From TMZ today: Eddie and Alex Van Halen came from the same womb, played in the same legendary rock band ... and now they're driving identical $120,000 silver Audi R8s. We're told the rock star brothers purchased their new rides last Friday at Keys Audi in Los Angeles -- but for some reason, Eddie was sent alone to ink the deal. While Eddie may be the generous type, … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen News
Eddie Van Halen and Chris Angel
From: Eddie Van Halen's Myspace page: October 29, 2009 Took a short break and went to Vegas with Janie, Wolfie and Olivia. Hung out and relaxed, saw three Cirque shows, shopped, checked out the town and had a good time all around. Back home now and busy planning Janie's birthday and working on some stuff in the studio. Life is good and I am happy and … [Read more...]
Video: Eddie Van Halen on Charlie Sheen’s ‘Two and a Half Men’
On this day in 2009, Edward Van Halen guest starred on Charlie Sheen's show, 'Two and a Half Men'. It aired Sept 21st, 2009 on CBS. This is where Eddie's "Two Burritos and a Root Beer Float" saying came from. Watch the appearance above and you'll hear some cool EVH riffage! … [Read more...]
New Eddie Van Halen photos
These are from Ed's myspace page … [Read more...]
Van Halen Rehearses Some Fan Favorite Deep Tracks!
Eddie Van Halen just tweeted. (For EVH's Twitter page, click here.) "Wolfie, Alex and I rehearsed today and had a blast! We played a bunch of songs that we didn't play on the last tour like "Drop Dead Legs", "Girl Gone Bad" and "Outta Love Again"! And just jammed a bit. Haven't played these songs for a long time but they sound f'ing amazing!" … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s official Twitter pages
Van Halen and Eddie Van Halen now have official Twitter pages: Van Halen's official Twitter page Eddie Van Halen's official Twitter page There is not much on the pages now, but they will continue to update them. … [Read more...]
Van Halen official Myspace
Van Halen and Eddie Van Halen have recently set up official Myspace pages. Official Facebook and Twitter pages are coming soon. Van Halen Official Myspace Eddie Van Halen Official Myspace Eddie's first blog message: Hello!!! Current mood: artistic Category: Life Hey there, This is my first foray on MySpace. Just wanted to say hi and let you know what has … [Read more...]
Classic Rock Magazine’s ‘100 Greatest Guitarists’ Collectable EVH cover
From Classic Rock Magazine: The New Issue Of Classic Rock Goes On Sale Today …And it comes with four massively collectible covers! The September edition of Classic Rock is now on sale. It’s a special collector’s edition featuring the 100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time, as chosen by the 100 greatest living guitarists. Inside the issue you’ll discover more six-string … [Read more...]
Upcoming Eddie Van Halen appearance on ‘Two And A Half Men’
From Daemon's TV: Check out a first look at the TWO AND A HALF MEN Season 7 premiere airing Monday, Sept. 21 (9:00-9:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.. The first episode is titled "818JKLPUZO" and guest stars Emmanuelle Vaugier and none other than Eddie Van Halen. Episode Synopsis: TWO AND A HALF MEN Season 7 - Charlie (Charlie Sheen) bumps into Mia (Emmanuelle … [Read more...]
Interview with Les Paul and Eddie Van Halen from 1986
Back in 1986, Edward Van Halen and Les Paul had the pleasure of meeting each other at the opening of Guitar Center in Los Angeles. Thankfully, the long talk that they had together that night was recording and transcribed. Enjoy. From UltimateGuitar.com: Rock Chronicles. 1980s: Les Paul By Steven Rosen In 1986, Guitar Center opened the RockWalk, their version of … [Read more...]
Heaven & Hell Guitarist Tony Iommi To Undergo Hand Surgery
An Eddie Van Halen mention from Metal Underground: Tony Iommi, best known as the guitarist of Black Sabbath and Heaven & Hell, has revealed in a recent interview that he will soon be undergoing some important surgery on his hand. Some excerpts from the interview read as follows: Q: Do you know what you’re doing after this US run? A: "After this US run, yes, we’re … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen, Joe Satriani, John 5, Billy Gibbons, Joe Perry, Mourn Les Paul
From Bravewords.com: Further to our initial report on the passing of LES PAUL, who at the age of 94 died due to complications from pneumonia, the following acclamied guitarists have issued the following statements: Eddie Van Halen (VAN HALEN): "Les Paul was a pioneer, an innovator and a dear friend. I am deeply saddened at the news of his passing. It was truly an honour … [Read more...]