It's so refreshing to hear a real rock band bring it in 2024.

It's a tribute. People need to be nice about it. Original band members had their chance to join in. Same with Wolfie. They declined. I've been to see Sammy , Mikey & Jason at several shows recently. They were great shows. Packed audiences. These guys aren't 30 anymore, so they have to take it down into a different level. Joe & Jason aren't Eddie & Alex - but they are super talented and worth the ticket price to see them play! Sammy put up his own money to sponsor this tour. Give it a chance.

@jamessullenriot

29 күн бұрын

Also, it always makes me laugh when people make sweeping judgements based off of random cell phone videos. Because if you want to hear what it’s like to be there, it’s some random person 200 feet away 😂. Nothing against the people posting, but context is key. There have been a few shows I’ve been to that sounded great and then I find some videos posted from it and it sounded completely different

@reccotop

29 күн бұрын

👏👏👏👏👏👏

@nutkum8700

29 күн бұрын

it's not a tribute, it's a torso of the former VH group, which doesn't look or sound the same anymore

@goldenrod3215

29 күн бұрын

Very well said my friend.

@jimgarwood9831

29 күн бұрын

It's also a Sammy show, not VH.

Why can't peeps just let them pay homage to their friend and musical genius, it takes BRASS balls to do what Joe Satriani is doing! Thank you to all involved with this tour. Eddie deserves it.

@XXXGIUTARBUM

29 күн бұрын

because they weren't friends. If you're an actual Van Halen fan, you would know that Eddie would not be good with this. Eddie, Alex, and Sammy haven't spoke for nearly a decade. Sammy wrote a a lot of shit in his book about the brothers Eddie and Alex. It was a deal breaker for them, and it was over.

@davidmerlin3344

28 күн бұрын

@@XXXGIUTARBUMYOU are sadly mistaken. Eddie and Sammy made piece months before Eddie passed and they were even planning “The Kitchen Sink Tour” with everyone. If you’re a true Van Halen fan as you say, you would know that. And for the record, Sammy has been on tour since the late 90s playing Van Halen songs. Where have you been???

@capnmo6718

28 күн бұрын

Probably because the setlist isn't what Hagar was promising. He said the tour was going to do a deep dive into the VH catalogue and honour the legacy, but then they go and play the singles, standard concert tunes, and just three Roth-era songs, with one of them either incomplete or part of a medley. This isn't the tour we were told we'd be getting. Many cannot see the promised honouring of Eddie's memory or the the Van Halen legacy. It's just a Sammy Hagar & Friends show.

@stuwest3653

28 күн бұрын

@@XXXGIUTARBUM Clueless

@XXXGIUTARBUM

28 күн бұрын

@@stuwest3653 yeah? Where's Alex?

I miss Eddie Van Halen but, Sammy Hager did a fitting tribute to Eddie

@charleskandrut7022

29 күн бұрын

@@stanhausam6112 First show also! It'll get more fine tuned!

@TheAyotteMan

28 күн бұрын

Satriani?

I'm seeing them tonight in Tampa. I can't wait!! I've seen VH and Sam solo every tour since 1986 and they always put on a phenomenal show!

@Tony-qz2vq

29 күн бұрын

Ill see you there tonite my friend🤘

@Bundyman1

29 күн бұрын

Enjoy the show, y'all! I'll see them in Charlotte on Friday! 🤘😎

Sammy still sounding great and killing it at almost 77!!!! Amazing!

You know, I really wasn't a huge fan of the sammy hagar era for the longest time, but since about 2015 or so, I've become hooked on it. The guy is so Multi talented! Hell, at least he actually sings in concert, and he does this particular song justice.

@andrewmcinnis1123

29 күн бұрын

I’m the same! I was always a DLR guy, but over the last few years I’ve really come to appreciate the Sammy era of Van Halen! 😊

@Raiderhays37

27 күн бұрын

Hagar is not talked about enough as one of the great frontmen of all time.. From Montrose, to Sammy Hagar 1.0 to Van Halen to Sammy Hagar 2.0 to Chicken Foot To Sammy Hagar and The Circle.

Everyone sounds great to me. Great band, immortal songs.

@gurumajuindonesia

28 күн бұрын

careful, EVH Buzzer will not easily accepting this statement ..because they don't like Satch is taking Eddie's part.

@r.g.armstrong2688

28 күн бұрын

@@gurumajuindonesia Yes, some people never give a chance.

🎸 🎸 🎸 Don't wait to see your heros, tomorrow is not promised to anyone. Im glad I got to see EVH perfom live! I'm definitely gonna check out Sammy and band in Los Angeles 🎸 🎸 🎸

@ironblud

29 күн бұрын

When Lemmy passed it changed my thought process. Have been going to see a lot more bands/artists. Will be seeing these guys in Toronto. Looking forward to it!

@funkfan1751

29 күн бұрын

@@ironblud People might laugh but the only time I saw VH was with Gary Cherone and I thought it was a great show.

I swear people just come on here to spread negativity, guys pushin 80 years old. They sound amazing , the phones are great but they don’t replicate the experience of being there and hearing it LIVE

People … this isn’t a Van Halen show. This is a show with the former lead and bass player of VH, along with a renowned guitarist and drummer paying tribute to the greatest rock guitarist ever. Enjoy the moment. Enjoy the music. Nothing like this will ever happen again - not with this level of talent on the stage.

It was a fine job by the boys, and I can't wait to hear more. I will say, however, that it always takes me a minute to calibrate when hearing these songs being played in different keys.

@Poco48

29 күн бұрын

Damned musician... (Lol, me too. Same problem.).

@brushman20

28 күн бұрын

There aren’t too many of these bands left that actually play in the original keys. It’s good that they all pushed themselves when writing the songs, because for me at least, a little bit of the impact is lost in the lower keys. Just my thoughts though.

@robcampion4579

28 күн бұрын

@@brushman20 I totally get it. It's hard enough for a singer in their "prime" to perform in original keys for 2+ hours. It's not bad when it's a half or even a full step. But when it's 3 steps down, it's a full-on key change. That said, Mike "Cannon Mouth" Anthony's trademark harmonies still sound f'ing fantastic at 70 years young.

Joe has some great tone and Mikey is always fantastic! Great show!!

Thank God for Sammy and Mikey....!!

Thanks to Sammy Mike Jason and Joe epic performance of kick ass Rock&Roll.The video does the sound no justice I was there.

Wow so many cell phones, it's just not the same as it was when this song came out, damn!

Was there last night. Fabulous show. High energy. Satch nailed Eddies parts flawlessly. Was amazing!

Absolutely Amazing Concert! Satriani Is A God🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

RIP Eddie Van Halen, what a tribute to him. Whether it is Joe Satriani or Vic Johnson bringing lead guitar we should appreciate THEIR efforts to keep this music alive with Sammy and Mark Anthony. I would have liked to see Alex Van Halen on the drums, but he has chosen to be silent and although it is disappointing, I will respect his decision. All I say about Alex is that he gave us some amazing drumming that showed off his greatness, as did the rest of the band. Viva the music of Van Halen FOREVER!

@markbennett7283

29 күн бұрын

you mean Mike Anthony I hope

1993?! When its love was 1988!

@RyanConnell5150

Ай бұрын

Sammy shouts the years for the Hagar era songs incorrectly pretty much every time. Just ignore it. Although technically the LRHRN version of it came out in 93.

@mattmcray3249

29 күн бұрын

The man is 76 years old. We can cut him some slack.

@andrewbevan4662

29 күн бұрын

He'll be introducing Joe Satriani as Steve Vai next

@cherylk1518

29 күн бұрын

1986!!!

@jeffdunavent-sw9uw

29 күн бұрын

I know i just always giggle and i think if his age and what hes done i can understand not remembering ​@RyanConnell5150

There’s definitely a time when people should look back on their careers and say “we had it good, now it’s time to say goodbye “ .

These guys rock!

@stanhausam6112

Ай бұрын

Yes they do, awesome video

@walterevans2118

29 күн бұрын

YEP

David Lee Roth, Wolfie on guitar, Alex on drums, and Michael on bass would be the best lineup to capture the original Van Halen sound. Let's make it happen!!

@reccotop

20 күн бұрын

David Lee Roth hasn't had a voice for over 25 years...lol

AMAZING AMAZING concert ... Aaaah I wish I was there ... Dear Sammy and band : after the American dates, pleeease, come to Europe for more concerts ... pleeeease ... With love Kostas from Greece

I think Joe's tone is the best he's ever had. Of course he's paying tribute to Ed but man, it's a BIG sound! So glad he worked with 3rd Power to get setup for the tour. And I love his playing. Not a carbon copy of Ed's material, but his own interpretation while still being very respectful. Sounds amazing all around.

Seeing them in August in Ridgefield WA. Can't wait.

Joe did a great job on the Jump solo...

@giallalex

Ай бұрын

Non direi proprio...

@user-nt7ox8bb3z

Ай бұрын

Joe did bad job on both song's solos. In studio he play much more accuracy.

@RyanConnell5150

Ай бұрын

He did not. The keyboard player did a better job on the keyboard solo than Joe did on the guitar solo.

@johnpickering5289

29 күн бұрын

No, jump guitar solo was poor, Rai's keyboard solo was very good however.

Sammy you rock. I love this. It is the Best of Both Worlds tribute to Eddie! I love both versions of VH. Can’t wait to see you in two weeks!!

I love that Joe played ED!

Man… Trying to hit those high notes like he did in his earlier years is gotta be like a major league baseball player trying to throw a 90 mile fastball in his 70’s! Gotta Love the effort and his enthusiasm and passion for his music!

Even the Great Joe Satriani can't copy EVH's guitar solos. Makes me have even more respect for the legend who was Eddie Van Halen!

I sure hope they make a dvd

@RollerCoasterFenatic

29 күн бұрын

Me too!

Nice tribute to Eddie and Van Halen. Thanks for sharing this cool video :)

What your ear is really missing is the Alex swing. This drummer just doesn’t have that. Josh freese did a great job of it in the hot for teacher at the Taylor tribute.

I was there it was well worth the ticket price just wish they had done more classic VH. Right Now was by far the best song - nailed it. Joe did a a “good “ job - coming from a guitar player and EVh fan.

SOLD OUT TOUR CELEBRATING EDDIE…..SOUNDS GREAT…..ALL PRIOR VAN HALEN MEMBERS WERE OFFERED TO JOIN IN…. SAMMY PAID FOR THIS HIMSELF

@neighborbruce

29 күн бұрын

None of the shows have sold out

@Scott__C

29 күн бұрын

Didn't realize these shows were free!

@looking_33

17 күн бұрын

if im being honest the place was about 50% capacity

SOOO REALLY MUCH FUN that these guys are still playing with us. These guys had the entire globe for a playground AND lots of play money too! Timeless love of music.....

This is a great tribute! Thank you! EVH FOREVER!♫♪♫

Thank you for sharing 🙏

Wow. Joe Satriani sounds crazy with that gig👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

As great as Satch and Bonham are, you really hear whats lacking. Eddie and Alex. Not knocking Joe and Jason at all, it just sounds light.

@EvilTheOne

Ай бұрын

To be honest, I saw Van Halen back in the 80's and 90's in LA, they sounded way better than they did after they made they several attempts to reunite. Roth and the Van Halen brothers & son kinda sounded like sh*t when they tried to force their magic. I think the last time they sounded good live was right about the time they broke up with Sammy, then drugs, alcohol and money took over...it all became sad. As for this band, got to give them this much, at least they're trying.

@knightfall9394

Ай бұрын

@@bobabooey4537 yea thats what was lacking with the first roth tour too, vai & bissonette werent ed and alex, what do expect from guys who have their own sounds and styles

@RyanConnell5150

29 күн бұрын

Jason does a better job playing Alex than Joe does playing Eddie because Alex wanted to sound like John Bonham and Jason plays like his dad. He's really the best fit for playing Al's parts besides Al himself.

@mooseangelbelle

29 күн бұрын

Agreed. Great musicians playing, but it is hard to have the feel of 2 brothers that played together their whole lives.

@EvilTheOne

28 күн бұрын

@@RyanConnell5150 Totally agree with analyzing Bonham. As for Satch, it's safe to say that NO ONE is going to play like Eddie...he was that great and unique. I think all these guys are trying to do is pay tribute to the original Van Halen songs, since Sammy and/or Mike had a hand in that success. Like Sammy said, he's getting old, so this may be the last time he'll be able to do this. KEEP ROCKIN' GUYS!

It is a tribute to years, and keeping the music alive. Rocking through the ages. Keep rocking Sammy. You don't last that long in the business, not being pure to the music 🎶 😊 A true national treasure 😊

To any critics...Sammy and the band are outstanding....they provide a fitting tribute to every member of VH and it astounds me that at their ages that they can all perform at such an high level....let's face it at 70+ the majority of the population can walk let alone sing and play at such an high level.....fans in the US are so lucky to see the band play live.....hope the fans in the UK/Europe and the rest of the world get the same chance....until then the clips and hopefully a live album will have to do...long live Sammy and the band and long live memories of Van Halen...Montrose...Chickenfoot....Gamma...Ronnie Montrose and Eddie Van Halen 🇬🇧✌️🇺🇸

1993? He’s so old he can’t remember when this song came out.

Satch ❤ What a f*cking killer guit sound 💥💥🎸

These guys still have the spirit of young punk kids, absolutely love everyone of them. Eddie is proud and watching from above. Thanks for sharing!

Sammy is doing what no one one else will. A tribute to Eddie. He's not trying to be Van Halen. He is just reminding everyone of Eddie's legacy.

one of my favorites VH songs!

Sounds like the oak ridge boys singing this. 😂. Like a couple of old guys in a back yard singing. Just leave it alone.

Sweet tour!

Way slow… up the tempo a bit and it will sound better.

Finger crossed to see this in Europe in a near future. Great work!

They are tuned lower than the original songs

@ethanweissman8753

29 күн бұрын

Sammy is pushing 80...

@genegiusti6239

29 күн бұрын

Better than Dave now and better than lip syncing to backing tracks. Most guys from that era aren't this good when they were in their 60's never mind late 70's.

@looking_33

17 күн бұрын

@@ethanweissman8753Dave would never

Thank you for Sharing

Super great performance!! Respect!!

❤Great Tribute,all these songs are immortal,thanks to honor VH ❤

Wow❤ Hope they will visit Scandinavia! Then I’ll be there❤️

Great job guys ..dam Sammy and Mikey old az hell still killin it ...RESPECT ...✌️

I was at the show, it was Great! Joe did a great job, anyone who says otherwise knows nothing about guitar. I love Eddie and no one will ever replace him but this was close. You are never going to see VH songs preformed like this again, may as well enjoy it. I thought Loverboy sounded good as well. Well worth the ticket price.

This is the best line up with Van Halen that is available at this moment, with Eddie gone and Alex retired. Great rock from them.

@looking_33

17 күн бұрын

Almost like Sammy should have dropped it and stopped trying to profit off a dead guys name

Satch can handle it easily .. even it's on Bb .. he really wants to be himself, respect!

@rq5663

29 күн бұрын

Easily???? You must Eddie van halen tone, frases, rhitmic and solos, is far far away from satriani

@MrIvica76

29 күн бұрын

​@@rq5663Hey troll, go watch the latest Satch/Vai tour they did together and then comment. You really think this 3 chord songs are hard to play? Joe is having fun playing how he wants to play them. Deal with it!!

@gurumajuindonesia

28 күн бұрын

@@rq5663 lol too many EVH Buzzer who actually cannot even play guitar but tried to comment as if they know what guitar playing is ..

Remember when Sammy said he didn't like to sing the lyrics to jump. I'm missing Eddie's jumping around and smiling.

Torn on this, Eddie disciple, love Mike, Sammy is awesome, Satch is blisteringly amazing, Bonham is cool as well. Might go see them next week in Charlotte. The biggest thing I see tho is all the people who think they are there, and aren't. Put down your phone. Live in THAT moment. Is absolutely ridiculous to me.

Was a great show!

I'm so glad I got to see Van Halen on their last tour with Kind Edward, 2015, London, Ontario!! DLR sounded pretty crappy but the band was awesome!!!

Sounds like they are reading the music.

I can't wait...I'll be there in Charlotte, I wouldn't miss this for anything!

Satch is Satch. Won't pretend to be Eddie. Got a great sound for this band - custom amplifier developed for this tour. Got them slick licks from a decades long bag of tricks.

@SolidDuke77

29 күн бұрын

Thought the same such a great warm and creamy tone.

@BradPham

29 күн бұрын

@@SolidDuke77 Sounds like a handwired "point to point" effort. Great frequency range n heaps of headroom.

Amazing!!!

The problem with tuning down When It's Love so much is that means tuning Mike's backing vocals too. They don't have quite the same punch at 2 semitones lower.

@nutkum8700

29 күн бұрын

detuned song completely changed it

@Lemopalm

29 күн бұрын

True but Sammy is only 5 years younger than Joe Biden. He's sounding really good for his age and the down turning must help

@TaylorByers4444

29 күн бұрын

He sucks

Great job guys keep the music alive❤

Sounds great!

This makes me so very happy 😊😊😊

Awesome !!!

Ya Ed’s gone! Ya Alex is done! Ya Van Halen is Over! This is a tribute! Is it the best? NO! But I would go! Y’all need to stop being so negative.

@looking_33

17 күн бұрын

Just go see the local cover band, they do a better job.

@LOZi175

17 күн бұрын

@@looking_33 🤣🤣🤣

August 3rd in Tinley Park Il... cannot wait goosebumps just thinking about it

Keyboard player is amazing!

@donfilkins298

29 күн бұрын

Lol😅

Look....Sammy is going on 77 years old, the age where most people are in Assisted Living or Nursing Homes. It's a miracle he still sounds this good and can even do a full set and tour at his age. No, he can't go full throttle like he could 30 years ago, but nobody on Earth can. At his age, Sammy cannot possibly tour much longer. If this is final lap around the track, let's all just enjoy the long overdue Van Halen tribute. Yes, its sucks Alex and Wolfgang Van Halen are being assholes and refused to play, but what else would you honestly expect from those two jerks?!?!?

@Michael-eu1mz

29 күн бұрын

Sammys bad ass for being 76

@TaylorByers4444

29 күн бұрын

Dennis deyoung at 75 sings in original key.

I HOPE TO attend this tribute.

They sound really good, I think they'll be a lot more energetic after a few more performances. Anyways, thanks for posting!

@freegee3503

Ай бұрын

Wow, I hope so. I could take a nap, front row at that show.

@DanielC__

29 күн бұрын

Joe’s energy was meh. Just walking around.

@randysmith7682

29 күн бұрын

@@DanielC__ Agreed. It looks more like a dress rehearsal. Hagar, with all that dough, should fill out the stage with some other musicians, or high class strippers, or something.

As a VH fan it pains me to even write this but it’s not what I had imagined 😞 My son was disappointed we couldn’t make their concert but I’ll show him this video and he won’t feel so bad.

@knightfall9394

Ай бұрын

What were you expecting out of two guys in their 70s, a 67 yr old guitarist, and a drummer who’s 57? please tell me you at least had some idea that the first show of the tour would be a little rough

@sisis_eyes_wide_open

29 күн бұрын

@@knightfall9394 hey don’t shoot the messenger! Lol I actually love Sammy and Michael and follow them on social media. I expected something closer to their VH days. There are many older rock bands that still sound pretty good. When they jammed in Cabo with their band they sounded great but not so much covering these VH songs. Besides my son and I really wanted to goto their concert nearby but couldn’t make it bc of a previous commitment. Now we don’t feel so bad missing the concert.

@looking_33

17 күн бұрын

⁠@@knightfall9394Go to a stones show

Amazing, these guys are crushing it.

I think they sounded great. Keep rockin.

Back to the Van Halen

EVH LIVES ONCE AGAIN! 🎸🎸🎸🎸

I love the person clapping totally off beat, ha.

The same thing as zakk doing dime just doesn't feel right. There are a lot better eddie players out there. I don't think eddie would go to the show either.

John Bonham? I thought it was a tribute to van Halen..... weird

Sounds great can’t wait until Cincinnati, they’ll be all polished up and shiny

1993???? 1988 more like

@RyanConnell5150

Ай бұрын

Sammy shouts the years for the Hagar era songs incorrectly pretty much every time. Just ignore it. Although technically the LRHRN version of it came out in 93.

IM SHOCKED ...

Amazing how Sammy is 76 now and still hitting most of those high notes. Every town he plays in he denotes all the money he makes off of his concerts and did it when he was in Van Halen since he makes millions with his businesses. 😊

@Me-qp8vz

Ай бұрын

That's a lie, Sammy said he only donates 5-10% of his takings. Sometimes he only donates 10-15K depending on the money made buy the show. He even says he has never ever donated 100% of his pay cheque. He explained that in an interview just a few weeks ago. Why make up lies? Big noting yourself? Trying to look important knowing something noone else does by making up a lie? Seriously just be honest and answer why you lied. If I ask for proof, you will have a million excuses about why the proof is gone. Just like everyone else does. Why lie?

@Me-qp8vz

Ай бұрын

Have ever read his book? I'm guessing no or you would haver made up that lie.

@TaylorByers4444

29 күн бұрын

He’s not hitting those high notes lol

@Scott__C

29 күн бұрын

But the money is going to his business, which will reap a tax break from it, so it's not like he's taking money out of his own pocket. And no, he's not hitting all the notes.

Takes courage to do what these guys r doing. I understand Alex and his decision in my opinion he’s one of the best there ever was. I applaud him. Great drummer. Joey Kramer. Aerosmith.

@barclaydonaldson8863

29 күн бұрын

Joey....you da man....every rocking Aerosmith tune...your rocking beat is cherished...never forget that!!! One of a kind

Surprised Sammy’s singjng that one, he said years ago, never felt comfortable singing that one.

@looking_33

17 күн бұрын

Too big of an ego to sing dave songs ... insecure

All of the phone recording makes for a dead looking crowd. FYI, Folks: the Artist(s) give a crappy performance when they feel they're not connecting with the audience.

When you have "fans" like this you don't need any enemies...

Hey , at least there out trying to give Ed and the music of VH a fair well tour👍😎

AWESOMEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!! >EVH<

Nice to see them paying tribute to Eddie but I did go to some classic footage after watching this to satisfy my brain.

Wow kinda sad