Mr Van Halen left a very special mark on me when he indirectly inspired me to build guitars. I had a hard time getting what I wanted out of store bought instruments, when Mr Eddie did a video on guitar making and how he had the same problem. After his motivation, I learned how to do it, and since I have made several guitars, and exactly what I wanted. I make sure I give Mr Eddie credit for changing my life in more than just his awesome guitar playing. I'll never forget him, and hope someday to cross spirits with him.
@@herbcanter2114: I totally agree! Eddie was the best there ever was, or ever will be. He was simply the Elvis of guitar, guitar sound, and guitar and amp innovation. RIP King Eddie.
That struck me too. It drives me crazy because its misleading. He had studied proper music extensively, before he became the "just a punk kid who plays guitar" ..and revolutionized the instrument both from a technique AND from an equipment perspective. Young people need to understand that you dont get born great. It's really not a casual thing to become that good. It takes a lot of dedication and hard work before you can be at the top and say casually "I'm just a punk kid who plays guitar"
I feel for Alex. Losing your little brother whose been that close has got to be one of the worst feelings in the world. Losing a guitarist is far behind losing a brother...
Same. Been thinking about him a lot. Both his parents have passed & now the only person he shared those childhood memories of playing gigs with, & moving from Holland to America, is gone too. I believe this is gonna bring him & Wolfie even closer.
I've been thinking the same, somewhat knowing what's it's like, having lost my younger brother to cancer last year, and we were both in construction. I was 12 when he was born in 76, and my parents allowed me to name him Gregory. I found one of his first paystubs when he came to work for me right out of high school. He went on to do his own thing, so we weren't nearly as close as Eddie & Alex, but for a long time I would forget that I couldn't call him any more when I wanted to talk shop. The hardest thing I had to do was go get his trailer of tools and bring them from his job to his house, then go through and sell a lot of his stuff. So I can imagine what Alex is, and will be, going through. Probably a big reason why I've been watching so many VH vids the last few days, and why it hit me extra hard.
You're not by yourself I'm just is this don't seem real it seems like a bad dream or some s*** just don't seem real Eddie's gone man it's f***** up to me you figure a man like him will be around forever you know I grew up listening to his music I mean just don't seem fair rest in peace Eddie we love you we miss you we want to see you on the other side 😭♥️🙏
@Todd Daniel Be yourself or not ... Most people these days didn't know how deadly smoking was. Smoking was initially seen as cool and imported from the US to the rest of the world.
@@keithjohnston6861 he did not make up tapping. Tapping existed way before them. It's just how they use them the way they haven't see before. Thus the term "INI-FUCKING-VATION" inivation........
@@keithjohnston6861 idk but a lot of people claim to have been innovated before them. So around the 50s like a spanish guitar player on a youtube vid about hom tapping on the low E string for the bass and played the melody as well. I'm not day who invented it I'm just saying where the influence could have been coming from. Maybe even the guitarist before him tapped who know' s. \(`~`)/
Eddie was so humble about his talent. Such a bond between brothers. Sorry for your loss Alex hope you find comfort in all the happy memories you've shared.
@@iamasmurf1122 its weird , i cried my eyes out when Dimebag died, but I wasnt a vanhalen fan so it did nothing for me. Odd how that makes a differenece
@@user-rd8vp6nq8b Isn't it a shame that Rhoads was killed so young? He really was just getting the acknowledgment he deserved when that plane crashed. Had Rhoads lived long enough, we may have been able to compare the two fairly, but EVH had staying power over his entire lifetime. Had Rhoads lived long enough he very may have, as well, especially since he was successfully able to change bands. You are absolutely right that Rhoads was a true phenom and, for a brief time, the two of them were contemporaries and both extraordinary. Rhoads was one of the few guitar gods who died so young due to someone else's reckless and senseless hubris, and that may be the biggest tragedy of them all. I think I was 14 at the time and even I couldn't believe how stupid that bus driver was (and when a 14-year-old thinks someone is reckless and foolish that's pretty sad because they don't really get consequences for action yet at that stage of neurodevelopment). Thanks for your comment and the reminder about Rhoads. I have to admit, though, it just made me so sad to revisit that bright talent whose light was snuffed out too soon.
@@SuperDenonciateur Friedrich Nietzsche said "God is Dead". God said "Nietzsche is dead." Who was right? Interesting you think you know the ultimate knowledge of the universe but yet don't don't know how to write simple English sentences. Who's the poor idiot?
As stupid as it may be, I genuinely feel proud to be born and still live in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, a small city where Eddie and Alex grew up until they moved to the USA. Since Eddie's death, the house where they used to live has turned into some sort of a pilgrimage site, covered with flowers, candles, paintings, messages and pictures to honour Eddie's life. Both Eddie and Alex kept talking in Dutch with their mother, even when they were already famous. I guess it just makes it a little more special for a Dutchie like me. 😁
@@mariodriessen9740 well...we all gotta come from somewhere and leave from somewhere...your little town produced a legend and your grandson...Wolfgang!
EVH and Alex are the ultimate "American success story." Their family comes to the U.S. with nothing in their pockets and, eventually, they becomes a fabulous success and create music that'll be listened to for centuries to come. Love the music and the ultimate rags to riches success story. 👍
So many of us grew up listening to Van Halen. It's a tough loss. I pray for his family & for everyone. All over the world that was touched. By the magic that poured out of Eddie. And onto that fretboard. That left us in awe of his magic. Not only as one of the greatest musicians. But as a person , Eddie's soul was magical , what an amazing person.
I’m still in shock. Eddie was my guitar hero the 1st time I heard Eruption in 1978. He’s absolutely one of the top 5 guitarists of all time. He did things no one else did. RIP Eddie.
I agree. There are VH haters that constantly bitch about Eddie's "attitude" but I just don't see it. All I see is a fun lovin guy with a great heart and more talent in his pinky finger then the entire London Symphony Orchestra combined. Haters gonna hate
Eddie and Alex have such a beautiful relationship and I can't imagine what Alex is feeling now during these dark times. The world lost a great man this week and I hope I'm not the only one still crying about the loss of not only mine but many people of the guitar worlds idol. Rest in piece sweet Eddie, you'll be missed but never forgotten and your legacy will live on forever😢
Excellent interview with the brothers, you see the relationship they had (have) and the respect for each other, and it's still there R.I.P. EDWARD 😔😥😢😭
VH sound designed my teenage years, but never knew anything about him before his untimely death. Now I'm scouring videos to find out more about him. What a nice guy and so down to earth. RIP Eddie.
I’m here a year after Eddie has passed and recently DLR announced his retirement,. Glad that Wolfgang has released his album and is touring. My impression of Wolfgang’s singing is that he’s so good I wish he fronted EVH on the last 2015 tour and they had Mikey on bass. Wolf has pipes and he could sing all the past VH music. I know that wasn’t done and it will never be but I can’t watch DLR scat and fake sing as his voice is gone…RIP Eddie and I sure wish there was bootlegs of your singing in the clubs before DLR joined the band. Would love to hear all the 300 cover songs that’ was said to have been played pre contract days.
Sad thing we all have to die but its hurts a little more when it's an icon guitar player. God bless his family ex wife his friends and all the fans that loved him and van halen.R.I.P. Eddie
These guys worked hard, that’s the reality. Getting signed was hard in the mid 1970s. You had to grind and that means you better love what you’re doing. These guys did just that.
Man, you sure are missed, Eddie. I love how Al and Ed bust each other's balls during the interview. You can tell they had a connection deeper than brotherhood and bandmates. Its just special. Thank you for everything.
@@ShockMe1994 I'm willing to bet lots of money that in the past there were people who tried to break into Eddie's house to try and obtain that music. It's prolly one of the reasons why Eddie is known for having security at his house all the time.
@another pizza i don't think it's sad. It's not like people were trying to kill him or anything they just wanted to see/meet him and maybe rob him lol. It's the price to pay for being the greatest guitarist of all time..
I absolutely love watching the interviews of eddie & alex... listening to them tell they're stories of the upbringing & they're rock n roll tour experiences *
Van Halen story. Driving to work at 6am (nurse) kdkb has am trivia. I called in and won the trivia ( what does everyone that work shift does) of course the answer is gain weight. So I went to the radio station to pick up a cd. Of course I got a best of VH cd. Played it nonstop
I always wrestled with deciding who my favourite rock and roll band was. These boys are amongst the elite. When my son came up and told me that Eddie had passed away it stung me pretty good. I am now fully aware that Van Halen is and always will be my favourite. I like to think mr. Van Halen is wherever he is sitting next to the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan right now telling stories and hammering out some riffs.😥
Eddie is amazing sorely missed.... best guitarist ever. Punk kid who NO one can touch or ever replace him.. thanks EVH for your gifts we can all still rock out to & enjoy!!🎶🎸
Rest in peace Eddie. You were a 1 of a kind of Guitarist and innovator. Thank you for the Music with your brother Alex, son Wolfgang, Sammy, David and Michael. Condolences to the Family.
Edward was just on an entirely different level than everybody else in every way imaginable . Even if you took away his tapping he would STILL be far and away the greatest he really was that special . His groove and flow will never be matched especially his impeccable ridiculously tight rhythm playing , just absolutely flawless in every way .
Eddie was adored by millions not only for his musical abilities but because of his sheepish smile and humble attitude. I believe he gave everything for his fans when performing live. I saw them about 15 times live and they were phenomenal every single time. I cried when Eddie died. He wrote the soundtrack to my life since I was 10 years old hearing them for the first time in vinyl. No band will ever impact me the way the Mighty Van Halen has. I'm both angry and sad Eddie left us too soon. He was otherworldly in his guitar playing and songwriting. The GOAT.
I love the fact he's so humble, and have heard in other videos him say he was blessed with a gift, which means he credits God so he doesn't think he's God. That's a big deal, he's not running with the devil, Dave is.
Went to my first concert in 88 Monsters of Rock LA, Ca. A lot of musical talent that day. Metallica, Docken, Scorpions. When Van Halen came out I was in awe of Eddie Van Halen, Its like his talent came from another planet! Eddie Van Halen the KING of rock guitar 🎸 another iconic figure leaving this earth RIP
Winfield Scott yes I remember there music just didn’t get to see them cuz I was trying to get a rock shirt I knew they were gonna go quick and they did. Still have mine. Miss concerts with all that’s going on and waiting to go back. Take care
"Hopefully, ten years from now, it'll be respected and looked at like a Les Paul is." - Eddie Van Halen *I LOVE my EB Music Man EVH guitar. I would take a bullet for it.
Truly such a amazing performer gave 100 heart talented beyond words the Best guitar player ever every stage performance was truly such a great experience to see .touched sooo many lives and the love respect these two brothers have for each other could always feel see thank you for all you have given God bless deepest sympathy to family RIP ED you will be so missed 🎼🎼🎼🎼
They had an unique marriage! Apparently they both had affairs while still together. He was quite the different kind of man! Eddie was even quoted saying that they were more family than being in love.
A legend gone, so much contribution to music!! We have his music, videos to enjoy! Still he will be missed! Went through high school with his music, all the beautiful woman loved his music!!!
Such amazing chemistry. You can see it pouring out of of them whenever they're interviewed. That's the stuff you simply cannot manufacture, not with all the record label money in the world thrown at it. Nothing short of bottled lightning.
Still so grateful my fave band is still touring with all the original members after all these years. And there’s no way any could ever be replaced. And I’ll say it, the greatest live band ever.
Besides his unique genius with the guitar, listening to him speak about music, guitars, what he ultimately wanted in the "perfect", childhood memories shared onscreen with Alex & their relationship in particular . He was a musician thru & thru, even if he'd lived in another time. He spoke in such a gentle & kind tone of voice, sounding just lukt
I’ve seen Van Halen 3 times with the original lineup, 3 times with Sammy and once with Wolfgang and Dave. Sammy please come back and give us multiple farewell tours.
I've been a huge VH fan since the beginning. No doubt that DLR's vocals and stage presence, in his prime, along with Eddie's guitar genius were the magic that put VH on the MAP and couldn't be beat. My favorite VH songs have both DLR and Sammy on vocals. That being said, the problem now is that DLR just can not sing at all anymore. I would not want to go to a concert to hear him speak most of the lyrics, because he can't hit the notes. Even if you're not a Sammy fan, the fact is that he is a much better singer than DLR at this time.
"I'm just a punk kid who plays guitar"
*Also leaves a mark in the history of guitar and inspires millions*
To this very day he's by far the most imitated and influential guitarist in world history . Nobody comes close and that includes Hendrix.
Mr Van Halen left a very special mark on me when he indirectly inspired me to build guitars. I had a hard time getting what I wanted out of store bought instruments, when Mr Eddie did a video on guitar making and how he had the same problem. After his motivation, I learned how to do it, and since I have made several guitars, and exactly what I wanted. I make sure I give Mr Eddie credit for changing my life in more than just his awesome guitar playing. I'll never forget him, and hope someday to cross spirits with him.
@@herbcanter2114: I totally agree! Eddie was the best there ever was, or ever will be. He was simply the Elvis of guitar, guitar sound, and guitar and amp innovation.
RIP King Eddie.
That struck me too. It drives me crazy because its misleading. He had studied proper music extensively, before he became the "just a punk kid who plays guitar" ..and revolutionized the instrument both from a technique AND from an equipment perspective. Young people need to understand that you dont get born great. It's really not a casual thing to become that good. It takes a lot of dedication and hard work before you can be at the top and say casually "I'm just a punk kid who plays guitar"
When he says: “I’m just a punk kid who plays guitar “ the innocence on his face was so fucking real. R.I.P. Maestro Edward VanHalen. ❤️
He invented a whole new style. Eddie sounded like Eddie and that's what every guitarist dreams about being able to do. There were only a few.
No, he was thinking in his head "yes, I am the man!" Don't be fooled.
He’s not trying to fool anyone. He’s Eddie Van Halen. And he was a sweetheart. Miss you, Ed.
I feel for Alex. Losing your little brother whose been that close has got to be one of the worst feelings in the world. Losing a guitarist is far behind losing a brother...
Same. Been thinking about him a lot. Both his parents have passed & now the only person he shared those childhood memories of playing gigs with, & moving from Holland to America, is gone too. I believe this is gonna bring him & Wolfie even closer.
I've been thinking the same, somewhat knowing what's it's like, having lost my younger brother to cancer last year, and we were both in construction. I was 12 when he was born in 76, and my parents allowed me to name him Gregory. I found one of his first paystubs when he came to work for me right out of high school. He went on to do his own thing, so we weren't nearly as close as Eddie & Alex, but for a long time I would forget that I couldn't call him any more when I wanted to talk shop. The hardest thing I had to do was go get his trailer of tools and bring them from his job to his house, then go through and sell a lot of his stuff. So I can imagine what Alex is, and will be, going through. Probably a big reason why I've been watching so many VH vids the last few days, and why it hit me extra hard.
Amen brother!
@@gr8guitarplayer Aww... so sorry to hear that. Smh. May God bless you and your family and bring u guys peace.
@PurpleRose7777 Thank you.
I'm so crushed and still in shock... but watching this makes me smile.
Yeah me too. His legacy will live on forever
Yeah this is a really good video. He ls so down to earth when in balance
You're not by yourself I'm just is this don't seem real it seems like a bad dream or some s*** just don't seem real Eddie's gone man it's f***** up to me you figure a man like him will be around forever you know I grew up listening to his music I mean just don't seem fair rest in peace Eddie we love you we miss you we want to see you on the other side 😭♥️🙏
@Todd Daniel Be yourself or not ... Most people these days didn't know how deadly smoking was. Smoking was initially seen as cool and imported from the US to the rest of the world.
@@Edwin-pq6dg Still was surprising that he died a few days ago.
“I’m just a punk kid who plays guitar.”
*cuts to Eddie making sounds never heard before on guitar*
haha. I saw Eddie on the 5150 tour in Phoenix. He melted my face off
keith johnston who? haha
@@keithjohnston6861 he did not make up tapping. Tapping existed way before them. It's just how they use them the way they haven't see before. Thus the term "INI-FUCKING-VATION" inivation........
@@keithjohnston6861 idk but a lot of people claim to have been innovated before them. So around the 50s like a spanish guitar player on a youtube vid about hom tapping on the low E string for the bass and played the melody as well. I'm not day who invented it I'm just saying where the influence could have been coming from. Maybe even the guitarist before him tapped who know' s. \(`~`)/
keith johnston Genesis couldn’t write a song to save their lives
No one can touch Ed. What a monumental loss. The blueprint of my youth.
You are exactly right
I feel that
Agreed
Same with me
A blueprint of my youth!!! Aaaaaahhhhhh!!!
KJ your comment got me!!
In the best way, I fell apart in memories, thanks man. Sincerely
When I was young I never would have bet that Keith Richards would out live Prince, Michael Jackson and EVH!
I guess Keith Richards settles the age old question of whether GENES or ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS has more influence for life longevity.
after a nuclear holocaust there will be only rust, viruses, DelTaco fries, and Keith Richard
Or Ozzy!
Ha ha no shit
The shit they did back then! Do just enough and it preserves you. Do just a little too much and you’re gone!
Eddie was so humble about his talent. Such a bond between brothers. Sorry for your loss Alex hope you find comfort in all the happy memories you've shared.
Makes me feel so sad for Alex right now. They clearly were locked at the hip for life. What a couple of legends. Respect.
Van Halen had 2 virtuosos, Alex is criminally underappreciated for how great of a drummer and musician he is
Van Halen had 2 virtuosos, Alex is criminally underappreciated for how great of a drummer and musician he is
I just can't stop crying. I miss him. I really do. Good-bye Eddie. I love you friend.💞
I never met him but I feel the same way.
Fuckin please none of you douchebags even knew him
@@iamasmurf1122 its weird , i cried my eyes out when Dimebag died, but I wasnt a vanhalen fan so it did nothing for me. Odd how that makes a differenece
@@iamasmurf1122 only douchebag is you!
Just a regular, gifted guy who changed the rock world. RIP Eddie.
Eddie was top jimmy. He not only was a virtuoso, but he was a really cool dude, as cool meant back in the 80s
There really was a top jimmy who was friends with Dave and a bunch of other druggies
Al must just be devastated beyond more than what most of us could ever realize!
Nothing can prepare you for it. It hits you every day and it’s hard.
That smile, gets me everytime, he will always be in my heart, we were lucky to have him....
Valerie might agree or MAYBE THE WHOLE PACKAGE CAUGHT HOLD…
😍🥳🌟LUV @ 1st SITE🌟😎🥰
Just a punk kid who played the electric guitar unlike any other human being during his lifetime.
With the exception of Randy Rhoads
@@user-rd8vp6nq8b Isn't it a shame that Rhoads was killed so young? He really was just getting the acknowledgment he deserved when that plane crashed.
Had Rhoads lived long enough, we may have been able to compare the two fairly, but EVH had staying power over his entire lifetime. Had Rhoads lived long enough he very may have, as well, especially since he was successfully able to change bands.
You are absolutely right that Rhoads was a true phenom and, for a brief time, the two of them were contemporaries and both extraordinary.
Rhoads was one of the few guitar gods who died so young due to someone else's reckless and senseless hubris, and that may be the biggest tragedy of them all. I think I was 14 at the time and even I couldn't believe how stupid that bus driver was (and when a 14-year-old thinks someone is reckless and foolish that's pretty sad because they don't really get consequences for action yet at that stage of neurodevelopment).
Thanks for your comment and the reminder about Rhoads. I have to admit, though, it just made me so sad to revisit that bright talent whose light was snuffed out too soon.
le th many guitar players his age were great.
@@sspbrazil Such as?
@Carlos Danger You sound *really* jealous and bitter. lol
Sucks to be you...
I was never able to meet Eddie in person, and yet I genuinely miss him.
Same here. He was our Hendrix. So sad he’s gone. 💔
R.I.P Eddie the greatest guitar player of all time. Keep rocking in heaven.
God bless you Eddie Van Halen from Liverpool UK and across the world RIP
god do not exist poor idiot
@@SuperDenonciateur fuck off dickhead
@@SuperDenonciateur Friedrich Nietzsche said "God is Dead". God said "Nietzsche is dead." Who was right? Interesting you think you know the ultimate knowledge of the universe but yet don't don't know how to write simple English sentences. Who's the poor idiot?
Eddie loved his dad and his brother. You can see it here. He never upstages Alex they just jive.
Yes well said, great smiles insane muscian rip Eddie such an influence on all guitarists
Which is how it should be , others should take note.
RIP EDDIE. AMERICAN GUITAR HERO!
@Milesgatman All Guitar with a touch of piano/synthesizer, but all musical scale and class.
🇳🇱 / 🇺🇸
As stupid as it may be, I genuinely feel proud to be born and still live in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, a small city where Eddie and Alex grew up until they moved to the USA. Since Eddie's death, the house where they used to live has turned into some sort of a pilgrimage site, covered with flowers, candles, paintings, messages and pictures to honour Eddie's life.
Both Eddie and Alex kept talking in Dutch with their mother, even when they were already famous. I guess it just makes it a little more special for a Dutchie like me. 😁
@@mariodriessen9740 Goed gezegd Mario! Zo is het!
@@mariodriessen9740 well...we all gotta come from somewhere and leave from somewhere...your little town produced a legend and your grandson...Wolfgang!
EVH and Alex are the ultimate "American success story." Their family comes to the U.S. with nothing in their pockets and, eventually, they becomes a fabulous success and create music that'll be listened to for centuries to come. Love the music and the ultimate rags to riches success story. 👍
So many of us grew up listening to Van Halen. It's a tough loss.
I pray for his family & for everyone. All over the world that was touched. By the magic that poured out of Eddie. And onto that fretboard. That left us in awe of his magic. Not only as one of the greatest musicians.
But as a person , Eddie's soul was magical , what an amazing person.
I still believe that Eddie and Valerie are the cutest couple ever
Not to be creepy but they really look like brother and sister
Get the fuck over it
@@iamasmurf1122 you get over your self your rude honor the died they played great music 🎶 rip Eddie
He and Valerie made the cutest couple!! They looked so much alike! RIP to the greatest guitarist ❤️
Yes, Val & Ed were the greatest! I haven’t seen anything quite as cute since the days of Sid & Nancy.
@@rokyericksonroks to compare a guitar GIANT like Eddie to sid the punk kid is a travesty
They looked like brother and sister!!
I’m still in shock. Eddie was my guitar hero the 1st time I heard Eruption in 1978. He’s absolutely one of the top 5 guitarists of all time. He did things no one else did. RIP Eddie.
My heart is so heavy. RIP. Eddie
Eddie was such a doll.. so gorgeous and talented. RIP Eddie
It just seems to me that they are really humble and simple, I never hear a Big headed attitude on all the videos I've watched. R.I.P. EVH 🙏🎸
I agree. There are VH haters that constantly bitch about Eddie's "attitude" but I just don't see it. All I see is a fun lovin guy with a great heart and more talent in his pinky finger then the entire London Symphony Orchestra combined. Haters gonna hate
@@thBrilliantFool I think its envy .. 👍🎸
Eddie was a wonderful musician he will be missed, RIP Eddie.
Eddie and Alex have such a beautiful relationship and I can't imagine what Alex is feeling now during these dark times. The world lost a great man this week and I hope I'm not the only one still crying about the loss of not only mine but many people of the guitar worlds idol. Rest in piece sweet Eddie, you'll be missed but never forgotten and your legacy will live on forever😢
I'm with you 100%,,,,lost my childhood hero,,,sucks
First album I owned - van halen 1 ! What a gifted person
Eddie was pure genius.. his style, technique, vision and even equipment.. on and on. Pure genius! So glad I was able to see him numerous times
That punk kid is one helluva guitarist 💜🙏🏻
Miss you already Eddie
EVH is a sure genius and the real fans who love him like I do are gonna miss him RIP EVH.
Excellent interview with the brothers, you see the relationship they had (have) and the respect for each other, and it's still there R.I.P. EDWARD 😔😥😢😭
“Take anyone away, and it would be different “. Prophetic statement right there.
It already was.
Brother
True, but in a word...Duh!
Rest In Peace Eddie
A chapter in the book of our lives that's so difficult to close..
Thanks for the music!!!!!!
😢💔 just so sad, no words. Eddie. Such a hard loss. 😢💔
There will never be another. He was a true innovator.
VH sound designed my teenage years, but never knew anything about him before his untimely death.
Now I'm scouring videos to find out more about him. What a nice guy and so down to earth. RIP Eddie.
I’m here a year after Eddie has passed and recently DLR announced his retirement,. Glad that Wolfgang has released his album and is touring. My impression of Wolfgang’s singing is that he’s so good I wish he fronted EVH on the last 2015 tour and they had Mikey on bass. Wolf has pipes and he could sing all the past VH music. I know that wasn’t done and it will never be but I can’t watch DLR scat and fake sing as his voice is gone…RIP Eddie and I sure wish there was bootlegs of your singing in the clubs before DLR joined the band. Would love to hear all the 300 cover songs that’ was said to have been played pre contract days.
Al's got to be totally gutted. Ed was so unbelievably cool. RIP
Alex is one of my favorite drummers. Distinct, aggressive, perfect for the band.
Saw van halen's 1978 and 1979 World Tours simply brilliant and innovative no one could touch them..
dude im jealous! i was born in 77 but im lucky to have seen them in okc 1993
Those guys created then soundtrack for my teenage years and beyond.
Such talent....and humble to boot. What a class act!!
I'm still shocked and devastated by his passing! RIP Eddie! I'll always love you!
Rest in Peace, Eddie. Forever missed.
Sad thing we all have to die but its hurts a little more when it's an icon guitar player. God bless his family ex wife his friends and all the fans that loved him and van halen.R.I.P. Eddie
Eddy VH, the best guitar player all the time!!
Ed is a Genius. Reminds me of mozart of his time.
That's why the name of Eddie's son is Wolfgang.....!
Has any one noticed Eddie and Alex seem like very nice people. The kind of people you would want want to have as friends.
These guys worked hard, that’s the reality. Getting signed was hard in the mid 1970s. You had to grind and that means you better love what you’re doing. These guys did just that.
Man, you sure are missed, Eddie. I love how Al and Ed bust each other's balls during the interview. You can tell they had a connection deeper than brotherhood and bandmates. Its just special. Thank you for everything.
Hope Eddie's health gets better ! Still music to be made
Bruce S he’s got huge shelves full of music.
@@ShockMe1994 I'm willing to bet lots of money that in the past there were people who tried to break into Eddie's house to try and obtain that music. It's prolly one of the reasons why Eddie is known for having security at his house all the time.
RIP Eddie
RIP Eddie. You are sadly missed but never forgotten.
@another pizza i don't think it's sad. It's not like people were trying to kill him or anything they just wanted to see/meet him and maybe rob him lol. It's the price to pay for being the greatest guitarist of all time..
Eddies fingerboard wizardry supercharged the entire industry, countless emulators followed. A Guitar God in every sense..Rip EVH
Sad loss true legend great player so creative made many kids to start playing guitar rip Eddie 🙏
I absolutely love watching the interviews of eddie & alex... listening to them tell they're stories of the upbringing & they're rock n roll tour experiences *
Great clips from my favorite band! 🎸👍
I’m so glad I got to experience Van Halen live! RIP Eddie!!
Van Halen story. Driving to work at 6am (nurse) kdkb has am trivia. I called in and won the trivia ( what does everyone that work shift does) of course the answer is gain weight. So I went to the radio station to pick up a cd. Of course I got a best of VH cd. Played it nonstop
"Cathedral" is still my favorite Eddie riff. That tone is far above and beyond most guitarists spend a lifetime chasing.
I truly feel bad for Alex. Think about it. His brother. Rest in life Alex.
I always wrestled with deciding who my favourite rock and roll band was. These boys are amongst the elite. When my son came up and told me that Eddie had passed away it stung me pretty good. I am now fully aware that Van Halen is and always will be my favourite. I like to think mr. Van Halen is wherever he is sitting next to the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan right now telling stories and hammering out some riffs.😥
Eddie's SMILE no one else's can compare.
I've been so sad can't get over the shock... Eddie will always be my hero RIP Eddie I miss you man... don't be sad he's gone ..be happy he was here.
He was so humble. RIP
If I coulda said one thing to Eddie 40 years ago it woulda been " Quit F'ing chain smoking Dude !!"
I've noticed in most of his interviews he was smoking.
Rip Eddie. 💓
Can't judge, just sad.
I know right!
You'd have to cure him of the anxiety he was suffering through life first.
That would have stopped him.
Quality of life. Not quantity♡
The loss of my childhood hero makes me sad. Thank you for the great memories, Ed!
Eddie VH's style was so unique back in the day it seemed like he was an alien. RIP EVH.
beside his guitar playing, I love his hairdo
Brilliant guitarist that changed rock and roll and roll forever! I had privilege to see Van Halen live several times.
Now I know why my mom cried when Elvis died in 1977 ... it was her ever gone bye. Now which is mine now I'm feeling her pain
Eddie is amazing sorely missed.... best guitarist ever. Punk kid who NO one can touch or ever replace him.. thanks EVH for your gifts we can all still rock out to & enjoy!!🎶🎸
Rest in peace Eddie. You were a 1 of a kind of Guitarist and innovator. Thank you for the Music with your brother Alex, son Wolfgang, Sammy, David and Michael. Condolences to the Family.
Eddie Van Halen songwriter creator guitar God will forever be missed .
Edward was just on an entirely different level than everybody else in every way imaginable . Even if you took away his tapping he would STILL be far and away the greatest he really was that special . His groove and flow will never be matched especially his impeccable ridiculously tight rhythm playing , just absolutely flawless in every way .
Eddie was adored by millions not only for his musical abilities but because of his sheepish smile and humble attitude. I believe he gave everything for his fans when performing live. I saw them about 15 times live and they were phenomenal every single time. I cried when Eddie died. He wrote the soundtrack to my life since I was 10 years old hearing them for the first time in vinyl. No band will ever impact me the way the Mighty Van Halen has. I'm both angry and sad Eddie left us too soon. He was otherworldly in his guitar playing and songwriting. The GOAT.
I love the fact he's so humble, and have heard in other videos him say he was blessed with a gift, which means he credits God so he doesn't think he's God. That's a big deal, he's not running with the devil, Dave is.
Van Halen - the soundtrack to some of the happiest times of the late 70's n 80's. Thx Eddie. 😃💖
Love you Eddie and enjoyed every concert I went to
Cool video. You can sure tell the love Al and Ed have for each other.
Went to my first concert in 88 Monsters of Rock LA, Ca. A lot of musical talent that day. Metallica, Docken, Scorpions. When Van Halen came out I was in awe of Eddie Van Halen, Its like his talent came from another planet! Eddie Van Halen the KING of rock guitar 🎸 another iconic figure leaving this earth RIP
Winfield Scott yes I remember there music just didn’t get to see them cuz I was trying to get a rock shirt I knew they were gonna go quick and they did. Still have mine. Miss concerts with all that’s going on and waiting to go back. Take care
I can't imagine Monsters of Rock being my first concert. Nothing else would have compared.
I love these "in depth" interviews!..its just music!!
"Hopefully, ten years from now, it'll be respected and looked at like a Les Paul is." - Eddie Van Halen
*I LOVE my EB Music Man EVH guitar. I would take a bullet for it.
Im a hill billy musician and I MISS Eddie. Long live Eddie Van Halen...
Truly such a amazing performer gave 100 heart talented beyond words the Best guitar player ever every stage performance was truly such a great experience to see .touched sooo many lives and the love respect these two brothers have for each other could always feel see thank you for all you have given God bless deepest sympathy to family RIP ED you will be so missed 🎼🎼🎼🎼
Eddie, your delay is still echoing in time and in my mind. Thanks for everything! Rest in piece
Excellent and inspiring. Thank you Alex and Eddie.
Who else is jeolous of Valerie Bertinelli because she was married to Eddie? Lol.ijs....😂😂😂
Eddie was such a cutie and very sweet person
Eddie was such a cutie and very sweet person
I thought she was SO pretty and lucky. I had such a big crush on Eddie. He was SO gorgeous and he seemed so fun! 😊💗
Not jealous, very happy for her!
They had an unique marriage! Apparently they both had affairs while still together. He was quite the different kind of man! Eddie was even quoted saying that they were more family than being in love.
Class act! Gone but never forgotten! We love you! Rest In Peace EVH!
A legend gone, so much contribution to music!! We have his music, videos to enjoy! Still he will be missed! Went through high school with his music, all the beautiful woman loved his music!!!
Such amazing chemistry. You can see it pouring out of of them whenever they're interviewed. That's the stuff you simply cannot manufacture, not with all the record label money in the world thrown at it. Nothing short of bottled lightning.
I bet his guitars are going to sell out now that he passed, I really hope so, he was a perfectionist and those guitars were crazy awesome
I've been into this band since MTV actually played music videos. Might have been the 80s..lol. I don't think they'll ever get old to me.
Love to see there reaction to listening to there words back then ,many it would wake them up a little bit
Thanks Edd, good player you are true to your sounds and your original music!
Sad thing about being a Gen-X'er is our heros are passing😥 I don't know wth I'm going to do when Clint Eastwood goes😒
I hear you, but Clint is 90
Or when Ozzy goes...
@@morningstar577 oh damn, yeah a lot of folks will be crushed when Ozzy goes.
Ozzy? You mean he’s still here?
Or Brian May
Thank you, Eddie!.......
Still so grateful my fave band is still touring with all the original members after all these years. And there’s no way any could ever be replaced. And I’ll say it, the greatest live band ever.
Besides his unique genius with the guitar, listening to him speak about music, guitars, what he ultimately wanted in the "perfect", childhood memories shared onscreen with Alex & their relationship in particular . He was a musician thru & thru, even if he'd lived in another time. He spoke in such a gentle & kind tone of voice, sounding just lukt
I’ve seen Van Halen 3 times with the original lineup, 3 times with Sammy and once with Wolfgang and Dave. Sammy please come back and give us multiple farewell tours.
I think sammy's burnt they did him pretty bad when David wanted to come back. Sammy is a helluva guy tho
That is absolutely not up to Sammy. It is up to the VH brothers. He has reached out to them a few times, and has gotten nothing in return.
JokersWild45 you are correct on that. I would like to see them settle their differences and get back to what they do best.
@Greg Hubbard Yea, cause Eddie never sucked at all, did he? Or Roth? Fucking please.
I've been a huge VH fan since the beginning. No doubt that DLR's vocals and stage presence, in his prime, along with Eddie's guitar genius were the magic that put VH on the MAP and couldn't be beat. My favorite VH songs have both DLR and Sammy on vocals. That being said, the problem now is that DLR just can not sing at all anymore. I would not want to go to a concert to hear him speak most of the lyrics, because he can't hit the notes. Even if you're not a Sammy fan, the fact is that he is a much better singer than DLR at this time.