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Dweezil Zappa: Eddie Van Halen Was ‘Like a Puppy Running in a Field’

by Jeff Goebel — updated August 28, 2025 Leave a Comment

As a 12-year-old, Dweezil fell in love with Edward Van Halen’s guitar playing.

Then, one random night, Edward called to speak to his famous father, Frank Zappa.

20 Minutes later, a 27-year-old Edward Van Halen showed up at his door with a guitar and looking like he just walked off the cover of Van Halen’s Women and Children First album – jumpsuit, Van Halen necklace, and all!

The young Dweezil was so excited, he immediately started asking Ed to play his famous solos for him.

This night would turn into a lifetime of experiences and a close friendship with Edward.

Dweezil Zappa joins Jeff Goebel for an excellent discussion about Edward Van Halen’s musical genius.

Below is the complete interview on Final Resonance TV‘s Van Halen Stories, Episode #53.

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