Honoring Eddie Van Halen - We will get through this together! Love you all.
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2020
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Millions around the world were crushed by the news of the passing of Eddie Van Halen. One of the most influential guitarist the world has ever known. Just wanted to share with you how we can get through this together and find joy in Eddie's life of work. We love you all, and we grieve with you.
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Hope you can find some joy in these reactions.
Eruption Reaction: ua-cam.com/video/ue78MZ_LXGs/v-deo.html
Unchained Reaction: ua-cam.com/video/xRXfIc72MYw/v-deo.html
Mean Street Reaction: ua-cam.com/video/-ZConkXSOZs/v-deo.html
Thanks dad, Claire, and Walker for this very respectful video about Eddie. The love you share with us is just so overwhelming. From the bottom of my heart i thank you for that. Peace and Love.🎧🎧
💯❤️from South Texas 🤘
Thanks Jeff. You are a great person and we appreciate you.
They both know that song, and love it.
@@3YearsApart1613 Thank you!🎧🎧
When I heard the Eddie died , I wept , I’m a 55 year old man , and I wept . Van Halen was the soundtrack of my youth ,I was fortunate enough to see them in concert twice ,and both times I was blown away by both the music and the performance . The second concert ,I was close enough to the stage ,I could see Eddie smiling through the entire show ,and you just know he was exactly where he wanted to be . RIP Eddie ,and thanks for everything you gave us .
I'm a 54 year old man. I don't even remember how many times I've seen Van Halen. One of the concerts I went to in Philadelphia I was sitting 3 seats away from Valerie Bertinelli. Someone threw a bra on stage and David Lee Roth picked it up, held it high for the crowd to see and announced this is definitely not Valeries! It was clearly a very large cup size! He then threw it to her and she caught it and laughed. They could have done that in every show on the tour, I don't know, but it got a great response from the crowd. It's not too often you hear a crowd at a rock concert laughing like they are at a comedy show! Yeah, David Lee Roth was truly the greatest showman. Eddie was truly one of the GOATS. Great times!!!
Very authentic and genuine tribute to a legendary guitarist.
3 takeaways/comments...
1. I see where these kids get their manners, morals, warmth, empathy, etc. Nice job, dad.
2. One of the first reactions I watched on your channel was Mean Street. When Claire made the observation "We just want some new shoes" off of Dave's lyrics "Talkin some new kicks..." that gave me incredible joy. Loved that.
3. Congrats on the 20K followers. You deserve it...and I'll keep sharing you on my FB.
Thank you so much for the kind comments. We have the best subscribers on the planet.
@@jamesb.9472 what?
@@jamesb.9472 I did already. What? 😂
@@jamesb.9472 if this was a thread debating the meaning of lyrics, your comment would make sense. I'm 49 years old...I was alive and enjoying this music when VH released it...and well aware of the meaning of "kicks" as it was used in the song. If Dave meant playing hide-and-seek in the Mean Streets, or a life of crime, or Paul Revere and the raiders Kicks meant doing drugs and alcohol....who cares? Neither one was Claire's interpretation of the word and meaning...which hilariously, she thought was new shoes.
So I guess I don't need an explanation of "what" you meant....maybe I should've asked "why?" Why feel the need to comment what Dave meant or another song meant, when all I was saying was that Claire thinking it meant new shoes, was funny and cute?
@@cincity076 ...I'm with ya...
He's not suffering from cancer anymore. That can only be a good thing.
I don’t think EVH will ever really die. His music has been a big part of so many lives, and will continue to be. When I was much younger, I remember getting to go to tower records, and was going to buy my very first cassette (yes that was a few years ago) I wasn’t sure what I wanted to get, because I didn’t at the time really have a favorite music type. I saw Van Halen 2 on the shelf, and liked the plain cover with the classic VH emblem, and I bought it. I took it home, not knowing what I had got myself into, immediately unwrapped it, put it in my new cassette player, and from the moment I heard him play............ I wanted to be Eddie Van Halen.............
I think it may have been that way for a lot of us youngsters at that time.
Rest In Peace sir Eddie Van Halen.
That's awesome! I am so glad I got to be a part of all the awesome rock and metal bands. I may not be in my 20 s but I wouldn't trade my experiences for the world. I drove around last night blasting Van Halen and Van Halen 2 through town. It was what I did as a teen Ager and what I still do today.
It was like that for a lot of us. My experience was on a school bus in 7th grade in 1978. A buddy of mine played his cassette of the first album. When I heard Eruption, I said "The spaceship has arrived". Eddie transformed what guitar playing looked and sounded like. After over 40 years, I'm still trying to perfect my guitar playing skills.
Eddie Van Halen was the best guitarist I ever saw or heard.
INDEED
I love the way your kids noticed how much he smiled and enjoyed playing. That's the magic of innocence. You're all very inspiring.
As a fan of Van Halen since the 6th grade, and now 48 years old, I found this video so incredibly sweet and comforting. I’ve been playing guitar since I was 5, and after you kinda learn how the donuts are made, it’s easy to forget what an initial impact is like. I absolutely loved the Eruption reaction video, and this video brought me to tears. You guys are amazing, and sharing this means the world to this Van Halen fan. Thank you so much! ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Eddie made me want to play guitar.
Eddie introduced us to you guys.
His gift to all of us will never die
Keep doin’ what you’re doing
Your daughter said something that stood out to me in the live Eruption reaction and in my opinion is the best description of EVH guitar playing that I’ve ever heard. She said, “It’s like he’s having a conversation between the strings.” Glorious analysis!
I love what comes out of their minds. And I will have all these reactions to watch after they grown up.
Great videos, nice that you share with your kids and they have a great appreciation for talent and performance
If o were to recommend a group to maybe check would be BAD BRAINS . Theydont have alot of videos but they break the mold . If you can view their live performance from the early 80 CBGBs.. they have never seen a show like that.. to me there is no other way to see a concert.... Any song
True legends never die. Eddie is and will always be the man.
Yes so true heros are remembered but legends you never forget. RIP Eddie thanks for giving us your great talent at least for a little while 🙏🤔
We love reading all of your personal stories about your Eddie Van Halen experiences. This might be my favorite comments feed ever.
My first concert ever was Van Halen in 1982, i was 13. Went with my 2 friends and one of their 18 year old brother driving. You guys are great.
Seeing the kids eyes light up watching what I have enjoyed since 1978 brings joy to me. I have been fortunate to have seen VH, 5 times in my life, particularly Aug. 15, 1982 in Detroit, Cobo Hall.
Enjoy what Edward has left us, we witnessed an icon.
Forgot to mention, somehow in my wisdom I took my wife's 2 teenage daughters to witness Edward Van Halen in the 2007 reunion with DLR. They were not fans but I needed them to witness EVH. 10th row floor, Eddie's side.
You all's reaction to Eruption was priceless! I smiled all the way through and it made me think of times I've shown my kids videos of musicians I grew up with, enjoyed and even inspired me.
I got to see Van Halen when I was in second grade, my mom took me to a show on Van Halen's 1984 tour. Your reactions made me think of when I was at that show and how Eddie and Alex and Michael Anthony and Diamond David Lee Roth just floored me! I wanted to and ended up starting to learn to play drums and guitar. (Phil Collins was another drumming inspiration, definitely check out his drum duets and solos in the band Genesis and his solo tours. Both his sons, Simon and Nick are amazing drummers as well).
Stay safe and healthy and keep discovering these amazing musicians.
Claire, Walker and Dad. Thank you for this. Eddie Van Halen will always be the brilliant guitarist that we have had the great pleasure to have listened to over the years. I’m lucky to have seen them live.
You are absolutely wonderful folks.
In Ireland we say: Cuimhnigh i gcónaí it means ‘always remember’
To the three of you, thanks. You always bring your best.
Will be missed. The greatest and large part of my youth. Was able 2 see them in concert with diamond dave and the red rocker Hager. Will never forget. Thank you for the good times.
Great Dad, great kids, great reactions. EVH was the Master! Super Guitarist - Fantastic Music! RIP EVH!
Oh, 1 more thing guys. Johnny Nash also died yesterday. His big hit was 'I Can See Clearly Now'. That would make a wonderful reaction video. It's such a wonderful song.
Oh my gosh, I didn’t know that. I Can See Clearly Now is my all time favorite song. 💔
I didn't know. I can see clearly now was such a big AM radio hit in the early 1970s when I was in middle school. In retrospect I realize that it was one the first reggae songs that I had been exposed to- although I was not aware of the name of the genre.
RIP Johnny Nash
EVH will truly be missed....I'm 53 and Van Halen was a major part of the soundtrack of my youth and so many great times...was lucky to see them live 3 times(twice with DLR once with Sammy Hagar)...RIP EVH
It is truly amazing seeing a younger generation appreciate our generation of music. Eddie will be truly missed. Not only was he smiling , he also never missed a note with all his jumping and moving around.
Eddie was ALWAYS smiling and he has special guitar fingers. So both nicknames fit PERFECT!
I saw Van Halen in concert for the first time July 3 1984. I was 13. It was my first concert ever and I remember it like I was there yesterday. From that day Van Halen has been my favorite band. I will be jamming to their songs till the day I die!!!
Eddie's wonderful smile was genuine and borne of his love for music, but there's another, lesser reason for a smile; his dad once told him (and I'm paraphrasing, here), "If you make a mistake, smile, and people will think it was intentional". It was advice he passed along to his son Wolfgang.
Although the void he has left never will be replaced, in time, we'll turn from mourning this great loss, to celebrating all that he was and the wonderful, positive, lasting effect he had on all of our lives.
The three of you making this video is greatly appreciated.
Rock on - and long live the memory of Edward Van Halen.
My Dad saw them in the 80s. When i read the Post from Wolfgang i cried so much. Beside Angus Young, Eddie was my hero. RIP. All the best from Germany
Eddie didnt die, God just called him home.
Thanks for reacting to the songs that were part of my childhood, we can all say that Eddie's music will never be forgotten and he is smiling down on us while rocking out with Randy Rhoades, Freddie Mercury, John Lennon and Elvis. RIP EVH we will never forget you.
Claire talking about Eddie's smile has me tearing up. I grew up watching that smile in all the Van Halen videos, they were a big part of every teenager's life during the late 70s and 80s. Glad to see he's still making an impression on kids today.
Neil Peart, Eddie Van Halen - Tough year, but talent like these two never die, their work lives on forever. Thank you for bringing joy to a sad year, loved seeing your reactions. I'm a long time fan, I am 56 and have been big fans of Rush and Van Halen since the beginning. Find joy in every moment of every day.
I sat in my room for a month learning "Eruption" love you evh! We have your music. You live on....
Yal are a good and cool family. Thank you for being s o respectful to Mr. Eddie Van Halen. Yall made me cry. Bless your good ♡'s. Amen. R.I.P EDDIE! WE ♡ YOU
Thanks Mike. May God bless you as well.
@@3YearsApart1613 thanks guys! REACTION FACTION RULES! !
I saw Van Halen both 39 and 40 years ago in Toronto (they were touring supporting their 3rd album at the old Maple Leaf Gardens). 40 years ago, I met Eddie Van Halen in a bar (I was 17 years old - LOL) and he gave me a guitar pick. One of the best stories from my younger years. He also signed an autograph for me. He actually approached me because I had a whole bunch of Van Halen buttons on my shirt that I bought outside the concert. He was so great to me that night as it was after the concert and he was just relaxing and was probably tired. Great memory!
That is a great story about how real down to earth Eddie was. Thanks for sharing that.
I've been listening to Van Halen in my car today i never got to see Van Halen Live But there music is legendary and i will continue to turn everybody i can on to there music
RIP Eddie, he was the king 👑, I have kids the same age, my dad got me into Van Halen and I've introduced them to my kid's, I was working when the news broke, my 13 yr old son texted me, I was gutted because Van Halen was my all time favorite band since I was 11. Keep up the positive vibes!
My first rock concert that I attended: Van Halen at the old Boston Garden in 1980. $12 for a ticket. I was 15 years old. And it changed my life forever as I was blown away by ferocious live, loud music from a new band that practically blew the roof off of the venue! 40 years ago the concept of our rock God's passing away wasn't even something we could imagine. But sadly the musicians that played the soundtrack of our lives are starting to get old and pass away. In less than the course of one year we have lost Neil Peart of Rush and Eddie Van Halen. Both of them are routinely considered in the best of all time category with regards to the instruments they play. RIP EVH
Hi Dad, I'm old too. I am a new subscriber to your channel and I enjoy watching the kids' reactions to the various rock songs/ videos. Back in 1986, my brother and I won a local radio contest here in Rochester, NY and we met Eddie Van Halen and the band on their 5150 tour at that time. He and his brother Alex, bassist Michael Anthony, and Sammy Hagar were all very friendly and we shook their hands and had a" meet and greet" before their show! It was an experience that I will never forget! I saw Van Halen maybe 3 or 4 times in my lifetime and they were always a great band to see live. Growing up, Van Halen was my favorite band and Eddie's playing inspired me to go out and buy a guitar back in the 80's, haha! Anyways, keep the reactions coming. Eddie will be missed tremendously but his music and his smile and kind heart will live on forever!! Thank You Dad, Claire, & Walker!
R.I.P. EDDIE VAN HALEN(1955-2020)🌹🌹🌹🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎧🎧
Great tribute and sentiment for a true entertainer.Claire spot on his smile shined thru Walker magic fingers indeed.Keep on Rocking Eddie lives on eternal
When I first discovered Van Halen, it was the mid-80s and Jump was just released. Music videos were in their infancy, but they were established enough that they were a thing. And when I first saw the video for Jump, one of the first things I noticed, was what Claire pointed out ; how Eddie was always smiling and laughing. Before I learned who each of the guys in the band were by name, I referred to Eddie as "the guy who always looks like he's enjoying himself". Little did I know, he did not just "look" that way, he probably genuinely WAS enjoying himself. It wasn't for the cameras. It wasn't just posturing. He clearly loved what he did, and as long as he was in his element, pursuing his passion, making and playing music and making millions of other people smile and enjoy themselves, how could he not be smiling and enjoying himself too?
Well said
I'm totally new to this channel. I think it's great to share your kids reactions to this great musicians work. I was listening to Live Without A Net THE DAY HE DIED! I had no idea, and as a guitarist it has definitely left an impact! I needed that joy especially now! He was literally jumping around smiling. That music always puts a smile on my face. The torch was clearly passed from Hendrix to Mr. Van Halen! Thanks 3 Years.
Ediie is one of the two guitar players that made me want to play guitar. (Hendrix is the other.) the first time I really heard him go nuts was on the radio. A local station would play album sides at midnight. I used to listen to the radio while I slept back then. That night they played side one of "Van Halen". "Eruption" came on and woke me up out of a dead sleep and into complete amazement. It was like there was a volcano in my room and it changed me. That started me on endless hours of trying to learn Eddie's music and technique. I cam to see his love and passion for guitar and that resonated with me so much. I have carried Eddie with me ever since then and will continue to do so.
To quote Vinnie Paul and Dimebag Darrell: "VAN HALEN!!!" 🎶😎👍
I was born in 1986. The performance Eddie did of Eruption is a good way of dating what music was popular when I came into this world. He coined so many of those sounds, tore apart guitars, amplifiers, and put them together sort of like a mad scientist of guitar music. He’s the REASON guitar tabs exist because standard music can not put into writing what he’s doing on guitar. It’s good to see that generation Z can also appreciate how amazing all of that is. Keep doing what you do. Rock and roll will never die.
Loved your reaction videos to the Van Halen songs. Thanks for reminding us of how we reacted when Eddie Van Halen came onto the scene.
You are all amazing. I appreciate this channel. It brings me joy when I see a younger generation appreciate classic rock music and other genres from various decades. Keep up the great work Claire and Walker. And RIP Eddie Jodewijk Van Halen.
You also do an awesome job and raising your children sir you are a kind and warm-hearted gentleman
Thanks Jeffrey
Your welcome!
Thanks dad for the words on EVH. He was such an influential part of mine and I'm sure many, many lives all over the world. He was such an inspiration to so many people and the things he could do with a guitar will most likely never be duplicated. Claire and Walker are such charming, funny and intelligent kiddos and to see them react to such an american icon and for that matter, my childhood is a complete joy to watch. We will all miss EVH but his music and memories will live on forever. Like you said none of us are guaranteed tomorrow so cherish the time with your loved ones and to Eddie..thanks for the music and the memories. God rest your soul. 🙏😔
Thanks Mike. Appreciate your words
I was born in 71 and Eddie was much of the music of my youth. Excellent reaction. Great kids!
It thrills my soul to see the younger generations appreciate ALL music ..I'm 56 and grew up with this music..I have a daughter who is 19, and her father and I taught her to appreciate music from the 60's to the 90's, and she has showed us music from her generation and we have learned to appreciate that as well..thank you guys for what you do..we all need to appreciate music from all genres!!
When Van Halen burst onto the scene in 1978 I was 20. I had just bought my first car and my brother jimmy rigged a 8 track player in my car. I ran out and bought that 8 track and played the heck out of it. Still my favorite VH album. You'll have to explain an 8 track or most likely their grandparents will explain what it was. Horrible way to listen to music but hey you couldn't play albums in your cars! RIP Eddie. You were a true pioneer and will truly be missed. I hope they understand how much he influenced future musicians. Check out Ain't Talkin Bout Love. His tone is immaculate. He's not shredding he's just playing beautiful notes.
RIP Eddie Van Halen .you were a AWESOME Guitarist and RIP Neal Peart
Dad, I wanted to say you are a superstar! Your kids are great examples of morals and manners and grace. When you all of you get a chance watch a live version of the song Cathedral. It is simply breathtaking. Thanks to you and Claire and Walker for all you do to bring your reactions to people who love the music.
Thanks so much. They really are good kids. They are a blessing.
Eddie was a paradigm shift in music. Amazing skill and innovation that inspired legions of guitarists to this day. My first time was in 1978 with Runnin' With The Devil. RIP Eddie. We'll miss you.
It's rare when someone comes along and redefines or completely reinvents their craft. Eddie Van Halen was one of those rare people. He changed music forever.
When Eruption came out, nobody had heard any thing like it, because it didn't exist. It was so far out of the realm of what anyone thought was even possible.
Even the well established guitar players were like 'what the heck is that?, and how did he do that?'.
Everyone who has picked up a guitar since has been influence by Eddie ,or by another guitarist who was influenced by him.
Very nice tribute. You guys are doing a great job. And you now have 20 thousand people that think that too.
Nicely said Chris.🎧🎧
That reaction is Universal. Rip Eddie
Van Halen saved my life , post surgical accident in 08.
I was determined to return to my drums.
It took 12 years to even try. I am proud to say It was VH ! (The one with Rite Now)
I spent a full year learning that single disc but,I was playing again !
I am broken & am so blessed to have taken my whole
family to see them. Keep going guys. We are here.
Inspiring story. Thanks for sharing
Prayers to all. Watching and listening to Eddie is just magical. You will never see Eddie play without him smiling.
Also R.I.P. Mr Van Halen.. your music made my life better(He was 4 months older)
Thank you folks your Awesome
Your best point is about EVH's smile. It's infectious. Good call on that.
Eddie will live forever in our hearts and our thoughts. His legacy will only continue to grow as each new generation finds his music like You have and want to hear more. His career will live forever. RIP Eddie
You 2 are awesome. Love all your videos. Dad....you are doing a great job raising these two wonderful kids! #RIPEVH
Thanks Eric
Rest In Peace Eddie!!! There will never be another guitar player to change the world like Eddie Van Halen did. I agree with you guys that Eddie Van Halen had a great smile. Most guitar players try to look tough when they play guitar, but Eddie always had a smile on his face when he played.
I was 10 yrs old the first time I saw VH. It was one year prior to the release of their first album. I was lucky enough to have a mischievous babysitter who, instead of staying home and babysitting me, took me to a backyard party (mom never found out). I didn’t quite understand the magnitude of skill I saw in Eddie at the time, but a year later, when their first album came out, then I realized how awesome it was to have seen him. I’ve practically idolized Eddie since then. I’ve never been too affected by the death of a popular figure, but losing Eddie really hit hard for me.
You three are doing a great job of keeping great music alive. Thanks for all the effort you three make on this channel.
OMG..what a cool story!!! Your babysitter was legendary.
God Bless Eddie Van Halen!.. He will live forever in his music.
Eddie will be in our hearts forever!
Thank you so much for sharing!
I saw Van Halen many times,but the one that stands out was the first time on the Diver Down tour. I had never seen a musician take a 10 minute guitar solo before.In the midst of this sonic landscape,Ed got a running start,and ran UP a speaker column. He hit it hard enough to get it rocking almost to the point of toppling over. He did it three times and not only was it an amazing thing to watch,it was the most rock and roll thing I had ever witnessed. It was epic. And,it was obviously unforgettable.
Yes! That's why I love watching Reactions and mostly Van Halen, there Reaction makes me remember when I first listened to Van Halen, it was Great. And I'm 100% Sure That So many People Are Sad about him, like his Family, band members, and His Audience Family.
Thank you for this heartfelt perspective. Indeed, Eddie’s smile was a window into his joyful and creative soul! RIP King of Rock guitar. You will be deeply missed by all.
He was an absolute genius of the fretboard. I'm still in shock. Van Halen will rock on forever.
Dad, you are so correct! Van Halen is so amazing.. like you said even tho we didn't know him personally.. we knew him! He was part of our lives growing up, when these people are there with you every day.. it's so hard to think they'll be gone. It hit me pretty hard, just made me want to watch everything about him and the best thing I've heard so far is what your sweet daughter said. The smiling guitarist. That sweet sweet smile... gosh back in the 80s with all that hair and that smile🥰.. of course he was still beautiful when he grew older. Such an amazing talent, unreal sounds, his brother Alex on drums was the icing on the cake. Thank you for this video, thank you for all your behind the scenes on the last reaction video (dad rocking in the background) 😂😂 that was GREAT! Y'all take care, be safe and just keep rocking to the greatest rock era ever!!!
RIP Eddie....
Finish what ya started and Cabo Wabo are 2 awesome songs during Sammy’s tenure with the band.
Was blessed to see in person Eddie and Van Halen at 4 concerts, was lucky to be next to stage all 4 times.
Very good Claire. He was enjoying what he loved to do. Very important observation, I saw the 1984 tour and it was a very happy cool show. My home town really impressed him when he did his solo. More lighters than I’ve ever seen at a show. You could see he was genuinely touched by that moment. I’ll never forget that. Goodbye EDDIE. Peace, Phil
Your kids are too precious and I love that they love our music. Keep the reaction videos coming. Thank you.
Funny to think I was a teenager when these guys released their first studio LP. I wore out that first release in the cassette player in my truck. I can honestly say, Van Halen music is attached to a ton of great memories for me. Rest in Peace Eddie Van Halen and prayers sent out to Wolgang and Alex and family!!!
Very astute for noticing his smiles, kids. And know this; if people see you smile, chances are they will smile- smiles are magic medicine. The best musicians are above the tough face persona. My older sister and I started playing (guitar, drums, piano, harmonica, singing) when we were your age and we still have a blast jamming- we're older than dad. Take up an instrument, you'll enjoy it your entire life. God bless!
I have seen Eddie perform live think it was 7 times with david and with sammy thanks for the memories
Being a dad @ 54 now, definitely grew up with Eddie Van Halen through my high school years in the early 80's, and seeing him live, for the first time on their 1984 Tour, was something to behold. Also saw VH with Sammy Hagar on their 5150 tour and I believe Balance tour. But he was so innovative, and always seemed to be having the best time on stage, he easily became my favorite guitarist of all time to this day. I always love to see young people of today react to him, and actually be in awe, or at least notice his distinct playing ability and appreciate him. It was definitely a kick in the gut, to hear of his passing. I lost my mother to cancer, when I was 19, so Cancer and I go way back. Maybe that's why I became an RN for 26 years, to try and help people through difficult times, or at least ease their suffering..... So anyway, thanks for the reaction videos, and best of luck to your channel! Look forward to seeing many more vids! R.I.P EVH
Thanks for doing what you do. I am sure you bring comfort to those who need it. You should be very proud.
R.I.P to a legend. Eddie you will truly be missed you legacy will live on in our hearts.
Thank you and your family for honoring Eddie van Halen, he was a great person also and an amazing innovator and creator of guitar methods, I remember listening to Van Halen when I was a little kid and throughout my life, I just found out last night that he'd passed away, I just can't believe it, I'm very grateful to have been so inspired by him, so touched by his style of playing and seen lots of interviews and tutorials and I am just so grateful I grew up in this era of great music. Thank you and your family very much. Sincerely Lorenzo gig harbor Washington.
RIP EDDIE 😪🎸
R.I.P Eddie Van Halen. We miss you.
RIP Eddie , You will always be remembered and thanks for your music/ band growing up in the 70s and 80s just blasting your tunes . My Dad took me to my first Van Halen concert ( Eruption ) in Canada and it was mind blowing . CHEERS ..
Thank you for remembering Edward...I'm sure Dad remembers them from back in the day like I do....this hit me really hard, 40 years worth of listening to VH...Ed was the king!!
it is so nice to see young people enjoy and like the old van halen songs. i was in your age, when i heard van halen for the first time. now i' m 47 years old and van halen is with me since then in good and bad times. thank you claire, walker and dad for this nice words in this sad times for all van halen fans! greetings from germany.
Dad, you nailed it, thank you. Reaction videos are truly revisiting your own first time and receiving the joy from watching theirs
I am so proud to have seen Eddie live he was oneof a kind thank you love your reactions
He is the greatest innovator!!! Thanks for your tribute video!!❤
I owned a music instrument store in my little town of about 3000 people for 22 years. We opened in June of 1990. I sold a line of guitar amplifiers called "Crate" and I sold a couple of brands of guitars, one of which was Kramer, which was on the way out at the time, but they were around for about 2 years after I opened. Sammy Hagar was a Crate endorsee at the time, and of course, Eddie Van Halen had been a Kramer user, but was in the process of switching to Music Man guitars at the time. In December of 1991, I got a visit from a couple of the guys from Crate, one was my rep, and one was the artist development guy, who had been working with Sammy. At the end of our visit, they told me that Van Halen was going to be at our local university arena in February of 1992, and wanted to know if I wanted a pair of comp tickets since I was a Crate dealer, and of COURSE I said yes. That turned out to be one of the more memorable shows I ever saw live. They opened with Poundcake, and Eddie used the drill as an effect on the guitar, which was nothing like I had ever seen before. I never really was one to try to play Eddie's music, honestly, his stuff was on a whole other level than my playing was, although I had a bunch of customers who could play a lot of the VH stuff. But having said that, this has hit me like a ton of bricks. He literally changed the way guitar players approach the instrument and he also changed how we approach a guitar sound. He has had WAY more effect on music today than most can even imagine. I'm SO glad I got to see them once. Godspeed, Eddie, you changed the world for the better. There will never be another.
Thanks Dad!! The offspring are open to music. And its all Rock. The fact they feel EDDIE is all it tskes. ROCK ON!!! Go kids!!!#!#####!!!
The 1st Time i saw Van Halen was in 1981 @ Madison Square Garden .In 1982 My Dad would'nt give me 20 dollars for there Show @ the Meadowlands Arena in Jersey,so I collected and Rolled Quarters and got into the Show.Those are the things i Thought about when I heard Eddie passed and As a 55 Year old man i cried Like a Baby.
Very classy response. RIP Eddie.
Gonna miss you, Eddie.....changed my musical (guitar) life when I first heard the beginning sounds of "Running with the devil". Never was the same. Thanks for the music, brother. Rest in peace and God bless 🙏 and comfort your family.♥️♥️♥️
Eddie Van Halen, Dio, Randy Rhoads, All the great legends... WE REMEMBER U ALL. 💙💙
Very nice tribute! My eyes are welled up right now.
I don't play the guitar, but my guess is that most people who do, and are 55 years old and younger, probably started because they heard EVH and thought....I'd love to do that. Right? I mean you guys named him the happy guitarist- I love that by the way and I bet anything he would've too! Just think about the life he had, doing something he clearly loved and he got to bring joy, awe, excitement and happiness to literally millions and millions of people all over the world! That's just amazing! Eddie....please Rest In Peace.
You guys please keep finding joy in the classic music you get to listen to as you keep doing this channel. God bless you ❤
RIP Eddie. A true pioneer.
I may be around the same age as you "Dad", in my 40s. '1984' was when I really discovered Van Halen, it was one of the biggest things in the world when I turned 13 (I discovered Springsteen and Van Halen in 1984 and it changed my world). I have a good friend who is about ten years older than me, and he said when Van Halen first hit the scene in the late 1970s, it was mind blowing. That period of time was dominated by disco and easy listening. So when VH burst on to the scene, it was amazing and so unlike anything else out there.
I lost me uncle 2 months ago, then my Dad a month ago, this along with Neil Pert has been an awful year on top of the pandemic. Eddie defined my youth, he was a guitar god. Love seeing youth watching VH. That entire concert with Sammy is great. Take care.
So sorry for your losses. It's been a tough year
I thoroughly enjoyed your reactions to Van Halen. ....just goes to show that great music and awesome talent bridges generational gaps!
Eddie was the man who inspired me to learn how to play guitar. ..along with MILLIONS of other players!
Dad....I appreciate the great job you've done raising two AWESOME KIDS!
R.I.P. TO EDDIE VAN HALEN!
He may have left us in the physical sense, but his legacy will live on forever through the incredible music of VAN HALEN!
As always, Peace and love from Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A!
Hey man, you got some nice kids. Loved their reaction to EVH and Eruption and this message as well. Kinda gives me hope for future generations. Seriously, thank you Claire, Walker and dad.
There's one song that I think would be a fitting tribute to Eddie van Halen,it the closing credits song in the movie Twister,it's basically one long Eddie van Halen solo,sad yet hopeful. I highly recommend a reaction to it.🤘🤘🤘🤘
It's called "Respect the Wind".
And yes... It's beautiful.
Awesome comment bro i played that yesterday super loud on my stereo