When you get around to a proper video, just let the music speak to you, move you, and guide you. Whichever track you decide to react to will be the right one, don't worry.🤘👍
I was born in 80, grew up to listening to the G.O.A.T shred, blasting our garage speakers with my father working on his race car. Brings back such great moments and memories, RIP EVH, I told my father about about EVH passing, he was shocked.
I saw them in Providence, RI on this tour. The energy was kinetic between the four of them. I love the original Roth era, but the addition of Hagar launched them into another musical stratosphere at that time. Hagar’s vocal range opened up so many more possibilities for Ed to explore with arrangements & changes that they never would have been capable of with Roth’s limited vocal capabilities. Ed was like re-born on this tour and you can see & hear it. Thanks for posting this video. Brings back so many great memories of those times.
I will say it a million times, and mean it everytime Being a guitarist myself, I know what EVH was to me. Everyone else here knows what he meant to them. You can throw out all the superlatives you want about The Master, but there is never going to be an argument about his mastery of his chosen art. No else had players around the planet going "What the F is that". From his grin to his fingers Eddie was born to bring us joy through his expression of his art, and you can thank whatever god you believe in that he shared his joy with us. ALWAYS #1 UNPARALLELED. When the master emerged, from the opening chords of you really got me, every player knew the sonic landscape was changed in a way that was unheard of up to that time. Eruption smashed his foot onto your throat daring you to try to emulate him. No one can. There was never anyone like him, and there will never be another, and I miss his artistry.
There is no guitarist, rocker, showman, inventor, composer or influencer like the one-and-only Eddie Van Halen. The world surely will miss his creative genius. But his greatness lives on.
This live solo on Summer Nights is probably my favourite solo by any guitarist ever. Bearing in mind it looks like it was improvised on the spot as it is completely different to the album, it is a genuine piece of genius. We will all miss you Eddie, RIP
Every time I watch this video, my body locks in and I realize I'm "frozen" and can't move. I never lose that. The mighty VH always pulls me in and won't let go! RIP King Edward.
I bought this on VHS when it came out in like 87. I was 16. As I sit here watching this and at times bawling my eyes out, this shit still takes me back to those days. The King of six strings and 10 fingers. There will never be another like him.
He made it look easy and fun. He sounded cool looked cool and was cool. I wanted those damn denim pants with patches. VH 1 was the first one I bought it was and still is bad ass. Rest in peace Eddie.
You can see him enjoying perfecting his craft, such showmanship, the whole band putting on one of the best shows i have ever seen, granted I was only 6 when this show took place, but as I watch it today, I would have absolutely loved being there. Watching @StevefromBoston video of him absolutely heartbroken, shows how much EVH influenced musicians globally. There will never be anyone quite like EVH, but his legacy lives on, and I'm sure he's looking down on all of us, with that charismatic smile, and telling us all to cheer up, cause he's not suffering anymore, and to shred on, cause even though he's physically gone, his spirit lives on strongly, and its our duty to keep his legacy alive.
My first concert was at the Cow Palace in South San Francisco, the "1984" Tour. I was 14. My brains are still on the floor somewhere in that venue. Im still SO grateful to have seen THAT lineup. Between EVH and Jimmy Page the guitar became a lifetime companion. RIP Eddie. Total Legend.
So.......I bought this VHS the day it came out..........and as u said..... this is the price for love.......I totally agree....!!!!!!!!!!! Forever in my heart..........mr. Edward Van Halen.........Tears continue to fall.........and will for the rest of my life.......still and forever........tears..... !!!!!!!!!
My first concert ever was Monsters of Rock LA Coliseum. Two riots that day. It was so hot. 9 hours of heavy metal, with the King wrapping it up. I fell in love with VH that day and it hasn’t changed. I was 16. Fast forward a few years ago, I go see The Circle. And just in case, I bring my Monsters of Rock shirt from 1988. I manage to get to the front, and while Sammy’s singing Why Can’t This Be Love, I roll it in a ball and hurl it onstage, where it lands at his feet. He signs it, and throws it back into the crowd and then takes a swig of his new rum, pours us in the front shots and continues to kick ass the rest of the show with Michael Anthony. It was during a rough time in my life and now it’s framed with my 5150 album. We miss you Ed.
I saw the brand new Van Halen 5150 tour live in Worcester MA. at the CENTRUM. It was the summer of 1986 and I just graduated High School. There was no rock band that could touch them at the time. 5150 was huge and Sammy was welcomed with open arms by Van Halen fans. It was a magical time for the new Van Halen line up and fans. I am happy to say that I experienced and lived during their huge success.
Getting close to the end. You’re the best UA-cam teacher there is! Not only Eddie stuff, but your love of this concert brings me closer to you. You’re the best dude!
On the plus side, we got EVH throughout his prime. We don't have a series of what-ifs like with Hendrix or Cobain, or any number of other greats. He got the chance to show the world his talent in the context of a great band. We're very lucky for that.
@@VanHalenFan1964 That’s not what he’s saying. He inspired a generation the same way EVH did. And his songs spoke to people around the world. He’s not saying his guitar skills are comparable to EVH. Although I will say if you’re able to move people with your music that’s the biggest testament to your talent.
Bought this off the shelf in 86 when it first released. I wore that tape out so badly that I had to go out and buy another one! 35yrs later.......I have it on DVD, and mostly watch it on UA-cam like everyone else. lol
Same here brother. My tribute on Facebook: This one hurts! It cuts deep. If music is a rainbow, we lost a color! The moment my life was altered was July 22nd. 1980! I was eleven years old. My brother Joe and I had our mother drop us off at the Civic Center in Baltimore, MD. What I witnessed that night forever changed my life. Edward Lodewijk Van Halen altered me on a molecular level. He rearranged my DNA. There are so many articles written about and videos demonstrating his technique but his timing, feel and tone are what people are feeling. Like Hendrix or Jeff Beck, their heart beats differently. The way he felt time (with his brother) was singular.... I have never played his stuff though physically I can. My wife asked once why I didn’t... simple. I still hear and listen like that 11 year old did when I saw him in 1980 (and again in 2005)! It sounds magical when you haven’t dissected it or analyzed it! The King has been silenced but he will live on forever in the music! Listen to the first four albums and tell me who had a better distorted tone.... I’ll wait because I know the answer! No one! Edward I will forever treasure your feel, soul and heart! It created my love of the guitar! My condolences to his brother, son, wife and all guitar players across the globe! Frank Dominick New Cumberland, Pennsylvania
Same here. I cried over Eddie, George Carlin, and Robin Williams. Eddie was the worst tho. Soo sad. We love and miss you, bro! Guitar Prince. What a waste of talent and great personality...just instantly gone. I'm 51 myself.
During his solos there were times he would keep you in suspense with the crazy feedback tones. You felt like something exciting a little frightening was about to happen!!! He was a master showman audiologist!! Completely in control of the guitar, the air waves, and the audience!!! I was blessed to see this tour and 5 others. There was no one like him!!! I saw a living legend!!! There is a space left where you stood!!!
I remember seeing Van Halen back in '91-92, with Sammy. Just me and my high school buddies. Holy cow, what a show. My ears were ringing for days. I had never seen anything like that before, or since.
Me too. The "Balance" tour in Chicago at The Allstate Arena and Sammy motioned to give me his jean vest at the end of the last song of the show as they walked off and then changed his mind. Great show!!! 😩
I definitely agree! Holy shit!! They sounded phenomenal!! They had so much energy and fun!!! Who does that nowadays! Haha 🥁😁🙏🏿🙏🏿😅🥁🎸🎤🎤😎👏👏🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 and they drank beer and Jack daniels the whole fuckin show!!🤣🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏😎♥️😎🎸🎸🥁🥁😅😅😅😅
Love you heartfelt reactions to Live Without A Net video, having a coupe of beers…right there with you bro! From Providence, Rhode Island! You’re the best teach there is!
I am very very very blessed to say I got to hear these guys in Concert in Southern Calif in 1980s. My 1st time ever hearing them in person and a time I will never forget. We were a standing crowd audience only and being apx 50-60 foot back from the stage blew your ears, mind and body totally off your feet. I was always a fan of very loud music but, truly this was on another level. They had a way of Amps that took up the whole stage. Every note would hit you in the chest like a Top Fuel Dragster. To think I was blessed to have seen these guys in their early and in my lifetime still blows me away. 35 or so years ago for god sake and still a concert I will cherish forever.
Man, I hate that I just now found this video. This is awesome!! Sammy and Van Halen were my two favorite bands when they joined forces. I had listened to Sammy from the Montrose album through VOA. Saw his live concert on MTV in I think 83. The guy was incredible live. Then when Dave left Van Halen everyone wondered what would happen. The day I heard they hired Sammy I told my mom I was going to that show even if I had to walk( I was 14 at the time). Well I went to the show here in Birmingham. It was one of the early shows on the tour and was everything I expected. A couple of years later I was in a music store and saw the VHS Live Without a Net and bought it immediately! Actually still have that very copy. Thanks for putting this on here and reliving the greatest rock band ever and without a doubt the greatest and most innovative guitar player to live. The energy, sound , fun, craziness, and absolute professional show they put on was AMAZING!!
How can anyone give this video and commentary that celebrates the life of an incredibly talented man a thumbs down 🙄 Thank you for providing this community so we all can celebrate his life together 👍👍🙏🙏
Some people can't put their hatred for Sammy aside enough to pay tribute to Eddie. It's very sad when people can't come together even though they don't like a singer.
This is my favorite music video of any that I own and Van Halen will remain my favorite band of all time. Yes, I am partial to Sammy Hagar era. I could watch this live without a net every day of my life. The bond Eddie and Sammy had is so evident in this concert. The jumping around and the camaraderie between the band members. Eddie was at his prime and not only with his guitar playing but over at that piano keyboards. People tend to forget that he was an accomplished pianist. I've never seen such a outpouring of love for any rock star or any star ever in my lifetime. I was a teenager when Elvis died so it didn't affect me. Billboards throughout the country and in Germany and the Netherlands and other countries. News everywhere and not just music news. I have to say I cried my eyes out for three or four days straight. I knew this was coming because he was very sick all these years but still a shock. My favorite guitarist of all time and I feel the greatest. However, some really great news that he and Sammy had been in touch over several months by text and had made amends. There's also some talk about music that is at 5150 that was never completed and Alex and Wolfie are going to start to go through the tapes. So you know we might get some new Van Halen music after all. Great guy and that grin those dimples. He is forever missed.🙏🎸🎶🤟
Eddie was a Chanel to bring us unbelievable sound and music. I am not sure he even knew how he did it. Remember he couldn't read or write any music and yet he created some of the greatest music ever. We will never see anyone the likes of him in our lifetime. Thank you Eddie for everything. You changed music forever.
Thanks for playing this, I used to have the VHS. This man and all the men of Van Halen have had a great impact in my life. Part of me is truly crying today.
That was just awesome. Took me back to when I was 12 and heard this for the first time. Clapton and Lukather got me started, Eddie was what drove me to play and still play 37 years later. The raw love and emotion of playing are what we miss today. Thank you for showing this video. Eddie Van Halen RIP
I used to watch this every night while cleaning my Mongoose BMX and trying not to get bike grease on my mullet in 86. Thanks for doing this, Mike. Eddie was the reason I picked up guitar back in the day and the reason i am watching you today.
This concert is as close to a perfect rock show as you'll ever get. There is no better live performance from any band ever. I couldn't stop watching this when it was released, and rewatching it again now still gives me goose bumps. I don't think we'll ever see another guitar genius and songwriter like Eddie. RIP.
(HUGE FUCKIN SMILE) Bruh, you had me DYING with proud laughter when you STOPPED the video after the guitar solo in "Summer Nights" and said "No, No... we're going BACK!!!". I was on my knees howling at the screen on my phone and saying "TEACH THEM MY BROTHER, TEACH THEM"!!! I've been a Van Halen fan for over 41 years now and your use of the words "feel", "groove", "harmonies", etc. are most of the reasons why! Without a doubt it's easy to see that you TOTALLY get "it" so I have to send you my most sincere and heartfelt condolences on the loss you are feeling with the passing of EVH. I used to be a professional drummer and Alex is my number one rock drumming God, so the pain many people are feeling over the loss of Eddie, I'm going to feel all over AGAIN when the day unfortunately comes for Alex. God love ya brother... And don't worry about cursing, curse words are just like cymbal crashes... They're meant to used to emphasize a point!!!
I watched this concert two nights ago and then stumbled across your watch along from October and found myself watching it again tonight. 5150 might be a perfect album!
I'm 56 years old. In the city I grew up in we had an epic Rock radio station that in February of 1978; started hyping the release of this new band "from Norway" or some shit like that who did not speak English but they had this guitar player that is possibly better than Jimi. For two weeks they promo'd it with the most popular DJs they had bragging that they have been lucky enough to hear three songs from the album and just did not have the words. By the time the release date came everyone was home from school (I was a 14 yr old Freshman) and ready to go. The radio had timed it so it was after most HS was out, but before the parents got home... THE MAGIC HOUR! I went over to my neighbors house. He was 19 and already graduated. He was what we now call a Nerd/Audiophile. He had a bitchin' stereo. The needle dropped on Runnin' with the Devil and I was so pumped. Fuck Me! That kicked Boston's ass! Then as you all know what comes next. Nothing could have prepared me for Eruption. At the end of 1 minute and 42 seconds, my life was changed forever. Incredibly, my need to hear it again vastly surpassed my 14 yr old desire for pussy. Todays kids with the internet will never understand the massive, crushing forced of low tech anticipation. I went on to see Van Halen 11 Times between 1979 and 2015, always with Diamond Dave at the wheel. This is the first time I've seen this video. I have been an anti-Van Hagar dumbass for all these years. I loved Sammy before as a solo act. But never listened to more than 3-4 Van Hagar songs. I realize now that I missed out on some killer music. I just have to mentally block out Sammy's voice, and I can now enjoy some fantastic "new to me" EVH compositions/playing. Thanks Michael for doing this; you really opened my eyes when I am all vulnerable, and crying' and shit! I can't wait for your promised follow-up, I'm sure it will be epic. And as usual, I'll only understand 10%-20% of your technical analysis. I still love that brainiac content you put out bud! RIP EVH 1955-2020.
Michael I'm a bass player, and I can say I watch your videos more than anything on UA-cam. .I love the way you break all the songs down. A great musician has to be humble. Much love brother!!! Rip EVH you left a lasting impression on rock music forever!!!
EVH had everything to music. He could play riffs, harmonics, solos, never overplayed, be the lead, write songs, composse music, play piano, and last but not least smoke, dance and smile at the same time as if he was just playing a simple baby song. Effortless would play the most amazing music I have ever heard. The GOAT. RIPEddie
I just watched it again, in its entirety on the 4th of July 🎉 I could have watched the video by itself, but yours showed up today on my UA-cam. Glad it did! Thank you 🙏
Michael, this was so fun to see, yet somber. I was right there with you having a few beers watching the King of Ten Fingers and Six Strings. I’ve watched it a couple of times already, and it’s good to watch with a fellow guitarist, and get an informed reaction. You’re an excellent teacher, and I look forward to all of your videos.
I saw Sammy front "Montrose" and also "Van Halen"!!! I'm a Lead Vocalist and I'm a little younger than Sammy but I always use to say "When I grow up I want to be just like Sammy Hagar".
Just poppin in to say Rock in Peace to EVH. Keep up the great content to all of you guitar-tubers in the room. You inspire us all to be better players and help continue Eddies legacy.
His influence is unquestionable, but people like The Edge arguably came after and had a more far reaching influence due to the fact it doesn't take the same level of commitment that EVH's style does.
@Kevin Prima You apparently live in an 80s time capsule. Far more guitarists currently play "like" the edge than EVH. The guitar effect kayden sound and style he pioneered was in swing from the 90s and has exploded in the 2000s. The EVH influence was huge in the 80s and died off rather quickly after 1991, "the year punk broke". I'm not really even a U2 fan but just speaking of what I've seen culturally and musically. Millions of guitarists learn a U2 song and cop the style, only a fraction of guitar players get the chops to try to mimic EVH.
@shane h He was the primary influence for some of the worst bands in popular music history, I'll give you that. However you have guitarists like the Edge that was huge across the world for decades (80s, 90s, 2000, 2010), The thread started as the last guitarist to change the shape of guitar playing and that flat out isn't true...EVH being the singular most inspirational guitarist to get others guitarists to play can't be proven. I'd actually argue that any focus on his influence on those mostly terrible bands tends to tarnish his legacy as a pioneer and one of the most recognizable guitar players in history.
@@brianwalton6283 Why can't you just let people have their judgements instead of giving your condescending opinions? The man died, let people say what they want to say. Also, EVH has contributed more to guitar and music in general than The Edge ever has or ever will. That's not a debatable point, its an undeniable fact and the fact that anyone has to explain this to you is ridiculous. The Floyd Rose system would not have been pushed to the forefront without Eddie, and you also wouldn't have super strats (Which are both industry standards if you're playing metal/rock music today). And Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Zakk Wylde, Slash and many other popular guitar players have cited Eddie as an inspiration of theirs. Are you also saying that they are terrible artists as well? Or are you going to cherry pick what you think are objectively bad bands? Just shut up man, I'm tired of seeing people shit on Eddie because they just don't like his music, and im not even a huge VH fan to begin with. Name me one guitar player that has done anything innovate thats on the same level of Eddie in the last 40 years, I'd be glad to see your objective opinions on that as well.
@@TheDude044 Typical hypocritical response, "let other people have their opinions but not yours." The Floyd Rose system was pushed to the front in the 80s, then lost its poplularity. The effects business on the other hand which the Edge is a notible pioneer of, has exploded. I find EVH inspirational, that isn't the point. It is statements such as he was the last person to change the shape of guitar playing or he inspired more people to pick up the guitar than anyone else in history are highly debatable. Being inspirational and being the reason one started playing guitar in the first place are two very different things. Vai, Satch, Wylde, and Slash don't say he is the reason they picked up the guitar. They are like me where they saw what he was doing and thought, that is inspirational. If you don't think the Edge's effects rack and switching system that is based around MAJOR changes for guitar parts isn't as innovative as what EVH did, I can't help you. Tapping wasn't invented by Eddie and Effects switching systems wasn't invented by the Edge. However they both took the concept to a whole different level and brought it to a main stream audience. And you have far more multi-effects units or pedal board switching systems sold and used than you do guitars that use the Floyd Rose system. Michael Hedges also pioneered a style that was innovative. So has Phil Keaggy with his live looping though he never saw mainstream popularity from it, he was an innovator. And I can't site Holdsworth, because he predates EVH.
Thank you Michael Van Halen was my favorite rock band when I was a teenager and when I was 15 years old I met Eddie Van Halen during the 1984 tour and he said hi to me when I heard your thoughts in this video I was transported and reliving those times when I first listened to this band thank you so much for sharing xxoo hugs
I'm still hoping for a proper sendoff for Eddie - I know his family didn't have a public service due to the pendemic but we all need to honor this great master - He deserves a proper sendoff befitting a King!
Just had the chance to watch your tribute and viewing party of Live Without A Net. Absolutely a great job! EVH will be missed but his legacy and music will never fade...
I was there both nights of the filming they were as tight for the shows as could be and the most energetic shows I ever been to and I seen them 15 times. This is devastating loss for me dime bad vinnie Paul Layne Stanley Kurt Cobaine and Chris Cornell were bad for me but nothing like the GOAT Honored the greatest chose my home town .
I was the only person who rented this at our little video store in 7th grade. When the owner of the store sold the tape for $6 I scraped it together and wore it out watching it. The tape broke because I kept rewinding after the mean streets part of the solo to try to wrap my head around it. The owner fixed the tape for me. My parents bought me an electric guitar for Christmas and Best of Both Worlds was the first song I learned. RIP EVH
I was there for the filming of this in New Haven Ct. It was effing off the the hook. They were literally on fire- the energy was the most I’ve felt at a live show
I was there both nights. You could just feel all the energy. I think this was their best show, that I've been to. I seen every tour from 1984 to 2004 and the 2007 reunion tour. I never seen Eddie look happier then here.
Your opening comments really speak to me. My first guitar that I bought with my own money was a Peavey Wolfgang Special which i still own and play today. He was not only my guitar inspiration but also one of the people I most admired period. He has been such a huge part of my life and who I am as a person.
My Jr/Sr High schools years were 1977-1982, and college years from 82-86 (when MTV WAS great). There were very few guitarists that left us in awe (yes, Eric Johnson, Steve V., Stevie Ray Vaughn, Prince, Alex Lifeson, etc). He always looked like he was TRULY enjoying himself.
I’ve had this DVD for years. I’ve always been a Hagar fan before, during and after VanHalen. They had incredible chemistry. EVH looked like he was really happy to be doing what he does so well. Without a Pain in the Ass former Singer. RIP Eddie, it’s not often someone comes along and changes the world and you certainly did.
Sammy's core strength must have been off the charts to be running around like he did, bending down, ducking banners, fing around and still sing as he did and still does.
Thank you all so much. RIP to the GOAT. So much positivity and energy in this show. It's a re-affirmation of all I hold dear. A gift wrapped in tears.
Thank You. I needed this tonight.
When you get around to a proper video, just let the music speak to you, move you, and guide you. Whichever track you decide to react to will be the right one, don't worry.🤘👍
I was born in 80, grew up to listening to the G.O.A.T shred, blasting our garage speakers with my father working on his race car. Brings back such great moments and memories, RIP EVH,
I told my father about about EVH passing, he was shocked.
I saw them in Providence, RI on this tour. The energy was kinetic between the four of them. I love the original Roth era, but the addition of Hagar launched them into another musical stratosphere at that time. Hagar’s vocal range opened up so many more possibilities for Ed to explore with arrangements & changes that they never would have been capable of with Roth’s limited vocal capabilities. Ed was like re-born on this tour and you can see & hear it. Thanks for posting this video. Brings back so many great memories of those times.
rip EVH🤧
I will say it a million times, and mean it everytime Being a guitarist myself, I know what EVH was to me. Everyone else here knows what he meant to them. You can throw out all the superlatives you want about The Master, but there is never going to be an argument about his mastery of his chosen art. No else had players around the planet going "What the F is that". From his grin to his fingers Eddie was born to bring us joy through his expression of his art, and you can thank whatever god you believe in that he shared his joy with us.
ALWAYS #1
UNPARALLELED.
When the master emerged, from the opening chords of you really got me, every player knew the sonic landscape was changed in a way that was unheard of up to that time. Eruption smashed his foot onto your throat daring you to try to emulate him. No one can.
There was never anyone like him, and there will never be another, and I miss his artistry.
There is no guitarist, rocker, showman, inventor, composer or influencer like the one-and-only Eddie Van Halen. The world surely will miss his creative genius. But his greatness lives on.
The greatest guitarist of our time. There will never be another like him. We will miss you Edward! I am so glad i got to meet you.
Eddie was a HUGE part of the soundtrack of my youth! His hands, his tone, his swing, his timing, and his ferocious riffs are unparalleled!
This live solo on Summer Nights is probably my favourite solo by any guitarist ever. Bearing in mind it looks like it was improvised on the spot as it is completely different to the album, it is a genuine piece of genius. We will all miss you Eddie, RIP
Every time I watch this video, my body locks in and I realize I'm "frozen" and can't move. I never lose that. The mighty VH always pulls me in and won't let go! RIP King Edward.
RIP to the GREAT Eddie Van Halen. Gone way to soon. I grew up to his music. He will be deeply missed.
I bought this on VHS when it came out in like 87. I was 16. As I sit here watching this and at times bawling my eyes out, this shit still takes me back to those days. The King of six strings and 10 fingers. There will never be another like him.
Yup. Love you brother.
He made it look easy and fun. He sounded cool looked cool and was cool. I wanted those damn denim pants with patches. VH 1 was the first one I bought it was and still is bad ass. Rest in peace Eddie.
You can see him enjoying perfecting his craft, such showmanship, the whole band putting on one of the best shows i have ever seen, granted I was only 6 when this show took place, but as I watch it today, I would have absolutely loved being there. Watching @StevefromBoston video of him absolutely heartbroken, shows how much EVH influenced musicians globally. There will never be anyone quite like EVH, but his legacy lives on, and I'm sure he's looking down on all of us, with that charismatic smile, and telling us all to cheer up, cause he's not suffering anymore, and to shred on, cause even though he's physically gone, his spirit lives on strongly, and its our duty to keep his legacy alive.
I watched the vhs so so much. I didn't have a bought copy until way later but I recorded off HBO or something. I later found it on dvd at Tower
@@Guitargate Love you back. Thanks for what you do, brother.
They put in work!
My first concert was at the Cow Palace in South San Francisco, the "1984" Tour. I was 14. My brains are still on the floor somewhere in that venue. Im still SO grateful to have seen THAT lineup. Between EVH and Jimmy Page the guitar became a lifetime companion. RIP Eddie. Total Legend.
summer nights nearly brings tears to me
@Douglas E. Heeren right. Ok Chief. You're a legend in your own mind my man
I can’t tell you how many times I have watched this show. What an amazing show.
This is my favorite concert of all time. Hands down.
Eddie always seemed to be having so much FUN!!!!!!!!!!! God bless him........
So.......I bought this VHS the day it came out..........and as u said..... this is the price for love.......I totally agree....!!!!!!!!!!! Forever in my heart..........mr. Edward Van Halen.........Tears continue to fall.........and will for the rest of my life.......still and forever........tears..... !!!!!!!!!
Holy shit. That opening track is insane. The dual guitar harmonies are next level.
Seeing Eddie in his element, his pure love for the music and his infectious smile helped a lot. Couldn't think of a more fitting way to celebrate him.
My first concert ever was Monsters of Rock LA Coliseum. Two riots that day. It was so hot. 9 hours of heavy metal, with the King wrapping it up. I fell in love with VH that day and it hasn’t changed. I was 16.
Fast forward a few years ago, I go see The Circle. And just in case, I bring my Monsters of Rock shirt from 1988. I manage to get to the front, and while Sammy’s singing Why Can’t This Be Love, I roll it in a ball and hurl it onstage, where it lands at his feet. He signs it, and throws it back into the crowd and then takes a swig of his new rum, pours us in the front shots and continues to kick ass the rest of the show with Michael Anthony.
It was during a rough time in my life and now it’s framed with my 5150 album.
We miss you Ed.
I saw the brand new Van Halen 5150 tour live in Worcester MA. at the CENTRUM. It was the summer of 1986 and I just graduated High School. There was no rock band that could touch them at the time. 5150 was huge and Sammy was welcomed with open arms by Van Halen fans. It was a magical time for the new Van Halen line up and fans. I am happy to say that I experienced and lived during their huge success.
Getting close to the end. You’re the best UA-cam teacher there is! Not only Eddie stuff, but your love of this concert brings me closer to you. You’re the best dude!
On the plus side, we got EVH throughout his prime. We don't have a series of what-ifs like with Hendrix or Cobain, or any number of other greats. He got the chance to show the world his talent in the context of a great band. We're very lucky for that.
Cobain isn't in the same League as EVH
@@VanHalenFan1964 That’s not what he’s saying. He inspired a generation the same way EVH did. And his songs spoke to people around the world. He’s not saying his guitar skills are comparable to EVH. Although I will say if you’re able to move people with your music that’s the biggest testament to your talent.
Bought this off the shelf in 86 when it first released. I wore that tape out so badly that I had to go out and buy another one! 35yrs later.......I have it on DVD, and mostly watch it on UA-cam like everyone else. lol
Got this video on VHS for my 12 birthday. Never get tired of it. Amazing
at 50 years old, for the first time, I cried at the loss of a celebrity or musician... today is a depressed day....
45.....me too bro.....me too!!!!!!!
Same here brother. My tribute on Facebook:
This one hurts! It cuts deep. If music is a rainbow, we lost a color!
The moment my life was altered was July 22nd. 1980!
I was eleven years old. My brother Joe and I had our mother drop us off at the Civic Center in Baltimore, MD.
What I witnessed that night forever changed my life. Edward Lodewijk Van Halen altered me on a molecular level. He rearranged my DNA.
There are so many articles written about and videos demonstrating his technique but his timing, feel and tone are what people are feeling. Like Hendrix or Jeff Beck, their heart beats differently. The way he felt time (with his brother) was singular....
I have never played his stuff though physically I can. My wife asked once why I didn’t... simple. I still hear and listen like that 11 year old did when I saw him in 1980 (and again in 2005)! It sounds magical when you haven’t dissected it or analyzed it!
The King has been silenced but he will live on forever in the music! Listen to the first four albums and tell me who had a better distorted tone.... I’ll wait because I know the answer! No one!
Edward I will forever treasure your feel, soul and heart! It created my love of the guitar!
My condolences to his brother, son, wife and all guitar players across the globe!
Frank Dominick
New Cumberland, Pennsylvania
Same here. I cried over Eddie, George Carlin, and Robin Williams. Eddie was the worst tho. Soo sad. We love and miss you, bro! Guitar Prince. What a waste of talent and great personality...just instantly gone. I'm 51 myself.
me too...
As well as Neil Peart this year.
During his solos there were times he would keep you in suspense with the crazy feedback tones. You felt like something exciting a little frightening was about to happen!!! He was a master showman audiologist!! Completely in control of the guitar, the air waves, and the audience!!! I was blessed to see this tour and 5 others. There was no one like him!!! I saw a living legend!!! There is a space left where you stood!!!
I remember seeing Van Halen back in '91-92, with Sammy. Just me and my high school buddies. Holy cow, what a show. My ears were ringing for days. I had never seen anything like that before, or since.
Our Crew took a Limo to Providence RI from East Boston Ma.....GREAT TIMES!
Me too. The "Balance" tour in Chicago at The Allstate Arena and Sammy motioned to give me his jean vest at the end of the last song of the show as they walked off and then changed his mind. Great show!!! 😩
I'm broken hearted was such a big influence on me growing up.Love you Eddie you will be missed sorely.
THANK YOU FOR NOT PULLING THIS VIDEO!!!!! I am having a hard time accepting that Eddie is gone...watching this video again and again really helps....
When I think of my hero. Only way I can put it. Is he put the smile in rock and the feeling of happiness in music.
Thank you for the music you've blessed us with Eddie. You might be gone but your legacy will continue to live on and inspire.
RIP EVH (1955 - ∞)
No band can match the energy all of them had that night. Unbelievable
I definitely agree! Holy shit!! They sounded phenomenal!! They had so much energy and fun!!! Who does that nowadays! Haha 🥁😁🙏🏿🙏🏿😅🥁🎸🎤🎤😎👏👏🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 and they drank beer and Jack daniels the whole fuckin show!!🤣🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏😎♥️😎🎸🎸🥁🥁😅😅😅😅
Absolutely Trevor carvalho the whole band was blazing hot in this show
It was great to relive this with all of you! King Halen will be missed, but never forgotten!
I've come back and watched this a few times. Thanks for doing this vid.
Love you heartfelt reactions to Live Without A Net video, having a coupe of beers…right there with you bro! From Providence, Rhode Island!
You’re the best teach there is!
I am very very very blessed to say I got to hear these guys in Concert in Southern Calif in 1980s. My 1st time ever hearing them in person and a time I will never forget. We were a standing crowd audience only and being apx 50-60 foot back from the stage blew your ears, mind and body totally off your feet. I was always a fan of very loud music but, truly this was on another level. They had a way of Amps that took up the whole stage. Every note would hit you in the chest like a Top Fuel Dragster. To think I was blessed to have seen these guys in their early and in my lifetime still blows me away. 35 or so years ago for god sake and still a concert I will cherish forever.
Man, I hate that I just now found this video. This is awesome!! Sammy and Van Halen were my two favorite bands when they joined forces. I had listened to Sammy from the Montrose album through VOA. Saw his live concert on MTV in I think 83. The guy was incredible live. Then when Dave left Van Halen everyone wondered what would happen. The day I heard they hired Sammy I told my mom I was going to that show even if I had to walk( I was 14 at the time). Well I went to the show here in Birmingham. It was one of the early shows on the tour and was everything I expected. A couple of years later I was in a music store and saw the VHS Live Without a Net and bought it immediately! Actually still have that very copy. Thanks for putting this on here and reliving the greatest rock band ever and without a doubt the greatest and most innovative guitar player to live. The energy, sound , fun, craziness, and absolute professional show they put on was AMAZING!!
We lost our guitar hero. Love & RIP EVH.
My first concert... This tour. Boise, ID. I was 13. Changed my life.
How can anyone give this video and commentary that celebrates the life of an incredibly talented man a thumbs down 🙄
Thank you for providing this community so we all can celebrate his life together 👍👍🙏🙏
Some people can't put their hatred for Sammy aside enough to pay tribute to Eddie. It's very sad when people can't come together even though they don't like a singer.
Thanks for showing this. A sad day for sure. EDDIE!!
This is my favorite music video of any that I own and Van Halen will remain my favorite band of all time. Yes, I am partial to Sammy Hagar era. I could watch this live without a net every day of my life. The bond Eddie and Sammy had is so evident in this concert. The jumping around and the camaraderie between the band members. Eddie was at his prime and not only with his guitar playing but over at that piano keyboards. People tend to forget that he was an accomplished pianist. I've never seen such a outpouring of love for any rock star or any star ever in my lifetime. I was a teenager when Elvis died so it didn't affect me. Billboards throughout the country and in Germany and the Netherlands and other countries. News everywhere and not just music news. I have to say I cried my eyes out for three or four days straight. I knew this was coming because he was very sick all these years but still a shock. My favorite guitarist of all time and I feel the greatest. However, some really great news that he and Sammy had been in touch over several months by text and had made amends. There's also some talk about music that is at 5150 that was never completed and Alex and Wolfie are going to start to go through the tapes. So you know we might get some new Van Halen music after all. Great guy and that grin those dimples. He is forever missed.🙏🎸🎶🤟
Eddie was a Chanel to bring us unbelievable sound and music. I am not sure he even knew how he did it. Remember he couldn't read or write any music and yet he created some of the greatest music ever. We will never see anyone the likes of him in our lifetime. Thank you Eddie for everything. You changed music forever.
Thanks for playing this, I used to have the VHS. This man and all the men of Van Halen have had a great impact in my life. Part of me is truly crying today.
After so many times watching this video I still watch it!
That was just awesome. Took me back to when I was 12 and heard this for the first time. Clapton and Lukather got me started, Eddie was what drove me to play and still play 37 years later. The raw love and emotion of playing are what we miss today. Thank you for showing this video. Eddie Van Halen RIP
That 5150 solo part has jazz fusion vibe in it, Eddie didn’t play on the beat, he played in the groove with his own beat. R.I.P
Hahahaha thats what i always say! So cool to hear or see someone else mentioning it!! Thank you Mr. Ears!!
I used to watch this every night while cleaning my Mongoose BMX and trying not to get bike grease on my mullet in 86. Thanks for doing this, Mike. Eddie was the reason I picked up guitar back in the day and the reason i am watching you today.
OCTOBER 6TH IS NOW EVH DAY! Eddie will NEVER be forgotten!
This concert is as close to a perfect rock show as you'll ever get. There is no better live performance from any band ever. I couldn't stop watching this when it was released, and rewatching it again now still gives me goose bumps. I don't think we'll ever see another guitar genius and songwriter like Eddie. RIP.
(HUGE FUCKIN SMILE) Bruh, you had me DYING with proud laughter when you STOPPED the video after the guitar solo in "Summer Nights" and said "No, No... we're going BACK!!!".
I was on my knees howling at the screen on my phone and saying "TEACH THEM MY BROTHER, TEACH THEM"!!! I've been a Van Halen fan for over 41 years now and your use of the words "feel", "groove", "harmonies", etc. are most of the reasons why! Without a doubt it's easy to see that you TOTALLY get "it" so I have to send you my most sincere and heartfelt condolences on the loss you are feeling with the passing of EVH. I used to be a professional drummer and Alex is my number one rock drumming God, so the pain many people are feeling over the loss of Eddie, I'm going to feel all over AGAIN when the day unfortunately comes for Alex.
God love ya brother... And don't worry about cursing, curse words are just like cymbal crashes... They're meant to used to emphasize a point!!!
I watched this concert two nights ago and then stumbled across your watch along from October and found myself watching it again tonight. 5150 might be a perfect album!
I haven't been this gutted since we lost SRV. A true innovator, a legend gone. Jam on with Stevie and Jimi!
I'm 56 years old. In the city I grew up in we had an epic Rock radio station that in February of 1978; started hyping the release of this new band "from Norway" or some shit like that who did not speak English but they had this guitar player that is possibly better than Jimi. For two weeks they promo'd it with the most popular DJs they had bragging that they have been lucky enough to hear three songs from the album and just did not have the words. By the time the release date came everyone was home from school (I was a 14 yr old Freshman) and ready to go. The radio had timed it so it was after most HS was out, but before the parents got home... THE MAGIC HOUR! I went over to my neighbors house. He was 19 and already graduated. He was what we now call a Nerd/Audiophile. He had a bitchin' stereo. The needle dropped on Runnin' with the Devil and I was so pumped. Fuck Me! That kicked Boston's ass! Then as you all know what comes next. Nothing could have prepared me for Eruption. At the end of 1 minute and 42 seconds, my life was changed forever. Incredibly, my need to hear it again vastly surpassed my 14 yr old desire for pussy. Todays kids with the internet will never understand the massive, crushing forced of low tech anticipation. I went on to see Van Halen 11 Times between 1979 and 2015, always with Diamond Dave at the wheel. This is the first time I've seen this video. I have been an anti-Van Hagar dumbass for all these years. I loved Sammy before as a solo act. But never listened to more than 3-4 Van Hagar songs. I realize now that I missed out on some killer music. I just have to mentally block out Sammy's voice, and I can now enjoy some fantastic "new to me" EVH compositions/playing. Thanks Michael for doing this; you really opened my eyes when I am all vulnerable, and crying' and shit! I can't wait for your promised follow-up, I'm sure it will be epic. And as usual, I'll only understand 10%-20% of your technical analysis. I still love that brainiac content you put out bud! RIP EVH 1955-2020.
Michael I'm a bass player, and I can say I watch your videos more than anything on UA-cam. .I love the way you break all the songs down. A great musician has to be humble. Much love brother!!! Rip EVH you left a lasting impression on rock music forever!!!
EVH had everything to music. He could play riffs, harmonics, solos, never overplayed, be the lead, write songs, composse music, play piano, and last but not least smoke, dance and smile at the same time as if he was just playing a simple baby song. Effortless would play the most amazing music I have ever heard. The GOAT. RIPEddie
On best of both worlds the way the crowd screamed for eddie I got goosebumps and teared up. Saw this too a few minutes after I heard the news!
Here before it gets taken down. Hope it doesn't. Thanks for letting me rock with you man.
I wore this out on VHS twice. ✌️ I know every sound from start to finish like the back of my hand. Thank you and keep doing what you do. 🤘
Wow! I thought I was nuts for knowing this performance front to back! 👍👍👍
I just watched it again, in its entirety on the 4th of July 🎉 I could have watched the video by itself, but yours showed up today on my UA-cam. Glad it did! Thank you 🙏
I will always be with you! Just push play!!! EVH. R.I.P. THE GOAT 😢😪😢😪
Michael, this was so fun to see, yet somber. I was right there with you having a few beers watching the King of Ten Fingers and Six Strings. I’ve watched it a couple of times already, and it’s good to watch with a fellow guitarist, and get an informed reaction.
You’re an excellent teacher, and I look forward to all of your videos.
Let's not forget Alex ! An absolute ANIMAL on the skins !!! RESPECT ...
My brothers all saw Van Halen in 1978 and we have great photos of Eddie on stage.
I saw Sammy front "Montrose" and also "Van Halen"!!! I'm a Lead Vocalist and I'm a little younger than Sammy but I always use to say "When I grow up I want to be just like Sammy Hagar".
Your the best six string king that ever put hands on a guitar... You were the best .
You could not have picked a better tribute!!!! I still have on VHS. THE BEST!!! 🤟🤟
R.I.P. MY BROTHER YOUR MUSIC LIVES ON FOR EVER!!!
Just poppin in to say Rock in Peace to EVH. Keep up the great content to all of you guitar-tubers in the room. You inspire us all to be better players and help continue Eddies legacy.
The last guitarist to truly change the shape of guitar playing. Legend isnt enough to define him.
His influence is unquestionable, but people like The Edge arguably came after and had a more far reaching influence due to the fact it doesn't take the same level of commitment that EVH's style does.
@Kevin Prima You apparently live in an 80s time capsule. Far more guitarists currently play "like" the edge than EVH. The guitar effect kayden sound and style he pioneered was in swing from the 90s and has exploded in the 2000s. The EVH influence was huge in the 80s and died off rather quickly after 1991, "the year punk broke". I'm not really even a U2 fan but just speaking of what I've seen culturally and musically. Millions of guitarists learn a U2 song and cop the style, only a fraction of guitar players get the chops to try to mimic EVH.
@shane h He was the primary influence for some of the worst bands in popular music history, I'll give you that. However you have guitarists like the Edge that was huge across the world for decades (80s, 90s, 2000, 2010), The thread started as the last guitarist to change the shape of guitar playing and that flat out isn't true...EVH being the singular most inspirational guitarist to get others guitarists to play can't be proven. I'd actually argue that any focus on his influence on those mostly terrible bands tends to tarnish his legacy as a pioneer and one of the most recognizable guitar players in history.
@@brianwalton6283 Why can't you just let people have their judgements instead of giving your condescending opinions? The man died, let people say what they want to say. Also, EVH has contributed more to guitar and music in general than The Edge ever has or ever will. That's not a debatable point, its an undeniable fact and the fact that anyone has to explain this to you is ridiculous. The Floyd Rose system would not have been pushed to the forefront without Eddie, and you also wouldn't have super strats (Which are both industry standards if you're playing metal/rock music today). And Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Zakk Wylde, Slash and many other popular guitar players have cited Eddie as an inspiration of theirs. Are you also saying that they are terrible artists as well? Or are you going to cherry pick what you think are objectively bad bands? Just shut up man, I'm tired of seeing people shit on Eddie because they just don't like his music, and im not even a huge VH fan to begin with. Name me one guitar player that has done anything innovate thats on the same level of Eddie in the last 40 years, I'd be glad to see your objective opinions on that as well.
@@TheDude044 Typical hypocritical response, "let other people have their opinions but not yours." The Floyd Rose system was pushed to the front in the 80s, then lost its poplularity. The effects business on the other hand which the Edge is a notible pioneer of, has exploded. I find EVH inspirational, that isn't the point. It is statements such as he was the last person to change the shape of guitar playing or he inspired more people to pick up the guitar than anyone else in history are highly debatable. Being inspirational and being the reason one started playing guitar in the first place are two very different things. Vai, Satch, Wylde, and Slash don't say he is the reason they picked up the guitar. They are like me where they saw what he was doing and thought, that is inspirational. If you don't think the Edge's effects rack and switching system that is based around MAJOR changes for guitar parts isn't as innovative as what EVH did, I can't help you. Tapping wasn't invented by Eddie and Effects switching systems wasn't invented by the Edge. However they both took the concept to a whole different level and brought it to a main stream audience. And you have far more multi-effects units or pedal board switching systems sold and used than you do guitars that use the Floyd Rose system. Michael Hedges also pioneered a style that was innovative. So has Phil Keaggy with his live looping though he never saw mainstream popularity from it, he was an innovator. And I can't site Holdsworth, because he predates EVH.
Awww man I just found your channel .... Eddie was the best - always will be - thoughts go out to all the Eddie & VH fans 🎸💔
I was at The Forum in Inglewood for the July 3rd show in 86' . It was Epic to say the least. I'm 54 now , forever VH fan
Eddie a true innovator, genius and legend.
RIP
Thanks for this, Michael. Rest in peace, Eddie.
Truly the greatest live rock band of all time.
My favourite live concert ever. RIP Eddie.
My sister and brother n law took me to this concert n San Antonio when I was n high school. My first concert
I love when Sammy Michael and Eddie move together, dammit it just gets me so fucking pumped
Thank you Michael Van Halen was my favorite rock band when I was a teenager and when I was 15 years old I met Eddie Van Halen during the 1984 tour and he said hi to me when I heard your thoughts in this video I was transported and reliving those times when I first listened to this band thank you so much for sharing xxoo hugs
Couldn’t stop watching tonight....
Thank you for doing this for everyone. It was a great gesture and good to start the healing.
I'm still hoping for a proper sendoff for Eddie - I know his family didn't have a public service due to the pendemic but we all need to honor this great master - He deserves a proper sendoff befitting a King!
Just had the chance to watch your tribute and viewing party of Live Without A Net. Absolutely a great job! EVH will be missed but his legacy and music will never fade...
I wore this out on VHS thank you for putting this together. 🤘🏻
I was there, great show, Eddie will be sorely missed
Thank you. Much appreciated. RIP Eddie, you made the world richer.
RIP Guitar Hero!! ✌🏻❤️🙏🏻🎸
I was there both nights of the filming they were as tight for the shows as could be and the most energetic shows I ever been to and I seen them 15 times. This is devastating loss for me dime bad vinnie Paul Layne Stanley Kurt Cobaine and Chris Cornell were bad for me but nothing like the GOAT
Honored the greatest chose my home town .
Usually when I go back to my inspirations of those times I'm unimpressed because I've learned so much. This concerts still amazes me all around.
I watched this video to end this sad day. 10/6/20. A fitting tribute to a legend that will never die. RIP EVH
I was the only person who rented this at our little video store in 7th grade. When the owner of the store sold the tape for $6 I scraped it together and wore it out watching it. The tape broke because I kept rewinding after the mean streets part of the solo to try to wrap my head around it. The owner fixed the tape for me. My parents bought me an electric guitar for Christmas and Best of Both Worlds was the first song I learned. RIP EVH
I was there for the filming of this in New Haven Ct. It was effing off the the hook. They were literally on fire- the energy was the most I’ve felt at a live show
NICEEE
I was there both nights. You could just feel all the energy. I think this was their best show, that I've been to. I seen every tour from 1984 to 2004 and the 2007 reunion tour. I never seen Eddie look happier then here.
Your opening comments really speak to me. My first guitar that I bought with my own money was a Peavey Wolfgang Special which i still own and play today. He was not only my guitar inspiration but also one of the people I most admired period. He has been such a huge part of my life and who I am as a person.
Thank you for that Michael! R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen, thank you for inspiring us all!
I am now watching this and actually getting through most of it without "losing it" .....They were and are The Best!
I miss the 80s!!! Omg ,the decade of fun!!😅😅😅😅😅😅🙏🏿😁😍🎤🥁🎸🎸😎😎♥️♥️👏👏🤣🤣🤣🤣😅🥁🥁🎸🥁🎸😎😎👏👏🤣🤣🤣
My Jr/Sr High schools years were 1977-1982, and college years from 82-86 (when MTV WAS great). There were very few guitarists that left us in awe (yes, Eric Johnson, Steve V., Stevie Ray Vaughn, Prince, Alex Lifeson, etc). He always looked like he was TRULY enjoying himself.
I’ve had this DVD for years.
I’ve always been a Hagar fan before, during and after VanHalen.
They had incredible chemistry.
EVH looked like he was really happy to be doing what he does so well.
Without a Pain in the Ass former Singer.
RIP Eddie, it’s not often someone comes along and changes the world and you certainly did.
Sammy's core strength must have been off the charts to be running around like he did, bending down, ducking banners, fing around and still sing as he did and still does.
Eddie is the best thing that came from my country ( the Netherlands )
Thank you! Eddie, RIP God love you!
He had such fluidity in his playing , and he enjoyed every note !! That’s what greatness is !! EVH GOAT ,
RIP brother !!