Eddie Van Halen Tribute: Top 5 Songs of Both Eras Feat. Sammy Hagar | Pop Fix | Professor of Rock
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- We lost one of the most influential and innovative guitarist of the Rock Era, when Eddie Van Halen succumbed to his long battle with throat cancer. He was only 65 years old. the word Legend is thrown around too much in the world we live in now. The over use of the term waters down the meaning for true legends and make no mistake the word legend was coined for EVH. Here at Professor of Rock, we want to honor to the Legend Eddie Van Halen through the music. Not only was Eddie one of the all-time greatest guitarists, he was also a master composer, lyricist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He was a lightning fast player, a relentless originator, and a veritable trailblazer. Here we break down Eddie’s top 5 song from both David Lee Roth era and the Sammy Hagar era including Runnin’ with the Devil, Dreams, 5150, Panama, Best of Both Worlds, Mean Streets, I’m the One, Jump, When It’s Love, Poundcake and more with commentary by Sammy Hagar.
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We lost one of the most influential and innovative guitarist of the Rock Era, when Eddie Van Halen succumbed to his long battle with throat cancer. He was only 65 years old. the word Legend is thrown around too much in the world we live in now. The over use of the term waters down the meaning for true legends and make no mistake the word legend was coined for EVH. Here at Professor of Rock, we want to honor to the Legend Eddie Van Halen through the music. Not only was Eddie one of the all-time greatest guitarists, he was also a master composer, lyricist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist.
Eddie was a lightning fast player, a relentless originator, and a veritable trailblazer.In the words of revered artists Frank Zappa and Jeff Beck, Eddie Van Halen “re-invented guitar playing.”
Eddie was constantly experimenting for new sounds that matched the sounds that were ringing in his head
He didn’t care for the factory made guitars…he preferred to customize his axes to find something fresh and exciting. To Eddie, perfection was “boring,” and believed that “mistakes were the most exciting element” of making music. Let’s pause a moment to ponder on that. Because it’s one of the most important teachings that Eddie Van Halen has left us. Perfection is boring, mistakes were the most exciting elements of making music. In a world of brain dead, fast food, auto tuned, cookie cutter, sample driven music, Eddie’s philosophy reigns over us like a spirit in the night. I pray that we all truly contemplate his wisdom .
There are many Van Halen innovations, that made Eddie a legend, such as his use of the two-handed finger tapping. How he incorporated natural harmonics and volume swells, and produced that distinctive tone that budding guitarists have tried to emulate for more than 40 years.
Eddie Van Halen was one of the best rhythm guitarists- in an elite class with the likes of Hendrix, Clapton, and Page. Along with brother Alex, David Lee Roth, and Michael Anthony, Eddie formed Van Halen in 1972, out of Pasadena, California. - Розваги
I just knew you'd come through Professor! I was waiting to hear what you'd say about Eddie and his impact on the music scene and you did not disappoint. This is the most important channel on UA-cam devoted to music and THAT my friend is three chords and the truth!
Rock on!
Well said.
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Love how Sammy comes across as a guy you'd like to hang out at the bar and have a beer with.
Wasn't a fan of your list of songs though. But I'm not going to argue or write my own. Most of the songs I'd list are probably the well-known releases we've all heard before.
@@ProfessorofRock I thought it was tasteful, heartfelt & sincere without pandering and enjoyed the video very much . I've played guitar since 1972 my favorite band is actually Rush (yeah , been a tough year) but still Eddie was my favorite guitarist and my single greatest influence . The totally influenced the sound and style of every player after him. Thank you for a video well done !!
We all died a little with Eddie. So blessed to have followed his career for decades. Thanks for the memories Ed!
we all died little? life goes on.you are wrong.if you say "i am dead little 😄" ok correct
@Beumadine Sweevy sea foods better than others.
AMEN
I'm still in shock. Part of my youth definitely passed away with him.
No we didn’t we woke up, stop trying to make everyone feel as miserable as you do
I’ll never understand why the Hagar version of Van Halen isn’t celebrated more. What inspired music they created together. Musically. Lyrically. You can tell that Sammy and Eddie had a deep deep connection.
Because he was thought of by most VH fans and a replacement, most people with always think of the original version of almost anything as the best ..... it's what you hear first that most people will say is their favorite ....
THANK YOU! I love #vanhagar. Sammy seems like the coolest and supremely talented!
2020 sucks. Eddie was the music of my life. He made the soundtrack of my formative years. I saw Van Halen with every tour with Sammy except the reunion in '04 twice! It was just awesome! I will never forget Eddie and his music. I am heartbroken. These last few years have been hard on our heroes, Bowie, Petty, Peart, and now Van Halen. It is just so very sad, we love you Eddie! RIP
"The books are all based on theory but the cold hard fact is theres 12 notes and you can do whatver the hell you want with em" -EVH
Saw a vid recently where he's giving some reporter a tour of the 5150 studio and he tells a story wherein he mentions playing a steel string guitar with nylon strings on it and the reporter said, "and you're not supposed to do that." Eddie says, "Sure you are. It's called music theory not music fact. Do whatever the hell you want."
@@ClifHaley yup! I've heard him say it multiple times in multiple ways. He was very against going 100% by the book. In that same interview he even talks about having to meet with his kids principal at school to tell him he didnt want Wolfgang to learn everything by the book and be criticised for thinking outside of the box. He was very adamant about that.
Victor Wooten has also said "music theory is a tool.. but like a tool it should be in the trunk until we need it".
No one jams out to your knowledge and your theory everyone jams out to your feel and your groove.
Yep..love that..
Great reminder quote man..
Thx
Eddie was classically trained. That may have given him framework. But, what he did was to turn it on its head to give the world something unusually exciting.
Yup!
I was born in the late 1950's. Eddie was unbelievable, and for me as a lover of all genre's of music....Eddie was and is the best guitarist....ever!
I was 14 years old when Van Halens" first album came out.I'm crying i felt like i knew him! and i felt like our generation just died with him.😢🎸🎶🇺🇸
Bob, I began playing in 1980. I studied Ed for almost 40 yrs. I cannot hear or look at Ed playing without tearing up now. Indeed part of me died on Oct. 6, 2020.
Eddie Van Halen is in my opinion, the greatest rock and roll guitarist of all time. I am also a big fan of Joe Satriani and Steve Vai. They would be my top 3 but ranking them is next to impossible. Eddie was the innovator and the sheer volume of his work is astounding. Eddie was a rock star with a work ethic. The time and work Eddie put into his craft shined through. The thing about EVH is that his sound and tone is entirely his own. No one can sound exactly like EVH. Many have tried....some have come close...but no one has been able to exactly cop EVH's tone....which came from his heart, his soul, and his fingers.
RIP -G.O.A.T. - Edward Van Halen.
"The books are all based on theory but the cold hard fact is theres 12 notes and you can do whatver the hell you want with em" -EVH
Is this Shepis ?
And he kept on inventing incredible licks that sounded so great ( I always thought I was so dumb , he was the Elon musk the Einstein of rock guitar and also a great songwriter, now that you see only once in a hundred years !)
And we were there and saw it happen !
🌷🌷🌷
Majik, you are absolutely right here. I recall Steve Vai talking about the first time he heard Eruption, and being blown away by how he maintained that tone. Vai went on to do his own thing, of course, experimenting with different sounds etc. I think they are both up there with individuality, creativity, and just in the same league of musicians who don't give a crap about how they sell themselves. Zappa and Satriani were the same (Vai fitted in perfectly). They just did their own flavour of thing, and EVH was the ultimate leader in this. All of them, in my opinion, are way beyond any Rolling Stone Greatest poll. They are in a stratosphere of their own.
Well said.
"Don't Tell Me (What Love Can Do)" ... A terribly underrated great song!!
The whole Balance record is criminally underrated.
My fav song from all
I was about to point that out. That's the song that I got as #1, following by Top Jimmy as #1 from Diamond Dave era.
@@paulcrandall2534 Amsterdam. LIGHT'EM UP!
@@superflysoulbrother What a great song! It's so fun to play that one. Eddie's got some incredible tone working on that jam.
Man I love that Sammy and Eddie were patching things up at the end. They accomplished so much together and with the other bandmates, I think we all felt a little pain that they weren’t still friends. So rest in peace Eddie, Your music will live on, and all the fans can be grateful that their friendship ended on a high note!!
It feels like losing a good friend, I’m 53 seen them 8 times starting in 80’ and VH is a big part of the soundtrack of a lot of our lives growing up. I’m stunned, RIP Eddie
Still, I’ve become. Tears in my eyes. Eddie added to the soundtrack of my life. Rest In Peace brother 🙏🤘🏼🎸
Sammy is a REAL class act.He still shows Eddie the respect he deserves!!Can't wait to see the circle in Seattle again.😎
Indeed. Even with all the crap that went on, he NEVER talked shit about those guys.
@@RobKMusicyes Sammy did talk crap. Not about Michael of course but Sammy talked crap about Eddie Alex and Dave.
That's the stupidest statement from an ungrateful rat . His POS book RED was supposed to be about HIM . Remember that because he never mentioned how much Konami paid him for his Can't Drive 55 song in a TV commercial for Ridge Racer 4 videogame . It's in UA-cam BUT he never mentioned it in his book WHILE HE CRITICIZED THE HALEN BROTHERS FOR SELLING SONGS FOR TV COMMERCIALS . Remember the book is supposed to be ABOUT HIM . Now after all the implying that the Halen Bros are only in the business for the money , Captain Candyass is doing a cash-grab rip-off elevator music version FAKE TRIBUTE to Edward Van Halen . Think of it this way , you'd be pissed if he wrote personal 💩 about you that you would want to be kept to yourself .
Sammy is such a genuine guy.
Yep. As much as I prefer DLVH, Sammy seems to be a really down to earth nice guy.
Not only is he a generous guy is one hell of a Class Act a super nice guy one Van Halen choose them as a lead vocalist they made a very good position
@K Gian C'mon now is not the time for negativity. You should appreciate the fantastic music Eddie made with Sammy during the glorious Van Hagar era.
K Gian 🖕
He's the best ever. The kind of guy you'd want to just hang out with and have a great time.
Sammy is a stand up guy.. One of the coolest dudes ever..
Eruption by EVH ,is unequivocal guitar euphoria. R.I.P. Eddie.
Seems really cool.
Yeah, man. Also aging like fine wine. All that positive energy must be making his cells happy, keeping him young.
He is a Bad Ass !
Standing Hampton - Sammy was the guy VH needed at the right time.
Gotta love Sammy! :)
Truthfully, part of me died when Eddie died. In tears for this ICON!!! Such a GREAT MUSICIAN. May you rest in peace Eddie, will always LOVE YA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Its difficult to believe Keith Richards outlived him.
the fact that Kieth richards is still alive is proof of miracles
tbo I think the drugs preserved keith.....
Can you get formaldehyde on prescription ?
Keith can’t be killed with conventional weapons.
That is so sad that it's almost funny.
Van Halen is not a legend, he is an ICON.
He is not an icon, he is a god.
There was a time in my life when I felt that Eddie (through his music) was my only friend. He got me through some awful times, times that I know I wouldn't have made it through without him. That man's playing/music was a gift to the world. His death is a loss that tears through my guts, and has left me numb. The world is a darker place without him......
The absolute best tribute I’ve seen yet about Eddie. It’s difficult to imagine this world without him, but here we are. His music and passion will live forever. They’ll be talking about Eddie in the future like we talk about Beethoven, Bach, Mozart and Wagner.
Brought tears to my eyes, it’s weird that the impact of Eddies passing is just starting to dawn on me, over here in the Uk VH didn’t seem to be massively popular but for me simply out of this world especially playing his guitar at the speed of the millennium falcon - yahoo!
RIP Edward. X
Same here mate
It hit me hard. Like someone else said, a part of my youth is gone. We now live in a world without EVH. So sad. Getting old..
Better to be "over the hill" than "buried under it"...Protect & value your health folks. "Health truly is wealth".
I know what you mean, at least for me, it makes me think unfortunately of my own mortality. :( Rest in peace, eternal EVH..
Exactly how I feel. Lil piece of me died
so true for me too. part of my youth died.
DJ Eddie Trunk (of "Eddie Trunk Rocks" weekly 🎵 radio show - since 1982 or 1983!) on Q104.3 FM is dedicating his entire show tonite (right now - Friday 10/9 @11:00 pm)
I listened to Van halen alot in my youth, My favourites were 1984 and 5150, so this was a huge loss. He was one of a kind. RIP Eddie.
Totally agreed.2 best vanhalens albums.Eddie was one of the best guitars players next to him jimihendrix
I’m so so happy Sam and Ed made up. Saw them 7 times with Sam. Best shows of my life. RIP Eddie.
It sucks losing the heroes of my youth.
So sad such an awesome music ion
*THE TIME I MET VAN HALEN IN '79!*
It was a Friday night...August 16th, 1979.
I was 15 years old at the time.
A couple of friends of mine and I had decided to go to the newly opened Megamall,
*The Holyoke Mall at Ingleside,*
in Holyoke Massachusetts to see the _incredible new movie about _*_The Who..._*
*...The Kids Are Alright.*
_That same Friday night..._
*...Van Halen* were hanging out in a hotel in Springfield Massachusetts because they were scheduled to play at *the Springfield Civic Center* the following night, Saturday, August 17th. So...having the night off with nothing to do...they heard about a new Megamall just a few miles up the road in nearby Holyoke Massachusetts called, *The Holyoke Mall at Ingleside,* that had a large indoor theater which was showing a new movie that they had been eager to see...the new *_Who movie,_** The Kids Are Alright* ...and so *Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony* and a couple of their crew members...
( *_David Lee Roth_*_ was not with them as he chose to stay at the hotel_ )
decided to go check it out.
My friends and I arrived early, bought our movie tickets, then decided to walk around the mall until showtime. As we were walking through the mall, my friend Kevin said to us,
_"HEY! That was Van Halen!"_
To which I responded,
_"What?? No way! Are you sure"_
...and he said, _"Yes...I'm pretty certain."_
_"Hey, let's go to the record store and look at their photos."_
So, we _ran_ to the record store, looked at the album and said,
_"IT IS THEM!!!"_
So we ran to another store to buy a paper pad and pen because we wanted to get their autograph, but we didn't have anything to use. Afterall...this _was_ 1979... *_lonnng before smartphones!_*
So now that we had something to use for getting an autograph, we had to go back and find them before they left the mall. _We were frantic!_ Running through the mall like maniacs...we ran _the wrong way_ up the escalator! Then as we got to the top, we saw two other kids running as well, and they excitedly shouted to us,
_"Did you guys see Van Halen too?"_
_"Yes! We're trying to catch up to them to get their autograph!"_
So we finally caught up with them and gushing...we asked them for their autograph...to which they gladly complied.
We were surprised that no one else recognized them...but looking back, I realize that they had only two albums out at the time, and were not yet the household name and faces that they are now.
Feeling pretty satisfied with our amazing good luck, we turned our attention to getting to the movie theater. We sat in our seats and talked all about our amazing experience as we waited for the movie to begin. Then...as we were waiting...to our _utter amazement,_ into the movie theater walk none other than *_the Van Halen entourage!_* ...and they sat down four rows behind us! We did not want to bother them...so we just enjoyed the movie...and all the more because it was with the satisfaction of knowing that we had watched *The Kids Are Alright* with *_Van Halen!_*
Such a beautiful story, thanks for sharing!
awesome!
Agreed. An awesome experience that you’ll never forget.
Awesome shit . I met meatloaf 🙁
Awesome memory!! The 80's was a great time to be a teen, and would not have been the same without Van Halen 🎸 I'm partial to the Sammy Hagar albums, but love all VH songs and albums
If you weren’t alive at the time, it’s impossible for you to fully appreciate what Eddie did with the guitar. His playing was from another planet!! There were of course, fine players out there - but he blew all of our minds! Everyone was confused... they were saying things like: “is that a synthesizer?? Is he using computers?? What are those sounds!?! How is he doing that?!?!” Im grateful I was there. Seeing them live (and up close) in 1979 was an experience that changed my world. A 24 yr old Eddie made it look effortless - and best of all... he was grinning the whole darn time!!
Definitely. Thats the thing about Eddie - many guitarists may have surpassed him on a technical level, but it's his playing and innovation that influenced so many of those same guys to take the evolution of playing to new levels. He raised the bar from Hendrix and then set it high. And not only did he set the bar high he kept evolving and innovating both as a musician and guitarist.
@@alexmanne AMEN!!
Eddie had it all! Rockstar looks, infectious smile, unique style, great tone, amazing riffs, and showmanship. I got a speeding ticket from cranking Eruption going to college! In ‘78 when I first heard Van Halen they blew my mind. Being a guitarist I knew it was guitar but from another planet! Hendrix was ahead of his time but it took awhile for people to get him. Eddie was ahead but people got him and ran quickly over his fire and intensity! I pray we get to hear some new tracks come out that we’re not not released or for a new album. God rest the king of classic rock guitar!!!
When I saw the Diver Down tour and Ed played "Cathedral", I'm like, so that's how he did it. I honestly thought it was a keyboard on the record
I saw them in 1978 when I was 13. Changed my world!
The loss of Eddie Van Halen isn’t unlike the loss of a Beethoven, composer and musician that gave the world something we’d never heard..Eruption was his killer introduction blowing minds of our generation that changed sound of rock music and gave a new meaning to the word “shredding” all the while, with that grin.....
RIP Eddie💔💔💔🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
And thank you Sammy you always speak from the heart and are 💯 % authentic. You were, are and forever will be brothers.
He’s right up there with Beethoven and Mozart. Only time will tell who’ll stand the test of time. I have a feeling 300 years from now his music will still echo. I hope in “remastered” fashion (all Sammy era CDs).
Dude, im 60 been awed by EVH my entire life, I get the same feelings from the band, made me feel like I could take on anything after listening. RIP Eddie. We only cease to exist when we are forgotten, Eddie will live as long as the fans live. Hope to meet you some time.
OK, that ending left me with goosebumps. R.I.P. EVH.
Just wish we could see them together telling stories
I always loved the intro to “Pretty Woman”. It sounded so different-almost humorously demented and warped before launching into this really beautiful song.
Intruder - I’ve also always loved it. It has an ominous sound because they use diminished tones. I used to get annoyed at mainstream rock stations because they would play the single version which omitted Intruder. I learned to just keep the FM dial on the album rock station instead!
An empty beer can used as a slide made for the otherworldly tones on “Intruder”...just amazing .
Drills ..cans ..the guy was genius.
As a huge EVH fan myself, I was reluctant to watch another self serving 'tribute' to Ed. Its really hard watching someone try and promote THEIR brand with somebody else's passing. Especially when that someone means a lot to me. So thankfully and later relieved I clicked your video. I don't comment much on YT but I felt the need to say thank you for this. Eddie, the musician AND human being are celebrated. Very well done!
This is such a touching tribute, and I’m a huge, long time fan.Thank you, Adam and Sammi!! I really love everyone encompassed in this video, and I feel blessed to have been touched by these musical geniuses (Eddie and Sammi, specifically), and Eddie is sorely missed. Long live the legacy of Eddie Van Halen!!!
I. Was. Devastated.
Devastated.
I got really drunk that night and played all the VH I could. That’s all I can say.
Van Hagar
5. Cabo Wabo
4. Humans Being
3. Black and Blue
2. Dreams
1. Best of Both Worlds
Van Halen
5. Dance the Night Away
4. Top Jimmy
3. Hot For Teacher
2. I’ll Wait
1. Little Guitars
Now, I will go cry a little more.
Thanks again, Adam.
Poundcake to me was the best of the van Hagar era
Good lists
I was drunk, crying & jammin right along with you. I'm 53 & this has crushed me. I wore those albums out. I was in the Van Halen fan club as a teenager & proudly wore my VH necklace everywhere. I saw them with Dave & with Sammy. Awesome shows! This sucks 💔
I'm 54 and saw Van Halen in 1986. I'm crying, too.
Van Halen was the soundtrack of my life. Thank you, Adam, for your fitting tribute to one of the most talented and amazing guitarists ever.
Same here Greg; the timing could not have been more ideal. I was turning 10 in 79', just sort of figuring out my musical tastes which were Kiss, Eagles, Cheap, Trick thanks to older cousins, and not understanding disco so much. Along comes VH and as they evolved so did my musical knowledge and appreciation. I was a Halen/Roth guy but quickly loved Hager just as much.
My God his playing on the isolated versions of his Catalog are Mind blowing. I've listened to all the songs in isolation, Guitar only, and with head phones on and a toke of your favorite Flower and your in another mind of a real life Musical Genious. Godspeed Mr Van Halen! You are truly a Needle in the haystack. 1 outa 100 billion +
Beautiful tribute to THE MAN! Thanks RIP Eddie, you will never be forgotten.
A masterful tribute! I normally don't get weepy for celebrities but Eddie was just magic! Thank you, sir! Still welling up.
Agreed! Big losses this year with Neil Peart and Eddie, but both were so inspiring. 'Mission' and 'Dreams' are touchstones for finding one's way.
Eddie was much more than a celebrity. He was an immensely talented and influential artist, as well as an innovator.
Eddie was not a "celebrity". He was a musician who changed the face of electric guitar forever.
I agree. I cant explain it.
I watched the music video for "jump" yesterday. And it made me so sad. I dont think I've felt this sad in years over a "celebrity"
Dimebag hit me the hardest, Christopher Lee and EVH.
@@angryalanrants9574 Sorry it hit you so hard. I wasn't too familiar with Dimebag and Christopher. I feel ya about EVH. Ric Ocasek and Prince hit me pretty hard as well.
Someone below stated losing Eddie was like losing family. He nailed it. Can’t get his passing out of my head.
I lost my Mom a month ago and EVH is my favorite musician, I find it impossible to agree.
Such a wonderful video. I've watched it a few times and cry each time. No one has touched my musical heart and soul like Edward did. Since hearing his music for the first time when I was 11 in 1981... his music has been an intrical part of my life. Through the good times and the bad Edwards Music and every version of Van Halen has been such an important part of my life. My heart still hurts badly knowing he's gone. Seems so strange to me since I never met the man and only know him through the music. Rest in peace you tone chasing genius.
Wonderful tribute. Thank you! In addition to everything you said...Eddie's swing and swagger, as a player, that was the magic for me.
Eddie was the reason I picked up the guitar. Thank you Professor for doing this .
You always do a great job no matter who you cover.
My pleasure!
The synergy between the lead guitarist and the singer is paramount!!
It's the classic marriage because they both need other or they have nothing!
What if the lead guitarist is the Singer?
Amazing tribute, thank you for this video. So many don't realize the sheer genius of EVH and the fact he was a complete MUSICIAN. There will never be another, I'm so blessed and thankful to grow up with his music and not only listening to it, but understanding his talent and how much he has contributed to the music world. His legacy will live on through his children and fans. I pray my children admire him as much as I have and always will. Xo God Bless
I grew up and have built so many memories with EVH and the fellas....while in the USMC we partied with them at the US Festival in Cali in 83, and I was blessed enough to see them 5 other times. Damn, never knew him but it is like I lost a family member. I can never thank you enough for the great times and awesome memories Eddie. RIP and prayers to his family and fans .
“Pure love and respect”, speaks volumes of the great friendship and working relationship EVH and Sammy had. Hagar could not have spoken more from the heart. Rest In Peace Eddie! Tremendous video and tribute!
Let us not forget the butterfly flight beauty of the opening of Women in love! Absolutely ethereal! Thanks Professor! No doubt he will be sorely missed.
Man. Eddie meant so much to so many of us.......I am just now beginning to listen again.... I have cried for a friend....I never knew personally...but the Music connected me to him in that way for me... seeing VH live will always be with me. And all of us ....RIP Ed.
Wtf did eddie do to our minds? I can't stop watching him now! I love you Eddie 😢
I've been anticipating this tribute since I heard the news, cause I know you'd do him justice. EVH is the reason I learned to play guitar. in 84 at 9 years old, watching the Jump video, when Eddie broke into that guitar solo with that infectious "Look-at-how-much-fun-this-is/I'm-having" smile, my fate was sealed then. It took a few years until I got to high school where I could finally take a beginner guitar course as a credit to my diploma, since my parents would never pay for guitar lessons, but I finally started to learn and then self taught myself with endless guitar magazines. Worked a summer job at 17 to buy my first guitar(which I still have to this day 29 years later, along with many others I've picked up along the way) and it's been a life long passion that still infects me to this day. Thank you Eddie Van Halen for sharing your passion for music and guitar with the world. In the pay-it-forward scheme of things, EVH paid more forward then he realized and each year there is always a new crop of kids discovering VH for the first time and freaking out "WHAT IS THIS?!" in the best possible way and developing a passion for guitar. RIP EVH
You wanted to make a perfect video to honor Eddie, you did so sir. Appreciate this so much.
"You play music,you don't work it.But at times It can be hard work to be able to play it"....Eddie Van Halen....my guitar Hero.
I was fortunate to be able to see VanHalen on their 1st world tour in 1978. They opened for Black Sabbath, blew them off the stage. I remember the 1st time I heard VanHalen when I was 15. I was at a party, my buddy put on their debut album, Running with the Devil came on. Everyone at the party just stopped and listened. We could not believe what we were hearing, listened to the entire album straight through. Went out next day and bought it, listened to it over and over. Still my favorite album of all VanHalen's catalog. Eddie will truly be missed, but will inspire many generations of guitarists for years to come. My son now has the concert t-shirt from the 1978 world tour, he wears it proudly.
Van Halen was just one of those albums, but the second you dropped the needle you thought, okay, this is different. This changes everything, and Ed's playing was that very reason.
The second album cant to be superior to 1st but just different like each other VH album.
It's impossible, VH1 was the peak
Well said, Samantha!
HONKKKK...BOMP...BOMP...BOMP...BOMP...*clang*... 🎸
Runnin' with the devil is to VH and fans what Break on Thru is to The Doors and fans.
@@gregorytimmons4777 and jump
Eddie will forever live on in our hearts through his incredible contributions to the world of rock music. RIP.
Tears are still rolling 😞😞 he's the sole reason why I picked up a guitar 🎸. Rest in peace Eddie
WOW.. this was such a touching tribute !
Thank you, Bless you. EVH will live forever.
Weather its Dave or Sammy Van Halen as a band in general was a very gifted group of friends that made it fun. Eddie is a blissful spirit when swinging his axe. And the overall excitement and spirit of the music that brought us together and will continue forever. God speed Brother.
I was born in 1973. I started listening to VH in 1980. I carried Van Halen 1 album around with my Kiss Dynasty album. I played them on a portable playschool record player. My grandfather thought it was devils music ROFL. EVH has always been my favorite guitar player! He is the one that made me want to play guitar. He changed guitar playing forever. I have been watching videos about him since he passed. In one video it showed thousands of unreleased tapes of him playing. I want to hear them. He will be missed! LOVE YOU EDDIE!!!
Eddie was the major influence on my musical tastes. Beyond that, he was a great, kind man with an infectious smile! RIP EVH, we love you!
Awesome tribute to Eddie Van Halen. RIP EDDIE!!! You will be missed immensely. Rock on!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Eddie was the biggest musical hero for me, my icon. Usually a celebrity passes and I may think “that’s too bad, sad”etc. EVH passing broke my heart, I teared up and still get emotional. His music was “my” music, he created the tribe I joined and belonged with. I miss him, music is lesser without him but still miles better because he was here to grace us.
Eddie was a renaissance man in rock music. He did it all. He made the difficult look easy. He made it look fun. Thanks for the music.
Eddie was one of the best guitarists in history and an innovator
I'm so happy Sammy and Eddie made up. That it took Eddie 16 years to let go of whatever hurt he felt Sammy had done to him proves this: the bigger the love, the bigger the sense of betrayal and disappointment. Eddie and Sammy were musical soul mates and best friends (Dave NEVER had that relationship with Eddie. Ever. Because of Roth, Eddie wanted to quit the band and join Kiss) who'd co-created some of the best music of their careers in the span of those ten years (1986 -1996 and I am saying this as a VH who has happily supported all incarnations of the band), with Eddie's songwriting abilities at their absolute peak. You could feel the love and comradery on stage, like the band was a family. The perpetual smile on Eddie's face said it all.
I’d have put “I’ll Wait” on that list somewhere. Creative keyboards and one of Eddie’s most intense solos.
Sammy actually joined VH in 85
1985 marked Sammys addition to the band? Whoa, that us the same year the NES came out and helped saved video games! Stars Must have been aligning that year
The deeper the love the stronger the emotion.
Weather it's joy, pain or hurt. Or elation.
What a talented dude!!! RIP EVH, you've made so many people happy just watching you and listening to you play! You've inspired so many kids and other musicians with your style and looks too! Love you EVH!
I was always hoping that Eddie and Sammy would get back and continue their magic with music and words. It is a shame that would neve4r happen. I think Eddie new what was going on with him, and he wanted to spend his last days with his son making and performing music with Wolfie to pass on to him whatever Wolfie was ready to grasp of Eddie's musical genius. We lost a real peacemaker of this world. RIP Eddie ... we ALL miss you already!!
I was always hoping Eddie and Dave would get back together...until they did...Dave was definitely a weak link. It boggled my mind how the most bad-ass singer in history, could just give up singing for clown school.
@@Skulllywag he was never a good singer he was always a clown
Sammy Hagar is a class act. Love him and Van Halen.
I'm 64; I've caught all the greats.....but Eddie, man.....he MOVED the bar. Big time. Saw VH four times, including their 80's heyday. You KNEW....you were watching/hearing Greatness.
More amazing.....he couldn't read music!
I tried to watch this when it was first posted. I couldnt do it. Only now, over a year later can i watch it without breaking down over somebody i never knew. Its amazing how music can touch somebody. I bought my first guitar at 42 as my tribute to evh......the greatest musician ever.
Well done professor!! You’ve captured the essence of EVH’s legacy, genius, innovation, virtuosity, showmanship and genuine love of playing and performing. He will be missed.
Beautiful and worthy tribute to, as you noted, a legend. Thank you! RIP EVH.
I’m so glad Van Halen’s music was during my lifetime. One thing that blows my mind is Eddie was only 22 when VH 1 was recorded. I told a couple of my friends who aren’t into music as much as I am, EVH is to guitar playing what Michael Jordan is to basketball.
Love Runnin' With the Devil, but 5150 is a masterpiece.
5150 is myfave too
@Dr. Loomis LMAO
5150 is certainly an incredible composition, but the hardest song for anyone to play but Ed is I'm the One. NO ONE can emulate Ed's rhythm on this track. NOT.ONE.PERSON.EVER.
5150 was nothing short of pure genius.
Debut &5150 untouchables.
Mannn why does 'Not Enough' not get enough recognition....Such a beautiful song, Great lists anyway.
Eddie... Thank you!
That is a great song w/ Sammy and it will bring me to welling up.
I totally agree Ryan! One of my favorite VH songs!
a top 2 song of VH
I am 32 years old. Born in 88 with a mom who was into rock and roll since the late 60’s and 70’s, I literally grew up dancing around the house with her to Van Halen. DLR or SH? Don’t matter it’s about EVH. This made me cry. It’s like the soundtrack to growing up is gone. For Christ’s sake, being a kid in the 90’s and how big the Power Rangers was, to hear Dreams in the MMPR Movie just made me love this band even more. Especially since EVH clearly inspired the Power Ranger’s riff in the first place. I always wanted to see them live, I’ll have to wait a while longer. Thank you Eddie, Rest In Peace.
I've been going to VH shows since '79, and yea, you cannot be down listening to Eddie play, seeing them live was the most amazing party ever. Eddie's music & innovations will live forever, and I'm grateful to have lived during a time when a musical genius shared the planet with us.
This is such a great tribute, Eddie you will be truly missed. RIP 😢
This a beautiful and moving tribute. Thank you POR for giving this to EVH's millions of fans. Sammy Hagar's commentary was upstanding as well.
This was just straight up beautiful. Thank you so much for this soulful homage to our hero Mr. Professor.
Rest in Peace Eddie, you will be missed but never forgotten. VH changed lives and if you grew up in the late 70's and 80's you know what I mean. Eddie was magic on the guitar and in my opinion one of the very best. I'm proud to say I grew up in the best times ever and I will never stop listening to VH, for as long as I'm alive. Thank you Eddie, we love you!!
Great vid man! I wouldn't be who I am today without EVH. Through good and bad thick and thin Van Halen was the soundtrack of my life. Great take on one of the greatest bands of all time!!
Robin Stiff kiss and cheap trick are TRASH compared to EVH!
Hello All Attention: Give Your life to the Lord Jesus Christ or Hell Your Final Resting Place
@@freddiestranger9783 Freddie we just lost Eddie, Bowie, Prince, and Tom petty so take it easy Freddie looks like jesus is right ready.
Mitch malloy performing Dream on and open arm's on acoustic guitar is absolutely incredible. Please check mitch out on youtube, and subscribe and hit the bell for notifications and don't forget to leave a comment, Mitch often replys back, he loves his fans...
Absolutely hit the nail on the head regarding how Eddie’s playing can just snap you out of your reality into a completely different, uplifting, positive space. Conveyed so much emotion with his playing it’s almost like having an extra vocalist. The songs you pointed to when mentioning this are basically all the ones that give me goosebumps to this day. There will be a certain part of the songs where everything is just right, absolutely perfect and his guitar playing just takes it to the next level and makes it pure magic. RIP Eddie.
It's been two weeks. And I still can't believe it.
Eddie Van Halen....God Bless ya...and God Speed. And thank you........for everything.
EVH is the reason why I play guitar! And Van Halen is still one of my favorite bands no band matches them in my opinion. Still hard to
Believe he’s no longer here with us thank you for all the great music, innovation and inspiring me to love music and the guitar! 🙏
Great interviews with Sammy and well spoken about Eddie. I'm sure without Eddie we would not have VAI, Jake E. Lee, Satriani, Warren De Martini, the list will go on and on. First there was Jimi then there was Eddie. No person or band has inspired me more than Van Halen. I wonder what other band had that huge success with 2 different vocalists? I always loved the first Van Halen lineup for it's originality but with Sammy it was so more melodic. So great that both happened. I cried a couple of times after Eddies death but we just have to feel blessed that we lived the same time as this genius. "Dreams" are for sure one of the greatest. Fair Warning is my favorite album. I'm so happy to seen him live 2 times. God bless and keep rocking up there Eddie.
Such a beautiful interview and tribute to such great songwriters in our generation who have left us with so much and so many great songs and memories to look back on
I love you guys
rest in peace Edward
I know where you're at and it's beautiful
Eddie Van Halen was the greatest guitarist that ever lived.
I will die on that hill.
He is quite literally the reason I am a guitarist. Me and millions of others.
I loved that. What a great musician EVH was and in my mind he will always be.
Gotta go with "Dont' Tell Me (What Love Can Do)" as Eddie's masterpiece... it never fails to raise the hackles, from the menacing beginning to the guitar solos that blow my mind. o.O
Interestingly enough is the music video shows what happened with the guy who ends up leaving jail by the end of Cant Stop Loving You in its music video.
I heard Sammy say he had been talking with Eddie before his passing and they made peace. So glad to hear.
Cabo Wabo and Finish What Ya Started were two other awesome songs. Didn’t have a lot of money growing up but I was blessed to be able to see Van Halen on 4 occasions. I remember standing, next to the stage all 4 times, and listening in awe watching Eddie play. RIP Eddie
I'm not sure if this is for everyone else, but it kinda feels like Eddie isn't dead. For one, it's almost impossible to believe and, two, his soul and music and overall innovation lives on so strong that everyone still talks about it and plays the songs and dives into analysing him and his playing! It's like he's still here! 🎸🎶🤘R.I.P Edward Van Halen🙏❤️
I never sided with EVH on his feud with band mates but he was the true genius as well as reason to throw down hard earned cash to see/hear. I remember hearing Eruption & You Really Got Me in 78 although I don’t know much I knew this guy was onto something newer & bigger.
Well said.
Thank you for this. Finally, a youtube video that truly honors Eddie instead of just stating his passing and that he was important. You show us why and how he mattered. A guitar teacher of mine said, "Anybody can learn to play Eddie Van Halen, but only Eddie could have come up with it." There is no question of his importance as a musician and influence to rock and roll and the guitar. Here are my all-time personal faves:
Van Halen w/Diamond Dave:
5. As Is
4. In a Simple Rhyme
3. Sinners Swing!
2. House of Pain
1. Mean Street
Van Halen w/ Sammy
5. Baluchitherium
4. Top of the World
3. Inside
2. Runaround
1. Best of Both Worlds
The point made here, about how Eddie's playing left people in awe and an almost disbelief by what they were hearing. People are lifted by the energy and pure soul coming from his fingers. There's a popular UA-cam trend of Eddie Van Halen guitar solo reactions, of people's first time ever hearing him play. And most reactions are from all walks of life. Elderly, the very young, hip hop fans, you name it. And they ALL are stunned. I love watching their faces, because it reminds of MY first time listening to EVH, when I was very young.
I remember where I was in 1984 when I heard the album 1984. My life was changed and I became obsessed with the guitar. I was 9 years old and was at my cousin's house in her room. I was fascinated by the song 1984 but when the guitar cranked in Jump, I freaked out. I started jumping up and down with excitement. I didn't know what else to do but jump up and down. After I heard the whole album, I tried to explain to my parents what I heard. They didn't have a clue what I was talking about nor did they really care, I think. When we got Mtv, I showed my mom. I said "I want to play like that!" She just looked at me and said "That's nice". After that when she went downtown to shop, I would go to the music store and stare at the guitars and amps. My mom would have to drag me out of there because I was obsessed. I probably talked about the guitar all the way home. One day, I finally got to play an electric. The guy said "You want to play one?" and he got it down, plugged it into an amp, hit the overdrive channel and turned the volume up. I think the two guys got a kick out of seeing this little kid drool over the guitar. My mom was not happy when she came to get me and saw me sitting in a practice room with this guitar. It would be four more years till my parents would let me take lessons.
Eddie's greatest musical asset, in my opinion, was his stellar timing and rhythmic sense--on equal footing with even the most revered jazz and classical musicians. He may have made "mistakes" and even relished them, but everything he played was placed so rhythmically perfect, so in the pocket, that it just sounded right. He essentially didn't make mistakes. Man I miss Eddie so much--he made such a huge impact of my life. What a great tribute you've made here. Many thanks!
You're absolutely right. And EVH never like mistakes, I'm not sure what 'Professor' of Rock is talking about. EVH was very much a perfectionist, it drove him and everybody around him nuts.
Been waiting for this. Didn’t watch any others. I knew the Prof would come thorough... Rock on EVH.
I can say that I now know what people of past generations felt and what a wave of emotions a person goes through when an icon like EVH passed away! Generations of people who dealt with the loss of Jimi, Elvis, and John Lennon, I understand your pain and suffering! RIP Eddie! 🤘🎸😎
Rock in peace! All the rockers that left us....John Bonham...Janis Joplin...Jimi Hendrix..Keith Moon..Neal Peart. And Mr.Edward Van Halen. I don't want to die, but I would ALMOST give my life to see that concert.