Eddie Van Halen Guitar Solo - MGM Arena 30/12/07

[Gonzzo1069]

I was there too. And all for the low low price of $180 per ticket. I was mighty sad on many levels.

[oneiwant5]

I was at this show it sucked and his son sucked even harder!!!!!!!!!!!!

[goldensalamander]

I was at this show, I was praying to God that the show would end quick so Ed wouldnt discgrace himself anymore. He was totally knackered.... By the last song they had mixed him out of the mix, it was just drums bass and keyboards.

You could see DLRs disppointment and Wolf and Alex;s concern.

Anyway Long live Clean EVH! The greatest!

[shadow10032010]

This is by far the worst and crappiest solo, Eddie might have done ever..so sad to see he is destroying his own legend..no offense, but a player with 2 year experience can do the same kinda crap..

[unclesandwitch]

I was at that show. I couldn't believe how bad it was. He was fine until the drum solo. Then he came out totally hammered. He even screwed up Jump and the solo in I'll Wait. He go off time with the backing tracks and threw the whole band off. Sad.

[PartyHavasu]

eddie!!?????!!! WTF??????

[Lucicsux]

You'd drink like Eddie too, if you had Adnoydall jerking and wanking to all of your video's!!!

[scottrap]

Thank god he wasn't that bad when I saw him in Los Angeles in the same month. He practically sounds like one of those "shred" videos that are all over YouTube. In fact, the "shred" videos are better

[ptsmmrs]

wow,that is terrible.

[orbital14]

what the fuck is he doing? is this a case of the emperor has no clothes? nobody with balls to point out the fact that he's destroying the van halen legacy?

[Oraflora]

Wow.

So Sad

[MeatballCereal]

lol

The cheers and applause when he stops playing for a moment...are because he stopped playing.

Dear God that was awful.

[2368CHRIS]

He needs better gear!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ouluvme2]

sound check?

[Guitarman5150]

I love Eddie have for over 20+ years first time I saw Van Halen was in 1982, but after the III tour that wast the last time Eddie played good. He was incredible then the 04 tour I wanted my money back and I was pissed when he tossed Mike out so I didn't go looks like a good thing cause I'd have wanted my money back for this one too! He needs to do something. I think someone has to sit him down and straiten him out! It's real sad. Maybe his son can do it. I hope.

[hammer5475]

Is this real? Holy shit poor Ed.

[vinny3888s]

Not any better on this post, UUUGGG !!!!

[Obelisk2290]

horrid

[1pick2sticks]

He's testing the new Wolfgang.

[ericmdk]

LOL the stumble at approx 50 seconds in!! The audio quality sux so that doesn't help. I bet Woflie was offstage someplace in tears!

[GegaBowser]

lol guys, this is a StSander video

[raiderfan489]

yeah, my friend and i drove out to see the Baltimore show. all the way from Pennsylvania for a 3 hour ride, all to see it's the first canceled show of the tour. sucks, it was a school night for the reshow, and just decided to return the tickets, because we just weren't sure how long his rehab would be. :(

[iamprov]

I saw the Providence show after Ed took a "break" for a month...this here must be before then. night and day. He clearly was not well at this point. But I think he ended the tour on a high note. But my god, this is not good.

[osidehooligan]

This is how a beligerent asshole plays after he's had a few too many at a party. All he needs is the lampshade on his head. I love VH. They were my fave band growing up. But this is beyond pathetic.

[magirecords2004]

WTF? No!

Running wit da devil too much over the years.

[MidnightMinstrel]

It was Better than I could ever do!! and there was some real clever stuff in there and that sequence near the end was incredible!! the crowd seemed to enjoy it all anyway and thats what really matters isn't!

[eto127]

this is so sad... it actually sounds like one of those "shreds" videos.

[hike99]

It IS one of those "shreds" videos! Wow, do you actually think that this is Eddie Van Halen playing? Come on! There are dozens of videos uploaded on Youtube from their latest shows where you can hear how good he still is.

[eto127]

I know how good he sounds, I am a huge VH fan. I caught them on tour in Detroit and Grand Rapids, their last show, and he was on fire. He was probably drinking before this show.

[eto127]

and, yes, it is EVH. if you were a real fan you would notice that it is his tone and phrasing beneath all the drugs he took that night. at least he's clean and ripping it up now.

[hike99]

As a matter of fact, I am a real fan and I can't hear Eddie's tone and phrasing anywhere in this video. Just someone who has dubbed the video, throwing in some ill performed Van Halen licks. This doesn't sound like Eddie at all. There are other videos on Youtube with Eddie totally wasted and his playing is way better than this.

[rockypst]

Totally wrong I'm afraid . I'm a friend of the guy who filmed it.Not doctored or overdubbed at all I'm sad to say - just a really drunk guitarist on stage. My friend was really pissed off having flown to Las Vegas from UK during the holiday season (very expensive) and had expensive tickets for two nights at the MGM as Van Halen are his favourite band, only for the shows to be marred by Eddie being off the wagon again. Glad to hear he's off the drink again, but a shame that it spoilt the trip....

[xemopiex7a]

wtf..CRAP

[muttonbuster]

Whoa, I saw Van Hagar in 91 and he was drunk enough that he was playing pretty sloppy, but this....f'ng Nigel Tufnel night. Actually I would have loved to have had the vantage point this was shot some from, so I could see the stumbling. Comedy gold. Some things never change.

[drmilk69]

The edmonton show rocked, this however is pure crap, off night er what.

[jazzpsalti]

I'd still pay 500 dollars to see this before I saw the decemberists for 5.

Really though, is this an overdub? This sounds almost like the "eddie shreds" videos LOL

[fudgewhacker]

Sounds like a cry for help from a broken man...really sad

[Lunatic29hd]

WoW...what a mess

[MrZoSo]

A 3 year old with broken fingers? Karma is a bitch Eddie. ;o)

[ericmdk]

LOL hell yeah! Ripping on Jimmy Page like that, comes back to haunt you!! I think Page was better at HIS drunk show when he played that show with phil collins after bonzo died.

[DLRisVH]

Folks ,you're looking at the weakest link on this tour, unfortunately...

[kardonman]

yah he's pissed drunk here i saw him in edmonton was amazing shitty for the people who were at htis concert

[HalfManHalfDuck]

Sounds like that 'Eddie Shreds' Video o_0

[flaviop5]

Hard to believe...

[jonp347]

Eddie Van Halen used to be able to play good despite being drunk. Not anymore. It's really a shame to see his ability deteriorate because he can't overcome his disease. What a waste.

[nicklinnik]

Whoah

[deenys]

Wow! ???

J'ai toujours été un grand fan de Eddie mais là , c'est trop...

Je renonce

[erkozero]

yeah I guess this is the eddie shreds video, only difference recorded by the artist..

[tomkts07]

he is crocked.

[angelanwtn]

I just saw Van Halen on the 30th in Little Rock, they were great I really enjoyed myself that night. I believe Ed was sober and happy. His playing showed it.

[sincitymusic]

I was there on the 28th and the 30th. I find no words to say than alex is incredible as always on drums, diamond dave is "the dude"-he gave 200%, wolfgang is natural on bass, haven't seen him on guitar yet.. eddie didn't pour it besides his endorsements and promotions. very unhappy with him.

[cavlovc1]

This is HORSE SHIT! What a rip off!!!

[SAMMARTINO68]

dstrat01 He's a human? so are the ppl who payed their hard earned money to hear this SHIT!!!He wants to get drunk let him do it after the show.I Wish ppl would stop makin excuses for him.

[dstrat01]

Dude, you may have a point. However, I haven't seen any negative comments from anyone there that night complaining about it. Of course it's not fair to the paying public, but I only wish the best for Ed and his family.

[sincitymusic]

I followed van halen since late 1979 till today and its been a long way for everybody. I understand that people changes too for better or for worse. but if youre there and your not giving your all then that's something else. I dont want to leave any points against no one coz eddie is been always been my driving force on music.

[Wyldephang]

It's either people making excuses, or people have the wool pulled over their eyes and don't fucking know better.

[dstrat01]

It looks like he had a relapse that night. He's human. I suggest you go check out the San Antonio show last week 1-24-08. He's sober and kicking ass!

[NorthsideBill]

Someone is hitting the bottle again. This is a sad mockery of a once great guitar hero...

[scotthallseviltwin]

Is it just me or does this remind anyone else of VH1 celebrity rehab show?

[guitarlosindy]

Hittin the bottle again Ed?

[cdnspider]

This is a definate hoax, I saw Eddie play his solo 4 times on this tour from first 5 rows, sounds like Jethro from the Beverly Hillbillies in the background trying to play a BANJO for christs sake !

[Axemanthegreat]

I can't watch all of that. I got up to the part where he's trying to play guitar with a drum stick. He starts fiddling with his effects as if he's thinking "man if I kick in the delay maybe I can get something cool going here!". IT'S A FUCKING DRUM STICK ED!

[edcollante]

I wish you were right, mate.

[iamprov]

It's sooo sloppy...! I mean, I'm beside myself. Edward, you throw out Mike, you get the hex!

[edcollante]

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is a trainwreck.

[vinny3888s]

W T F ,this isn't a spoof, this is real and Eddie looks and is acting like crap.

Eddie Van Halen is done.

[Fairwellzach]

Its a shred solo . . the audio was taken out and someone elses put in . . those arent eddies tones either ..

fuckin idiot

[Roger8176]

At first I thought this was a spoof too, but I am 99% sure this real. That is his live sound and I also read several bad reviews about his Vegas shows. It is hard to believe that this is really him though.

[saugusg16]

Hello!! This is not a spoof! This is the real thing!!

Eddie should pack up the tools and stay home until he gets his act together.

[wildsideclub]

Jeeeeeeeez

That sounded like a retarded kid playing around with a guitar effects pedal he just got for Xmas!

You wouldn't see Satch, Vai, Petrucci at all let loose something like that. There's only so many times VH can blame stuff like this on sound problems...!

[poopymcdoopy]

At first I thought this was one of those joke videos with sloppy guitar playing dubbed over the real audio, but then I realized it was real, and I didn't know whether to laugh or feel sorry for Eddie. What a shame.

[Denapz]

I didn't realize he had his eardrums amputated.

[tornrbro]

is he back on the suace? was sound delayed? let's hope he see's this and does better next time

[KirneH003]

I'm glad I can't afford to go to these things anymore, if the musicians don't care enough to do a good job.

Henrik

[Baldmelon]

everyone throws a hissy fit if a Van Halen fan dares to tell the truth about how crappy Eddies solos have been as of late. it's true, relax, ou don't hate them if you admit it people:-)

[KirneH003]

I don't hate the guy; I just wish he'd get back to doing it better :)

[Roger8176]

This is great! The king is back...on the sauce. LOL!

[Baldmelon]

maybe he's just deaf?:-P

[eikels]

STSanders !! (van halen shreds)

[thumperdaddyrabbit]

wow. he is my idol. and i know he is a badass. but this is the worst i have EVER seen him play. he has to be mad...or sad...or on pain pills or something. wow. but i know he is still awesome. just a bad night for some unknown reason. but i could tell he was getting some feedback...and something also seemed wrong with his gear!

[famachris]

I think his hip is hurting him. He sat down earlier in the show - plu she played great earlier. Pain can make you crazy and distracted.

[stevierayseanvanalle]

ok......ED, your an ASSHOLE!!!!

There, I finally said it. It hurts me to say that.......What a disappointment! It blows me away, at how terrible this sounds.

[SAMMARTINO68]

And Anyone who is watching this and still goes to a show you will get what you deserve.Hey Ed maybe it's your monitor this time lol what a joke and people are cheering?If Ed farted into his pickup they would cheer One word Ed disgraceful. See ya people Aka Frets5150.

[SAMMARTINO68]

Unfuckin real Is this the same guy who wrote Eruption?I can't believe people spent between $200.00 and $500.00 to hear this GARBAGE. First off his guitar is always out of tune second he is always noodling. Ed if you want to noodle do it at home people didn't spend their hard earned money for this CRAP!!!.

[kluink]

acabadinho ein

[spawnofwheezedog]

i hope they play a good show next week. i bet eds just bored and exhausted. he doesnt seem drunk, but this is still pretty bad for eddie.

[fergieprs]

I've been saying for years that Ed's playing has turned to shit. This is yet more proof. Just makes me sad. He can't even play the easy-ass Cathedral parts that are just 8th notes. He should just not play a solo.

[saugusg16]

Is he drinking again or what. Oh and what is with the drumstuck???!! That sucks. His playing is aweful and people are cheering for him at the end here. They should be throwing tomatoes at him. I always thought Neal Schon was the better player of the 2.

[N215733]

Neal SCHON!! That kinky fuck u no him and jon cain were fuck buds

[saugusg16]

Fuck buds?? hmmm. maybe. Even so, Neal is an awesome guitarist. Still consistent and talented as ever today. Check out this vid -> Neal Schon - Star Spangled Banner (Live)

[zone47]

Is he drinking again or what?

[UncleGroOve]

Some parts of this are really sad :-/ Eddie used to be such an idol. I even met him backstage in Switzerland ("Jump" tour) - he was The Man back then. Why does he do this to himself is beyond my understanding....

[tomosarri]

Time to call it a day .......give it up!

[greger1]

The musically obnoxious equivalent of having to listen to a drunk's meanderings in conversation.

[zatoth13]

sounds like every other vh solo i ever heard-it blows goats

[VHflyboy]

havent seen many huh? eddie did some great stuff, I dont know whats up with this.

[tonus1]

Better yet, I should be bangin' Brit...

[AndyBaylor]

Drunk as a Skunk...shitty. Conplete crap Edward.

And he's fuckin up the famous tapping riff as I type! What a mess!!

He should be bangin Britney Spears.

[jbesser]

This is no joke.. I was there.. He was a mess. DLR was great though..

[1zenguitarguy]

You guys are nuts this is one of those fake overdubbed solo things! its a joke! its gotta be./....

[AndyJK45]

I don't think he is drunk. He missed way too many good opportunities to trip over his lead, not the sign of a drunk.

[ionahoopii]

Hey, is this Eddie Shreds? St. Sanders, is that you?

[jimwgt]

Just sad! He is just cashing in, band is making a million bucks a show, and he is selling his "custom painted" Charvels on Ebay for 10K. Have some self respect, and lay off the sauce. His brother, DLR and son should put their foot down.

[nomisslade]

We travelled to Portland to see them and they were awesome, I would have been well pissed off if he had done that solo for us!!!

[edgarallenhoe]

WFT??!!I love Eddie but he sounds like farts tumbling out me-arss!

[cucambers]

Eddie had to be drunk to play this bad in my opinion, no good guitarist plays this bad after all those years of practice. People are paying $500 - $1000 to see him, they deserve better.

[dippii]

true

[Guitarwannabee]

I can't believe what I'm hearing :(

[tophe95]

yes...I prefer stop watching because I'm gonna cry

[5150EVH5150]

Compare this to any 04 show, and then try and call it bad.

[zzztyuop]

ed play really great in all this tour!!! alot of distorsion youtube stereo sound!!-

[NAGLFC]

Woah! Sounds like the cacophony of crap that swirls around you at guitar shows. Minus the usual SRV and Metallica riffs peppered in.

[rockinLive]

if some regular dude played this as his solo spot, people would boo him off the stage.. yet when ed does it, they cheer.. man, this SUCKED

[Jam1457]

You are right, I drink heavy too, play in a band and do the whole "eruption" thing as Ed does.,. but not this bad!!.. why?.. because folks pay to see us and I am respectful of that.

[Jam1457]

Just terrible and no excuse!!.. saw him in Chicago, 10/16.. and it was a hundred times better, if not perfect. But this, ..is bad!!.. folks pay good money to see him.

[houseman72]

Drunk on guitar sounds better than drunk on keyboards.

[evh1000]

oh for pete's sake! he's not drunk! he's trying to improvise something different on the spot and is coming up short. it happens. no one is perfect. lots of artists get to a point in their careers where their best work is behind them. that is sadly eddie's case. he's not stumbling all over the stage drunk as a skunk. he's just pissing up a rope because he shot his load years ago.

[rockypst]

He is "not drunk" in the same way that Michael Schenker wasn't drunk during his recent UK tour.

Looks pretty hammered to me! Such a shame as he was doing so well on this reunion tour

[evh5150316]

Watch during 3:09 - 3:14...Ed is trying to cue Alex to do the 2nd drum intro bit....but Alex already did that...Ed just didn't hit 3 chords...Ed is definitely hammered...it's Vegas folks....I'm sure he had some to drink

[evh5150316]

Yep he's hammered boys and girls...or he at least had something to drink... whenever a person is basically standing still and they almost fall over....pretty good evidence.....now who is gonna argue with me!?

[pz0lfs]

Yep he's hammered - how un rock and roll of him.

[Caesar5150]

I was at this show. His playing was great up to about half way, and then it was just a mess. Damn shame.