history. Dweezil is also up there with the greats in his own right, which probably was unavoidable due to his upbringing.
That must have been just INCREDIBLE. Surreal. Just imagine being on the scene when Edward Van Halen comes in to see Frank Zappa & his Son & then Steve Vai comes along for the party. & you've got this triumvirate of Talent right in front of your ears & eyes that changed rock guitar forever. It was this meeting that inspired Edward to BUILD 5150 . Because Ed realized that by Frank having his own studio he had this independence from producers & record companies when being creative.... Ed was a kind hearted guy... Billy Sheehan talks about this in a recent video....... In Alex's recent book he talked about his little brother's sensitivity...Sensitive people like Ed have a lot of empathy. & that's why he reached out to Dweezil when he heard that he had just lost his Father. Remember , at that time in the 1990s Edward had just become a Father himself & he could understand the hell poor Dweezil was going through . (Paul)
I'm 64 years young , i was rocking your dad,and Van Halen from 73 to present day! Love your story's, John from Rock City, currently South Chicago!!!!
I never knew of any association between Ed & the Zappas. the stories told by Dweezil since Edward’s passing have blown my mind. I do know & have always felt that Van Halen’s ‘1984’ is a badass album recorded in my lifetime, alongside ‘Women & Children First’ and every live thing that exists from VH, ever. it’s comforting to see Dweezil doing so well & playing even better
What a cool story, Eddie was the greatest
Interviews like this are priceless to me, at 59, and a musician, Van Halen was such a big deal to me, and still is. ❤❤❤❤❤
Dweezil is a straight up legend.
Just like his pops, not as big but still pretty close up there.
It doesn't matter how many times I hear this story, I love it every time
Beautiful story.
Damn! Those are the craziest stories Dweezil! You're the best!
I used to listen to his music in 1990. It must have been incredibly difficult trying to find a unique musical voice living in those giant shadows.
SST Records! The Black Flag crossover we didn't know we needed. Very cool.
I had the pleasure of seeing VH, many times, and Zappa. 2 different musical experiences, but both AWESOME! Love Dweezil's stories like this and many more artistes he had met.
such an awesome shape
Much ;ove for Dweezil, Thank you Mark and Gibson. What a great insight.
I worked at vets memorial in cbus, as a parking lot attendant. I knew how to sneak into concerts. Me and a friend snuck into a Zappa show ! Badass 👍
The First Person that called you Brother! 🙏😥 Man that's Deep! You Lucky Boy 🤦🤣🤣 You're Dad was a Guitar Genius so Did Eddie 🙏 And you Are what you are just like you're Dad and Eddie a Gran Maestro on Electric Guitar ✌️🎸
What a story! Dweezil seems to be such a nice guy.
Saw the Fort Lauderdale show last night and it was incredible.
That's the greatest story ever.
Great stories
I still love the solo Dweezil played on 'Diva Fever' on the second Spinal Tap album 'Break like the wind'. It truly went to 11
Appreciate your sharing such an awesome experiences with Ed. Special memories for you.
That was a great little video…thanks y’all. 😊
Rock on Zappa! ✌🏻
Great interview.
Incredible
Right here right now 😊
Looks sharp m shiny considering the guitars age, amazing
RIP Frank and Ed
An excellent story…and a damn fine guitar player, too.
True that! I saw Dweezil Zappa in concert on his "Confessions" tour in '91 in a club in Fresno, CA. Still one of my all time favorites concerts EVER. His band played a medley called "70 Hits From The 70s In 7 minutes" flawlessly. I wish he would have recorded for an album.
I think dweezil and i are the same age and started playing guitar same age ...dweezils album with the song that his sister sings i think its "lets talk about it " blew me away ! His composition skills rythym playing and a tasty well thought out solo..he was way ahead of me in those terms ...i later in my early 20s matured in those areas of my playing..Dweezil definitely inspired me !
Thats so cool.. might be the best 5:52min on RUclips👍
Eddie’s death feels like it left a huge hole in the world.
Very freaking cool. I have a giant Edward Van Halen portrait tattoo on my forearm. Rock on 🤘
Eddie is the GOAT.
Absolutely freakin awesome, what an amazing story ❤
Excellent!
Eddie was The Guy. 🤟🔥💯
Eddie absolutely adored Wolf, so I believe every single word Dweezil says speaking about his experience with Eddie when he was a youngin' and those teary eyes show that Ed was almost like an Uncle to Dweezil. Eddie was a pure soul. There will never be another guitar player like him, we need to cherish the ones we have, which is exactly what Gibson does for their players.
EVH would've lost his own father just 6 years prior. I'm sure he was empathizing with Dweezil.
That's so cool.
This is so deep
Great story! I would have left the original paint though. Well, maybe not...I did do random things to make them my own too when I was young w some of my guitars and gear. Amazing to be blessed with Eddie at a young age.
Awsome!!
0:01 that position😂😂
Dweezil also has one of Jimi Hendrix's guitars. It was a gift to him, I think from his Dad. Dweezil is such a down to Earth, great guy and a masterful musician.
If this ever went up for auction it could could be in the top 5 most expensive for sure
Dweezil Is cool
Cool af story🤘🏻😎.
Gibson Epiphone yall need to make more Kramer Voyagers.
Pretty good paint job for only being 13.
Amazeballs!!!
Dweezil is an absolute Legend.
You just know Dweezil is an upstanding human being 😊
You had it strapped on bro, you should have cranked to 11.😂
Live right now, or die wishing you had.
5:15 in the morning?
I think you mean *5:150* in the morning ;D
Great video. Love the stories...
Glad you like them!
If evh gave me a guitar I would be dead 🤘💥💥🤘
What is so special about the Tom Anderson Pickup? what is the part number of this pickup?
gibson been deleting negative comments
Epiphone Custom Zappa SG?
Who photo shoppdt xandau in w/ Eddie. Dwizell?
Is that Ahmet interviewing him?
Thats Mark Agnesi from gibson
😊
I've been a fan of EVH since I first bought WACF in '83 but I wasn't necessarily a "fanatic" - Roth-era is fun but the later incarnation is just a bit "pop" for my tastes.
As the years went by and he sadly passed I've heard so much testimony about just how extraordinary he was as a human being. That transcends everything.
Eddie clearly had massive respect for Frank
Awesome video Dweezil is such an American Icon Like His Father An Amazing Guitar Player Is One Of The Licky Ones That Will Always Have Eddie In His Heart An For Eddie To Call Him After His Father Passed Was Definitely Made Tears Come To My Eyes
WOW! You just don't know how good people are until we hear the untiold story. And, then to pass it on!
fucken awesome. guitar lessons from eddie 👍👍👍👍👍
How cool to be able to say EVH showed you how to play those songs!
GIBSON BUDLIGHT
The interviewer is lame as it gets..
Gibson is so corporate.... 🤣🤣🤣
Always have been lmao
Yeah, cause…it’s a corporation.
Ok you own Kramer is DW going to be a endorsement deal will we be seeing a reverse headstock voyage pro model by Kramer in the future far out guys peace from California Silver Strand Beach The Volcano Posse 🖋️
What a dufus this guy is, not Dweezil, Agnessi, Dweezil tells him this great, one of a kind story, and this idiot says, so you got any stories that exemplify Eddie? He just told you the best story ever. What an ass
‘Dweezil’? There is no god.
World’s most famous fanboy
But I gotta think to myself; no guitar player gives away a guitar he likes, if he has a collection, he gives away his least favorite. Of course, if he’s trying to Market a guitar, he’ll give away a handful. Or market plan upcoming album.
That's what you took away from the story? Eddie Van Halen buried the original "bumblebee" (black and yellow) guitar, the one on the cover of Van Halen II, with Dimebag Darrell. Was that his least favourite guitar too?
Very cool geetar lm surprise Kramer or the EVH brand put this out,, I'll definitely invest in one cause it's cool as hell,, love the reverse headstock
Thanks for doing abit guitar news right, now stop making overrated overpriced wallhangers for posers collectors,, Shame Shame Shame Gibson the IKEA of furniture company alright alright alright alright WEAK