Rock journalist Jas Obrecht is sharing a very cool unseen document with the world - his complete scan of Steve Vai’s original seven-page handwritten transcription of Van Halen’s "Eruption," done in 1984. From Jas Obrecht's Talking Guitar: While I was a staff editor at Guitar Player, we decided to feature Eddie Van Halen on the cover of the July 1984 issue. Since I’d … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen News
Steve Lukather Addresses Rumors of New Van Halen Music
Rumors of a possible new Van Halen album being in the works started circulating last week. And now, Steve Lukather chimes in a second time, hoping to set the record straight. First, the backstory: Reports emerged in the Dutch press last week, with De Telegraf [paywalled] Alex Van Halen claiming that a potential new Van Halen album is in the works, and he's asked Alex and … [Read more...]
Official EVH Mini Guitar Collection Expanded with Fair Warning Tour’s ‘Circles’ & ‘Shapes’ Minis
We've got great news for Van Halen fans and collectors. Two new additions have expanded the line of official EVH miniature guitar replicas! Known to fans as the 'Circles' and 'Shapes' guitars, Eddie debuted these guitars to the world on the legendary FAIR WARNING tour in 1981. Ever the experimentalist, these Fair Warning guitars varied from his previous builds in the … [Read more...]
Watch Van Halen’s Cameo Appearances in Frank Sinatra’s ‘L.A. Is My Lady’ Video
Back in 1984, MTV had reached over twenty-five million homes and had become a big wheel in the engine of the ever-spinning Van Halen promotional machine. Eddie Van Halen and David Lee Roth even made a cameo appearance in the video for Frank Sinatra's "L.A. Is My Lady," from the singer's final studio album of the 1980s. While riding in a limo, Dave popped a videotape of vintage … [Read more...]
Billy Corgan Interviews Wolfgang Van Halen
Wolf Van Halen has been interviewed on "The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan". Billy Corgan sits down with Wolfgang Van Halen for a candid and far-reaching conversation about music, identity, and forging a creative path in the long shadow of one of rock’s greatest legends. Wolfgang opens up about his drive to earn every opportunity on his own merits. He reflects on the … [Read more...]
Remembering Edward Van Halen On His 70th Birthday
Credit: Neil Zlozower By VHND & contributing writer CJ Chilvers Edward Van Halen gave the world a gift—four decades of musical genius. His approach to the guitar gave birth to an entire generation of guitar players who look at the guitar as an instrument with unlimited possibilities. He introduced a myriad of new styles and sounds that will be scrutinized for … [Read more...]
EVH Gear Sponsors Musicians Affected by Wildfires
A message from Fender & EVH Gear... "We are devastated by the fires across Los Angeles – a city that many of our employees and artist communities call home. We are struggling to process what our diverse and deep-rooted music scene has lost. We grieve alongside you. "To those affected: we are committed to finding immediate and impactful ways to support you, today … [Read more...]
Billy Sheehan On Edward Van Halen: ‘He Would Take My Phone Call When I Was Nobody’
Credit: Neil Zlozower Billy Sheehan says fame didn't matter to Edward Van Halen when it came to making friends in the music business. Below is an excerpt from Greg Prato's Ultimate Guitar article "Billy Sheehan Reveals How Eddie Van Halen Treated Him When He Was a 'Nobody,' Explains How Eddie Impacted His Career": The Van Halen member … [Read more...]
Dweezil Zappa’s Favorite Edward Van Halen Solo: ‘They Never Played That Song Live’
Credit: Neil Zlozower Dweezil Zappa is busting out a Van Halen rarity during his current tour - "Push Comes To Shove". During a recent interview, Zappa discussed the setlist for his current Rox(Postroph)y Tour. Dubbed the “Rox-Postrophy Tour”, Zappa is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his father Frank Zappa’s albums Roxy & … [Read more...]
Which EVH Solos Deserve (Even) More Love?
Credit: Neil Zlozower Premier Guitar's 100 Guitarists Podcast devoted an episode to the epic guitar solos by Edward Van Halen, particularly the ones that deserve even more love than others. Here's what hosts Nick Millevoi and Jason Shadrick posted along with the video episode posted to Premier Guitar's YouTube channel: "Naturally, every recording Eddie Van Halen … [Read more...]
When Van Halen ‘Jumped’ Head First Into The Synth Era With ‘1984’
By the year 1984, the synth era of rock music had reached its peak. Bands would at the very least incorporate the instrument to complement a song or two. More often than not, it paid off with commercial success. When it came to Van Halen's 1984 album, it was clear with the singles "Jump" and "I'll Wait" that Edward Van Halen was looking to do much more than add a touch of … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar: Alex Van Halen Ignoring The Second Era Of Van Halen Is ‘Blasphemy’ To Brother Edward’s Legacy
Sammy Hagar believes Alex Van Halen is not giving his brother Edward's musical legacy the justice it deserves by ignoring the Hagar era of Van Halen. Hagar's comments came after he posted a picture of himself and Edward from 1991 on Instagram. One fan posted: “My dad always said the Roth days were about the party; the Sammy days were about the music.” Another follower wrote: … [Read more...]