I'm going back to 1980...i want all this again...who's coming..? Awesome band..

@charlottecannon3611

4 жыл бұрын

I'm ready let's go!!!

@dangc8315

4 жыл бұрын

I was only eight....but I'd go! RR takes the presidency, Miracle on Ice, Phil's win their first WS. great year

@terryb5803

4 жыл бұрын

Don't have to twist my arm. I'm with ya!!

@MoeSlislack

3 жыл бұрын

I think every day about how much I would love to go back.

@laurameeks8653

3 жыл бұрын

saw them in 80, i think, they were awesome, looked just like this ^ but i remember a lot of drinking and smoking on stage, well all over the building lol, RNR at its peak, for me anyway

Micheal Anthony is criminally underrated. His basslines and distinctive backing vocals are the backbone of Van Halen.

@kingswoodroadproductions6570

3 жыл бұрын

Micheal Anthony is criminally underrated. His basslines and distinctive backing vocals are the backbone of Van Halen.

@kingswoodroadproductions6570

3 жыл бұрын

@jayc650 Con Maybe but I think he probably made serious jackpot before Eddie and Alex got greedy. So your assumption (and assumption is always the the worst thing anyone can do in life) is that he didn't stand up for himself? His status is just fine. That is fact not fiction from assumption.

@kingswoodroadproductions6570

3 жыл бұрын

@jayc650 Con Bullshit. Quit assuming. You're toast and had absolutely no place in the negotiation. Deal with the fact you don't know that fact or Michael himself. Shame on you.

@kingswoodroadproductions6570

3 жыл бұрын

@jayc650 Con Like I said. You assume way too much. Just deal with that and grow up. You are way out of your league to comment on the business dealings of the band, rights, royalties and someone's personal character. Good damn thing you don't work for me. I'd buck you down hard.

@kingswoodroadproductions6570

3 жыл бұрын

@jayc650 Con Ok Clown. I've heading to the beach to surf. Where? In Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. Ah...the good life. Dream on. You're way too WOKE.

Born & raised in San Bernardino I was 19 when this went down at Glen Helen regional park we camped in my brothers van 4 days. Went all 3 days this was the best of all 3 Van Halen Judas Priest Scorpions Ozzy Triumph And a up & coming band named Motley Crue Best concert of my life

@eclecticx

Жыл бұрын

Now THAT was a concert. 80s were utterly unique...and such a fucking blast.

@krutherfurd

4 ай бұрын

Also born and raised in San Bernardino and I too attended Heavy Metal Day. There was another band that was super hot at the time and was a late add that day - Quiet Riot.

This was VH in their prime. Insanely charismatic front man, arguably the best guitarist of the day, and the best background vocals in rock. Woz and company got it right at the US Festival.

@chrisisom992

3 жыл бұрын

Insane? yes. Charismatic? no. Dave was a high energy, goof ball. Nothing arguable about Eddie. He was INDISPUTABLY the best guitarist ANY day.

@donbrashsux

7 ай бұрын

Charismatic.. can’t think of a better word to describe DLR

Back when we had to make our own book covers out of paper grocery bags, and of course dress it with the VH logo.

@infowazz

5 жыл бұрын

i loved making book covers and drawing on denim. i was 10 at this time and was a skate rat a few years later. but i did jam to VH for many years. they were just a solid band and impossible to not like them.

@doodahman2995

5 жыл бұрын

Wish I saved mine.. I had Some solid art work on there.

@rodneygathright4508

5 жыл бұрын

Yep I did that! I wrote that VH everywhere!

@chadreno9834

4 жыл бұрын

I remember but I drew ACDC on mine 😏

@goonigoogoo5868

4 жыл бұрын

and dont forget the marajuana leaf on the back side

It's so nice to see when crowds enjoyed the concert instead of holding a phone the whole time.

@dr.stonks9911

4 жыл бұрын

Cardinal J ok boomer

@izona4838

4 жыл бұрын

@@dr.stonks9911 boy one day you will get old too if you're lucky

@dr.stonks9911

4 жыл бұрын

Cardinal J and I won’t talk constantly complain about how things have changed. I grew up without cell phones. Get over it.

@izona4838

4 жыл бұрын

@@dr.stonks9911 yeah but you'll sit there and call people names like Boomer not knowing who in the hell are you talkin to on the other side. Sounds like you're doing plenty of complaining son. So how about you get over it.

@joshgrudgens990

4 жыл бұрын

NO KIDDING.. FACEBOOK N SHIT IS DUMBING DOWN FOLKS

So many people have said.. This will never happen again ! I am so fortunate that I grew up in the 70s and the 80s. I've seen Van Halen many times nothing compares to it. So thankful for the music as it remains Eddie will be truly missed.

@darrencaschera-fh8rh

9 ай бұрын

I got her agree with you. I grew up the same as you did. I'm 57 years old. I live in South Florida. I've seen Van Halen so many times. It's like every time I go see Van Halen it's like seeing them for the first time Eddie's memorizing just just memorizing you can't take your eyes off of them. You can't. I mean s*** it's it's just like you're frozen in time. It's unbelievable to watch him. Everybody misses him. I'm crying now watching this. I'm not afraid or scared to admit that I'm a grown man. I don't care. It's this is my life like millions of other fans. You know any Eddie is the goat, the king. He did it all. I mean Van Halen who didn't grow up on that in our era. You know February 10th 1978 they came out. They blew everybody away. Actually they came out 1972. They were called Mammoth but they changed their name. When David Lee Roth told any of the change, their name and the rest was history. F****** a Van Halen is the best in the world. Always will be too bad. Will never get to see them play again. I've seen them play many times. There's there's no comparison to them. Rest in peace at a you're so miss brother. We all love you

@kurtvanluven9351

7 ай бұрын

Couldn't estimate all the cool memories. If you were in Berdoo/IE we probably met. life is fun. We were lucky.

1983 Van Halen. At the absolute height of their superpowers. Many incarnations of the band over the decades. Plenty of debate as to which version was more musically talented. But this original lineup is/was/never will be unmatched.

What a magical time to be a teenager!!! MTV was brand new, and some of the biggest hits came in 1982, '83, and '84. No cell phones, crazy haircuts, and people were totally tuned-in to the music. Man, I miss the s*** out of those days!!! So damn much fun!! Now I'm old, balding, and go to bed at 9:00 each night.....😕

@charlesmcwhirter6386

Жыл бұрын

Same !

@Hi_tv_king

Жыл бұрын

Me too in korea

@DonnaLloydVent

Жыл бұрын

Good times! 🤟

@markzachenberg2797

Жыл бұрын

the balding part, I'm with you man

@jeffreysalter8111

8 ай бұрын

Same here buddy but I rock the F out of the 80s music still

RIP EDDIE VAN HALEN. No one will ever replace you

@SabrinaMeShell

3 жыл бұрын

The Mozart of Gen X and beyond

@juanmiramontes4954

3 жыл бұрын

Me and wife enjoyed those beatiful days. Thanks Eddy God bless you RIP

@txtamaman

3 жыл бұрын

Truth

@sharonbailey1528

3 жыл бұрын

Fukn got that right

@sweetsongstress7398

3 жыл бұрын

Robin Cote no Body!

VH were the undisputed kings of the music world in 1983, and as an 18 year-old in the summer of that year, the world couldn't have been better.

@lawnmowerman4040

Жыл бұрын

I was 15 we would ditch school roll the windows up in our hot rods and jam VH and Ac/DC while we smoked ourselves stupid, went on to Love Dio Sabbath, Deep purple, Pink Floyd we had the greatest music ever that’s why it’s still around.

@vaekkriinhart4347

Жыл бұрын

yeah man, Reagan was president, metal was exploding, and VH ruled the world. good times, even tho I was convinced I would be drafted in a 3rd world war against USSR in a few years lol! I was 16

@vaekkriinhart4347

Жыл бұрын

@@lawnmowerman4040 hellyeah.. I would go to typing class high af and kick ass on that typewriter lol I was stoned there always and I was alway #1 or 2 in the class, hyper- focussed :)

@lawnmowerman4040

Жыл бұрын

@@vaekkriinhart4347 Funny thing though my Aunt was Pentecost and told me that they would be watching us through our tv’s in 1979, man was she right our phones know everything

@PNW_Sportbike_Life

Жыл бұрын

can you imagine having grown up now? Jesus...

I love the fact that every time I see Eddie playing that guitar it looks like he just got it as a Christmas present and he just loves the thing! The smile is a mile wide

@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503

2 жыл бұрын

THAT'S AN AWESOME RIGHT ON DESCRIPTION!!!!!!! believe it or not... I had the honor of doing Eddie and Alex's handprints in Terrazzo in front of the Guitar Center in Hollywood ... Eddie has the greatest smile! Got to see them twice...the First Tour at Anaheim and here at the US Festival! ✌️ PS... I was on the football team at Downey High when coach told James Hetfield that he had to cut his hair...James reply was... Eddie Van Halen doesn't have to cut his hair...the rest is Rock and roll history in the making still....blows me away

@lee-daniels

Жыл бұрын

Cocaine is a helluva drug

@jeffhodge7272

Жыл бұрын

If I were as good as him I'd be smiling too!😁

@KISStributeNYC97

Жыл бұрын

Great comment. The joy he showed playing guitar….yeah, he was special.

@KISStributeNYC97

Жыл бұрын

@@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503 Great stories! Thanks for sharing!

RIP Eddie you’ll be truly missed

I will never forget hearing Van Halen for the first time. My brother called my cousin and me into his room. He said no more disco music for us. He played the first Van Halen album for us. It was the most awesome sound I ever heard in my life!! Long live Van Halen!!

@jerryknuckles736

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah.. My first album was weird al

@dnx112

2 жыл бұрын

Great memories!

@jfmax2000

2 жыл бұрын

I'm Hearin That.... They Hit The Music Scene Like a 50 Pound Sledgehammer ☺☺😎👊💯💯

@jerrywoods4066

Жыл бұрын

@@jfmax2000 so did alot of bands

@jfmax2000

Жыл бұрын

@@jerrywoods4066 True Statement... I'm a Musician So Trust Me I Know All Too Well ☺☺

It’s a shame there’s so little official concert footage of them in their prime years

@re8746

Жыл бұрын

The best one is the 82 tour at Capital Center in Maryland. Cant touch the set-list.

@georgehuerta1990

Жыл бұрын

But more and more is starting to come out they actually have quite a bit of footage. I was listening to an interview with Michael Anthony and he was talking about they did record a lot of footage when they first started because they wanted to tweak their performance so they wanted to see how they looked on stage so little by little a lot of it was starting to come out and they’re re-digitalizing the videos to make them look better so keep looking and you’ll find some here on KZread🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

@joenives2622

10 ай бұрын

Why is that?

@Lemopalm

7 ай бұрын

Everything before 1998 was their prime years. But while there's pro shot good footage of every Sammy era tour there's nothing official from the Roth era, just pro shot boots of varying quality

@chibmeow

Ай бұрын

I know, they edited to add the count to make it look the master but this is what was broadcasted on TV after edit, I have the exact same one still in the attic somewhere in VHS tape 🤷🏻‍♀️

There will NEVER be another Eddie Van Halen and that saddens me and at the same time, makes me thankful that I grew up with the one and only! RIP EVH

@sirchromiumdowns2015

Жыл бұрын

Wolfgang is no slouch on guitar himself.

@CP-kb1du

Жыл бұрын

@@sirchromiumdowns2015 lol lol Eats too much

@juliewessels4045

9 ай бұрын

I couldn't agree more!💜🎸💜

@kevinkleiner7325

7 ай бұрын

Closes are Zakk, Dimebag, Yngwie

@WesleyBrace

Ай бұрын

Agreed. I remember their first album .. Eruption followed by You Really Got Me. Wow… instant superstardom.

Holy shit. DLR opening with the hyperextended jumping splits is SO legendary.

@3vimages471

3 жыл бұрын

By legendary do you mean pathetic?

@crystalship9900

3 жыл бұрын

@@3vimages471 🤣😅😂😆😆

@martinpenapalafox6616

2 жыл бұрын

DLR VH singer. VIVA TECATE BAJA CALIFORNA. BOLA DE BWUITRES.

@paulwoodward6555

2 жыл бұрын

There`s also a head level vertical kick of shaolin type style in that footage as someone who has spent 40 years doing martial arts you don`t get those skills without a lot of work.

@superpotiron

Жыл бұрын

@@3vimages471 Pathetic ?! How can you say that ?!

Michael Anthony's harmonies might as well be another instrument - they are ESSENTIAL to the total Van Halen sound and are simply lacking without it. They blended so well with Dave's and even Sammy's voice.

@Oi325

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@duncandmcgrath6290

4 жыл бұрын

Easily the most recognizable part of the VH sound

@charlottecannon3611

4 жыл бұрын

Your so right

@garrynorris4478

4 жыл бұрын

Yet they treated him like Crap your so right about Mikes Contrbution

@Retroearthling

4 жыл бұрын

their are BACKING tracks. You see Dave stop singing and here mutlple voices

Nobody jumped like David love him and nobody played guitar like Eddie . Rest In Peace Beautiful man Amen 🙏

How did the world become so stupid in 2023?!?! It was perfect in 1983 thank the good Lord for these memories

@nygelmiller5293

28 күн бұрын

To Richard Smith. I thought I was the only one thinking what you do!

@BossNotes

20 күн бұрын

This happened when you let the patients run the asylum , we lost all common sense in exchange for diversity, equality,& inclusion. It seems the powers that be are letting this happen & seem to think it’s all o.k. Well it’s not o.k. & the people will eventually are gonna get fed up with it & force common sense to be back into society. Boys are boys ,girls are girls is the first thing on the agenda !

@charliemunk2947

12 күн бұрын

Good way to look at it. I remember this concert, I was 17. Oh to go back to this time for a year

@mickeyhelms3578

4 күн бұрын

Well said my friend nothing like the 80s🤘

@mickeyhelms3578

4 күн бұрын

Well said my friend nothing like the 80s🤘

I'm glad I grew up in that awesome time when bands were bands and music was music. God i am getting old

@chadcharleston7290

6 жыл бұрын

Believe it or not bands are still bands today and yes music still is music. Just because it's not spoonfed to you through TV and radio doesn't mean it isn't there. Ya jaded ol geezer

6 жыл бұрын

You're not getting old. You just appreciate incredibly awesome music!!! And, of course, you're very fortunate to have experienced top-notch music!!!! Feel sorry for The Millennials.

@chadcharleston7290

6 жыл бұрын

GREATWHITE2 and I feel sorry for you guys for missing out on some of the actual good music today (again not spoonfed through TV or radio) because you can’t stop living in the past lol Edited to add: its also hilarious you guys are saying this on a “live” video that is so blatantly overdubbed 😂. But this is when music was music right???! lol

@michaelstephen819

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, they knew how to play music back then, but not how to dress!!

@mechagojira6951

6 жыл бұрын

I know right!!!! ha ha were getting old man ha ha!!! oh well. man they were the biggest band in the world even b4 1984 dropped!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The background vocals sound so good. Mike is such an important part of this band. Without him it's truly not VH.

@infowazz

5 жыл бұрын

who is mike?

@keithfinsley330

5 жыл бұрын

They almost sound too good. Michael is a great backing vocalist, but I'm thinking some taped voices here!

@brettgarsed

5 жыл бұрын

@@keithfinsley330 Mike is amazing but there's no way that's just one backing vocal. There's definitely backing tapes in there.

@alessandrogouveia2268

5 жыл бұрын

Thats playback, man. All the big bands take records of backin vocals. Tyler, halford, bruce, dio...all

@santosjerez1586

5 жыл бұрын

@@alessandrogouveia2268 Freddie did not and never would ..

The 80's were AWESOME!!! I'd go back in a heartbeat!!!!

David's voice is so suited to rock 'n roll!

I feel so bad for those who did not get to experience the 80s. simply the best decade

@robertyoung9888

3 жыл бұрын

lol

@nicholasdraws1093

3 жыл бұрын

Yyuuupppp

@devinthomas4866

3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir!

@mmaranta785

3 жыл бұрын

Can we give some credit to our President then. He was the one who set the tone

@326cher

3 жыл бұрын

I loved the 80's!!!

1983 life was so simple! Someone invent the Time Machine please!!

@schmedlywhiplash6267

5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same fkn thing......😂😂😂😂😂

@432b86ed

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe you've just blocked out the complexities. As they say, "time heals all wounds".

@loumason6120

5 жыл бұрын

We're already living in the past but moving forward attempting to change what We did in the past(s)...ponder on that...i shouldn't of quit school at 15 damnit

@missmeowmix6114

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@pavanatanaya

4 жыл бұрын

Ok Uncle Rico

The greatest time in the world to be young. So sad for those too young to experience all of this! The 80's rocked

Man,- I sure miss that smile...

Mike”s back up vocals are just so good. Eddie just shredding on Frankenstein and Alex pounding out those beats. And Diamond Dave just being Diamond Dave.

@Darrin.Crawford

3 жыл бұрын

Those backup vocals are tracked.

@edwardlagrossa1246

3 жыл бұрын

Just? Just the ring leader of the circus. I was there! My first festival. RIP EDDIE!

@HidingFromFate

3 жыл бұрын

@@Darrin.Crawford For sure, noticed it right away. Just so obvious. I'm surprised they were doing that back then.

@barbaracholak5204

3 жыл бұрын

California Blessings RIP Eddie Van Halen

@dumpygoodness4086

3 жыл бұрын

@@HidingFromFate not sure it was back then. (EX: most bands "FIX" "live" performances, b/c running around etc means it ain't gonna sound good. Not sure VH had FAKE backing vocals in concert at the time. The tech would be too crude back then.) PLUS, we can clearly see lots of OTHER suspicious bits, like EVH's guitaring NOT MATCHING THE AUDIO (look at his harmonics during the first guitar solo in the first song), so it's not just the fake backing vocals that are an issue in this video.

Favorite Dave quote: "I used to have a drug problem, but now that I'm rich and famous, it's no longer a problem."

@FrostedSeagull

4 жыл бұрын

@honey badger and Dave's amusing anecdotes on matrimony. Dave says, you Have: 1 - the Engagement ring 2 - the Wedding ring AND 3 - the SUFFER . . . ing

@sulatlalaki

4 жыл бұрын

My favorite Dave quote was "I tried jogging but the ice cubes kept falling out of my glass!"

@michaelthomasjordan3629

4 жыл бұрын

My favorite is "I'm a family man. I personally started one in every city we played in." -DLR

@itsalwayssomething7490

4 жыл бұрын

"I used to do drugs...I still do, but I used to too" -Mitch Hedberg

@srrings

4 жыл бұрын

lol and a ha ha

That jump off the stage, and then with the scream right after was sooooo epic!!! Only Diamond Dave could pull that off.

@PhilMorrison-td2oe

9 ай бұрын

Oh yes

These were the golden days of rock!

This was just a few days after they played at Jeff Spicoli's birthday party.

@coltonhill6095

4 жыл бұрын

knowing that now I applaud Dave for even being able to stand let alone give a terrible performance lol. I'd still take drunk Dave over sammy any day

@mikelamb4781

4 жыл бұрын

Bill Bright e

@markkeith9055

4 жыл бұрын

Fast forward time, Jeff Spicoli becomes a Socialist friendly asshole.

@MJ0U812

4 жыл бұрын

Lol Nice!

@kendallevans4079

4 жыл бұрын

@@markkeith9055 Better than a typical capitalist pig republicant!

Ahh ,what a great time to be young. The late 70s and early 80s were the best time of my life .I love you tube and being able to go back in time with vidios like this ..time has not been kind to me so watching this and feeling young again for a couple min is priceless

@jonjones971

4 жыл бұрын

Mike Wasko Hey mike ....I am happy for me .....I agree that time was awesome .... the best ....wishing you many more good moments

@DF-qe8ul

4 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah .. take the T top off the firebird and crank it loud !!!

@theresajones3308

3 жыл бұрын

Praying for ur needs. Ur so right... youtube is like a time capsule.

@mikewasko4964

3 жыл бұрын

@@theresajones3308 praying for Eddie's family today ..a guitar legend died at 65

@theresajones3308

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikewasko4964 I know. I'm devastated. Feels like a part of me went with...

Turned 51 last week. These were the best of times in the 70's and 80's. WTF have we become. I wish when I die, I can relive the 80's again.

@hushmoney2058

3 жыл бұрын

That's what they call Heaven ...

@davidarmitage289

3 жыл бұрын

Well said!

I was there!!! Was mental in person!!!! Eddie's tone was brutal!!! RIP the master of all masters!!!

@thomasbradley2677

Жыл бұрын

I was there also, brudda! Rocking 3 daze, Van Halen kicked butts

@helloitsmehb

10 ай бұрын

I’m wearing my t shirt at work now

In memory of one of the greatest guitar players EVER... RIP Eddie Van Halen

@iainwhite3476

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry your wrong!!! The best guitar player ever no argument 👍🎸🤘

@James-kw1lf

Жыл бұрын

I wonder how running with the devil is working out for him now

@jonhogue3793

Жыл бұрын

I like to think that eddie and dime were two of the greatest. My personal favorite is dimebag. But eddie still rocks!

@barkatthemoonlunatic1715

Жыл бұрын

@@James-kw1lf more fun than worship an evil god in heaven

@67camaro4

Жыл бұрын

Randy Rhoads was in a higher class than Eddie. Its very clear. Randy takes the cake easily.

The only Van Halen I know. This is and will always be the best years

@rogerb1031

4 жыл бұрын

I agree 100% this was pound for pound the best band in the world besides Zepplin and from 78 to 83 they were right next to them if not better

@duosythe

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget after Dave there was Sammy Hagar.

@Skabanis

3 жыл бұрын

@@duosythe puke

@carolynkelly1839

3 жыл бұрын

Agree 100%

@maccerch

3 жыл бұрын

Bloody oath mate

Time of their lives as you see Dave taking it all in cause he knew that this moment won't last forever. Rock On Boys!!!

one of my favorite concerts - there is no band like VH - they rocked harder, wilder, and with more energy than anybody else!!!

@jerrywoods4066

2 жыл бұрын

My favorite studio and especially live was deep purple. Period . Also rainbow , UFO and triumph. those were the best bands I ever seen live . Then I would say Judas priest van Halen acdc and kiss. Those were the days. Also Molly hatchet dio were great live

I had the distinct honor of attending this concert and the US Festival.

@kimrice6978

3 жыл бұрын

I did too! Great memories 😎

@desertmoonlight2880

3 жыл бұрын

I was there too. Crazy good times.

@e.l.norton

3 жыл бұрын

This IS the US festival.

@davidarmitage289

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so jealous! Parents wouldn’t let me go.... did you guys get to see all the bands? Who would you say were the best acts?

@rickjenkins6027

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidarmitage289 it was a great line up all the way through the weekend...just incredibly HOT!!! Most of us were dehydrated and sunburned GOOD TIMES!! Lol

I was at this gig, I had just turned 19 a couple weeks earlier, it took me a solid hour to slowly slide my way up to as close to the front as I could get which was about 50' It was insane , PACKED. Now I'm 55...where have all the good times gone? :)

@Epitaphforyesterday

4 жыл бұрын

ditto, my friend though i was nowhere near there at that time.

@alicesaid9761

4 жыл бұрын

I'm 55 too, and it's tragic what age does. Have u seen David Lee Roth lately, it's sad, he looks and sounds alful. It's like the world went on and he stayed back in 1984

@Johnnywhamo

4 жыл бұрын

@@alicesaid9761…...I just see now he's doing a 9 day Vegas "residency". I gotta think it's going to be horrible because as you say he really does sound horrible as at lest did the last time I heard him sing a couple years ago.

@KenMrKLC

4 жыл бұрын

So Jealous, I was 10... I was listening to the newly released 1984 album on cassette over and over again around this time

@drewlsy

4 жыл бұрын

I would refute that statement about Dave. I just saw him open for KISS last week! Him and his band were ON-POINT! He look and sounded GREAT! For his age, he moves (and kicks) and sings exceptionally well. In fact, he sounded better than he did in 2007 when VH reunited with Eddie's son, Wolfie on bass..

Happy Trails almost brought me to tears. Diver Down was SUCH an iconic album.

I have to admit I have never been a fan of Dave's, but he was the ultimate showman and front man indeed... What an incredible show and ride....Eddie as simply amazing.... I've never seen a guitarist so happy to be performing on stage....

@nbmooselovers

2 жыл бұрын

I agree to all you said ..Amen!

@johnwiley9973

2 жыл бұрын

and he was absolutely wasted during this epic performance..lol

@jjmill5209

2 жыл бұрын

How many lines of coke did they go through that night? 🤣

@mjwbulich

Жыл бұрын

This might be the worst DLR performance ever recorded. He was piss drunk doing press before the show. He can't do his kicks. He stumbles around and forgets lyrics. Go watch Oakland 1981 and see what he's like when he's on his game.

@JsscRchlDrsy

Жыл бұрын

@@mjwbulich if you get a chance, watch the Largo 1982 show here on KZread. That is the true mighty Van Halen at their best. It’s the complete show and you will not be disappointed. The last great tour they ever did with diamond Dave. Even the 1984 tour wasn’t as good as 82. The animosity was beginning to show on stage.😊

Can't believe He's gone. Goodbye Eddie.

@angelieavenie5741

3 жыл бұрын

:( so sad...

Somewhere in that immense crowd, was I. And it was one helluva show!

Man, they were the ultimate band during that decade! Saw them so many times then. Sold out arenas & great times ! Wish I can just turn back time for just a little bit ! Miss those days !

Back when they ruled the rock and roll world, at the height of their game. I was a senior in high school.they were my favorite band, along with Journey and Ozzy Osbourne and The Cars

@chrischichester7823

2 жыл бұрын

Dear Lord Jesus Christ Lord of Revenge: Please never let me run into David Overstreet and why did you give him that name and he probably thinks David Lee Roth is better than Sammy Hagar when Hagar makes Roth look like a lounge act and ‘Eruption’ is one of the worst things in the history of music and what the hell are these overrated haircuts from an Eighties shampoo bottle talking about in ‘Ice Cream Man’ and what is a 5150 and give me a break. - Chris Chichester, Rochester N.Y.

@davidoverstreet2875

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrischichester7823 yeah, you sound like an idiotic New Yorker, cheesy accent and all. Fucking fool.

It was about 110 degrees that day- best weekend ever! I still have my souvenir T-Shirt from the US Festival.

@TheRakuman

4 жыл бұрын

WhatWouldHouseDo I don’t remember it being that hot but I do remember that guy that brought out the whiskey! Pretty soon David was performing pretty badly. We made our way out to the parking lot (dry riverbed) after the 4th encore. I completely forgot that Dave wore assless chaps! 😂 Man that was great weekend!!!

@emilymathews7073

4 жыл бұрын

Was this indoors with AC ?

@rubenperez7310

4 жыл бұрын

It was pretty hot Let me tell ya...i fried all day long and smoked weed and drank booze as well ...My high School buddies and i met right in the right hand side of the stage ...what a fuckin coincidence lol ..Best day ever for me

@LauraVee63

3 жыл бұрын

BEST THREE DAYS OF MUSIC EVER! I was 19 years old and loved this festival. SO MANY GOOD BANDS!!!!!

These guys were selling out stadiums in 2 hours! Big impact!

Loved seeing the real VH. Such an awesome time, a total party. No better front-man than David Lee Roth.

I just realized something huge! I only enjoy living when I have the 80’s on TV and the band that was the best!

All I can say is “ Where have all the good times gone”! RIP Eddie! 🎸✌️🥀

For the time they were outrageous and raised the bar very high for those that followed in their rock and roll foot steps. We all grew up with their music and for me, they were my favorite rock band and I will always miss Eddie's smile and sheer love of playing the guitar.. RIP Eddie... we will never forget you.

Now this is Vintage Classic VH live Smoking hot RIP eddie thx for all the Great times.

They were absolutely amazing and ferocious at this time and they could do no wrong. There will never be another Van Halen and I'm glad that I got to witness them live , amazing. 👍🔥🤘

Simply the best live Rock and Roll Band of all time, no bands are close.

Dave truly is one of the greatest performers of all time!!!! Dude worked the crowd like very few can

@Andrea-sl8wd

3 жыл бұрын

Oh please, he and trump are jokes.

@joelombrdo

3 жыл бұрын

A great showman, yes. A singer, no.

@lousassle9655

3 жыл бұрын

@@Andrea-sl8wd ahhhhhh the ever bitter Karen!!!! You land whales are all the same!!!!

@CombatMedic1O

3 жыл бұрын

@@joelombrdo Idk sounds like he's singing pretty good here. What makes a bad singer? he's got a powerful versatile voice.

@joelombrdo

3 жыл бұрын

@@CombatMedic1O He sucks. I saw them at the Pasadena civic back in 1976 before they were even signed (my buddy was a guitarist and he knew about Eddie and wanted me to see them). I was about 15 feet from the stage. I was shocked at how bad Roth's voice was. The bassist Anthony has the great voice and hit all the high notes.

Best times of my memories, I was 13 when this happened. Best times for sure!

@ugaais

Жыл бұрын

Me too born in 1970

Impossible to believe that this was almost 40 years ago. Something about that just ain't right, is it? Get your house in order, fellow rockers.

@suzieparis6821

3 жыл бұрын

Yep..its time

@rockabye274

3 жыл бұрын

Yep. Life is short, very short. EVH and DLR were on top of the world in 1983/1984 and then, less than 40 years later.......

@MrDrakenator

3 жыл бұрын

Mind blowing! 40 years ago! Can’t be true! Ughhhh

@hotlanta35

3 жыл бұрын

Just because times marches on does not mean everything gets better.

@richatlarge462

3 жыл бұрын

We're as far away from that concert as that concert was from World War II, which in 1983 was ancient history to us young people.

Always loved Alex's snare. Mike's incredible vocals. Showman Dave and Legend EVH.

One of the greatest rock band s of all time ❤I wuz there.

I really miss this band It was part of my life when i was a teenager.

RIP Eddie. You were among the best of the best. I was fortunate to attend this day of the US Festival as a kid. Life changing event.

@davidarmitage289

3 жыл бұрын

Oh for sure... damn you were lucky!

@larryoquinn7993

2 жыл бұрын

I'm

I was there....It was a great time to BE ALIVE!

Ed Van Halen foi um guitarrista fora da curva fenomenal pra dizer o mínimo era incrível de tanto talento ❤

they were at their peak here. DLR's vocals were still good and the bad was playing pretty tight. M.A.'s backup vocals are superb

@BigBri550

Жыл бұрын

Well, all I can say is I'm glad I caught them on their way up back in '79. They were still good then; by '83 they were all hype. That's my opinion, anyway.

@crowingupstart

Жыл бұрын

These vocals were replaced in post production. Look at how poorly they match up to the video, and listen to the studio quality.

@Sonoma_Coast

Жыл бұрын

@@crowingupstart I was thinking that too. I thought : what's going on here? This does not match.

When VH ruled the world !

@Lerxstification

5 жыл бұрын

and there was no VH1 lol

@Slowhand871

5 жыл бұрын

They really did. People cant understand. Elvis Beatles Van Halen There have been better but those three took the world by storm unlike others.

@brucedickinson12

5 жыл бұрын

@@Slowhand871 wtf grow up

@benramsell3245

5 жыл бұрын

brucedickinson12 imagine have dickinson as a name

@kevinhansen5930

5 жыл бұрын

@@benramsell3245 Ignorance is bliss...

Back when David Lee Roth had a voice. Eddie, we already miss you.

The very First time I saw Van Halen in concert was 1979 at the Angels Stadium in Anaheim CA. They made their grand stage appearance by parachuting out of the sky and landing on the stage, although I'm sure it wasn't them though they were wearing jump suits. It was quite the spectacle!

I was 17 yrs. old at this concert best show ever , it took 2 hrs to get to the concert & 3 days to get home WILD Luv the 80's (alex rogers)

It's a f**cking crime that there's absolutely no good quality footage of early Van Halen.

@blubblubston1452

5 жыл бұрын

I always thought the same What a shame

@koolkenoct

5 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/eYplzNJmYLzKodI.html

@TheKeymaster316

5 жыл бұрын

Same here. Had to have the absolute worst management AND label to not do SEVERAL live videos of this band back in the day. Far as I know, Live Without a Net is the first one that they officially released.

@user-cq8mp3gi4z

5 жыл бұрын

I agree, VH was the shit back then, top of the game for the time.

@mikecarey7744

5 жыл бұрын

There's a full show of them in Oakland in 81 on here somewhere, they made a couple of songs into MTV videos...🎸🎶

I was there, as a young 21 year old man, witnessing a very gifted, trendsetting guitarist having a great night, and a very intoxicated lead singer being the arrogant show-off that he was. RIP EVH!!

@maxinpains6937

3 жыл бұрын

Dude .... DLR was the best front man ever . He deserves to be an arrogant. R.I.P. Ed....

@sydbarrett6762

3 жыл бұрын

If I was the lead singer of Van Freaking Halen as we said in the 80's I would be arrogant as well. How could you not be? Free women, drugs, everything and everybody kissing your ass.

@fropiler

3 жыл бұрын

I was there as well. The whole band was pretty drunk. I'd seen them 3 times prior to this and they were a mess on this night. Didn't help to have a 2 hour wait after a flawless Scorpions set.

@turdferguson1965

3 жыл бұрын

@@fropiler A flawless Scorpions set would bore me to tears.

@326cher

3 жыл бұрын

@@sydbarrett6762 And those ass-less chaps!! Syd Barrett, really!!!!

Used to listen to Van Halen everyday before homeroom smoking joints.... Loved the 80s.

One of many Good times to be young🎉

I had the awesome and wild pleasure of seeing Van Halen with David Lee Roth (the only Van Halen) 3 times!! I've been to dozens and dozens of concerts and never ever seen a crown as explosive as the ones at Van Halen's concerts. RIP EDDIE!!!!!

@sgtboz9730

2 жыл бұрын

I seen them twice, 82 and 84, and your assessment is spot on.

I met Eddie in 1983 in Greensboro NC. He was so nice. As soon as I got to engage him in conversation, the road manager comes up and says "Limos here Eddie" Eddie says "wait a minute, I'm talking " puts his two unopened Schlitz malt liquors into his left hand and his cigarette in his mouth and shakes my hand. When he and Michael goes out the backstage door, I hear the crowd waiting outside start screaming. It was then it dawned on me that I had just met Eddie van Halen.

@georgehenderson7783

5 жыл бұрын

Roy Cool!

@crashburn3292

5 жыл бұрын

I checked him out when I worked at a Trader Joes in Westchester, CA. 1997. It was right before closing. I bagged his stuff then said something like, "Here you go. Now go practice." He looked at me, smiled and grunted like, "Oh. I get it." I told my manager, "I just checked out Eddie Van Halen." Once he believed me he ran out to the parking lot looking for him. I felt stupid about my failed joke for a couple days. EVH no doubt forgot about it before he hit the parking lot. lol

@Tull1996

5 жыл бұрын

​@@crashburn3292 1 second ago Yup....we've all been there.....I've met a couple famous people kind of unexpectedly and said something I thought (in my mind) was clever....but when it came out of my mouth, all I could think to myself was (Man, I'm an idiot) lol :-)

@SeverencePunk

5 жыл бұрын

@@Tull1996 Haha. I tried to be funny with Robin Williams and it just fell flat and I felt like a doofus. LOL

@loumason6120

5 жыл бұрын

I was in the parking lot of the Greensboro Coliseum smokin out~ then Cruised High point Rd. My band opened up for Molly Hatchet 2 years later. Fuck Greensboro lol

The best part: Alex comes off the drums and gives little brother Eddie a massive hug! Priceless! Knowing where they came from as immigrants to forming the largest band in the land! Amazing!

@caribman10

2 жыл бұрын

"Largest band in the land": when was that?

Esas eran bandas, verdaderos músicos, se encerraban a inspirarse, componer, luego la producción del disco, la gira de promoción y posteriormente el siguiente disco....qué época!

@elviragarofalo3035

2 жыл бұрын

Espectaculares músicos! Los Amo por siempre! Los llevo en mi corazón!!

I was there one of their best concerts ever!!.

Damn! When they were live, they were truly ELECTRIC!

So glad I got to see them live multiple times with both DLR and Sammy. What amazing fortune to have been alive at the same time as Van Halen.

such a fun show!!! wish i was there . GORGEOUS EDDIE

This was Cali's Woodstock. It was awesome

@gator2813

3 жыл бұрын

Good show but the Cal Jams at Ontario Motor Speedway were more Woodstock that the Us Festivals IMO. I attended Cal Jam 2 and US 83.

@teeyoung2619

3 жыл бұрын

Got front row tickets..Family, in Nashville, at Starwood... Michael handed me and my husband a Goulash beer..off the stage!!

I was 13, I think we never thought about the awesome music train ending.......I think we took it for granted.

@ryangenz6611

4 жыл бұрын

Well said, I was about to turn 14. Man bring back these days!

I was one of the VERY fortunate ones to be there!!! Still rockin' & amazed how music has kept US united thru concerts&love for our ROCK ⭐ STARS grateful for the post thank you!! Peace to all 2023!!

Without DLR, we would have never had Van Halen. The world owes him a debt of epic proportions.

They all were born to be rock stars! Straight out of the gate they gave 110% every single show!

Man how I love the 80s so much! From the music to the movies everything was so good! I need a time machine!

@debraelkins2155

4 жыл бұрын

AGREE im 57 😊

Lots of good parties and good times for me and friends during this period !! WOOHOOO!!

What a group! Such a great live presence

I'll never forget EVH!!! ONE OF THE BEST Musician's EVER!!!!!!! I can tell how much he loved playing with his bro & son Wolf. He was a kind soul!! Damn!! My heart still aches and hurts! Praying for his family, Valerie B., his true friends and all of us diehard VH fans!!!! R.I.P. Ed. We love you!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

@Bpjames

3 жыл бұрын

It's funny, when I heard the news that day I was just numb. It wasn't until the next day as I was looking through KZread vids that I found some news footage interview of Eddie and a grown up Wolf in the 5150 studio. The affection of father and son brought tears to my eyes. It's like, I couldn't cry for myself but I could for Wolf. I'm eager to hear his solo album whenever he can release it... I think he'll carry on in his dad's footsteps, at least I hope he does. Eddie will live on in his music and our hearts! RIP EVH

@Chatti16

3 жыл бұрын

Still feel 💔can’t get my head round it.. BLESS YOU ALWAYS FOR MUSIC THAT RESONATES IN MY HEART! What a guitar player! Peace 💜☮️💜

Van Halen was the ultimate party band! Diamond David Lee Roth was the last Rock stud who mixed true showmanship with insane vocals. Eddie was the last guitar God in the line of Hendrix. Record companies have killed off true talent like Van Halen to push corporate created dumbed down artists. Hopefully, in time the cradle will rock once more!

@rileymilovich

3 жыл бұрын

money and greed ruins everything that is genuine.

@jerrywoods4066

2 жыл бұрын

No Eddie was not . Satrianni srv came after. As well as before evh blackmore schenker Gary moore rik emmit Jimmy page

Oh yes - I was there 14 years old and I’ve seen The Mighty Van Halen every tour since ‘81 to their final at the Hollywood bowl 2015 - great memories

Incredible performance by all. Stunning...

And that my friends is why mike was needed for the background vocal !

Eddie was so unique. Nobody could replicate his style and sound that he created from nothing. I've seen dozens of Eruption and other videos by fans on the youtubes but not a single one is close. Many have some chops but none of the soul and always missing beats or notes. He was a legend we got to see though it all. Glad I saw him live.

@hobgoblin4614

3 жыл бұрын

Best decision I made was seeing them live in Vegas in 2012. So glad I went. He was amazing live. Worth every penny.

@SabrinaMeShell

3 жыл бұрын

I used to save up all my babysitting and lawn mowing money to see these guys. Fought my way to the barrier to stand in front of EVH. It was an honor to watch him play. RIP Edward. We love you

@brianmcmanus4286

3 жыл бұрын

We had a living legend. RIP EVH.

@JS-ju6cv

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been playing guitar since ‘77. STILL haven’t heard anyone better. Especially his imitators.

I have almost every Van Halen record. I was saddened by David Lee Roth's departure. Sammy Hagar is very nice, but he couldn't replace David. But Van Halen will always be one of the best rock bands in the US. All band members were equally important.

@raymondmasse5577

2 жыл бұрын

I don't know if you ever saw them with Dave at a live show. After the release of Diver Down he was terrible vocally. It wasn't about the music anymore , it was about him. Sammy didn't have that with them. The shows and the music were spot on and the vocals perfect....even with Gary Cherone the show was better live than with Dave. Don't get me wrong the studio versions are priceless. l

@Doc_Holiday

Жыл бұрын

Van Halen was better with Hagar

@superpotiron

Жыл бұрын

@@Doc_Holiday Better in what ? Van Halen became a hard fm band after DLR departure.

@gclark8228

Жыл бұрын

​​@@Doc_Holiday ...Yes Van Hagar was a better pop group with Sammy! They made killer soft drink commercial soundtracks...👍🏿 Did you freakin hear the crowd in this clip!

@Doc_Holiday

Жыл бұрын

@@gclark8228 hear the crowd? I was at the US festival 83 when they played lol What a dumb thing to say

Great band, I grew up with them. Van Halen, Kiss, Boston, Cheap trick, so many great bands are gone forever. At least in our Country we can still listen to them! As much as we want.

This US Fest was the greatest concert lineup of all time. Quiet Riot, Montley Crue, Judas Priest, Ozzy, and Van Halen!! Doesn’t get much better than that!

@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503

2 жыл бұрын

Scorpions and Triumph too.. I was there! Eric Underwood Class of 81 Downey High School California

@redwings1158

Жыл бұрын

You forgot Triumph!

@redwings1158

Жыл бұрын

And the Scorpians!

@theresamealer3314

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!! I was there!! YEAHHH!! TRIUMPH was really impressive!! Their performance ROCKED!!

@bobbyboyle230

9 ай бұрын

Scorpions stole the whole day