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Paul hit on something revelatory— Eddie’s lead playing and Dave’s singing are two sides of the same coin. A lot of the same inflections and phrasing. Tough to say who influenced who, but it dawned on me: “That’s why they sound perfect together!”

I love how Paul just knows every lick and solo from the entire album

Are the Running with the Dweezil episodes only audio or are there videos associated with them as well?

So many memories as a kid. I was 6 years old when I first heard VH1 in 1981. I have been a fan and playing guitar ever since. At that age if it wasn't Van Halen then it just wasn't good enough. 

Thanks so much Dweezil! I have my own first time hearing Ed story, like so many did, but I had not thought a lot of it in the last decade. I was surprised to feel so sad that Ed was gone and having the music and his manner come flooding back. I listened to the albums thousands of times and I realized how much he meant to me and everyone else. This series is really special, thanks for doing it it means a lot to all of Ed’s fans, who are fans of your work too!