Wolfgang Van Halen honored his father, Eddie Van Halen, this week with a brief clip of him performing the iconic guitar shred from “Eruption” – initially released 45 years ago. 

The clip was shared via twitter with a statement from Wolfgang Van Halen saying, 

“In honor of Eruption being recorded 45 years ago today, here’s me playing part of it on the guitar it was recorded on in 2015 while tracking some guitars for the first @MammothWVH album.

Love you, Pop.” 

In honor of Eruption being recorded 45 years ago today, here’s me playing part of it on the guitar it was recorded on in 2015 while tracking some guitars for the first @MammothWVH album.

Love you, Pop ❤️ pic.twitter.com/TpjqUQGW3S

— Wolfgang Van Halen (@WolfVanHalen) September 8, 2022

“Eruption’s” guitar shred resonates for many with Consequence calling it, “one of the greatest guitar instrumentals of all time” and “the earliest example of the guitar shredder style, as it was released on Van Halen’s self – titled debut in 1978.”

Eddie Van Halen had passed away in 2020 from a stroke, ultimately breaking the hearts of many. Just two years later, an investigative show that examines the deaths of individuals in the spotlight and the speculations surrounding their passing released an episode about the legendary icon. The episode was not well received by WVH as he took to twitter to express his unhappiness. 

Photo Credit: Kalyn Oyer

The clip has garnered a continued stream of love and appreciation from fans across the internet. 

Earlier this year, Mammoth WVH unfortunately had to cancel the last six shows of their Young Guns tour due to a set of positive COVID – 19 test results from members of the band and crew. For more on this, please see here.