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Stanley Jordan's Tapping Genius Leaves Eddie Van Halen Speechless
Stanley Jordan's guitar solo stunned Eddie Van Halen, leaving him speechless during a 1988 Les Paul tribute concert.
In brief
Stanley Jordan's guitar solo stunned Eddie Van Halen, leaving him speechless during a 1988 Les Paul tribute concert. Stanley Jordan's 1988 guitar solo performance left Eddie Van Halen speechless, highlighting Jordan's tapping mastery. Originally reported by Guitar World.
Stanley Jordan's Tapping Mastery
Stanley Jordan's expansive two-handed tapping techniques expanded electric guitar vocabulary significantly.
1988 Les Paul Tribute Concert
Jordan joined Brian Setzer, B.B. King, Eddie Van Halen, Steve Miller, David Gilmour and himself at a 1988 Les Paul tribute concert.
Flying Home Solo Performance
Jordan performed his song Flying Home, which he considered one of his best performances ever.
Eddie Van Halen's Reaction
Eddie Van Halen approached Jordan after the solo and said, 'I'm speechless. I had no idea you were that good.'
“I'm speechless. I had no idea you were that good.”
Failed Jam Session Attempt
Eddie and Jordan planned a jam session at a NAMM Show but were separated by convention chaos.
The essence
Stanley Jordan's 1988 guitar solo performance left Eddie Van Halen speechless, highlighting Jordan's tapping mastery.
