The singer nails the DLR voice and on-stage persona. And, of course, Stratton, you are are the real deal. I enjoy every video you post.

@guyheck164

3 жыл бұрын

I hear ya man, no disrespect from you, pretty 🆒🤘

Kid you got skills but you’ll never make being someone else. I was in a touring band for 20 years. You got what it takes dude.

That is a hell of a cover band. 🤘🏼 the kid on lead

@strattonjames4066

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I try! The kid in the lead is me. 😉

@Xm_r_word

4 жыл бұрын

Stratton James keep shredding bro. You definitely have the performance and skill to go further. Hope to see more content and original music.

That kid has GOT it. Eddie lives on!!!!

One of the few artists I click each time a new one pops up in my feed.

@strattonjames4066

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend!

You look the happiest when you're playing in rock bands. I wish I had your guitar talent. Rock on Stratton! 🤘🤘

Stratton would love to hear the story on how you ended up in this band or started this band. Your vocalist is a boss.. best DLR voice I’ve heard and of course your Eddie playing is spot on my friend. God bless.

@strattonjames4066

4 жыл бұрын

Stay tuned! 😉

@Chris-gf4jj

9 ай бұрын

​@strattonjames4066 I'm 54 years old this song and band was on top when I was growing up we wore them out I was blown away by this performance your lead is awesome

@isaacbrummett7926

8 ай бұрын

​@strattonjames4066 this is amazing I'm 32 I've been playing since my 8th birthday

Looks to me like Stratton James is making THIS band, and the crowd, VERY HAPPY!

Man if there wasn't a video i would think its the original band playing but you guys sound awsome good job

Just stumbled into your channel, wow! Just wow! I could close my eyes and swear that Eddie was playin, the whole band sounds great too. Weirdest thing is the lead singer looks like Sammy and moves around like DLR holy shit! Mind blown, wishing you guys all the success as it's well deserved.

Wow is that the kid from the sweet child o mine video?! He's really come on leaps and bounds... Lol awesome *)

@strattonjames4066

4 жыл бұрын

Correct! That’s me. 😉

Damn that lead singer is DLR and then some. What a voice and killer front man. Kid, you stay a student to your craft. You are going to be a legend. You look cool as hell playing and you got a helluva a band too. You’d future looks unlimited.

They harmonize really nicely too!

that guitar is so accurate it sounds amazing!! awesome job!!!

Why can't this group be in Virginia. That live was better than the recording. Sounded just like DLR or better. That guitar. The vocals. The drums. Damn.

@brantpam222

Жыл бұрын

My thoughts EXACTLY! I’m originally from the southeast but live in Texas now. I’m going to try to see them if they ever post new shows.

When I saw the Guns & Roses cover video from 8 year ago I knew them that you were something special! Great to see you living out your passion such a true talent!

You posted this on my 49th b-day. Thaks Stratton! You Rock it man! Keep the REALmusic alive for the future generations.

I've been watching Stratton since his garage playing days (half hour ago) he's/they are awesome. I attended Eagle Rock Junior and High School in Los Angeles California, near Pasadena. When I was in the seventh grade back in 1975 Van Halen came to our school and played at our high school quad during lunch, it was awesome.

That’s right smile when you make that guitar talk. Love watching you guys your awesome

Here I am Again Stratton!!! When I see anything with your name...I am there!!! Hitting the like and dinging your bells))) This is SO FREEKIN COOL!!!!!Rock On Stratt!!!!!! I LOVE everything you do!!! Talented with a capital T!!!!!!!

That hair🔥🔥damn! Respect to those locks and just the whole song

Loved it! Spot on I couldn't even tell it was a cover it was so close to the original! The entire band was on point I absolutely love your showmanship while playing! (:

@strattonjames4066

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Damn these guys are good. Lead guitarist nailed Eddie to the core.

@strattonjames4066

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Rock on! Look forward to seeing you progress even further.

whole band on point. that was awesome

Hell yeah man you're really good man!!! We need more people like you who knows about Rock!!🤘🎸

Just watched this one! My favorite Van Halen song! I can still remember the first time I heard this song, instantly loved it. Stratton James you rocked it!

@strattonjames4066

4 жыл бұрын

🤟❤️🤟

Eddy lives on! This is awesome.

This is the best VH tribute I’ve ever heard !

So KZread recommeded me your sweet child cover and it was great I've listened to all of your covers and damn they are all great I love them!!

@strattonjames4066

4 жыл бұрын

🤟❤️🤟

This is such an awesome band. Showmanship, sound quality, energy, pure skill, everything is on point! I play guitar myself since about 10 years and can definitely see you are so confortable on your guitar. Your playing is relaxed, but spot on nonetheless. Subscribed!

@strattonjames4066

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Damn!!! Just subbed after watching this video and you cover G&R in 2015. Keep it up man, you are AWESOME!!!

@strattonjames4066

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

This whole band is incredible! If I couldn’t see the video I wouldn’t know this wasn’t the real deal! Keep rockin.

Came back because this makes me smile..Love watching you do what you Love my friend)) I know he is Smiling down on you)) He would say "Rock On!!" Rest In Peace Eddie.

Stratton , son you got it going on. Keep it up and we will see you big time soon.

This is too fu...excuse me... freakin' cool (you're still only 16..lol.. I don't want to ever be accused of badly influencing a minor...so, next year...haha)! Just now discovered you from the GNR SCOM Garage video you did a few years back. Seems you've always been fortunate to have great equipment, too, for your age. Excellent! Liked and subscribed... looking forward to a lot more. Great job...cool band..thanks for posting.

@strattonjames4066

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Let me explain why your comment means so much to me. The video is going on 4.5 million views at this point. Most people watch, and move on without commenting. That’s cool. I do that a lot too when I’m browsing. Then of the engagement, 95% of the people give a thumbs up. That’s cool. You can’t keep everyone happy! I get it. Then... we have the commenters. Most are kind and supportive. But...for whatever reason, there’s this group of people that can’t wait to make a negative (notice I didn’t say constructive) comment. And here’s what most negatives focus on in order of popularity of the subject: 1. The bass is out of tune at the beginning. (I know. Long story). 2. The singer can’t sing (he was 12 and got the job because none of us wanted to do it. He actually plays guitar. He did dang good considering most 12 year olds can’t compete a sentence in front of a crowd that big). 3. Those kids are spoiled. What parents buy their spoiled kids that kind of gear? Number 3 is where you come in. You acknowledged the gear and said “fortunate”. Now that’s the way to do it. Yes....very fortunate. We all were. Most of the gear was borrowed. Those that did own their own instruments/amps got them different ways. I received my guitar as a gift from my parents. Studio model,, scratch and dent. Cracked headstock. Etc. Still my favorite guitar but it was less than $500. I’ll never get rid of it. My friends at that age were attending summer sports camps, had top of the line TVs and video games in their rooms, and paid for sports gear that when added all up, exceeded the cost of my gear. Now was it an investment? I think so. I’ve been playing live since I was 12 and have been paid since I was 14. I work hard and understand that music is also a business. I’ve made enough money to cover ALL the cost of my gear, max out my IRA each year, and put money back in savings so I don’t have to work after school. I know that’s rather long but I just thought I’d share with you that the kindness and maturity in your comment in a critical world was noticed. Thank you. Ps- I’m guessing you are a player with a channel name like that. I’ll recommend a couple of things while I have your attention. Kemper Profiling Amos. Pariah Pickups. Empire Ears monitors. That’s my gear these days in a nutshell and I couldn’t be happier. Thanks for the sub. It means a lot.

@isabellancali5388

3 жыл бұрын

Stratton James Thank you for sharing your story. My sister and I were commenting today on your videos and she noticed all your equipment. I told her I had a feeling you started working at a young age and saved up for all the equipment. You are a great example to your peers. We all have to work hard to get to where we want to be. You keep going. It’s evident you are enjoying your youth despite the hard beginnings. Side note: for all those that were picked on, called names like nerd or weirdo, etc...some of us kept going and turned out great. We are your doctors, nurses, and even rock legends. 😉

@MrJaybeezy123

3 жыл бұрын

@@strattonjames4066 You sir, are top notch class! Keep it up!

The kid on lead has a real talent. Great stage presence too. He holds his pick like Marty Friedman and I reckon he'll give Marty a run for his money in a couple of years.

Can't go wrong with Stratton, rocking the house like always! The rest of the band is awesome too! Sounds like prime VH. Didn't realize this was New Orleans. My old stomping ground. Looking forward to live shows coming back everywhere as things open back up.

Stratton - such a cool name for such a cool dude🤘p.s. I just noticed your jeans look just like Eddie's w the patches, NICE👍

@strattonjames4066

3 жыл бұрын

My grandma made them. 😉

Shit bro that phaser tone is dope asf

Heck yeah this dude is sick!

Awesome talent along with what I remember as a teenage guitar want to be long hours of hard work. I am subscribing and will keep looking for more of your stuff.

Came here after gnr garage video popped up on my recommendations and i’m glad that someone in my age doing this lmao

Dude, you freaking killed it man. Nice job!!!

U sound exactly like eddie himself lol ur solos are spot on bro 🤘🤘🤘

Absolutely fantastic!

Don't ever forget your roots

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I really want to see this after quarantine!

@strattonjames4066

4 жыл бұрын

You better hurry! I leave this project in August to focus on my own stuff! Plan for August 1st at Madlife Stage in Atlanta. It will be my last night “being” Eddie. Tickets will go on sale soon. The show has sold out every time there so be quick. You can go to their website.

@strattonjames4066

4 жыл бұрын

Aiden Elliott no sir. Our VA Beach show for the summer was cancelled. 😩

@luiza2152

4 жыл бұрын

@@strattonjames4066 what about brazil shows?? jk lol

Dayum.....frickin awesome cover. Man, you kill it on that guitar. Thanks for sharing.

This blows my mind eddie lives through you.

just stumbled on your GNR garage vid.....and now this....Awesome job dude! So glad some youngsters are keeping rock music alive and well... Would love to check out "84" sometime...

You killed it, definitely enjoy your style of playing.

Dude, this is killer! Love it!

Love it man. Im 40, been playing since 12. And you sir, i hope i can hold a candle too at 50. Keep it up and most importantly keep it ALIVE!!!

I love listening to the guitar man keep it up

Y'all are still badass and goin strong👏👏👏👏😎

Incredible cover Omgg

Stratton you RAWK! Great job!🎸🎸🎸

@strattonjames4066

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

Excellent

so is your name really stratton james or is it james stratton? seriously, love you kids keeping good music alive! keep rocking stratton!

Awsome job!!

So good had to sub after the first few seconds literally haha ❤ ❤ ❤

So cool.

Just discovered you a few days ago when your GnR performance of SCOM was suggested to me by You Tube. Just wow! Love you! Wishing you all the success you deserve Stratton. 🤘

@strattonjames4066

3 жыл бұрын

❤️

3:55 YESSSSSSSSSSSSS

Eddie is back

Closest VH sounding band ever! WOW

I keep coming back!

I can wait to see a comment from Valerie and Wolfie on here or see them in the audience.

RIP Eddie :(

I hope Wolfgang Van Halen sees this ❤

I like this

Wow!

Holy Mother of Jesus. This is great.

Dude you literally embody Eddie In every way

You can really communicate far better in your guitar amigo...Super special for a young man to have that weapon...rock on....I'm a fan of Van Halen...but here everything's almost the same....

Bro the vocalist fuckin nailed the voice

Kool!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤙🏻

Love The Guitar Playing It Sounds Sick, And The Band Is SOOOOO Fucking Good Keep It Up Buddy!

you got hella talent!!! What are your future plans? Would definitely like to hear your backstory of how you became so good.

@strattonjames4066

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am still playing and performing around Atlanta. I front my own band so if you are ever in the area look me up.

@tmichael39

2 жыл бұрын

@@strattonjames4066 Whats the name of your band? Do you have IG or webpage?

Nice sick guitar playing!

@strattonjames4066

4 жыл бұрын

🤟❤️🤟

Well done.

Great job all the way around! Definitely got skills Stratton, only advice I can give you is Originals Originals Originals. Keep shredding!🙌🤙👏

You guys fucking rock 😷

Damn the guitar lead is sick

Aww, when are you guys playing in Vegas or So Cal? I’ve shared your videos with my sister (whom is a big 80s fan) and daughter. You guys are amazing! My sister says you are a prodigy and I agree.

@strattonjames4066

3 жыл бұрын

We played LA at the Whisky last January and out Vegas show fell through this year. I’m actually leaving that band to do my own thing. My last show is on August 1st here in Atlanta. We’d love to have you out here!

Friggen awesome

Congratulations Stratton!! Excellent performance, regards from CÍRCULO ALTERNO, It's my rock band from Peru, I'd like you can listen our music and do any music together one day ImI 😎🤘🔥

Great job man. Youve got a very bright future just waiting for you. I couldnt tell in this video but do you do much alternate picking?

@strattonjames4066

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! My opinion is this riff sounds right only down picking. It just depends on the task at hand if I use alternate picking. I think some people use it too much. Like to prove their dexterity? I don’t know. I just play what’s comfortable to me to get the attack and tempo right?

Can u do a vlog on the story of your Frankenstrat? Is it self made? Proper custom shop release? Looks and sounds spot on.

@strattonjames4066

4 жыл бұрын

I’ll see what I can do. It may be a bit, but please stay tuned!

Burning it DOWN!!!!! YES!!!!!!

Fantastic! Keep it up! Guitar heroes seems to be about to die... maybe you come with a revival?

the base player humm his singing is screaching but you rock and the lead and drummer not real bad keep rocking out no matter what your good.

Holy Sheeet! Just had a GUITAR-GASM

🎸🎤❤️🔥🔥🔥

Seen you're sweet child video and saw your request to check out the vids 👍 great job buddy keep it up and stay off the alcohol and you'll do fine 🔥btw rest of the group seems to of aged a little more 🤣

@strattonjames4066

4 жыл бұрын

Haha. They are aging in dog years. 😂

cool

you earned a sub, where can we follow you on social media to find out your dates? wow

@strattonjames4066

3 жыл бұрын

I do Facebook and Instagram on top of KZread. @strattonjamesmusic on IG and Stratton James - Music on FB. Thanks so much!

Hey Stratton I have yet again made another account but I will be posting videos for real this time my first video is gonna be eruption! I have half the solo down also I'm the bubble bass kid 😂 great cover One more thing Hagar or Halen?

@strattonjames4066

3 жыл бұрын

Depends on the day. I like both.

@elialaniz8255

3 жыл бұрын

Hey! I was gonna post the eruption solo today and I turned on my amp plugged my guitar in and started playing BUT NOTHING eventually I figured out my guitar cable tore from the inside I'll be sure to post it when I get my new cable oh well

maybe someday Fender will make a Sratton-castor....you rock kid....