I remember waiting for Diver Down to come out and feeling disappointed by it at first. I later appreciated it more, but it was a huge let down for me at the time. I got to see VH on this tour and it was such a mind blowing experience. I haven't been to another show like that. I think it's the closest I've come to witnessing nearly Beatles levels of hysteria by a crowd. Most concerts have an up and down level of crowd noise, but this was just a constant roar. The 1984 show I went to was the same though I remember that show being more of a trainwreck at times. The audience didn't care though. At that point they could do no wrong, even if they screwed up and even bailed in the middle of a song.
I have to laugh because as a kid, I was the only human I knew whether child or adult who had all the albums, and I can’t remember my friends having more than maybe one. I was 12 in 84, and I had them all, knew every note and noise, every drum fill and sliding bass note, and every little squeal Roth let out. But I probably played songs like secrets for friends and they said no...no. So now I am hearing you guys basically validate everything I thought about the music, it’s energy and originality, when back then no one listened to the 12 year old! I feel vindicated and that cracks me up. Not only that but a guy who is an awesome player and knew Edward took a moment to say thanks more than once for listening to the show is just really cool. No, thank you!
Hey Dweezil,
Very exciting podcast, did you get a chance to talk to Steve Lukather about EVH?
Did Eddie show you all the licks in Eruption or did you work it out yourself?
Hi Snake,
I haven't talked to Steve Lukather yet but I plan to have a good chat with him soon!
I learned all of the licks from Eruption from listen to the recording over and over and over and over and over...
Best, DZ
I remember waiting for Diver Down to come out and feeling disappointed by it at first. I later appreciated it more, but it was a huge let down for me at the time. I got to see VH on this tour and it was such a mind blowing experience. I haven't been to another show like that. I think it's the closest I've come to witnessing nearly Beatles levels of hysteria by a crowd. Most concerts have an up and down level of crowd noise, but this was just a constant roar. The 1984 show I went to was the same though I remember that show being more of a trainwreck at times. The audience didn't care though. At that point they could do no wrong, even if they screwed up and even bailed in the middle of a song.
my fave off the cuff live EVH solo... https://youtu.be/cvl5wEDkjXM
I have to laugh because as a kid, I was the only human I knew whether child or adult who had all the albums, and I can’t remember my friends having more than maybe one. I was 12 in 84, and I had them all, knew every note and noise, every drum fill and sliding bass note, and every little squeal Roth let out. But I probably played songs like secrets for friends and they said no...no. So now I am hearing you guys basically validate everything I thought about the music, it’s energy and originality, when back then no one listened to the 12 year old! I feel vindicated and that cracks me up. Not only that but a guy who is an awesome player and knew Edward took a moment to say thanks more than once for listening to the show is just really cool. No, thank you!
Another big thumbs up Dweezil! Tremonti is the definition of a pro and his honesty is the best part. His (and your) analysis was excellent.