A young Eddie Van Halen showcases his guitar skills in a home video.]

To mark what would have been Eddie Van Halen’s 71st birthday on January 26, Alex Van Halen shared a glimpse into the past by posted a silent home video of his brother as a young boy playing the instrument with which he would change music.

Although the clip contains no audio, Eddie’s joy is evident as he strums an acoustic guitar. At one point, the camera briefly turns to a young Alex, who flashes a wide grin, a reminder that the Van Halen story was always a shared one.