Classic Reactions Ep.2 : Van Halen - Hot For Teacher + Eruption Solo

#THG

Van Halen was my first ever concert. Feb. 1984. I was 16. From that point on, I was ruined, and I have loved every minute since.

I wasn't in heavy metal at that time so much but of course I remember Van Halen and "Hot For Teacher" , so it was a funny memory. But the Solo I never heard before and I'm impressed over the top. I can understand, that our parents are often in the opinion that it is only "noise" and I'm not completly sure if I listen to a 13 minute solo at that time. But today I was mesmerized and I thank you so much for this in initiation. I think this is not only musicaly a masterly achievement it is also physical peak performance. 🦊🦊🦊 For The Fox-God 🦊🦊🦊

#THG RIP Eddie!!!

#THG. Thanks for the flashback guys. Saw them once with David Lee Roth and once with Sammy Hagar. That solo was epic!

Who doesn't watch y'all from start to finish? #THG all day! Love me some Van Halen and Eddie was the best (RIP). Saw them in Austin, Tx way back in the late 80's when Sammy Hagar was the front man. That was fun!

😆 I do apologise, partly my fault as I do remember recommending this but forgot to tell you how long it is! Not to worry though, I've seen it reacted to many times on YouTube. In my experience, many people wait for the guitar solos to go to the 🚻 or get another beer, but as you saw - not one left their seats!! He was such a major force in modern guitar playing - his solo on Michael Jackson's 'Beat it' is a solo I love! As Paul has already said that solo was mostly classically driven, purely because of the many arpeggios going up and down changing key. I only saw them once but I can't remember where or when! I wasn't sure if you mentioned it or not but for Nonna's benefit, the drummer is his Brother Alex. Glad you included this in your Classics, a great choice and definitely belongs to be in that list. His musical talent still lives on through his son , I think his name is Wolf!

My favorite guitarrist and principal inspiration, Nuno bettencourt, he was super influenced by Eddie, i love them both, two of the best guitar players the world has ever seen

Not a huge hair band fan, maybe motley crew, but Eddie was influential. That boogie has been around for a long time. Try some John Lee Hooker. ZZ Top, Canned Heat, even Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum. You are on your way to learning about all the great music. If you like drums, try some Buddy Rich.