When I first heard Running With the Devil I could not believe what I was hearing. "This", I thought, "is what rock is supposed to sound like".
EVH was one of the best to ever play.
I saw Van Halen on Halloween night 1980, in Macon, Georgia. One of the best concerts I've ever seen. They were all wearing costumes. And Eddie was fantastic. And he made it seem so easy. And like he was having the best time ever.
RIP Ed