Nuno Bettencourt from EXTREME on Satriani playing "Mean Street", his "Rise" solo and Eddie Van Halen 

Nuno’s admiration for Eddie is awesome. RIP EVH 👑 🎸

Satriani is a phenom and can pretty much play anything on an electric guitar. Thats what happens when you hit the esteemed virtuoso level. He’ll tighten it up - and I thought his performance was epic. If the shoe was on the other foot and Eddie had to play a Satriani track with no rehearsal it’d be exactly the same

Nuno’s love for Ed is the best. And he did NOT disrespect Satchboogie with ANYTHING he said… great interview as always Jeremy! Please have Nuno back on. Cheers - R

Joe hadn't ever played those tunes until recently. The tour is in the summer. He's going to sound great, like the TRIBUTE the tour is meant to be.

I just love this because people are talking about guitar and Eddie, this is good. We all know Joe is amazing and will be fine on the tour. But just that people are talking about this, this is great for guitar, and for rock and roll!

VH fan here. Fantastic interview. Nuno is a class act and a great musician. Satriani is a legend. Thank you Jeremy. RIP EVH.

Nuno is such a humble guy, a fan as well as a great musician.

billy squier wrote all of his songs he rarely wrote songs with anyone if ever. the fact he called nuno back in the day to write songs is a huge compliment to nuno

Nuno is not just an amazing musician and guitar player, a monster. He is honest like no one else. He has that pure spirit and feel with his own music like Eddie had. They are different for sure. For me no all guitarist have that, even though they can play amazingly. It's that kind of wild approach.

Every thing Nuno says is bang on! As a player and an instrument maker. ..respect Nuno!😁👍

Great interview. Love Nuno's insights and perspective.

A great example of this is Zakk playing Dimes riffs on this Pantera tour. Zakk is awesome but he does not have the same rhythm/DNA/Feel as Dime, No matter how good he is. People complain about it but why? Its something you cannot replicate no matter how good you are, Thats what makes each guitar player so unique.

Thank you! Eddie was basically writing broadway musicals “each song” - he was profoundly “not a rock player or shredder” - he was just a great musician and composer - it all came out through his guitar - which sounded rock - but his stuff is as rounded and musically creative as Barry Manilow. He was an amazing commercial composer and player. John Williams.

When you crank your amp up and feel that chord hit you, there is nothing like it. Great interview nuno is definitely the man

Huge props to Joe for doing this!!! I don't care what anyone says, nothing but respect for him for giving it his all....and telling it like it is! Nobody can be Eddie and Joe was the first one to say it! When was the last time you heard anyone talk about these fabulous moments Eddie gave us? Nobody was talking about Mean Street anymore! Now you type E into the RU-vid search bar and Eddie Van Halen Mean Street pops up! Thanks Joe! Thanks for reminding us that all the greats including you are only here once !

Joe satriani spent his life building a legacy and a career that we would all dream of writing his songs. Playing and teaching and touring around the world for more than 45 years, not like youtube player, he is a BIG BIG BIG name in electric guitar history, if eddie had to play a satriani track even with rehearsal, like if i could fly, that's hard for eddie.

Nuno did a guitar clinic at guitar center in Schaumburg illinois in the early 90s, i remember meeting him and he was the nicest coolest most down to earth dude id ever met. Ferociously amazing guitar player, amazingly cool guy.

Nuno was spot on with what he said. I'm starting to think that maybe Sammy kinda threw Joe under the bus on that performance. Sammy was talking Joe up and I don't think Joe was ever planning on performing that during the interview. You can see it in his body language when Sammy pushed him to do it. He was uncomfortable.

Nuno was right up there with Eddie and Randy as an inspiration for me as a young guitar player back in the early 90's.

Nuno is ultra talented guitar player and a very articulate speaker. This Interview was a great listen. Very well done.

Well, it took a shitload of years i guess to understand what i knew then. Went to see Nuno in Atlanta on his solo tour for schitzo. I got really lucky and met a chick who knew him and walked me back to his room after the show. She knocked on the door, he answered. I said F'n Finally. He was like Whaaaaat? And i explained next to Eddie he was my other favorite guitarist. He invited myself and my wife at the time in. Offers me a beer and even opened it for me. My wife didn't drink but, he offered her a coke.There were 2 other people in the room but, they were friends of his. He didn't rush me and just sat and chilled and talked to me for at least an hour. In fact i had 3 beers. Haha. Nunos chill af. At that point I'd been playing almost 9 years. Got some excellent pointers and inside tips that helped myself Greatly. But, thru all that. It was just Awesome to sit with him and he talked to me like a bro. Which in hindsight, I wasn't supposed to be at that show. Got lucky cause i live in Alabama and work nights and was off the night of the show. I usually dress the rock and roll guitarist look but, i had on some weird shirt and shorts and like some dumbass fishermans lookin hat. Haha. So when we got done, he took a couple pics and handed me an extra beer for the road. He's very humble but, he knows he's a badass but, doesn't shit on us lesser players. IMO. Great Interview. Congrats.

NUNO Explain it absolutely on point being a former drummer. I'm so glad that he explained it that way now. I understand why most people can't play like that. Thank you for that great incredible explanation. Very easy to understand now What a great interview thank you guys.

Nuno has always something interesting to say, his vision of music is very interesting too. He might not remember this but I believe he played Mean Street live once with Steel Panther if I'm not wrong. He also did a song on drums with them. Well, I've been a fan of him and Extreme since I'm 19 and I'm 49 today, and I'm proud to be one of the fans of this great band for so long 🤘🤘

I saw extreme in the early 90s in belfast northern ireland i knew nuno was one of best guitarists out there back then.

EVH...often imitated.....never duplicated.

This was AWESOME!!! Thank you!!!

Nuno is so cool. All of us and him are around the same age and we get what he's saying. From the first time i heard the rythym guitar parts on "Play With Me" caught my ear instantly. Been following him since. Great interview Jeremy👍👍.

To me, Nuno is carrying on that feel like Eddie Van Halen. Love his music & playing. Edward is still the king!

Great interview, love Nuno. Said what I always said.....the trick to the van Halen thing is in the rhythm and the swing. His father was a big influence and a Jazz musician, I think a lot of that feel was born from playing and listening to their father. Loved this interview ❤

I drove to Buffalo, NY in 2014 to see Extreme for the first time since seeing them in the early 90s. It was over a 5 hour drive for me. I got to the outdoor venue early and I heard the beginning riff to "Mean Street" over the P.A. and I was like, cool, haven't heard Van Halen in a while. I thought it was a recording, but it was Nuno at soundcheck, who played it note-for-note perfectly and then proceeded to shred for the next 5-10 minutes while I got to the front center of the stage. I stayed there for the next 5 or 6 hours until the show ended, Nuno was on fire that night, and I was freaking out so much during his solo in "Play With Me" that he pointed to me and said, that was for you. Unbelievable night.

You do, and get, the best interviews. No doubt! 🤘🏼🤘🏼

Nuno is so great at breaking things down this whole interview was epic. He is the nicest rock star I've ever listened to and he's not hiding shit the fact that he didn't throw Satrani under the bus and sorta pointed the finger at Sammy that's straight up honor he didn't talk crap about Sammy he just cleared the air and it's true Joe is Joe he's not EVH. Great Interview Nuno is killer ! 🤟

God I love the story of the Van Halen sound guy coming to Nuno asking if the He-Man Woman Hater riff is his, because he’s been hearing on Van Halen soundcheck.. WOW

YES, YEEESSS, YEEEEEESSSSS!!! FINALLY someone has said EXACTLY what I have ALWAYS said since 1979 when I first became a FOREVER fan!!! Thank you Nino!!! I'm a drummer and it WASN'T "Eruption" that turned me OUT when I first heard Van Halen, it was Eddie's sense of rhythm. It was extremely deep in the pocket of the groove and as a drummer that is very important! Love ya brother Nino for being the DUDE for speaking the TRUTH!!!

I think had Hagar enlisted Vai instead of Satriani for this whole Van Halen thing, he would had pulled it off 100 percent. He did it before.

Will be seeing Extreme in Newcastle UK on Monday. I am one of the "thank you"'s. I have been waiting for the album ,waiting for the tour because Nuno was doing so much collaboration during lockdown..putting the music out to keep people going...I was..h"e's on a massive wave and something huge is coming." I have not looked forward so much to see a band on tour for ages...I saw Extreme in Newcastle 30 years ago...practically the same seats. I am sooo grateful to him for his musicianship, for his reaching out, for Extreme... seeing a real band who do it for the music and for the fans....so grateful and so looking forward to seeing you guys on Monday..thank you Nuno Gary, Pat and Fig

I love this man, sounds so humble, yet he's a great player. Top tier.

Love you Nuno Thank you for your playing you are amazing and appreciate giving love to Eddie

Saw Nuno with Zakk, Yngwie, Vai, Amasi at Generation Axe show in 2019 in Vegas. Great players all.

Its strange how people got so worked up over the way Joe played the Mean Streets intro. Its not even a riff. Its more of a circus trick thats not meant to be copied. Shit, even Eddie didnt play it the same way twice.

What a humble conversation from a genius.

How intelligent, likeable.... grounded and humble is Nuno?!? VERY...... Great interview

Having a memorable iconic solo is rare today. Nuno's recognition of this is important. I always remember him citing Brian May or Elliot Easton as playing great solos. Not shredding, but just great.

Ayeman... Everything Nuno is an #Addiction!! 💓🔥 Thanks to you, Jeremy! 👍

Joe did fine, you could see his hands were shaking. All of us players have asked to make a stretch. Good to know even the mighty Satriani needs time in the woodshed. It's really hard to get your hands around someone else's chops. As for Nuno looking forward to the Extreme gig next Tuesday in Glasgow. Can't wait!

I met Nuno right before more than words broke big and I was trying to tell everyone how good he is. He is definitely one of the best guitarist alive today I’m glad he is getting the recognition he deserves. His rhythm and groove is better than anyone

Nuno is so right! We need more of this!!!

Joe is brilliant. Hes gonna kill it , in his own way & Eddie would get a kick out of it. Id love to see Wolf as a guest on this tour. Joe , you have beach balls, go out there & kick ass ! Ill be there .

I wasn’t a “Nuno” fan back in the day. I liked Extreme but I didn’t think much of Nuno. He was passable. NOW, I love this guy. He’s a connection to my past. He’s part of that time in my life that is long gone. A connection to music that isn’t made anymore. AND I can appreciate Nuno’s talent now. It started with RISE and him talking about Eddie. Then the Rick Beato interview. I started looking up his playing. Damn! This guy is good! The first Extreme song and solo I ever heard had a TON of pick noise. That turned off my ears for many decades to his playing. I’m glad he and Extreme are still around and doing well. And that solo was smoking! 🔥 💨

I grew up with nuno. I think what he’s saying is the world might be starving for not too insanely complicated emotional Rock and roll guitar rock music. I’m a vet and it was great to hear him throw props to 5 finger death punch

Love the interview and Nuno is one of my favorite guitarists since their debut album... but he is stoned out of his mind. 😂

I love what Nuno says about the tubes and fingers relationship. The stuff that goes on in a vacuum tube is alive. Organic. Living electrons inside of a sealed glass jar slamming into each other at the speed of light set in motion by megawatts of electricicle (yes, I said electricicle) magic. You can't get that from a static printed circuit.

I admire Nuno and his abilities on guitar. But if you haven’t heard Jacob Deraps RU-vid channel Van Halen attempts you need to check him out. He nails most of Ed’s parts.

I am saying Joe was goofing and being respectful . He is just learning them ……. Joe is a consummate professional and supreme music theory guru with every chop down !!! He can intellectually go over every style and progression. Yes Eddie is the truest original artist !!! Joe will be there

The Hagar thing is just Chickenfoot playing Van Halen songs. Listen to EVH Playing mean street on the live without a net, just amazing.

Great interview! Nuno Rocks! Thanks for letting the guest talk Jeremy! I hear too many interviews these days where the host interrupts too much. ✌❤🙏

What Nuno said about Satch playing Eddie, the whole speech and the idea behind it, is the reason why he is an amazing musician: he gets it.

Good interview! Nuno has a great love for music 🎵

What a fucking great interview, Jeremy. Nuno is amazing to listen to. I love his insight and the angles he sees things from. Great respect for him......and the love he has for Edward.....well...that's the love we all have for Edward and have had for Edward since the moment we heard the first note from him.....

Have loved Nuno and his playing since I heard their first album!!! So cool!!!👍😊

It wasnt just one song or solo, finally recognized for good music and careers.

Nuno is one of the only guitarists who plays with the biggest hip hop singers on tour and can play jazz, rock, metal as good or better than any other guitarists. I love the way Nuno always calls Eddie VanHalen Edward because he has so much respect for him

I'm just praying there's a follow up to Six, because I might not make it another 15 years! Great album.

Nuno nailed his description of Eddie

It was weird seeing that rise solo blow up cuz that part everybody freaked about, he’s done that sound before 30+ years ago on Lil Jack Horny.

All these players with 7-8 string guitars, Drop d and c tunings with one finger chords thinking they're bad ass and here comes Nuno with 6 strings and blows everyone's minds.

I very much appreciate Nuno's comments on how a lot of people (bands & fans) thanked him. We do need more of this type of music around. As a 65 year old, I can definitely say that hearing "Six" is something I've really missed. In the late 70's & 80's there were several bands that satisfied my musical appetite, but music today has changed to suit the masses. However, it's refreshing to note that not only older folks such as myself are excited by "Six", but also a much younger generation. I guess age makes no difference. It's just in your blood.....

love that Nuno can coherently explain EVH.. says a lot about him. also like that he thinks as much about Sammy as I do.. He can say all he wants but you can tell he think’s Sammy is a waste of breath… lol anyway, like I was about to say Nuno can coherently explain EVH, “Edward’s pocket, rhythm, feel, swing is what separates him from everyone.. I’m The One.. that percussive, rhythmic, crazy, mental approach to guitar that Edward had.. wanna play it, that thing? good luck.. He’s the guy. No one’s gonna take the Edward thrown.. brown sound all day..” 😂 Nuno knows

Love Extreme Six!!! It is really cool!!! Eddie is missed and I love Joe, Vai, Nuno, Eric Johnson. .... Guitar is still in GREAT hands!!!

Iit's just simple,thawhat and why rock and roll rocks our soul, it's honest, ipure,...it's ROCK AND ROLL!!! Thanks Nuno for keeping the meaning alive,and still having the conscience to be old- school and care about the actual work you present to us, your fans in the audience!!! Keep up the good work !!!

Great explanation from Nuno on Eddie and Joe. I saw all the clips with Stern and Joe and I enjoyed them all! Joe was damn close to Eddie but still put his take on it a little. If you love the music and a great guitarist then why would you be critical? For hardly practicing they created magic together and it was great! @ 23:54 that was cool that Eddie listened to Nuno! 3 sides was a great CD!

Someone please explain to me how in 2023/4 I can be watching a hero that I looked up to as a teenager in 1989 and thinking "Man, that kid is awesome" 30+ years later! Rock gods rarely age this well, let alone the rest of us mortals.

Sir Nuno's been tearing it up since the debut album. the Crybaby solo, Flight of the Bumblebee...etc.

Nuno really gets the why of his success. It’s about him but also about ROCK!

Thanks. Nuno has the best interviews. The new album is incredible 🤟

Nuno is awesome!! I love Joe but I would LOVE to see Nuno playing on that tour. At least do a couple songs.

That was brilliant...thank you

Guys Joe was called last second and had 10 minutes to rehearse! He's gonna nail it for the tour.

I'm listening to all the Halen' albums and doing my homework like Eddie originally told me to do in order to become a better guitarist. Had a lot of gains today. I'm in Women and Children First. Halen was like a machine on a mission. My first all time fav track was Cradle Will Rock. They played that song everywhere at the skating ring, on the bus, Etc Etc It just fit my life and era so well. Also liked Kings and Queens Aero Smith and of course Highway To hell. But Kings and Queens and Cradle Will Rock Were huge staples in my life. I'm starting to discover that playing guitar is what I want to do the rest of my life for a living. I want to be sponsored and be in a band Etc Etc I want everything that comes with it including the headaches, long hours, bus rides Etc Etc practicing 2-3 hours a day and today for some reason my practice time just really clicked. I got in top of these stairs in Westwood that resembled a stage, wind blowing, hair blowing, and just let it rio. Never been a shy kid,not since grade school was over and I met my first girl in Jr High. I forced myself to get over shyness. Now I'm a star working and waiting to happen working on his craft til I die or make it, whatever comes first. *** How bout Spanish Flu You Guys???? Is that track ridiculous or what!!! EVH could do it all and do it all really really well. So excited for the future. My attitude is improving and getting better everyday!!!! Love You Metal God Brothers❤❤❤ Stay Strong!!!! Metal Kev Aka K-Klampe

I have faith in Joe! He will nail it due to his high sense of quality control

This was an amazing interview! Nuno had some great insight into EVH’s guitar playing. His explanation makes a lot of sense that Eddie was a drummer first and he used his fingers like he was playing percussion on the guitar. Also, agreed that Joe deserves a pass. Sammy admitted they hadn’t rehearsed. I love Sammy, but I agree that he did put Joe on the spot on Howard Stern. Joe hasn’t boasted about being able to play EVH music. In fact, in another recent interview, Joe said Alex Van Halen had called him some time ago and asked if he wanted to tour with Van Halen playing Eddie’s part. He turned the offer down because he wasn’t confident about playing EVH’s music. Fantastic interview! Would love to hear more from Nuno❤

I was hoping Satch would make G3 an Eddie tribute and go out with Nuno, Phil X and play a ton of VH.

Nino Was right on the money about Eddie and explained that so damn well. Bravo!

Nuno is just an amazing monster guitar player !! And. A great human been !!!respect to him !!🎉🎉🎉

I was there at that show he was talking about opening up with Breed. Turkey Jam. One of the greatest shows I’ve ever seen.

Jeremy, you’re top shelf! Love the interview, and I never ever liked Nuno…until now! Thank you. You truly are a great interviewer, your style is great. The guests and questions are top notch! Thank you again! VH forever!

Nuno is an ageless vampire.

Nuno has always been humble as well as just plain cool.

I try to catch every interview with Nuno… this one I liked very much!

I just LOVE Nuno!! He's the shit! Yes RISE!!! Much respect for him and his explaining Mean Street intro. Drums! Thanks guys! Totes dig this interview! 🤘

❤Eddie, Nuno and Joe! 🎸🎸🎸🔥🔥🔥

“My influence is brown all day” the dave era is why we all celebrate the king

If people are expecting an apology from the master who entertained us for decades without a mistake but for only doing edie’s parts in his own way which is obviously not the same as edie then That’s not cool. Respect to everyone

If you take Eddie's solos out of the songs, you still have superb rhythm playing and a vast amount of different chord voicings all happening, it's the same thing with Nuno, these guys can make Chromatic scales bounce because of a tremendously great rhythmic instinct and the intro to Mean Streets really demonstrates that in action....Eddie's essentially just slammin' the strings while showing the power and importance of great rhythm that underlies all of his work.

Love Nuno’s honesty 🤘🏻🤘🏻

Nuno is a class act and I agree with him on being heard by your hero

What a REFRESHING interview! Agree with Nuno on the human connection with the tube amp, how each guitarist has their own playing dna and how ai is gonna push RR to another level of AWESOME! Great Job Jeremy and TY Nuno for staying real!

Great interview!!!!

I remember when I first heard Extreme in 88 (being 15 years old) Just how Jacked up I was...!! That first album was sensory overload. Nuno has always delivered the goods. This new album is simply "Amazeballz" I'm excited about lead guitar again..

Nuno has some good points, because he is one of the last of the axe slingers and guitar heroes, and because new music lacks tone and style, so a band like Extreme doing it old school in a sense, was refreshing.