You do know without Hendrix, Clapton and Page there wouldn’t have been Eddie Van Halen the guitarist! Eddie always mentioned those guys as his inspiration.
Gotta be honest I think Eddie did get robbed in the rankings. He holds 13 patents, invented tapping guitar style of play, and is the 6th of all time for albums sold I believe in total. On top of all of that disco was topping to charts kind of pushing rock back out of the main stream in the late 70s, it was Van Halen who them all on notice. When the band came on the scene he completely reinvented rock n roll. Why? Because in the words of DLR “We rock the house, but you can also dance to the tune”. When Van Halen came on the scene, everyone before him was irrelevant, and those who came after wanted to be him.
Rolling Stone always sucked, even in the 60's 70's, they trashed Led Zeppelin, Sabbath, Purple and many others. They know nothing since their beginnings
Many haters gave Eddie shit for replacing Michael Anthony with Wolf and while it certainly would have been awesome to reunite the original band completely, Wolf does a fine job on the bass and his backing vocals are phenomenal! What Dad wouldn't want to be onstage with his son especially if the son had the chops to be up there. I don't begrudge him one bit. Especially now that he's no longer with us. Wolf will have those memories with him the rest of his life and deservedly so. R.I.P. Edward Lodewijk Van Halen you brought joy to millions of fans and made them feel great listening to your music and watching you perform. We will miss you greatly Guitar God
@@The80sKidRox Could you imagine the feeling he must have had there on the stage with his boy for the world to see? The emotional rewards must have been endless.
@@rontheis1678 actually Dave looks pretty good....meaning he's in good shape and not some fat ass like Vince Neil and others. Eddie seems to always look good, but man that dude's playing got better with age.
I can’t believe it....this show was only 5 years ago, Eddie looked very happy and playing so well. A devastating loss.....R.I.P dear Eddie, our guitar hero.
At 53 years old i pulled to side of road and cried when i heard Eddie passed away. Of course i didnt know him but van halen music has meant so much to me over the years. God bless you Eddie. Thanks for the music and the memories.
The one thing I loved about Eddie was that he always smiled while playing these great tunes, you could tell he enjoyed what he was doing. Miss you Eddie!!
I can't believe that in my 71 years of all the rock in the world from Elvis to today that I would be crying listening to hard guitar rock, but here it is. You always expect your music heroes (especially my guitar gods) to live forever, but EVH's passing hit me hard and by surprise. These takes are incredible and Roth notwithstanding, are the most amazing, untarnished live performances from one of the best bands ever and, to me, the greatest guitarist I have ever seen and heard. RIP, my musical hero. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Robert Edward Penn I understand! I was shook too,I'm a 59 yr old lady. It's the soundtrack to your life" The memories associated from a song. At least that's how I see it! I felt the same way when we lost Chris Cornell,Kurt Cobain,Layne Stayle, Andrew Wood, Prince even Michael Jackson ( just be of his extreme contribution to entertainment. Peace
Agree!!!! Grew up with van Halen. This music, with EVH as true guitargod, will live forever. UP there the greatest band will have lots of great time with the ever laughing Eddy. He had his ups and downs, who hasn’t. His legacy will last forever and thank God we have RUclips, looking every day some nice Vids and material of him.
0:00 Hot for teacher 4:50 Unchained 9:35 Runnin' with the Devil 13:09 Eruption 14:34 You really Got me 17:17 Ain't talkin' about love 23:13 Dance the night away 29:04 Panama 32:39 Jump
My buddy and I went to this, tickets were free and we stood in line for 7 hours in the LA sun. Seeing the mighty Van Halen was something I’ll never forget. RIP Edward, thank you for the timeless music😊
Eddie made it look so easy. Hands were barely moving yet the sound was flying a million miles an hour. Incredible dexterity, intensity, clarity, phrasing. And most of all, groove. Wrote all the music, played both lead and rhythm, and sang backup. Effortlessly. One of the all time greats, if not *the greatest* of all time. He will be studied and copied for generations, but never duplicated. Thank you Ed. RIP
Eddie never had a mean face while ripping a solo... Always a huge smile on his face! The man loved what he was doing and so do we! Rock in peace sir! ❤️❤️😭🤘🤘
I like that about him. He was never weird, he's just always showing fun. He said it in interview, he was a regular kid who's a nerd with guitars. Love his should...humble guy.
Yep! I can see all day long this band, and they play smiling and enjoying so much that looks like they were just playing simple stuff... In real is so difficult to play each song! They make it look so simple! Love this band!
I'm so glad that Eddie was able to turn his life around before he died. So glad it wasn't an overdose that killed him but got to see his son grow and tour with him.
But how much better it would have been for him to have "turned his life around" decades ago. In every one of his old interviews and vids, he always has a cigarette lit. He was a true addict. It is what killed him prematurely.
@@charleslaine I do not disagree with you. It would have been great for him to give up drugs, alcohol and smoking cigarettes decades ago or not have started in the first place. But everybody regrets doing something in their life. The fact that Eddie got cleaned up and lived longer than overdosing at age 30 like many other musicians is something that I commend.
Before posting "Dave is crap now" comments, I want you to bear something in mind, right before/at the start of the show Dave was "baton twirling" the top half of a mic stand, and that is an open/hollow piece of pipe in that state, and caught himself right on the bridge of his nose, splitting it open to the bone. He had a roady superglue the wound and strap it with a fabric band aid and got on with it, it being a live show with millions viewing on tv and the internet because in his mind the fans came before any amount of pain he was in, he was in ER right after the show and needed several surgeries after the fact to fix the injury properly, A singer can not sing correctly with a cold let alone an injury of this severity but he just did it anyway. K got that? good carry on.
+Caloss2 “RUclips” Channel yeah, I just bet the mic stand was spiked with nails, weighed 500 lbs and poor Dave was twirling it into a strong head wind, uphill, both ways, barefoot in the snow.....
I love the fact that Eddie is happy, clean, sober and healthy here. Great hair, Great goatee, Great physicality, cool, simple clothes. He was perfect here. Absolutely perfect. Focused and on point with his guitar and with his only son Wolfgang in stage with him. Too bad cancer came back and destroyed all of that and him.
not sure the audience know they are witnessing pure genius. Much more laid back performance than the old days of course, but musically absolutely awesome.
Sadly, most of the audience were just filming it on their phones, so it didn't look like they were into it. Back in the 70s, that whole floor would be a tidal wave of movement.
I had a friend who was a super active person, hardly ever drank or anything and was the healthiest person I knew. He got diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at 32 and was dead a year later. Cancer can take anyone out very fast.
@@tylerthescreamofficial98 Yes the guy looked so good. I'm sure he made some pretty big lifestyle changes a while ago. I discovered VH around my freshman year in high school (''81- '82)...been a fan since. Music has now forever changed.
Makes me think of when Jimi died, everyone was just plain bummed. I was very much in love with Janis (like I believe most teenage guys were then) and when she was told Jimi had died, Janis said "Goddamn it, he beat me to it!" This was true, but only by a few weeks. The "27 Club" was open for business, as Jimi and Janis were both 27 when they died, but they wouldn't be alone for long.☮
Six hours waiting on Hollywood Blvd for this concert. David was such a pro, continuing even though he smacked his nose with the mic stand. Eddie did an awesome solo while David was getting it fixed up. That was a great night.
A W E S O M E N E S S 0:00 Hot for teacher 4:50 Unchained 9:35 Runnin' with the Devil 13:09 Eruption 14:34 You really Got me 17:17 Ain't talkin' about love 23:13 Dance the night away 29:04 Panama 32:39 Jump
R.I.P. King Edward's incomparable ability blessed and inspired the globe. The guitar he wished for didn't exist so naturally he became a designer and created his famed Frankenstrat from some new but imperfected and some salvaged parts of other guitar's. He carried a kind, caring and incredibly humble heart and soul. Long Live The King!!! 😎🎸🎶🏆
I was at this show in the front. I can see myself in a few shots. I had my car towed that night from where I parked. Cost me $500 to get it back. Worth it.
Been listening to Van Halen all night after hearing the news today of his passing! Thank you EVH for your amazing music! It feels so weird writing this.Can't believe it!
@Deborah Ann+ Me to. I listened to "Eruption Live Without a Net" Video (On Y.T.) at least 6 times, with the first 3 times back to back, and it's a 13 min version!! I think it's the best video/song showcasing all of his awesome talent playing and interacting with the crowd. Also checking out all the interviews done over the years. No words to describe losing him. R.I.P. E.V.H.
I can't believe that in my 71 years of all the rock in the world from Elvis to today that I would be crying listening to hard guitar rock, but here it is. You always expect your music heroes (especially my guitar gods) to live forever, but EVH's passing hit me hard and by surprise. These takes are incredible and Roth notwithstanding, are the most amazing, untarnished live performances from one of the best bands ever and, to me, the greatest guitarist I have ever seen and heard. RIP, my musical hero. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
You can say what you want about David Lee Roth but he sure puts on a great show. They all need each other. So glad they all got together even it was for a short while. What a fantastic band.
I’ve been to hundreds of concerts and DLR was the worst singer hands down. I thought Vince Neil would give him a run for his money when I saw Motley Crue last year but DLR was far worse.
Sad.....no hand clapping, dancing, head banging, having a good time, .. Too busy watching thru a damn cell phone ....... Makes me grateful my EYES got to watch this Amazing Band decades back...❤️❤️❤️
@@dalfyramone8710 exactly my thoughts, no one will want to see that piece of shit of a potato footage, whom is that even being recorded for?? I know, Instagram posturing
Dangerous2099 my dude he is writing an album lol. It’s all rock. But he is playing every instrument. He just doesn’t live in his fathers shadow. And he definitely dug his dads music. Also help his dad out? They could get any bassist they wanted lol. He definitely wanted to be there.
Man every time I see a live video of van halen I think Im spending more time watching how hes holding his pick and what his hands are doing, rather than actually listening to the music haha. Kick ass
This is what a band sounds like that grew up in the club trenches and worked their way up... Van Halen still sits in every infused note in 2015... RIP Eddie Van Halen - love to you and your family and every inspired performance you gave us while in this world... A truly down to earth person full of heart...
He reinvented guitar by vastly expanding its vocabulary with shocking virtuosity, superb songwriting, blinding imagination and exuberance, and I think all guitarists in his wake, including the modern greats like Satriani, Vai, etc., are still playing catch-up. Thank you for all the joy you gave us, Ed. Forever grateful.
Kevin van Steendelaar yeah I seen that bought me to tears 😭 I hope it’s true what Sammy said that he mike and Ed mended there ways and Eddie went with a clean Conscience RIP Eddie
Sitting here Tearing up over Dance The Night Away, Man Eddie and Alex were awesome. Thank you for creating such Awesome Music. Difficult to get on Board with the Hagar Best of Both Worlds Tour. Satriani and Jason Bonham are killer musicians but the Chemisty between Eddie and Alex is Iconic 🎸🥁✝️🇺🇸💕
There’s few names as synonymous with “guitar” as “Eddie Van Halen.” I’m watching this video right now being reminded that we were watching a real legend in action. And what a treat it must’ve been for him to be able to play with his son on stage later in his life. Thanks for leaving behind all this great music EVH
@@leslielee2454 eddie was incredible. but if he was from another planet, hendrix was from another galaxy...both guitarists changed the world and should be remembered forever. r.i.p EVH r.i.p Hendrix
At this stage of Eddie's life he was already fighting cancer; his movements were slower, but nevertheless he never,, never lost the smile,, and that magic sparkle! RIP Eddie Van Halen.
That’s crap this was in April 2015 in October 2015 he was diagnosed with throat cancer meaning he was not battling it because he was unaware of it !! Holy fuck you should learn to do some research properly
We went to every single Van Halen concert that ever came to the Boston area. In fact they were the first band I ever saw at the Boston Garden. Eddy always had that grin, just pure joy, fingers flying. I just stopped and cried when I heard he'd passed. What a gift he was!
I said it before & i'll say it again..Nobody will ever look,sound,or be any cooler than Edward VanHalen while playing guitar! He always ALWAYS delivers!
***** He looks pretty stiff and immobile here. Rooted in one place, smiling a bit. Is that really the coolest you could think of? Well, I don't agree. Playing is good though, Lee Roth is in great shape.
It was the last live VH show ever. Rest In Peace hero, you are not with us anymore but your legacy and music will stay here forever. Thank you for everything.
I could just watch Eddie play all day. So joyful and effortless in his playing, but what he's doing is amazing even to this day. RIP, Eddie. Thank you for bringing joy and inspiration to my life through your incredible talent and music. You made a huge mark on the music world, and we are all grateful.
Eddie Van Halen was the reason I picked up an electric guitar and many years later am shredding and was initially and always so inspired by him! And just as "beauty's in the eye of the beholder", " music's in the EAR of the beholder "..and noone made more beautiful and pleasant sounding rip snorting, rock music than Eddie Van Halen. R.I.P. brother ill jam with you in Heaven!!
Still cannot believe that Eddie is no longer with us and I'm so glad I got to see him live in 1993 on the FUCK tour. We've all been blessed to have lived at the same time as this genius and thankfully this has been captured in HD forever more. My heart breaks knowing Eddie isn't here anymore butt thanks for the amazing music and memories. RIP
Eddie has inspired more people to pick up a guitar than anyone else...period. Including me in 1986. What a gift. Thanks for your time Eddie. See ya around.
I've seen a lot of crap posted about VH lately and as someone who's been a fan for 35 years, just want to point out a few things to some of the bashers: 1. Eddie looks and is playing better than he has in YEARS. He's cleaned himself up immensely. Some have criticized his lack of new material. The guy has nothing to prove. He invented the 80s rock sound everyone copied. The guy will be 60 this year. You don't hear Clapton coming up with new stuff, do you? And Clapton was Eddie's main influence. Ed is just letting the body of his career's work speak for itself and going out and having fun playing it for the fans. Give Al a lot of credit. He always seemed to be the glue to hold the band together and keep Eddie from self destructing....... 2. To the DLR critics: When has David Lee Roth ever sang well live? When has he acted anything less than bizarre on stage? He sounds great on the records within the confines of the studio but was never a great live singer even in the early 80s in his prime. The guy is a frontman and entertainer, that's it. Plus he's over 60 now. He never had range in his voice and was never someone brought into the conversation of great vocalists. Dave was always about working the crowd for the VH brothers and connecting with the fans. That's what he's good at. And he's still doing it......3. No kidding that Wolfie isn't Michael Anthony. But the kid can still hold his own on bass. What's lacking is Michael Anthony's backing vocals. He was the one that was behind the distinguished VH sound and made Dave sound better than he really was. That said, I think having Wolf in the band is what has kept Eddie as sober as he's been. Ed has admitted that being an example for his son, is what keeps him in line now. Take Wolf out of the band, and Eddie is libel to run off the rails again........4. VH fans think back to '85 when you heard DLR was leaving and how much it sucked and how you'd give anything to get them back together again. They're back, not fighting (for now), having fun, put out a solid album in 2012, and touring again. I never imagined 30 years ago I'd be sitting here today and being able to take my sons to see Van Halen in concert this summer. I don';t care that they are 60 and over, going bald, and Eddie has dentures. I don't care that David's already below average singing voice is even more below average. I don't care if Eddie is going to play Eruption for the millionth time and hasn't made another better solo instead. All that matters is that they are back playing live, and doing so without the drama of the first reunion attempt. We all know what they were in their prime, their impact in the 70s and 80s, and what their contribution to the soundtrack of our youth was. Now let's just go out there, and have as much fun watching them as they are having playing for us again and stop trying to be Siskel and Ebert here. I'm taking my 10 and 7 year old sons to see them in September. They can't wait and neither can I. They will have a chance to take a glimpse into their own Dad's youth and see some legends of rock at the same time. I am grateful for that. Thank you Ed, Al ,and Dave!!
Chris B Unfortunately, Chris, you're operating out of pure nostalgia for something that has been lost to history. You're not taking your kids to see Van Halen. You're taking your kids to see three sixty year-old men pretending to be Van Halen. I'm glad Eddie is healthy. And I don't necessarily want him to retire. But I would like him to retire the '80s Van Halen schtick and show us that he has more skill than just finger tapping and dive bombs; that his musical talent has depth that exceeds Eruption. His playing was unique and over the top in 1984. Today, it's no big deal. Frankly, the most interesting aspect of the Kimmel event was when Dave clonked himself in the head and was forced to shut the f%%$K up long enough for Ed and Al to noodle around and improv.
Chris B no love for Al? There has always been one constant in Van Halen and that is Alex. He has a very distinctive sound, and that's not easy for a drummer but you hear that snare and you know it's him.
The Greatest Rock Guitarist of his Generation. An original, gigantic innovator and trailblazer of electric guitar technique and sound. Thousands of people on Planet Earth started playing guitar because of this one man, Edward Van Halen.
Thinking the same. He made it through that dark tunnel where he let himself go awhile...and thankfully emerged lookin' healthy and happy. Many of us thought we'd lose him back then.
I saw them on that tour....my first time! My Mother was dying of cancer and I wasn't going to go to the show but, she urged me to go and I went. I'm glad that I did knowing now that, 5yrs later, we wouldn't have Eddie.
I keep thinking the same thing ..but then again he had to return to the universe he came from ... I met him in 2015 got a pic and auto introduced my self I was freaking out inside ...he was really cool to me....I miss him and his music
Once again, my deepest condolences to the Van Halen Family. Ed was/is my my inspiration everyday to listen to Van Halen everyday without fail,,, since I was 12 ; I'll be 56 March 6th upcoming! Yes Wolfie,, "316" Amazing piece of material and means a lot to me as well. Must be a Pisces thing! 🙏God bless w/ your success as a solo/ everything artist... Your Father would/ is so proud of you! He's looking down and smiling, as usual, lol. Love you like family... Tell Uncle Alex I, David M Tozzolo says hello and I understand why he hasn't done anything yet or if ever. Much respect to the VH family.
@@craigleidigjr4170 DLR's vocals are atrocious, and his ramblings during the song bridges are way off course... lame! I cringe listening to him. The band, definitely, carried him. Sammy Hagar is a much better singer. Roth: Stick to the song lyrics, clown! Rest In Eternal Peace, Edward Van Halen ✝️😞🎸
I grew up listening to Van Halen in my teenage years , when David Lee Roth left the group and Sammy took his place ,at first I didn't think the group would be as good ,but Sammy fit right in vocally , and honestly it didn't matter because Eddie was the best guitarist and a legend ! I love watching him and listening to him play. Thank you for the memories Eddie, R.I.P. keep on rockin in the sky ❤🤘
He seems a very professional musician, but I can't believe the backing vocals are totally coming from Wolf and Eddie. Listen at 11:25... It sounds like there's a recording being played. It's almost exactly as the studio version (and I have no problem with that).
@@gnrledzep4eva Wow, that's right. I love Van Halen, but so many not so great stories behind them... ultimateclassicrock.com/sammy-hagar-accuses-van-halen-of-using-tapes-of-michael-anthonys-voice-in-concert/
I saw Van Halen twice in the 80's listened to them a lot...what I realize about them is that even though they have some heavy guitar rifs they're so melodic and listenable, really excellent...and fun.. I'll like be listening to them again..RIP Eddie
How can you miss someone you never knew personally so much. Aside from being one of the greatest musicians who ever lived, he touched so many people's lives with his awesome personality and a smile. He will never be forgotten.
I'm always amazed by how fast Wolfgang grew into his role as an awesome VH bass player. He's got a great sound, performance, attitude, technique... He's got it all. Michael Anthony was fantastic, but Wolfgang is certainly up to the job as well.
Wolf on his worst day smokes MA on his best. It's a fact if you have ears. Think If Ed and Al had Wolf as a kid brother when they started out, just try to imagine what THAT would have sounded like. It's evident during the Hot for teacher Guitar solo. Almost Roger Gloverish. Just Crushing it. Perfect meter and execution, Taking nothing from the solo and adding a Blitzkrieg of descending minor pentatonic (add b5 (the blue note). Mike could sure scream and was in the pocket always. And Mike could swing like a champ. I'll take the Orange over the Apple
@@ccg1171 Of course not. My point is Wolf's sheer Van Halen ability and talent level. Those Genes combined with his environment were the perfect storm of ingredients, don't you agree?
He just kept getting better. And his sound just kept getting better. Watching him, listening to him all those years, getting to know him through his God given talent, it's honestly like losing a family member. He's a true guitar hero and innovator. No doubt the best we'll ever see. RIP Eddie
For those of us who were teenagers back when they were at their prime and got to go their concerts it was a awesome time to be alive and they still rocked it 5 years ago and Eddie was awesome and loved what he was doing still and it's sad that we won't see them together anymore RIP Eddie and thanks for the memories and great times
I love Edward's tone ar this show! Not saturated and drenched in delay and reverb, everything so clean and crystal clear, cutting through the mix like a sword!
You actually think that venue could sound that good live?. Backing tracks saved Eddie in this performance. Listen carefully and watch Eddie's fingers. What you hear is NOT what he's playing.
The world lost one of the Greatest Rock guitarist of all time yesterday. How that man could make a guitar sing like he did was just on another level. A true musician. In 1978 when I was just 16 years old and playing drums in a garage band here comes VH. I was hooked. Been following them since. It's been a rough year. First arguably the best rock drummer of all time Neil Peart leaves us and know Eddie too. Very sad. Rest in peace Eddie.
Give Dave some credit, right at the start of the show he busted his nose with the microphone and he didn’t punk out , he finished what he started cause that’s what artists do to entertain their fans.
A. G. If you think it’s ok to sound like shit, your choice. I would never pay to listen to something so bad. I still listen to old recordings, and I have no doubt that he is a legend. But I think he could have choosed to, nowadays, sing something that soundsbbetter
@@viniciusfdavid Exactly... break out some Robert Plant... sounds like old fine wine. Smooth... Voice gets better with age... I bet his wife don't complain when he sings in the shower.
The sparkle is still alive in them. Too fast too soon that Eddie died with that extra ordinary talent he alone can give.Im just happy they performed for that little time left when Eddie is still alive. Edie you are truly one of a kind, an icon, a living legend!!!
I miss him everyday! Glad we all got to share the planet with him! I’m very thankful and ever so grateful. Never missed a local concert. Watched he and Alex at the Golden Bear in LA in 75. Thank you Eddie fur the memories and Wolfgang, you are amazing as well! Peace
VH sound incredible live! Polished and professional! This is one of the best recordings and will probably be the last one for posterity. At least Eddie looks incredibly happy here and reenergized! One of the last great Rock bands! Eddie and his harmonics. He has such a keen sense of melody! Now they’re done and no one is coming up to replace them. The Who used to be asked why they kept going and they replied that no body any good was coming up to replace them. Truer now than ever! Rock is deader than ever. Sadly. Thanks for reminding of what Rock was once! 😎👏🏻🎸
they may be older, but they still rock man! DLR broke his freaking nose right at the start and they still did the gig, with lots energy and putting a great show, respect and rock on man!!!
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Don’t cry because he’s gone,
Smile because he was here.
And we were fortunate enough to witness it
And again my friend, thank you..........
❤
So true!
Fukin amen dude 👌
La Neta(truth)
So true, Great memories !
The people at Rolling Store who voted seven other guitars ahead of this man should never be allowed to work again!! RIP EVH!
You do know without Hendrix, Clapton and Page there wouldn’t have been Eddie Van Halen the guitarist!
Eddie always mentioned those guys as his inspiration.
Gotta be honest I think Eddie did get robbed in the rankings. He holds 13 patents, invented tapping guitar style of play, and is the 6th of all time for albums sold I believe in total. On top of all of that disco was topping to charts kind of pushing rock back out of the main stream in the late 70s, it was Van Halen who them all on notice. When the band came on the scene he completely reinvented rock n roll. Why? Because in the words of DLR “We rock the house, but you can also dance to the tune”. When Van Halen came on the scene, everyone before him was irrelevant, and those who came after wanted to be him.
Rolling Stone always sucked, even in the 60's 70's, they trashed Led Zeppelin, Sabbath, Purple and many others. They know nothing since their beginnings
@@teejames1627 he did not invented tapping, he made it popular, here is a proof m.ruclips.net/video/u7M8L1rAUsI/видео.html
Alan Martinez regardless he changed the game man. Forever. Not just for a little while
watching Eddie looking over at his son with the biggest smile on his face is all you need to see...RIP
He and Valerie did good! 😁
Many haters gave Eddie shit for replacing Michael Anthony with Wolf and while it certainly would have been awesome to reunite the original band completely, Wolf does a fine job on the bass and his backing vocals are phenomenal! What Dad wouldn't want to be onstage with his son especially if the son had the chops to be up there. I don't begrudge him one bit. Especially now that he's no longer with us. Wolf will have those memories with him the rest of his life and deservedly so. R.I.P. Edward Lodewijk Van Halen you brought joy to millions of fans and made them feel great listening to your music and watching you perform. We will miss you greatly Guitar God
I thought the same thing. Proud moment. I could only imagine 👍
@@The80sKidRox Could you imagine the feeling he must have had there on the stage with his boy for the world to see? The emotional rewards must have been endless.
Nothing better than having that time with your son.
What's even scarier he doesn't even look when he's playing
Absolutely amazing
For 37 min, there wasn’t one time Eddie wasn’t smiling. Pure gold! Rip King
In an interview someone said "Eddie's smile could bring world peace" ...just don't catch him on a bad day..RIP
He was a genius on the guitar the same with Dime Eddie was so nice to put the one guitar in Dimes casket
That dude smiled through every single concert
Spot on Dima. RIP the King.
Eddie was ALWAYS smiling. That’s what I loved about him. He smiled the most when his son was near. He was such a sweet heart and a great dad.
Only 5 years ago he was still kicking ass.
Cancer sucks.
It so does! :(
@@ginamatas3898 REASONS
That’s for sure. It’s astonishing how good Eddie looks compared to Dave.
@@rontheis1678 actually Dave looks pretty good....meaning he's in good shape and not some fat ass like Vince Neil and others. Eddie seems to always look good, but man that dude's playing got better with age.
@@rontheis1678 . That's also because Eddie has oriental genes from his biological mother who's cambodian, and Asians tend to look younger on average.
I can’t believe it....this show was only 5 years ago, Eddie looked very happy and playing so well. A devastating loss.....R.I.P dear Eddie, our guitar hero.
He was in remission
@@michaelkelley6710 OH NO
He was definitely playing great here
Time don’t wait for no one, all the world is at stage a mere shadow we all are and then we must leave and no one can escape it!
That's the tragic part about terminal diseases. You don't know you have them until it's too late
At 53 years old i pulled to side of road and cried when i heard Eddie passed away. Of course i didnt know him but van halen music has meant so much to me over the years. God bless you Eddie. Thanks for the music and the memories.
57 here and Fast Times at Ridgemont High was what I grew up on. The 80's rocks!!!
@@TheDesertWineGuy Phoebe Cates pool scene best in movie history!!
@jon1550 yes it was :)
Amén!!
Me too. Exactly the same. 😢 Sad he's gone, but glad we were both here at the same time. EVH forever ♥️
Never saw EVH play without a giant smile on his face. GOAT
His smile was the best, so natural
Hear Hear David!
Eddie absolutely killed this set. He was a one in a billion talent.
your 100 % correct...what a fucked up year..love to his family
@niveK osiK Yeah, like, what??
Definitely agree ✌
Absolutely smokin'!! Playing with wicked raw sweet abandon as only he could!
actually more like a 1 in 7 billion talent ;)
The one thing I loved about Eddie was that he always smiled while playing these great tunes, you could tell he enjoyed what he was doing. Miss you Eddie!!
And he did not slow down either with age, his playing is spot on with the same speed as when he was young.
Roth can’t sing like Sammy. Ever.
Never cared for van Halen. Liked their music. He looked like a DORK!!!
You could really tell Dave was coked out or something, that gum must've been really good
I don't think I have ever seen Eddie enjoy himself more..... just an outstanding performance. My God what a talent!
I can't believe that in my 71 years of all the rock in the world from Elvis to today that I would be crying listening to hard guitar rock, but here it is. You always expect your music heroes (especially my guitar gods) to live forever, but EVH's passing hit me hard and by surprise. These takes are incredible and Roth notwithstanding, are the most amazing, untarnished live performances from one of the best bands ever and, to me, the greatest guitarist I have ever seen and heard. RIP, my musical hero. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Well said. I felt the same way
Robert Edward Penn I understand! I was shook too,I'm a 59 yr old lady. It's the soundtrack to your life"
The memories associated from a song. At least that's how I see it!
I felt the same way when we lost Chris Cornell,Kurt Cobain,Layne Stayle, Andrew Wood,
Prince even Michael Jackson ( just be of his extreme contribution to entertainment.
Peace
Robert Edward Penn he does ‘live’ 4ever !!
Right, all the bands we grew up on are getting up there and we all know more are coming. Just glad I got to see Van Halen with Roth
Agree!!!! Grew up with van Halen. This music, with EVH as true guitargod, will live forever. UP there the greatest band will have lots of great time with the ever laughing Eddy. He had his ups and downs, who hasn’t. His legacy will last forever and thank God we have RUclips, looking every day some nice Vids and material of him.
0:00 Hot for teacher
4:50 Unchained
9:35 Runnin' with the Devil
13:09 Eruption
14:34 You really Got me
17:17 Ain't talkin' about love
23:13 Dance the night away
29:04 Panama
32:39 Jump
Thank u 😎🤘
legend
Eruption!! My ringtone since ever since rip Eddie 🙏🏽
Off to Spotify to create a playlist from this setlist.
You da real MVP.
Alex Van Halen is one of the most underrated drummers ever. Just stays right in there ton "o" bricks
No he's recognised by all real guitar players. He is just that damn good. He maybe top 5 of all drummers who ever played.
He is endorsed by paiste...
Alex is so smooth. He's the man.
He is amazing. It’s hard when your brother is on stage and he is the best guitarist in the world :)
The Real "Brown Sound" of the band! One of the best!
My buddy and I went to this, tickets were free and we stood in line for 7 hours in the LA sun. Seeing the mighty Van Halen was something I’ll never forget.
RIP Edward, thank you for the timeless music😊
You're so lucky!! I know it had to be worth waiting for and you witnessed history🎸 🎶❤
Eddie made it look so easy. Hands were barely moving yet the sound was flying a million miles an hour. Incredible dexterity, intensity, clarity, phrasing. And most of all, groove. Wrote all the music, played both lead and rhythm, and sang backup. Effortlessly. One of the all time greats, if not *the greatest* of all time. He will be studied and copied for generations, but never duplicated. Thank you Ed. RIP
Eddie never had a mean face while ripping a solo... Always a huge smile on his face! The man loved what he was doing and so do we! Rock in peace sir! ❤️❤️😭🤘🤘
I like that about him. He was never weird, he's just always showing fun. He said it in interview, he was a regular kid who's a nerd with guitars. Love his should...humble guy.
my speak... :-( (Eddie, see you in heaven...)
@@scheichbert yes
That's because he realized that he was Eddie Van Halen.
Yep! I can see all day long this band, and they play smiling and enjoying so much that looks like they were just playing simple stuff... In real is so difficult to play each song! They make it look so simple! Love this band!
I like how Dave is just having fun and there is no tension. Great attitude
David looks so different without his crown of glory, his hair.
I haven't seen him in years. Still has the great voice but very flamboyant.
Sending sympathy and virtual hugs to Wolfgang. I'm so sorry for your loss.
I'm happy you have your dad's talent!
@@lorij6796Great voice?? Motherfucker couldn't sing for shit! All he could do was jump, kick, and be a bitch on stage. Fuck DLR.
Flamboyant!? Lmfao @@lorij6796
I'm so glad that Eddie was able to turn his life around before he died. So glad it wasn't an overdose that killed him but got to see his son grow and tour with him.
Your salient point should be remembered more. Positive sentiment.
But how much better it would have been for him to have "turned his life around" decades ago. In every one of his old interviews and vids, he always has a cigarette lit. He was a true addict. It is what killed him prematurely.
@@charleslaine I do not disagree with you. It would have been great for him to give up drugs, alcohol and smoking cigarettes decades ago or not have started in the first place. But everybody regrets doing something in their life. The fact that Eddie got cleaned up and lived longer than overdosing at age 30 like many other musicians is something that I commend.
Great point !!
Before posting "Dave is crap now" comments, I want you to bear something in mind, right before/at the start of the show Dave was "baton twirling" the top half of a mic stand, and that is an open/hollow piece of pipe in that state, and caught himself right on the bridge of his nose, splitting it open to the bone. He had a roady superglue the wound and strap it with a fabric band aid and got on with it, it being a live show with millions viewing on tv and the internet because in his mind the fans came before any amount of pain he was in, he was in ER right after the show and needed several surgeries after the fact to fix the injury properly, A singer can not sing correctly with a cold let alone an injury of this severity but he just did it anyway. K got that? good carry on.
+Dean Soings I agree 100% with your statement!
+Dean Soings actally, hes WAAAAAY BETTER NOW THEN HE WAS IN THE SEVENTIES
believe it or not
he really sucked back then.
didnt matter though
+Caloss2 “RUclips” Channel yeah, I just bet the mic stand was spiked with nails, weighed 500 lbs and poor Dave was twirling it into a strong head wind, uphill, both ways, barefoot in the snow.....
edsnotgod LOL I like you, you're funny
+Caloss2 “RUclips” Channel Dave is crap.
I love the fact that Eddie is happy, clean, sober and healthy here. Great hair, Great goatee, Great physicality, cool, simple clothes. He was perfect here. Absolutely perfect. Focused and on point with his guitar and with his only son Wolfgang in stage with him. Too bad cancer came back and destroyed all of that and him.
Well said and very sad
Beautifully said ...I couldn't agree more ✌
That’s a beautiful comment!!
1 thing Eddie didn't get enough accolades for was his backup vocals. And of course with the skyrocket harmonies Micheal
Don't smoke guys :\
not sure the audience know they are witnessing pure genius. Much more laid back performance than the old days of course, but musically absolutely awesome.
Sadly, most of the audience were just filming it on their phones, so it didn't look like they were into it. Back in the 70s, that whole floor would be a tidal wave of movement.
Ya agreed … except for the awful sounding singing by Roth
Oh man!! Hollywood. Hanging out with these guys Hot for the Teacher was just . . . . Word . . . .
In the 80's and 90's too :) @@chucktrades3211
not just...all vocals were...weird :/ whoever did the sound tech, sue em....@@jimgober5201
Eddie looking and sounding better than ever. Hard to believe he only had 5 more years :(
I had a friend who was a super active person, hardly ever drank or anything and was the healthiest person I knew. He got diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at 32 and was dead a year later. Cancer can take anyone out very fast.
@@Trainy2 damn that sucks man
@@Trainy2 Sorry man. I have a friend going through it right now. Brutal.
He looks so happy playing with his son. Thanks for the memories...and the BEST memories ever!!
DLR was the best for Van Halen. A real showman and entertainer.
I'll say again Alex is extremely extremely talented amazing drummer that doesn't get the applause he deserves
criminally underrated
He gets applause and is paid well, what else does he get... A BOZO button?
Amen ❤❤❤❤🎉is rock and roll
Agree
I understand the sentiment, but he's in freaking Van Halen and is set for life. He's doing fine.
He gave is great music and equipment. He will still be talked about in 200 years the same way people know Beethoven, Mozart, etc. now.
Its hard to believe this was 5 years ago and Eddie is just killing it. And we no longer have him. Sad times
Been saying the same thing. He looks amazing and healthy and playing badass now hes not here. Still haven't stopped grieving
@@tylerthescreamofficial98 Yes the guy looked so good. I'm sure he made some pretty big lifestyle changes a while ago. I discovered VH around my freshman year in high school (''81- '82)...been a fan since. Music has now forever changed.
Cancer is one badass mother fucking disease. Gets us out of nowhere and takes us when least expect it.
Makes me think of when Jimi died, everyone was just plain bummed. I was very much in love with Janis (like I believe most teenage guys were then) and when she was told Jimi had died, Janis said "Goddamn it, he beat me to it!" This was true, but only by a few weeks. The "27 Club" was open for business, as Jimi and Janis were both 27 when they died, but they wouldn't be alone for long.☮
Perfectly said but Eddie Van Halen will never be forgotten 🤘🏼💯🎯🎸🥁We all lost a real damn guitarist. RIP 🥀❤️🤍🖤🥀
Roth is acting as a front man and part time tourist guide
This is my defintion of a perfect comment
I love it!
😂
Diamond Dave's biggest fan is Diamond Dave.
Hahahaha
Six hours waiting on Hollywood Blvd for this concert. David was such a pro, continuing even though he smacked his nose with the mic stand. Eddie did an awesome solo while David was getting it fixed up. That was a great night.
A W E S O M E N E S S
0:00 Hot for teacher
4:50 Unchained
9:35 Runnin' with the Devil
13:09 Eruption
14:34 You really Got me
17:17 Ain't talkin' about love
23:13 Dance the night away
29:04 Panama
32:39 Jump
Merci beaucoup 💪💪
Thanks bro
that low E dive on erruption with the pick up switch was sweet as honey :)
Thank You 🍻
R.I.P. King Edward's incomparable ability blessed and inspired the globe. The guitar he wished for didn't exist so naturally he became a designer and created his famed Frankenstrat from some new but imperfected and some salvaged parts of other guitar's. He carried a kind, caring and incredibly humble heart and soul. Long Live The King!!! 😎🎸🎶🏆
I was at this show in the front. I can see myself in a few shots. I had my car towed that night from where I parked. Cost me $500 to get it back. Worth it.
Brother, this is the cost of rock and roll!
Been listening to Van Halen all night after hearing the news today of his passing! Thank you EVH for your amazing music! It feels so weird writing this.Can't believe it!
@Deborah Ann+ Me to. I listened to "Eruption Live Without a Net" Video (On Y.T.) at least 6 times, with the first 3 times back to back, and it's a 13 min version!! I think it's the best video/song showcasing all of his awesome talent playing and interacting with the crowd. Also checking out all the interviews done over the years. No words to describe losing him.
R.I.P. E.V.H.
I’ve been crying for days
All of that pain Eddie was feeling and he never stopped smiling! That’s so amazing! He still went out and just crushed it!
We talk about "privilege" in society now. Well I'm happy that I had the "Privilege" to be alive to hear the greatest musician ever.
no words can explain how good he was, a legend for all time.
I can't believe that in my 71 years of all the rock in the world from Elvis to today that I would be crying listening to hard guitar rock, but here it is. You always expect your music heroes (especially my guitar gods) to live forever, but EVH's passing hit me hard and by surprise. These takes are incredible and Roth notwithstanding, are the most amazing, untarnished live performances from one of the best bands ever and, to me, the greatest guitarist I have ever seen and heard. RIP, my musical hero. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Of course I feel sad watching this video, but I also can't help but enjoy Eddie's lovely smile the entire time he is playing. RIP Eddie
You can say what you want about David Lee Roth but he sure puts on a great show. They all need each other. So glad they all got together even it was for a short while. What a fantastic band.
Ok they put on a great show ❤❤❤😮😮😊😊😊
Missing Micheal Anthony a much needed member at least Wolfy got to jam with dad
michael anthony knows that roth cannot sing and also is obnoxious and arrogant !@@43dukedog
I’ve been to hundreds of concerts and DLR was the worst singer hands down. I thought Vince Neil would give him a run for his money when I saw Motley Crue last year but DLR was far worse.
@@jamisonjenkins9224agreed..
Sad.....no hand clapping, dancing, head banging, having a good time, ..
Too busy watching thru a damn cell phone .......
Makes me grateful my EYES got to watch this Amazing Band decades back...❤️❤️❤️
and to think it's being professionally recorded but still have to have their inferior footage
@@dalfyramone8710 exactly my thoughts, no one will want to see that piece of shit of a potato footage, whom is that even being recorded for?? I know, Instagram posturing
Brilliant comment. All points true.
It's definitely farm from the rock concert environment from the 70s and 80s.
We rocked the 80's. Concerts will NEVER, EVER be the same....
RIP EVH. Wolfie must have had a ball to be on stage with his dad and uncle.
no,they constantly where getting away from dave. you don't see how freaky he looks and acts?
Absolutely, specially because he was so much criticized for replacing Michael, like it was his fault or anyone at his place would said no....
sprintcarsn guitars I assume you meant to say “note or notice” ???
Dangerous2099 my dude he is writing an album lol. It’s all rock. But he is playing every instrument. He just doesn’t live in his fathers shadow. And he definitely dug his dads music. Also help his dad out? They could get any bassist they wanted lol. He definitely wanted to be there.
God Eddie sounded flawless as good as he has ever been, we have lost a true legend
Man every time I see a live video of van halen I think Im spending more time watching how hes holding his pick and what his hands are doing, rather than actually listening to the music haha. Kick ass
60 yrs old and still had it! Crisp, clean, and oh that tone! My heart is broken. Rest in peace Ed.
It's a big proof that Michael Anthony's vocal was a big part of every Van Halen songs.
@Tessmage TesseraNo, here is a big proof there is no Van Halen without Eddie:(
True but the kid is killing it to but DAVID was shit
In my opinion, David kills it in the "Roth Lives!" Recordings
Can you imagine hving to harmonize with dave now?!?! Kid did great
@@mizmo21 no shit right
This is what a band sounds like that grew up in the club trenches and worked their way up... Van Halen still sits in every infused note in 2015... RIP Eddie Van Halen - love to you and your family and every inspired performance you gave us while in this world... A truly down to earth person full of heart...
He reinvented guitar by vastly expanding its vocabulary with shocking virtuosity, superb songwriting, blinding imagination and exuberance, and I think all guitarists in his wake, including the modern greats like Satriani, Vai, etc., are still playing catch-up. Thank you for all the joy you gave us, Ed. Forever grateful.
Did you know Satriani is touring with Sammy and Mike?
You don’t know much about the guitar if that’s what you think.and Eddie couldn’t play any of there stuff as good as they can either.catch up lmfao
Rest in peace Eddie, you were up there with the best of them.
He WAS the best of them. Man invented tapping :O truly someone who will never be forgotten :(
Tore Neigh Dough exactly
@@joeshlong9614 YES
Tore Neigh Dough he may have invented stuff, be so did Vai, and Vai can outplay Halen
@@Slipperyslope92 I DON T THINK SO
No one can replace Eddie. So sad that we will never see Van Halen again.
I love Van Halen!! Eddie and all the guys were the greatest!! RIP Eddie. See you on the other side.
Hagar, Anthony and the rest of The Circle did a nice tribute/moment of silence on Catalina Island last week.
Glad I got to see him live 3 times in the 90’s
Kevin van Steendelaar yeah I seen that bought me to tears 😭 I hope it’s true what Sammy said that he mike and Ed mended there ways and Eddie went with a clean Conscience RIP Eddie
Eddie just looks like he's having a good time with his son :D
The end of Hot For Teacher...totally vibin with Wolfie. Crying...RIP to the king. THIS is the Eddie / Alex / wolfie show.
Sitting here Tearing up over Dance The Night Away, Man Eddie and Alex were awesome. Thank you for creating such Awesome Music. Difficult to get on Board with the Hagar Best of Both Worlds Tour. Satriani and Jason Bonham are killer musicians but the Chemisty between Eddie and Alex is Iconic 🎸🥁✝️🇺🇸💕
There’s few names as synonymous with “guitar” as “Eddie Van Halen.” I’m watching this video right now being reminded that we were watching a real legend in action. And what a treat it must’ve been for him to be able to play with his son on stage later in his life. Thanks for leaving behind all this great music EVH
Eddie's guitar tone and of course his playing are both phenomenal, just spectacular, the most important Rock guitarist since Hendrix.
Eddie was better then hendrix!!
@@blootje not even close
You seem to think he was from this planet. ....he was sent from another world.....there will be no other
@@leslielee2454 eddie was incredible. but if he was from another planet, hendrix was from another galaxy...both guitarists changed the world and should be remembered forever. r.i.p EVH r.i.p Hendrix
Hendrix was good Eddie was AWESOME!
At this stage of Eddie's life he was already fighting cancer; his movements were slower, but nevertheless he never,, never lost the smile,, and that magic sparkle!
RIP Eddie Van Halen.
so sad ... RIP Eddie ... sad voice from Indonesia ...
he's playing great here!!!!
Beautiful comment 🙂
That’s crap this was in April 2015 in October 2015 he was diagnosed with throat cancer meaning he was not battling it because he was unaware of it !! Holy fuck you should learn to do some research properly
@@iamasmurf1122 dude wtf he had throat cancer in 2000 maybe you should follow your advice dumb fuck they cut 1/3 of his tongue...
We went to every single Van Halen concert that ever came to the Boston area. In fact they were the first band I ever saw at the Boston Garden. Eddy always had that grin, just pure joy, fingers flying. I just stopped and cried when I heard he'd passed. What a gift he was!
I said it before & i'll say it again..Nobody will ever look,sound,or be any cooler than Edward VanHalen while playing guitar! He always ALWAYS delivers!
***** Not when he's drunk. You don't have to search long on RUclips either. MANY examples. Sober great, drunk, get a high school kid to fill in.
Rockerman pre That escalated quickly
***** Pretty close on that one plus David bringing on the happiness. He's
perfect frontman.
Paul Floyd yawn...
*****
He looks pretty stiff and immobile here. Rooted in one place, smiling a bit. Is that really the coolest you could think of? Well, I don't agree. Playing is good though, Lee Roth is in great shape.
It was the last live VH show ever. Rest In Peace hero, you are not with us anymore but your legacy and music will stay here forever. Thank you for everything.
I could just watch Eddie play all day. So joyful and effortless in his playing, but what he's doing is amazing even to this day.
RIP, Eddie. Thank you for bringing joy and inspiration to my life through your incredible talent and music. You made a huge mark on the music world, and we are all grateful.
m.ruclips.net/video/BR4S1FqHZzQ/видео.html
The whole thing is good. But starting around 13:30 is amazing
Check out our friend. If you haven't already.
Eddie Van Halen was the reason I picked up an electric guitar and many years later am shredding and was initially and always so inspired by him! And just as "beauty's in the eye of the beholder", " music's in the EAR of the beholder "..and noone made more beautiful and pleasant sounding rip snorting, rock music than Eddie Van Halen. R.I.P. brother ill jam with you in Heaven!!
Eddie sounds just like he did in the records, a genius that will never be forgotten.
hands down the best, most creative rock guitarist ever and from all accounts a gracious, modest man. One of a kind. RIP EVH
EVH was anything but modest 😂
If you can play like that you are not required to be modest. 🐐🎸
there is a timeline in Rock History between "before Eddie appeared" and "after Eddie appeared". he is the only real game-changer besides Hendrix.
@@keep_walking_on_grassyeah Eddie and Jimi are the greatest of all time.
@@shindlesI would quit being 'musician' if I were you.. Its obvious you cant hear shit.
imagine your dad and uncle are van halen? thats unreal
Imagine that Wolfie is a Van Halen as well
And your grandpa was Jan Van Halen!!!!!
Yup, when humans made music and didn't rely on computers to do everything for them 😛
@Noble Failures So true:):)
@Noble Failures nah he's your dad's friend with the mullet
Still cannot believe that Eddie is no longer with us and I'm so glad I got to see him live in 1993 on the FUCK tour. We've all been blessed to have lived at the same time as this genius and thankfully this has been captured in HD forever more. My heart breaks knowing Eddie isn't here anymore butt thanks for the amazing music and memories. RIP
Sammy or dave?
@@chakleinck Sammy. Never got to see DLR
DLR hands down.
Eddie has inspired more people to pick up a guitar than anyone else...period. Including me in 1986. What a gift. Thanks for your time Eddie. See ya around.
Sammy is better fitting!!
Eddie plays like it's effortless - and he's just happy as a kid to be playing. And Wolfie does Eddie proud on that bass!
I've seen a lot of crap posted about VH lately and as someone who's been a fan for 35 years, just want to point out a few things to some of the bashers: 1. Eddie looks and is playing better than he has in YEARS. He's cleaned himself up immensely. Some have criticized his lack of new material. The guy has nothing to prove. He invented the 80s rock sound everyone copied. The guy will be 60 this year. You don't hear Clapton coming up with new stuff, do you? And Clapton was Eddie's main influence. Ed is just letting the body of his career's work speak for itself and going out and having fun playing it for the fans. Give Al a lot of credit. He always seemed to be the glue to hold the band together and keep Eddie from self destructing....... 2. To the DLR critics: When has David Lee Roth ever sang well live? When has he acted anything less than bizarre on stage? He sounds great on the records within the confines of the studio but was never a great live singer even in the early 80s in his prime. The guy is a frontman and entertainer, that's it. Plus he's over 60 now. He never had range in his voice and was never someone brought into the conversation of great vocalists. Dave was always about working the crowd for the VH brothers and connecting with the fans. That's what he's good at. And he's still doing it......3. No kidding that Wolfie isn't Michael Anthony. But the kid can still hold his own on bass. What's lacking is Michael Anthony's backing vocals. He was the one that was behind the distinguished VH sound and made Dave sound better than he really was. That said, I think having Wolf in the band is what has kept Eddie as sober as he's been. Ed has admitted that being an example for his son, is what keeps him in line now. Take Wolf out of the band, and Eddie is libel to run off the rails again........4. VH fans think back to '85 when you heard DLR was leaving and how much it sucked and how you'd give anything to get them back together again. They're back, not fighting (for now), having fun, put out a solid album in 2012, and touring again. I never imagined 30 years ago I'd be sitting here today and being able to take my sons to see Van Halen in concert this summer. I don';t care that they are 60 and over, going bald, and Eddie has dentures. I don't care that David's already below average singing voice is even more below average. I don't care if Eddie is going to play Eruption for the millionth time and hasn't made another better solo instead. All that matters is that they are back playing live, and doing so without the drama of the first reunion attempt. We all know what they were in their prime, their impact in the 70s and 80s, and what their contribution to the soundtrack of our youth was. Now let's just go out there, and have as much fun watching them as they are having playing for us again and stop trying to be Siskel and Ebert here. I'm taking my 10 and 7 year old sons to see them in September. They can't wait and neither can I. They will have a chance to take a glimpse into their own Dad's youth and see some legends of rock at the same time. I am grateful for that. Thank you Ed, Al ,and Dave!!
Chris B You are correct sir!
Chris B You are correct sir!
Chris B
Unfortunately, Chris, you're operating out of pure nostalgia for something that has been lost to history. You're not taking your kids to see Van Halen. You're taking your kids to see three sixty year-old men pretending to be Van Halen. I'm glad Eddie is healthy. And I don't necessarily want him to retire. But I would like him to retire the '80s Van Halen schtick and show us that he has more skill than just finger tapping and dive bombs; that his musical talent has depth that exceeds Eruption. His playing was unique and over the top in 1984. Today, it's no big deal. Frankly, the most interesting aspect of the Kimmel event was when Dave clonked himself in the head and was forced to shut the f%%$K up long enough for Ed and Al to noodle around and improv.
To Look One thing is sure - you'll never see Van Halen posting comments in YOUR youtube videos.
Chris B no love for Al? There has always been one constant in Van Halen and that is Alex. He has a very distinctive sound, and that's not easy for a drummer but you hear that snare and you know it's him.
I think I've seen this a 100 times by now.Eddie smiling is just priceless
The Greatest Rock Guitarist of his Generation. An original, gigantic innovator and trailblazer of electric guitar technique and sound. Thousands of people on Planet Earth started playing guitar because of this one man, Edward Van Halen.
Yes. My brother became the best guitar player in Manila because he watched Van Halen all the time.
I bet its more like in the millions... 😉
Damn...Eddie looked pretty dang healthy and happy here. To think just a little over 5 years from this performance and he's gone. RIP Ed.
I was thinking the same thing. He looks very healthy there and loving it.
Thinking the same. He made it through that dark tunnel where he let himself go awhile...and thankfully emerged lookin' healthy and happy. Many of us thought we'd lose him back then.
Sober and clear headed! My hero forever👍
I saw them on that tour....my first time! My Mother was dying of cancer and I wasn't going to go to the show but, she urged me to go and I went. I'm glad that I did knowing now that, 5yrs later, we wouldn't have Eddie.
I keep thinking the same thing ..but then again he had to return to the universe he came from ... I met him in 2015 got a pic and auto introduced my self I was freaking out inside ...he was really cool to me....I miss him and his music
EVH was always smiling on stage. That's how I will remember him.
Once again, my deepest condolences to the Van Halen Family. Ed was/is my my inspiration everyday to listen to Van Halen everyday without fail,,, since I was 12 ; I'll be 56 March 6th upcoming! Yes Wolfie,, "316" Amazing piece of material and means a lot to me as well. Must be a Pisces thing! 🙏God bless w/ your success as a solo/ everything artist... Your Father would/ is so proud of you! He's looking down and smiling, as usual, lol. Love you like family... Tell Uncle Alex I, David M Tozzolo says hello and I understand why he hasn't done anything yet or if ever. Much respect to the VH family.
Eddie's riffs carried this band through the decades. RIP Mister Van Halen!
Yes it did. I saw them with DLR. The band carried him
It was so epic did you hear that crowd roar 🎸🙌🏻💯🤘🏻🎸🎸🎸 we truly lost a legend rip Eddie you’ll be sorely missed by millions 🙏🏻😭
@@craigleidigjr4170 DLR's vocals are atrocious, and his ramblings during the song bridges are way off course... lame! I cringe listening to him.
The band, definitely, carried him. Sammy Hagar is a much better singer.
Roth: Stick to the song lyrics, clown!
Rest In Eternal Peace, Edward Van Halen
✝️😞🎸
This crowd doesn't deserve to be here. I don't think they even realize what they are witnessing.
They don't now the legend is gone!
Stole the words from my mouth!
Because they have been corrupted by the crap that has passed for music for the past 20 years...trance, hip hop, etc.
the only way they will remember it is on a screen.
@@dontbeadrone trance and hip hop. Those have been dead since around 2003 I'd say. That shit in the mainstream since then, 95% just pop with mumbling.
You can tell he's so happy to have Wolfie up there with him.
I feel so very fortune to be old enough to see VH live in concert in their prime - 1980-1984. Truly a game changer
I grew up listening to Van Halen in my teenage years , when David Lee Roth left the group and Sammy took his place ,at first I didn't think the group would be as good ,but Sammy fit right in vocally , and honestly it didn't matter because Eddie was the best guitarist and a legend ! I love watching him and listening to him play. Thank you for the memories Eddie, R.I.P. keep on rockin in the sky ❤🤘
I don’t know why people gave wolf so much shit. His bass playing is solid and his backing vox are good
Because he's not Michael Anthony. You're right, he's a great player and sings great harmonies, but Michael got fucked in the name of nepotism.
He seems a very professional musician, but I can't believe the backing vocals are totally coming from Wolf and Eddie. Listen at 11:25... It sounds like there's a recording being played. It's almost exactly as the studio version (and I have no problem with that).
@@doubledragtap I think it was the 07-08 tour where Anthony said they were using his harmonies. I wouldn't be surprised.
@@gnrledzep4eva Wow, that's right. I love Van Halen, but so many not so great stories behind them...
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I saw Van Halen twice in the 80's listened to them a lot...what I realize about them is that even though they have some heavy guitar rifs they're so melodic and listenable, really excellent...and fun.. I'll like be listening to them again..RIP Eddie
How can you miss someone you never knew personally so much. Aside from being one of the greatest musicians who ever lived, he touched so many people's lives with his awesome personality and a smile. He will never be forgotten.
It's all been done
He's the greatest guitar player of all time
Let's enjoy and keep his spirit alive
I'm always amazed by how fast Wolfgang grew into his role as an awesome VH bass player. He's got a great sound, performance, attitude, technique... He's got it all. Michael Anthony was fantastic, but Wolfgang is certainly up to the job as well.
An amazing dad and uncle....
Great example of how the apple doesn't fall far from the tree! RIP Eddie! Miss you!
Wolf on his worst day smokes MA on his best. It's a fact if you have ears. Think If Ed and Al had Wolf as a kid brother when they started out, just try to imagine what THAT would have sounded like. It's evident during the Hot for teacher Guitar solo. Almost Roger Gloverish. Just Crushing it. Perfect meter and execution, Taking nothing from the solo and adding a Blitzkrieg of descending minor pentatonic (add b5 (the blue note). Mike could sure scream and was in the pocket always. And Mike could swing like a champ. I'll take the Orange over the Apple
Not the same without Michael Anthony
@@ccg1171 Of course not. My point is Wolf's sheer Van Halen ability and talent level. Those Genes combined with his environment were the perfect storm of ingredients, don't you agree?
He just kept getting better. And his sound just kept getting better. Watching him, listening to him all those years, getting to know him through his God given talent, it's honestly like losing a family member. He's a true guitar hero and innovator. No doubt the best we'll ever see. RIP Eddie
for ever the best RIP Mr Edward VanHalen yet and probally never topped! Bless you for all the lasting work
For those of us who were teenagers back when they were at their prime and got to go their concerts it was a awesome time to be alive and they still rocked it 5 years ago and Eddie was awesome and loved what he was doing still and it's sad that we won't see them together anymore RIP Eddie and thanks for the memories and great times
Who knew he would die after 5 years ... such a pure soul ... shred in peace king ... legacy will never die ...
I love Edward's tone ar this show! Not saturated and drenched in delay and reverb, everything so clean and crystal clear, cutting through the mix like a sword!
no reverb... bruh?
@@beefcheeks9353 he didn’t say no reverb. His sound is crisp and clear and not overdone with too much reverb.
You actually think that venue could sound that good live?. Backing tracks saved Eddie in this performance. Listen carefully and watch Eddie's fingers. What you hear is NOT what he's playing.
Totally agree! Unbelievable tone!
Saw them for the first time in 1982. After all these years, there musically still on top of their game. Wow just wow
Dave is such a showman, hilarious on Dance the night away..No wonder we love him also!:) Eddie.. We love you forever!!
The world lost one of the Greatest Rock guitarist of all time yesterday. How that man could make a guitar sing like he did was just on another level. A true musician. In 1978 when I was just 16 years old and playing drums in a garage band here comes VH. I was hooked. Been following them since. It's been a rough year. First arguably the best rock drummer of all time Neil Peart leaves us and know Eddie too. Very sad. Rest in peace Eddie.
Give Dave some credit, right at the start of the show he busted his nose with the microphone and he didn’t punk out , he finished what he started cause that’s what artists do to entertain their fans.
shadowlesswarrior he has been singing horribly since he rejoined VH. You can search for excuses, but he cant sing anymore.
@@viniciusfdavid Does it matter? Can Ozzy sing? No? Still a legend. Can Axl Rose sing? No. Still a legend.
@@_Synt4x3rr0r Yeah, it does. When you're ugly on the inside, it comes out. DLR is an arrogant punk. Axl Rose too. Arrogant and an asshole. It shows.
A. G. If you think it’s ok to sound like shit, your choice. I would never pay to listen to something so bad. I still listen to old recordings, and I have no doubt that he is a legend. But I think he could have choosed to, nowadays, sing something that soundsbbetter
@@viniciusfdavid Exactly... break out some Robert Plant... sounds like old fine wine. Smooth... Voice gets better with age... I bet his wife don't complain when he sings in the shower.
My dad knew Eddie back in the day when they were both struggling musicians. He had nothing but the best to say about him and said he was a solid dude.
The sparkle is still alive in them. Too fast too soon that Eddie died with that extra ordinary talent he alone can give.Im just happy they performed for that little time left when Eddie is still alive. Edie you are truly one of a kind, an icon, a living legend!!!
shut the fuck up
@@JimA-pp2nu right! How's he a living legend when the man passed away... He's a legend yes but not living
The spark is definitely still alive in Eddie, don't know about the rest though
RIP Eddie can not stop crying
Me neither
Awww it’s so sad... I said a prayer for such a talented and handsome man. It breaks my heart.❤️😔✊🏽im crying
I'm 55 and keep bursting into tears. This is the saddest day of the year so far. This group was the soundtrack to our lives!
RIP Eddie...You're the best!
@@robfrombohemiahinkson7300 i feel you man. Our childhood heroes are going one by one.
Eddie Van Halen was Mozart on a guitar.
YES!!
And Houdini for what notes escaped his 🎸
-Nikki Sixx, 2020
Son's name is Wolfgang 😉
I miss him everyday! Glad we all got to share the planet with him! I’m very thankful and ever so grateful. Never missed a local concert. Watched he and Alex at the Golden Bear in LA in 75. Thank you Eddie fur the memories and Wolfgang, you are amazing as well! Peace
Wow, EVH looks like he's got a good 30 years left in him here...RIP
That unmistakable EVH guitar sound .... Freaking Awesome.....
Favorite guitarist: Eddie. Favorite drummer: Alex. The dynamic duo.
Eddie was on fire during this time. Band sounds killer.
The sound man deserves a medal!!! Beautiful job!
VH sound incredible live! Polished and professional! This is one of the best recordings and will probably be the last one for posterity.
At least Eddie looks incredibly happy here and reenergized!
One of the last great Rock bands! Eddie and his harmonics. He has such a keen sense of melody! Now they’re done and no one is coming up to replace them.
The Who used to be asked why they kept going and they replied that no body any good was coming up to replace them. Truer now than ever!
Rock is deader than ever. Sadly. Thanks for reminding of what Rock was once! 😎👏🏻🎸
they may be older, but they still rock man! DLR broke his freaking nose right at the start and they still did the gig, with lots energy and putting a great show, respect and rock on man!!!
It wasn’t broken, just bleeding.