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 News
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...]
Guitar legend Les Paul dies at age 94
(AP) – 50 minutes ago WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Les Paul, the guitarist and inventor who changed the course of music with the electric guitar and multitrack recording and had a string of hits, many with wife Mary Ford, died on Thursday. He was 94. According to Gibson Guitar, Paul died of complications from pneumonia at White Plains Hospital. His family and friends were by his … [Read more...]
The return of the Van Hauler
This 1993 Chevy truck is a rare piece of history that is finally seeing the light of day again. Back in 1993, Eddie Van Halen asked Boyd Coddington to build a very special Chevy truck that would reflect his personality and strengthen his world-famous brand. The truck was christened “Boyd’s Hauler,” and was penned by Chip Foose. The running gear was comprised of the best … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen and Sheryl Crow Perform “Bitch” (Video)
Here's an Eddie Van Halen guest appearance that few VH fans have seen — Sheryl Crow and Eddie Van Halen performing together during City of Hope at Universal Studios, Hollywood. This was from the Oct 17th, 1996 VH1 All Star Garage Band performance of the Rolling Stone's sleazy classic, "Bitch." … [Read more...]
New Video of Eddie Van Halen—Mentions Roth & Rehearsing
Check out the video above of Edward Van Halen answering the papparazzi while Leaving Beso Restaurant In Hollywood, California, August 5th, 2009. With him are his wife Janie, his son Wolfgang, and Wolfgang's lady friend. … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen to appear on `Two and A Half Men’
From HollywoodInsider.com: Look who’s hot for…Two and A Half Men! Eddie Van Halen will play himself in an episode when the CBS comedy returns Sept. 21, executive producer Chuck Lorre confirmed to EW exclusively. Lorre approached the guitar god - while on his recent honeymoon, no less! – after learning he was a big fan of the sitcom. “He was gracious enough to do a cameo, … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Picks the Essential Van Halen Songs
From www.spinner.com: With no official word from Activision on the track list for the upcoming 'Guitar Hero: Van Halen' game, the Web is buzzing with rumors. While Spinner can't confirm any of them, we're pretty sure tracks like 'Spanish Fly,' 'Eruption' and 'Runnin' With The Devil' will be included. What makes us so confident? We heard it from the guitar hero himself, Eddie … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Recovering After Hand Surgery
Here's an exclusive from RollingStone.com: Eddie Van Halen is said to be on the mend after undergoing surgery to treat increasing pain in his left hand. “During the last leg of our tour, I started developing pain in my thumb and my pinky. I didn’t think much of it at the time,” the guitarist says. “It got progressively worse to the point that about three months ago I … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Spotted in Amsterdam on Honeymoon
From gespot: Newlyweds Eddie Van Halen and Janie Liszewski were recently spotted in Amsterdam on their honeymoon. … [Read more...]
No Brown M&M’s At Van Halen’s Wedding
From The Rad Report, submitted by Eddie on Tue, 06/30/2009: When Eddie Van Halen and his fiance Janie Liszewski wed this last weekend one of the gifts presented to guests were custom printed M&M's, among a number of other lovely items. And as you know Eddie has a history with M&M's. Specifically the brown ones. In 1982 the four members of Van Halen infamously … [Read more...]
Happy Anniversary, Janie & Eddie Van Halen!
(Updated June 27th, 2018) It was nine years ago today that Edward and Janie wed. (Original report from June 28th, 2009): Eddie Van Halen married his publicist Janie Liszewski at his Studio City home on Saturday night. (Scroll down for many more photos from the wedding). Eddie’s son Wolfgang served as best man and his brother Alex officiated the vows. Janie wore … [Read more...]