They Def. Changed my life for the better! Them & Ozzy man, got me! Then Ted nugent, cause im from DETROIT ROCK CITY!! Alice Cooper, MC5, and the best music had a monumental guitarist 🎸 in them days!! Enen Lindsey Buckingham w/ Stevie knicks, back then b 4 Fleetwood mac, was "Buckingham Knicks band!" So my roots go wayyyy back to 1976 ish, i was 8 years old learning piano!! Thanks VH and Gene simmons for the sound i needed!! ❤❤❤
@adambricemusic14 күн бұрын
What an amazing tribute. Lots of content I haven’t seen. Thanks for the time and effort you have put into this. This is the best documentary of the band I’ve seen. Look forward to future episodes.
@iconsremembered14 күн бұрын
Wow, thanks for such an awesome comment! While we don't have an official documentary (the closest is Wolf's recent one), there are other good fan-made documentaries on the band, so I take what you say as a huge compliment. I'd like to start making more soon 👍🏻
@FrancoM774715 күн бұрын
I sat right next to Eddie backstage at the Whiskey in 1977 watching him warm up. I'll never forget that.
@iconsremembered14 күн бұрын
You lucky mother******! That's amazing. Was it clear to you already then that the guy was going to change things?
@FrancoM774714 күн бұрын
@@iconsremembered Absolutely. No guitarist was even close to Eddie.
@iconsremembered14 күн бұрын
@@FrancoM7747 Seriously it's something incredible to have seen that level of talent up so close and so early on. It's a name that will probably still echo centuries from now, and you were there in the beginning before the world knew it. I'm extremely envious, but great story!
@KarmaNDuality15 күн бұрын
Hendrix reinvented the guitar and shaped the 70's, just like Eddie reinvented the guitar and shaped the 80's. His influence on music and guitarists can not be overstated, his reach can still be heard today in modern guitarist's. R.I.P. King Edward.😊
@JorshWarshington117 күн бұрын
Nice vid, but lose the background music
@iconsremembered17 күн бұрын
I still think it needs the backing music, but you're not the only one who's said something about it, so maybe at the very least I need to look at lowering the volume if/when I do more. Like I say, I think it needs something, and VH music is pretty much off limits. Glad you seemed to like it anyway 👍🏻
@JorshWarshington117 күн бұрын
@@iconsremembered thanks for being polite. It's gotta be tough making a band video and not being able to use any of their music. Either way, thank you. I still enjoyed it.
@danielblackmon660218 күн бұрын
Love him or hate him you have to admit he was the closest thing to Mozart this generation had to offer. Rest in eternal peace.
@TANTRUMGASM16 күн бұрын
I never heard of anybody, and I mean NEVER heard anybody say they hated Edward Van Halen.
@susanpritchard752119 күн бұрын
well presented
@danielmccoy293820 күн бұрын
Ed is our Mozart or more Pagani we may never see this talent for a long long time so blessed to have seen him several times Edward Van Halen we will miss you 💖 thanks for everything
@iconsremembered18 күн бұрын
You can make the case for others to be the Mozart of their generation, even in the same era as Ed, like Prince. But it's hard to think of anyone who innovated in the same way, while still being such a brilliant composer.
@wruff37820 күн бұрын
=VH= fan of 45 yrs, since I was 10 ('79"). Thanks for producing this doc. Very well done. I really enjoyed it.
@iconsremembered20 күн бұрын
Thank you for saying - when the long term fans like you can enjoy it, then it really means a lot 👍🏻
@jking402020 күн бұрын
Came from another country and they speak perfect English to this day? Give me a fucking break
@iconsremembered20 күн бұрын
I know, crazy 😁
@guestguest371520 күн бұрын
…….and then we fired Mike……
@iconsremembered20 күн бұрын
To be fair, that's nearly 30 years on from what's covered in this. I don't want to turn EVH into some sort of perfect angel in anything I do either - he had flaws and any documentary covering his whole life would have to deal with those flaws too.
@cherylfarrell127421 күн бұрын
Heaven gained a musical genius!! Miss you Eddie!!
@iconsremembered18 күн бұрын
That's one serious line-up they have playing up there.
@ponzo196721 күн бұрын
God broke the mold after Eddie, we won't see another like him.
@iconsremembered21 күн бұрын
No, you're right. Many can show his level of virtuosity, but that just a small part of what made EVH amazing. I don't think anyone before or since showed that combination of innovation, virtuosity and songwriting ability the way he did. And he did it all while looking like he was having the time of his life every time he picked the guitar up.
@richevans60922 күн бұрын
I remember most of these interviews real time... Watching in a Documentary a few years after his death is weird. Miss ya Eddie. ❤
@iconsremembered20 күн бұрын
Yeah I can understand that feeling. I think for a lot of people, it's hard to accept that he's gone, even nearly 4 years later. But I hope that by putting some of these interviews together in a (I hope) decent way, that it helps people to remember him and for newcomers to understand who he was.
@Kahuna5422 күн бұрын
I remember seeing them in Hollywood before they were famous when Eddie would turn his back so no one could see what he was doing!
@iconsremembered20 күн бұрын
I heard that was Alex' idea. And to be fair, I don't blame them. Very envious too got to see them so early on!
@DRCRANKNSTEIN23 күн бұрын
I just love this entire video- thank you!!!
@iconsremembered22 күн бұрын
Thank you for saying this - it means a lot 😊 if you know any VH fans, then let them know 👍🏻
@tymanngruter180823 күн бұрын
After they left Holland my parents take over their house, i was born there but know that since my father died. I am 59 now and always loved their music! 🤫
@iconsremembered23 күн бұрын
That's a fantastic story! Is that the place they had on Rozemarijnstraat in Nijmegen?
@richevans60922 күн бұрын
Wow!!!!
@tymanngruter180819 күн бұрын
@@iconsremembered no, not flowertown! 🤭
@teddmented23 күн бұрын
If I’m Mark Stone I could never forgive my parents
@iconsremembered23 күн бұрын
Haha, I know what you mean! But to be fair, I think there were other factors. The Van Halen brothers have also said that while Mark was a good player and quite creative musically, he was also possibly more focused on not just school, but also getting high, than on the music. Like anything it was probably a combination of factors. I know he stayed on good terms with the brothers afterwards though.
@kellyelrington566323 күн бұрын
To say Edward is/was the best is an understatement. Still can't believe he's gone.
@reynaldosaezjr20 күн бұрын
What’s crazy maybe it’s just me but to say it’s an understatement to me feels like a major understatement. I’ve never seen anyone play Guitar/entertain with one as much as him
@David-xd5qs19 күн бұрын
Sammy who?
@johnnymoraes2323 күн бұрын
Eddie was a genious. Period.
@iconsremembered23 күн бұрын
Even though EVH himself would probably shy away from people using words like "genius", he undoubtedly was exactly that. And it's always important to say it's not just his playing, but his songwriting and innovation with guitar builds and design too. So ahead of the curve in so many ways.
@Cuhraft23 күн бұрын
This is great stuff, love the editing and vibes behind these videos.
@iconsremembered23 күн бұрын
Thank you! It took a lot of work just to do these 27 minutes, but worth it when people enjoy it, and better yet, take the time to say they like how it was put together. Much appreciated 👍🏻
@user-yp7qp2cq3n24 күн бұрын
Won a contest in the eighties in utah got to meet and greet van halen eddie played meanstreet for me incredible never forget that moment
@iconsremembered23 күн бұрын
Again, I'm so damn envious! Awesome story. Personal favourite song too.
@user-yp7qp2cq3n24 күн бұрын
I remember we were in junior high someone came running in with a cassette and said you have to hear this running with the devil blew us away changed our lives
@iconsremembered24 күн бұрын
Awesome! I'd imagine the very next track continued that feeling.
@user-yp7qp2cq3n24 күн бұрын
I had front row for dave in the 80s increíble show. Then i got front row for Sammy another Great show just diffrent loved them both but that 1st van halen listening to it today increíble
@CoreyW629223 күн бұрын
@@iconsremembered Eruption just absolutely blew my mind. The tapping, what we called finger-rolls in the 80s, just made me speechless. I know exactly when and where I was.
@iconsremembered23 күн бұрын
@@user-yp7qp2cq3n I'm always so envious of people who saw the band in their prime. VH pretty much never played Ireland, where I'm from (only when they opened for Bon Jovi in 1995), so the closest I've seen is DLR live. That was great, but not the real thing.
@iconsremembered23 күн бұрын
@@CoreyW6292 To me, even though it's now 46 years old (!), it still sounds futuristic.
@143931525 күн бұрын
Rock on. So many stories of management screwing over bands/musicians. You could write a book. Corruption, brand new word. Somebody should . . . write a song . . . . . .
@Edje00126 күн бұрын
Did do go to the US military at 18...? Nobody mentions it?
@iconsremembered25 күн бұрын
It's actually a really good question and I've never heard it discussed. But I can see that the last draft call for Vietnam was December 1972, when Ed would still have been 17. Al would've been 19 at that point though, so technically he could've been conscripted I suppose. I wonder if it was because they weren't yet US citizens (only legal residents)? I'm pretty sure EVH didn't become a naturalized US citizen until 1978.
@buzzedalldrink913126 күн бұрын
Eddie was a dick. I will never forget how he treated Micheal Anthony. Alex was no prize either. Sammy spoke the truth that no one wanted to hear. Eddie talked lots of fecal matter about Sammy and Dave. So I guess that makes them even.
@iconsremembered25 күн бұрын
While I don't agree with the 'dick' comment in general, it's fair to say that no one in VH (aside from Michael Anthony, who seems like the nicest guy in the world) was perfect over the years. All of Alex, Ed, Roth and Hagar could show ego, bitterness and insecurity to varying degrees. They were/are human. I just wish they all could've patched things up better as they got older.
@buzzedalldrink913125 күн бұрын
@@iconsremembered I respect your opinion, but in my opinion, he really was . Nit because of that simple act alone, what sealed it for me the video of him and his brother bashing Sammy. I really didn’t appreciate that. I don’t think any of them should have be talking about each other publicly. I really have no respect for Sammy since he bashed Eddie in his book and then after he died, all he does is praise and kiss his ass cause he wants to do a reunion and make some more money. I agree you are correct. They’ll have their faults, but I’ve never ever heard Michael Anthony say a bad thing about anyone. He seems to be a great guy since he’s the one that got screwed over the most.
@nickjimenez426226 күн бұрын
I saw VH at the US Festival. I liked them before that but eddie live is something to see. I didnt realize at the time that Dave was doing an act only through social media yrs later did i realize that he did the same shtick town after town. I can see why that would get on someones nerves. It wasnt necessary. I like the VH with Dave singing. That music is edgy and i love it. Atomic Punk shit like that. The stuff they do with sam is ok but nothing like their beginning. Sam cant get in front of a mic without belittling Dave and it makes him seem small compared to Dave. He once said Dave isnt a singer. Dont know what he was listening to but listen to isolated vocal tracks. Hes working his ass off on those tracks. Im 7 yrs sober and i know the things that you do while being high or drunk are things that weigh down on you for the rest of your life. I think Ed overall was a good guy and appreciated his fans.
@iconsremembered26 күн бұрын
Hard to disagree with much of that. Very envious that you saw them at the US Festival 👍🏻 Hope you enjoyed the video!
@swanneez524626 күн бұрын
Thanks for this. I've been following Van Halen from 1980. This is the best documentary for me about the early years. I saw/ heard stuff I didn't know and tells the story well.
@iconsremembered26 күн бұрын
Wow, that's some real praise and I appreciate it. Really glad to hear that even a long-term fan like you could get a lot out of it. Makes it all worthwhile 👍🏻
@iconsremembered26 күн бұрын
Wow, that's some real praise and I appreciate it. Really glad to hear that even a long-term fan like you could get a lot out of it. Makes it all worthwhile 👍🏻
@davidgilmour944726 күн бұрын
Any rock guitar player from '78 on took something from EVH. If they deny it, they're either lying or dumb. That dude was in a league of his own until the day he died. No tribute show? Thank God for that formal interview.
@iconsremembered26 күн бұрын
He definitely influenced a lot of people, but no one really could sound like him fully. It's a terrible shame about the tribute show, but this is unfortunately the reality of VH - from about 1981 onwards, there was always dysfunction and probably always will be. But yes, if you mean the Smithsonian interview, then that truly was a gift in terms of getting to know EVH a bit better.
@davidgilmour944726 күн бұрын
@@iconsremembered Hey thanks, your channel has a lot great stuff. Yeah, I've watched that interview a couple times. I'm old enough to have seen the impact Hendrix had. In my mind EVH was on another level. CYA!
@paulomichel515026 күн бұрын
He’s The One 1️⃣🙌👏👏👏
@shable143627 күн бұрын
His style was so different it was futuristic, yet chaotic, like that scene in the 1985 movie back to the future, where marty mcfly puts headphones on his sleeping fathers ears, and cranks up Van Halen like that is some alien language. 😂 That style he devolved was a melting pot of British blues guitarist and classical, with lots of Allan Holdsworth style of prog jazz rock unusual runs, bends, and phasing.
@iconsremembered27 күн бұрын
Love that description. If the Delorean was a great example of a vehicle that was simultaneously of its time and yet thrilling vibrant and futuristic, then the same could be said of EVH's playing. That's why even though the piece of music they used was just some noise from the Wildlife soundtrack, having EVH's playing in BTTF was still a glimpse of how out there and alien his playing could seem to someone from the past. The funny thing is that 40 years later, his playing is still totally unique to him. Some tried to copy it, but you always instantly know an Eddie Van Halen solo when you hear one. Rather than sounding dated, it still sounds futuristic to me - just a future that only he pursued properly.
@larry-xc1te27 күн бұрын
Roth was definitely the brains of the operation , the vision
@iconsremembered27 күн бұрын
It's tricky with giving him too much credit - after all, the VH brothers were so dedicated and musically-gifted and Mike Anthony also added a lot, especially early on. But yeah, I'd definitely agree that Roth was the driving force when it came to trying to get the band places. Alex even said it himself to Steve Rosen in 1985 that without Roth, he and Ed might have still been making good music, but for very few people. DLR forced them to promote themselves, act the part and really go places.
@EddiePowers268227 күн бұрын
FANTASTIC VIDEO
@iconsremembered27 күн бұрын
Thanks a lot for taking the time to say that, and please tell your friends! Hopefully there's more on the way to continue the story.
@EddiePowers268227 күн бұрын
@@iconsremembered please my first show was 1982 i was 16 in the spectrum it changed my life love the history of the early years!
@shannonjones371428 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing this with us, some great photos I’ve never seen before! I rather enjoyed it!
@iconsremembered26 күн бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to write that - much appreciated and always happy to hear when people can enjoy it. Spread the work if you can 😊
@freeatlast196328 күн бұрын
World class journalism ....
@iconsremembered28 күн бұрын
Assuming you mean that (I have a bad tendency to always assume the worst), then thank you very much for saying that 👍🏻
@bestgift1519 күн бұрын
@@iconsremembered I meant it. This video series is excellent and you've done a great job!
@iconsremembered19 күн бұрын
@@bestgift15 Really glad to hear - much appreciated 😊
@4578a28 күн бұрын
Where's the Van Halen Music?
@iconsremembered28 күн бұрын
I kept well away from it, because if I included anything of VH's musical catalogue, I would soon be hearing from their lawyers to take it down. See what happened with Alan Berry and his 1984 doc. I just don't need the hassle or the risk. For this part of the story I don't need it anyway, but if I do more, then later on, it could become more difficult without the music.
@4578a28 күн бұрын
@@iconsremembered Yeah i know that sucks but i don't wanna see a Band Doc without any of their music in it. I'd rather read the book while listening to their records.
@iconsremembered28 күн бұрын
@@4578a OK, but then you'll never see one I fear.
@4578a27 күн бұрын
@@iconsremembered Couldn't they have bands covering Van Halen or is that not even allowed?
@iconsremembered27 күн бұрын
@@4578a As I understand it, even if one were to use cover versions, VH could still technically stop it being used. They still have that right if they're the songwriters. I guess it would depend on whether KZread's scans pick up what the songs are to determine whether they're even aware of it being used. But if they are, then it's probably a good bet that VH's legal team will probably request it taken down. Besides, even if cover versions might have a chance of being allowed, is it really worth using them? - personally I think that could be more false than not using the music at all.
@ironwood928 күн бұрын
Really good!!!
@iconsremembered28 күн бұрын
Thanks a lot! Appreciate you saying so 👍🏻
@1wickedgroove29 күн бұрын
That's pretty sad his mom saying that hurtful crap to him. That kinda shit can affect people badly. But Randy Rhoads mom encouraged him on the other hand, and we still ended up with two masters. R.I.P. Randy💫~Eddie
@iconsremembered29 күн бұрын
Even though his mother by all accounts was very strict and it probably had an effect, I still think the family were close. As you say though, let's be thankful that we could enjoy the master that developed from it either way.
@kenedie464624 күн бұрын
I think that the world got 2 great players. Randy, and Eddie. Randy is my favorite, but they both were amazing. Everybody should stop comparing those guys. I have made this comment before, but the Van Halen/ Rhoads competition since the 70's, is ridiculous to me. They both were incredible players. Randy has always been the best, of Everybody, in my opinion. Everybody has an opinion. Mine won't change. Both were great.
@teddmented23 күн бұрын
Yes but it can also be a great motivator
@tdz6929 күн бұрын
Eddie’s first guitar was in 1967. In 1978 Van Halen’s debut album came out and hit like an atomic bomb. From his first guitar to that album was a span of 11 years. ELEVEN YEARS. Let that sink in.
@iconsremembered29 күн бұрын
Absolutely right - EVH arrived pretty much fully formed in the public eye. His development was staggering.
@tommilitello19821 күн бұрын
Lmao that’s been common knowledge since 1978 when the album was released
@iconsremembered21 күн бұрын
@@tommilitello198 In fairness, no one said it was new information, either in the video or these comments.
@CatchersCatch20 күн бұрын
I have often thought about this too. Taking into consideration his skill levels on piano at that age as well. The man was a musical genius.
@tdz6920 күн бұрын
@@tommilitello198 who said it’s new info douche. Lol.
@KBK286Ай бұрын
🖤🖤🖤
@DrGuitaritisАй бұрын
Thanks for creating and sharing this awesome video!
@iconsremembered29 күн бұрын
You're very welcome. Appreciate you sayjng, and glad to hear you enjoyed it!
@DavidSmith-is4phАй бұрын
#vanhalenforever
@jimmyjennings4089Ай бұрын
R.I.P. Eddie, I still listen and play your stuff I'm one year away from the age you left this earth, you were the one that made me almost quit when I was 18 in 78 and your also the reason I have built two Frankenstein guitars and still play every day although I've given up hope on making it in music, the challenge of what you did is still there, maybe I'll see you on the other side brother.
@TC-GuitarАй бұрын
Eddie is the reason that most of us play guitar, nice to know the history. This vid was well done 😎
@iconsremembered28 күн бұрын
Thank you! And yeah, while EVH maybe didn't make me play guitar in the first place, discovering Van Halen definitely made me want to try to get better.
@crisscat200622 күн бұрын
do you play guitar or ukelele?
@beachcomber4141Ай бұрын
More more more!!! This was really well done. I hope they continue this documentary series.
@iconsremembered25 күн бұрын
Thanks a lot! I hope to do more. I'm just in the middle of changing job in real life, so stuff like this (which takes a lot of time!) has had to wait. I'm already starting to think about it though.
@beachcomber414125 күн бұрын
@@iconsremembered Fantastic job sir!! I am subscribed so when you do get the next chapter, I will be there!!
@bionicfingerzАй бұрын
This was very well done . I love this
@iconsrememberedАй бұрын
Appreciate you taking the time to say this and very glad to hear 👍🏻
@vikingmike8139Ай бұрын
EVH
@Crinkle65Ай бұрын
This was really well done. I’ve been waiting a long time for a quality version of this story. Finally.
@iconsremembered25 күн бұрын
Really glad I could fill some of that gap for you, and thanks a lot for saying. More than anyone, I'd love to see an official documentary done with the band and family's cooperation. I tried very hard to make that happen myself before realising it's probably not possible, at least for the time being. I then did this as a sort of consolation prize, so at least I could say I tried to do something.
@Scottocaster6668Ай бұрын
Wow Man, this is put together really well! Great Job👍. Now im bummed out even more. Remember guys, we were on this earth, at a perfect age to witness the Goat guitarist, who was the soundtrack of our lives growing up. Nobody can take that away from us! I think thats pretty dam awesome! R.i.p. EVH, and thank you👍.
@iconsremembered25 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for saying all this and sorry for the delay getting back - I'd somehow missed this comment. And yeah, while it's sad he's gone, what he was and what he did will live on for many lifetimes 🎸
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They Def. Changed my life for the better! Them & Ozzy man, got me! Then Ted nugent, cause im from DETROIT ROCK CITY!! Alice Cooper, MC5, and the best music had a monumental guitarist 🎸 in them days!! Enen Lindsey Buckingham w/ Stevie knicks, back then b 4 Fleetwood mac, was "Buckingham Knicks band!" So my roots go wayyyy back to 1976 ish, i was 8 years old learning piano!! Thanks VH and Gene simmons for the sound i needed!! ❤❤❤
What an amazing tribute. Lots of content I haven’t seen. Thanks for the time and effort you have put into this. This is the best documentary of the band I’ve seen. Look forward to future episodes.
Wow, thanks for such an awesome comment! While we don't have an official documentary (the closest is Wolf's recent one), there are other good fan-made documentaries on the band, so I take what you say as a huge compliment. I'd like to start making more soon 👍🏻
I sat right next to Eddie backstage at the Whiskey in 1977 watching him warm up. I'll never forget that.
You lucky mother******! That's amazing. Was it clear to you already then that the guy was going to change things?
@@iconsremembered Absolutely. No guitarist was even close to Eddie.
@@FrancoM7747 Seriously it's something incredible to have seen that level of talent up so close and so early on. It's a name that will probably still echo centuries from now, and you were there in the beginning before the world knew it. I'm extremely envious, but great story!
Hendrix reinvented the guitar and shaped the 70's, just like Eddie reinvented the guitar and shaped the 80's. His influence on music and guitarists can not be overstated, his reach can still be heard today in modern guitarist's. R.I.P. King Edward.😊
Nice vid, but lose the background music
I still think it needs the backing music, but you're not the only one who's said something about it, so maybe at the very least I need to look at lowering the volume if/when I do more. Like I say, I think it needs something, and VH music is pretty much off limits. Glad you seemed to like it anyway 👍🏻
@@iconsremembered thanks for being polite. It's gotta be tough making a band video and not being able to use any of their music. Either way, thank you. I still enjoyed it.
Love him or hate him you have to admit he was the closest thing to Mozart this generation had to offer. Rest in eternal peace.
I never heard of anybody, and I mean NEVER heard anybody say they hated Edward Van Halen.
well presented
Ed is our Mozart or more Pagani we may never see this talent for a long long time so blessed to have seen him several times Edward Van Halen we will miss you 💖 thanks for everything
You can make the case for others to be the Mozart of their generation, even in the same era as Ed, like Prince. But it's hard to think of anyone who innovated in the same way, while still being such a brilliant composer.
=VH= fan of 45 yrs, since I was 10 ('79"). Thanks for producing this doc. Very well done. I really enjoyed it.
Thank you for saying - when the long term fans like you can enjoy it, then it really means a lot 👍🏻
Came from another country and they speak perfect English to this day? Give me a fucking break
I know, crazy 😁
…….and then we fired Mike……
To be fair, that's nearly 30 years on from what's covered in this. I don't want to turn EVH into some sort of perfect angel in anything I do either - he had flaws and any documentary covering his whole life would have to deal with those flaws too.
Heaven gained a musical genius!! Miss you Eddie!!
That's one serious line-up they have playing up there.
God broke the mold after Eddie, we won't see another like him.
No, you're right. Many can show his level of virtuosity, but that just a small part of what made EVH amazing. I don't think anyone before or since showed that combination of innovation, virtuosity and songwriting ability the way he did. And he did it all while looking like he was having the time of his life every time he picked the guitar up.
I remember most of these interviews real time... Watching in a Documentary a few years after his death is weird. Miss ya Eddie. ❤
Yeah I can understand that feeling. I think for a lot of people, it's hard to accept that he's gone, even nearly 4 years later. But I hope that by putting some of these interviews together in a (I hope) decent way, that it helps people to remember him and for newcomers to understand who he was.
I remember seeing them in Hollywood before they were famous when Eddie would turn his back so no one could see what he was doing!
I heard that was Alex' idea. And to be fair, I don't blame them. Very envious too got to see them so early on!
I just love this entire video- thank you!!!
Thank you for saying this - it means a lot 😊 if you know any VH fans, then let them know 👍🏻
After they left Holland my parents take over their house, i was born there but know that since my father died. I am 59 now and always loved their music! 🤫
That's a fantastic story! Is that the place they had on Rozemarijnstraat in Nijmegen?
Wow!!!!
@@iconsremembered no, not flowertown! 🤭
If I’m Mark Stone I could never forgive my parents
Haha, I know what you mean! But to be fair, I think there were other factors. The Van Halen brothers have also said that while Mark was a good player and quite creative musically, he was also possibly more focused on not just school, but also getting high, than on the music. Like anything it was probably a combination of factors. I know he stayed on good terms with the brothers afterwards though.
To say Edward is/was the best is an understatement. Still can't believe he's gone.
What’s crazy maybe it’s just me but to say it’s an understatement to me feels like a major understatement. I’ve never seen anyone play Guitar/entertain with one as much as him
Sammy who?
Eddie was a genious. Period.
Even though EVH himself would probably shy away from people using words like "genius", he undoubtedly was exactly that. And it's always important to say it's not just his playing, but his songwriting and innovation with guitar builds and design too. So ahead of the curve in so many ways.
This is great stuff, love the editing and vibes behind these videos.
Thank you! It took a lot of work just to do these 27 minutes, but worth it when people enjoy it, and better yet, take the time to say they like how it was put together. Much appreciated 👍🏻
Won a contest in the eighties in utah got to meet and greet van halen eddie played meanstreet for me incredible never forget that moment
Again, I'm so damn envious! Awesome story. Personal favourite song too.
I remember we were in junior high someone came running in with a cassette and said you have to hear this running with the devil blew us away changed our lives
Awesome! I'd imagine the very next track continued that feeling.
I had front row for dave in the 80s increíble show. Then i got front row for Sammy another Great show just diffrent loved them both but that 1st van halen listening to it today increíble
@@iconsremembered Eruption just absolutely blew my mind. The tapping, what we called finger-rolls in the 80s, just made me speechless. I know exactly when and where I was.
@@user-yp7qp2cq3n I'm always so envious of people who saw the band in their prime. VH pretty much never played Ireland, where I'm from (only when they opened for Bon Jovi in 1995), so the closest I've seen is DLR live. That was great, but not the real thing.
@@CoreyW6292 To me, even though it's now 46 years old (!), it still sounds futuristic.
Rock on. So many stories of management screwing over bands/musicians. You could write a book. Corruption, brand new word. Somebody should . . . write a song . . . . . .
Did do go to the US military at 18...? Nobody mentions it?
It's actually a really good question and I've never heard it discussed. But I can see that the last draft call for Vietnam was December 1972, when Ed would still have been 17. Al would've been 19 at that point though, so technically he could've been conscripted I suppose. I wonder if it was because they weren't yet US citizens (only legal residents)? I'm pretty sure EVH didn't become a naturalized US citizen until 1978.
Eddie was a dick. I will never forget how he treated Micheal Anthony. Alex was no prize either. Sammy spoke the truth that no one wanted to hear. Eddie talked lots of fecal matter about Sammy and Dave. So I guess that makes them even.
While I don't agree with the 'dick' comment in general, it's fair to say that no one in VH (aside from Michael Anthony, who seems like the nicest guy in the world) was perfect over the years. All of Alex, Ed, Roth and Hagar could show ego, bitterness and insecurity to varying degrees. They were/are human. I just wish they all could've patched things up better as they got older.
@@iconsremembered I respect your opinion, but in my opinion, he really was . Nit because of that simple act alone, what sealed it for me the video of him and his brother bashing Sammy. I really didn’t appreciate that. I don’t think any of them should have be talking about each other publicly. I really have no respect for Sammy since he bashed Eddie in his book and then after he died, all he does is praise and kiss his ass cause he wants to do a reunion and make some more money. I agree you are correct. They’ll have their faults, but I’ve never ever heard Michael Anthony say a bad thing about anyone. He seems to be a great guy since he’s the one that got screwed over the most.
I saw VH at the US Festival. I liked them before that but eddie live is something to see. I didnt realize at the time that Dave was doing an act only through social media yrs later did i realize that he did the same shtick town after town. I can see why that would get on someones nerves. It wasnt necessary. I like the VH with Dave singing. That music is edgy and i love it. Atomic Punk shit like that. The stuff they do with sam is ok but nothing like their beginning. Sam cant get in front of a mic without belittling Dave and it makes him seem small compared to Dave. He once said Dave isnt a singer. Dont know what he was listening to but listen to isolated vocal tracks. Hes working his ass off on those tracks. Im 7 yrs sober and i know the things that you do while being high or drunk are things that weigh down on you for the rest of your life. I think Ed overall was a good guy and appreciated his fans.
Hard to disagree with much of that. Very envious that you saw them at the US Festival 👍🏻 Hope you enjoyed the video!
Thanks for this. I've been following Van Halen from 1980. This is the best documentary for me about the early years. I saw/ heard stuff I didn't know and tells the story well.
Wow, that's some real praise and I appreciate it. Really glad to hear that even a long-term fan like you could get a lot out of it. Makes it all worthwhile 👍🏻
Wow, that's some real praise and I appreciate it. Really glad to hear that even a long-term fan like you could get a lot out of it. Makes it all worthwhile 👍🏻
Any rock guitar player from '78 on took something from EVH. If they deny it, they're either lying or dumb. That dude was in a league of his own until the day he died. No tribute show? Thank God for that formal interview.
He definitely influenced a lot of people, but no one really could sound like him fully. It's a terrible shame about the tribute show, but this is unfortunately the reality of VH - from about 1981 onwards, there was always dysfunction and probably always will be. But yes, if you mean the Smithsonian interview, then that truly was a gift in terms of getting to know EVH a bit better.
@@iconsremembered Hey thanks, your channel has a lot great stuff. Yeah, I've watched that interview a couple times. I'm old enough to have seen the impact Hendrix had. In my mind EVH was on another level. CYA!
He’s The One 1️⃣🙌👏👏👏
His style was so different it was futuristic, yet chaotic, like that scene in the 1985 movie back to the future, where marty mcfly puts headphones on his sleeping fathers ears, and cranks up Van Halen like that is some alien language. 😂 That style he devolved was a melting pot of British blues guitarist and classical, with lots of Allan Holdsworth style of prog jazz rock unusual runs, bends, and phasing.
Love that description. If the Delorean was a great example of a vehicle that was simultaneously of its time and yet thrilling vibrant and futuristic, then the same could be said of EVH's playing. That's why even though the piece of music they used was just some noise from the Wildlife soundtrack, having EVH's playing in BTTF was still a glimpse of how out there and alien his playing could seem to someone from the past. The funny thing is that 40 years later, his playing is still totally unique to him. Some tried to copy it, but you always instantly know an Eddie Van Halen solo when you hear one. Rather than sounding dated, it still sounds futuristic to me - just a future that only he pursued properly.
Roth was definitely the brains of the operation , the vision
It's tricky with giving him too much credit - after all, the VH brothers were so dedicated and musically-gifted and Mike Anthony also added a lot, especially early on. But yeah, I'd definitely agree that Roth was the driving force when it came to trying to get the band places. Alex even said it himself to Steve Rosen in 1985 that without Roth, he and Ed might have still been making good music, but for very few people. DLR forced them to promote themselves, act the part and really go places.
FANTASTIC VIDEO
Thanks a lot for taking the time to say that, and please tell your friends! Hopefully there's more on the way to continue the story.
@@iconsremembered please my first show was 1982 i was 16 in the spectrum it changed my life love the history of the early years!
Thanks for sharing this with us, some great photos I’ve never seen before! I rather enjoyed it!
Thank you for taking the time to write that - much appreciated and always happy to hear when people can enjoy it. Spread the work if you can 😊
World class journalism ....
Assuming you mean that (I have a bad tendency to always assume the worst), then thank you very much for saying that 👍🏻
@@iconsremembered I meant it. This video series is excellent and you've done a great job!
@@bestgift15 Really glad to hear - much appreciated 😊
Where's the Van Halen Music?
I kept well away from it, because if I included anything of VH's musical catalogue, I would soon be hearing from their lawyers to take it down. See what happened with Alan Berry and his 1984 doc. I just don't need the hassle or the risk. For this part of the story I don't need it anyway, but if I do more, then later on, it could become more difficult without the music.
@@iconsremembered Yeah i know that sucks but i don't wanna see a Band Doc without any of their music in it. I'd rather read the book while listening to their records.
@@4578a OK, but then you'll never see one I fear.
@@iconsremembered Couldn't they have bands covering Van Halen or is that not even allowed?
@@4578a As I understand it, even if one were to use cover versions, VH could still technically stop it being used. They still have that right if they're the songwriters. I guess it would depend on whether KZread's scans pick up what the songs are to determine whether they're even aware of it being used. But if they are, then it's probably a good bet that VH's legal team will probably request it taken down. Besides, even if cover versions might have a chance of being allowed, is it really worth using them? - personally I think that could be more false than not using the music at all.
Really good!!!
Thanks a lot! Appreciate you saying so 👍🏻
That's pretty sad his mom saying that hurtful crap to him. That kinda shit can affect people badly. But Randy Rhoads mom encouraged him on the other hand, and we still ended up with two masters. R.I.P. Randy💫~Eddie
Even though his mother by all accounts was very strict and it probably had an effect, I still think the family were close. As you say though, let's be thankful that we could enjoy the master that developed from it either way.
I think that the world got 2 great players. Randy, and Eddie. Randy is my favorite, but they both were amazing. Everybody should stop comparing those guys. I have made this comment before, but the Van Halen/ Rhoads competition since the 70's, is ridiculous to me. They both were incredible players. Randy has always been the best, of Everybody, in my opinion. Everybody has an opinion. Mine won't change. Both were great.
Yes but it can also be a great motivator
Eddie’s first guitar was in 1967. In 1978 Van Halen’s debut album came out and hit like an atomic bomb. From his first guitar to that album was a span of 11 years. ELEVEN YEARS. Let that sink in.
Absolutely right - EVH arrived pretty much fully formed in the public eye. His development was staggering.
Lmao that’s been common knowledge since 1978 when the album was released
@@tommilitello198 In fairness, no one said it was new information, either in the video or these comments.
I have often thought about this too. Taking into consideration his skill levels on piano at that age as well. The man was a musical genius.
@@tommilitello198 who said it’s new info douche. Lol.
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Thanks for creating and sharing this awesome video!
You're very welcome. Appreciate you sayjng, and glad to hear you enjoyed it!
#vanhalenforever
R.I.P. Eddie, I still listen and play your stuff I'm one year away from the age you left this earth, you were the one that made me almost quit when I was 18 in 78 and your also the reason I have built two Frankenstein guitars and still play every day although I've given up hope on making it in music, the challenge of what you did is still there, maybe I'll see you on the other side brother.
Eddie is the reason that most of us play guitar, nice to know the history. This vid was well done 😎
Thank you! And yeah, while EVH maybe didn't make me play guitar in the first place, discovering Van Halen definitely made me want to try to get better.
do you play guitar or ukelele?
More more more!!! This was really well done. I hope they continue this documentary series.
Thanks a lot! I hope to do more. I'm just in the middle of changing job in real life, so stuff like this (which takes a lot of time!) has had to wait. I'm already starting to think about it though.
@@iconsremembered Fantastic job sir!! I am subscribed so when you do get the next chapter, I will be there!!
This was very well done . I love this
Appreciate you taking the time to say this and very glad to hear 👍🏻
EVH
This was really well done. I’ve been waiting a long time for a quality version of this story. Finally.
Really glad I could fill some of that gap for you, and thanks a lot for saying. More than anyone, I'd love to see an official documentary done with the band and family's cooperation. I tried very hard to make that happen myself before realising it's probably not possible, at least for the time being. I then did this as a sort of consolation prize, so at least I could say I tried to do something.
Wow Man, this is put together really well! Great Job👍. Now im bummed out even more. Remember guys, we were on this earth, at a perfect age to witness the Goat guitarist, who was the soundtrack of our lives growing up. Nobody can take that away from us! I think thats pretty dam awesome! R.i.p. EVH, and thank you👍.
Thanks so much for saying all this and sorry for the delay getting back - I'd somehow missed this comment. And yeah, while it's sad he's gone, what he was and what he did will live on for many lifetimes 🎸
A fanatic story, really.