[ProtectOurFreedom]

But it was “Eruption” that single-handedly invented guitar-shredding – a foundational element of the hair metal that dominated the airwaves in the decade to come.

I've never heard of "Eruption." I've probably listened to a total of 9 seconds of "hair metal" and "guitar shredding" in my entire life -- I can turn it off in a hundred milliseconds. I credit it with keeping my reflexes sharp for these past decades.

[V_TWIN]

Eddie revolutionized how the guitar is played and how it can sound. I recommend giving some of it a listen.

[mlo]

"I've never heard of "Eruption." I've probably listened to a total of 9 seconds of "hair metal" and "guitar shredding" in my entire life -- I can turn it off in a hundred milliseconds. I credit it with keeping my reflexes sharp for these past decades."

You've missed out on a lot.

[Tallguy]

Trust me... you’ve heard it. It’s the instrumental lead-in to the VH Cover of “You really got me” by The Kinks. I still remember the first time I heard it late at night when they used to play entire album sides on the local progressive rock station in Philadelphia. Head phones on thinking, “What the heck did I just hear?”

[MortMan]

Go find Eruption. Listen to it with no visuals.

I once watched a south american exchange student (who played brilliant classical guitar) reproduce the sound on a classical guitar. The song is actually very good.

I am a VH enthusiast, but I will simply advise that you listen - not watch - the song. It is worth it, IMHO.