Eddie Van Halen Les Paul Special Appearance 1988 

RIP Eddie. First tears I have had for a celebrity in a long time.

Don’t cry because he’s gone, Smile because he was here. And we were fortunate enough to witness it.

I don't think a live performance can get much better than that.

The earth has been here 4 billion years and I was lucky enough to be alive for Van Halen

The moment he gives Les a smooch and holds his face in his hands, pure love and class ♥️ R.I.Power You’re the boss

When he sadly passed yesterday they showed his star on Hollywood Boulevard and it is right next to Les Paul's. Two legends memorialized together.

This was 34 years ago. Wow, how time flys!

The kindness, love and respect he showed Les showed the heart of the man. Truly humble and gifted beyond words.

The respect shown to THE master Les Paul, Eddie displayed a lot of class here.

It’s so cool to see how respectful Eddie was to a genius guitarist from another era.

For a few moments Eddie was like a giddy little school boy around Les. .Eddie showed a lot of humility and admiration. For Les . Eddie was the absolute best . Rip

He made it look so effortless.... a true genius. I will never get over losing Eddie. He is the greatest. Always was, always will be.

Eddie was the BEST of the BEST to me and others dreamed of playing like he did. May he Rest In Peace.

Eddie was the smily-est, truest, most humble, grateful, respectful & kindest of rock stars OR musicians & fucking incredibly amazing guitarist...NATURALLY. It ALL came so natural to him & his endearing literally loveable perma- smile. His death causes me actual grief & I never met him but did see Van Halen in 84, 85, 87, 90 & more I forget exactly from the Salt Palace to Irvine Meadows & a couple more totalling 11 concerts over the years. Eddie ALWAYS delivered ALWAYS shared his love for his fans... In front row once he kept smiling, joking & talking with us as he hardcore jammed & played to a sold out stadium audience during eruption. He made us feel like we were friends & in a very special Eddie way we were for that brief moment. I was so stunned by how he treated us like equals or maybe even a bit like he admired us as in he was such a cool regular person too. Eddie was the 1st person who taught me by pure example only that true success and Mastery at anything comes especially to those who are grateful for it, show it and share it with others in like fashion and manner etc.. He had his demons of course but we all do so who cares his good way outshined them as is supposed to be the case. He died surrounded by even his ex and all who loved him/his family. RIP Eddie VanHalen. God, youll truly be missed. Truly.

Edward was a great Human. Just look how he hugged and kissed Les and Jason Becker among many others. Edward truly cared about others. RIP Edward.

I seriuosly thought this video was going to be Eddie playing a Les Paul Special

So many people re-watching and re-learning everything about him and everything related to him is amazing!!! What a legend, Mr Eddie Van Halen....

"The saddest part of life is when the person who gave you the best memories becomes a memory" THANK YOU

My brother was a limo driver in NYC . Eddie Van Halen was his client for the night. This was after a concert. Eddie was in local bar near Madison square garden. My brother sat in car on street for hours while Eddie spent hours with the teenage fans . Eddie was down to earth. Many stars have no time for fans Eddie was different.

Without Les Paul, I wouldn't be a guitar player and without Eddie Van Halen, I wouldn't be a rock'n'roll guitar player...RIP gents and thanks a billion...God bless the guitar heroes

I live in a world without Eddie Van Halen, this hurts.

He played the guitar like it was an extension to his soul. A musical genius to say the least. RIP King EDDIE you have inspired millions of young boys such as myself back in the day. Godspeed

People underestimate how great a guitar player Les Paul was, he helped forge the way for future rock guitarists. Both Les and Edward were groundbreakers.

Nobody can play that damn thing like that. Nobody. Many have tried. Nobody else. The songwriting too. I heard it in a record store. Bummed $7.99 from my buddy and proceeded to be blown away. Thank you, Thank you EVH!!!

Eddie, such a sweet guy who was so appreciative of the people around him.

RIP Eddie! You reinvented guitar playing. Any list that doesn’t put this man in the top 5 is trash.

Every Eddie Van Halen moment I watch and/or hear and I’m on the verge of tearing up and the only thing that’s stopping me is my smile- GOD BLESS KING EDWARD VAN HALEN!

I'm so grateful to have seen Eddie live 4 times. Started listening to Van Halen in the fall of 1979 and was blown away. RIP to the King of ten fingers on six strings 🎸. The Mozart of our time. ✌️👍⚡️

There will never ever be a guitarist like EVH ,,,, . He was the best , and still is the best !! Rock Heaven Eddie ...

The look on his face every time you see him says it all. This man didn't die. HE LIVED

Miss you both ,,,,,Mr.Les Paul and Mr. Edward Van Halen your music will forever worth more than silver and gold ,,,,, its a treasure, a blessing ,, a music manual for generations to come , thank you and R.I.P Eddie n Paul😎😍

There’s still know one to play like him today. That Dude was phenomenal. Absolutely phenomenal

I think that his son said it best recently...he said his dad will be breathed in the same sentence along with Beethoven and Bach...

rip to the man that confused Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton on how he did that sound... His idols became his admirors, thats a life achieviment. 2020 SUCKS.

A true genius. Eddie was grounded and humble. Always looked like a little kid with that smile. With his talent he could've been a real jerk but wasn't. There will never be another.

He was an amazing person and fantastic musician. A real legend RIP EVH 🙏

Just his respect for Les Paul; and his pure joy in jamming. EVH!

A true master of his craft, and a genuine, humble guy. A natural born entertainer. I am so glad that I was able to live the Van Halen reign first hand! Thank YOU Eddie for sharing your gift with us!

Hearing Les Paul say "Eddie, go get 'em." was just fucking awesome.

He’s just the most talented player I’ve ever seen hands down - even the little things in this are just astonishingly good like the tapped harmonics in the breakdown and then the pick slide right after are just incredible he just brings every aspect of the guitar up to a level that’s just unattainable for well…anyone that’s not him lol

He lived large and didn't waste a minute of his life. RIP Eddie.

His humility...and respect for Les was. the sign of a great artist. My goodness could he raise the bar of anyone on the stage with him. Can`t shake this death of someone I never knew, this time...

The absolute sense of rhythm this man had is unparalleled.

Eddie shows great admiration for Les Paul Eddie was just an all-around great human being

Watching this tonight after the news of his death with tears in my eyes, this video brought me out of depression, cant believe hes gone.

It's amazing to see Eddie talk about how much of an impact Les Paul had on music and laying the ground work for Eddie's own techniques and songs, because Eddie is probably one of the few famous guitar players to have made just as big of an impact as Les Paul on pioneering rock music and guitar gear. Both will be remembered as legends.

Yes, Mr. Van Halen is the master of the rock guitar and that fact will remain until the end of time. Rest in peace good sir. We mortals miss you every single day.

Happy Birthday Eddie. You will always be the most important musician in my life.

Eddie will never Rest In Peace. I’m thinking He’ll rock the universe. In my mind he’s showing the galaxy what Rock and Roll is all about. Blow their minds Eddie....

"If you have rhythm and you love music, just play and play and play until you get to where you wanna be" - EVH

EVeryone who has stepped into a recording studio owes Les Paul a HUGE Thank you for inventing Multi track recording, among other things

I was in attendance for this show.

He was the first rock guitar player that I saw growing up in 80's that smiled when he played and I always admired that, rest in peace Eddie ✌️

No one, and I mean "NO ONE" rocked out better than the legendary, Edward Van Halen!!! God rest his soul 😀

there will never be an energy like eddie van halen's ever again. and i love music, i am constantly listening to music all day every day but nothing makes me feel the way hearing him play makes me feel. absolutely gutted when he passed. still am.

Every human being has it ups and downs and ed was no exception...BUT i´m very proud to lived in a time when eddie was alive and made pure rock music. Hendrix was already gone when i was born (1980), and never was my hero. Not because i didn´t liked him but i think every generation has its insperation. Thats why eddie was my hendrix and i´m grateful for his influence not only because his style but also in terms of development of amps and guitars. Look at this huge impact he created for us...(Frankenstrat, Floyd Rose, EBMM EVH, Peavey 5150, Peavey/EVH Wolfgang...) God bless you >Edward Van Halen

I can't believe Ed Van Halen is gone! There will never be a guitarist like him. RIP Ed. We and this world will miss u!!

Man's a legend. He will be forever remembered and loved. Rest in peace.

How fortunate we are to have lived during the same time as Les and Eddie.

Can really just hear the guitar talking like the guitar had its own language, so sad he’s gone, fly high ed!

When he is goofing around with other instrumentalists like this, improvising, you get the sense of just how sharp he was. I mean dead on the beat with every note, perfect timing and taste and mix with the others, and masterful switch between rhythm and lead at any given millisecond.

Jan Hammer, Tony Levin, Eddie Van Halen and Les Paul on the same stage. Too much talent in one place. Thanks for posting!

EVH could swing like no other rock n rock guitarist ever.

I remember watching this as a kid I turned and told my mother I want to play guitar I love you Eddie you will live on forever in our hearts and our music

Love the mutual respect. Music has no boundaries. Wish everything was that way.

RIP Eddie October 6, 2020. Thank you for being part of my generation’s music. Now it’s the angels turn.

Nobody can seamlessly go in and out of rhythm and lead guitar as well as Eddie.

Two lovely guys with a magicians’s touch. Eddie and Les. How special we were to have seen them both.

Les Paul has created great stuff for the music world. EVH truly loved him. So sweet of EVH!

There will never be another one like Eddie. R.I.P., EVH.😢😢

Ed was out of control with his perfect playing. What a great master of guitar. I love him, rest in peace Eddie, God bless you.

I feel like EVH could do this any day of the week, no practice, no warm up, with any musicians. And he'd still come out on top!

Les Paul loved Eddie. He said there were only three that KNEW how to make a guitar. Eddie Van Halen, himself (Les Paul) and Fender.

Eddie playing guitar and TONY frickin' LEVIN backing him up on the bass! Just WOW!!!

If Les Paul tells you "go get'em", you know that your place in guitar heaven is reserved.

The mad scientist and his disciple. Both legendary men change the way music is played!!!!! May both Legends rest in peace. They are both Changed music forever🎸👍💯🙏

Wow. First time I've ever seen this. EVH and Mr. Les Paul himself on stage together. Too cool. Rest in Peace Eddie and Les. We miss you

This is one of the greatest moments of guitar history folks 🎸

two humble legends, Rest in Peace, Eddie and Les

RIP Eddie. He was awesome, humble and a creative genius. Les actually said that he, Leo Fender and Eddie were the only people who could make a good guitar! I hope all three of you are jammin' in heaven right now!

What a showman. Always loved his smile. RIP Eddie.

Eddie was a true innovator. He could take things he heard from other players, break it down and expand on it through his incredible use of random sounds, harmonics etc. Truly a guitar legend

I mean.... like if this isnt already so HUGE... with two Guitar Gods on stage.... then Eddie GIves Les the special LOVE and a statement of thanks to Les. THIS is what I always feel is so missing nowadays... is APPRECIATION for what and WHO has come before you. God bless you both...Les .... and Eddie... jammin together on the big stage in the sky. Long live rock... long live MUSIC!!

What a great historical moment. Eddie was totally sincere when he said," without what you've done I couldn't be doing what I do." You can't be a guitarist and watch Eddie Van Halen kiss Les Paul's face with infinite respect gratitude and love, and NOT tear up a little bit.. Beautiful. Les Paul is GOD.

Rest In Peace, Eddie. You are truly loved and missed.

We love Less and we love Eddie, forever in our hearts 💕 thank you both

I'm 60 years old. 1st VH album. I'm 17. I remember as if it were yesterday hearing the intro to Running with the Devil for the 1st time. Stop me dead in my tracks. Then eruption / straight into You Really Got Me. From that record and on....2 things totally changed. 1). Me 2). The way every other guitarist played rock n roll. Thank you EVH. Your genius is the soundtrack to my fun. R.I.P

I think Eddie's in his prime here, such a great performance.

His playing seemed a deliberate over the top train wreck that we were fascinated to watch and listen to because he was in total control. We loved the sweet classical and the screaming chaos then he would place our feet safe on the ground. Thank you for the ride and thank you for the recordings so we can do it all over again....and again

Not just a musician but an INNOVATOR. Just like Les Paul.

There's Eddie and then there's everybody else. Kudos to Jan Hammer and Tony Levin for keeping up! Props to all of them...that was an awesome jam.

R.I.P. EVH. The guitar lovers will miss you 4ever.

See what this guy started? Les Paul , respect, Eddie respect, Need more of this in this world >RESPECT.

The love Eddie shows for Les is so genuine.

Gah, I miss him. Follow a dude long enough, and he starts to almost feel like family.

Les Paul recognizing EVH like that was very special! 🤘🤘🤘

Who could forget Tony Levin on bass. RIP Eddie.

I don't know if you realize how hard it is to be so CLEAN in that situation, with that distortion and setup. Thank God for Eddie

When Eddie plays live, I feel like I'm watching a scene from a movie, that's rehearsed, done in several takes, and then comped together into a masterpiece... but it was just live. So insane

Fingers not likely to ever be forgotten. Rest In Peace Eddie? No! Have a rocking rest of time playing with those who’ve passed before ye.