Plans for a memorial statute in honor of Eddie Van Halen are in the works, according to his former guitar tech. Pasadena Now reported this story after receiving the following statement: “Original Van Halen tech Rudy Leiren is chairing a team that will bring a memorial statue honoring the late, great guitar virtuoso to Pasadena, California. Details announced soon for … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen News
Eddie Van Halen Mural Unveiled In Hollywood [UPDATED]
As promised, the Eddie Van Halen mural by artist Robert Vargas has officially been unveiled. Vargas had been working on the project since January 11th and promised to have it completed and unveiled on Eddie's 66th birthday (January 26th), and, as you can see above, he came through. Here's more from The Los Angeles Daily News: Guitar Center in Hollywood is celebrating … [Read more...]
The Ten Greatest Eddie Van Halen Guitar Riffs
When Eddie Van Halen was once asked to describe his band’s music he responded by saying it sounds like “Godzilla waking up.” Get ready. Godzilla is about to wake up. In celebration of the man who was born 66 years ago today, here are Eddie's ten greatest guitar riffs. 10. "5150" (1986) The 1986 Van Halen album ‘5150’ is led by hit singles like “Why Can’t … [Read more...]
Jawa Plays ‘Eruption’: A Stop Motion Tribute to the Great Edward Van Halen
The recent death of the legendary Eddie Van Halen sent shockwaves through the galaxy, and even our favorite little scavengers on the Star Wars planet of Tattooine were affected by the passing of their favorite guitarist. YouTuber Thomas J. Yagodinski has made his own fun tribute to Eddie Van Halen by using classic stop-motion animation to create Star Wars JAWA playing Eddie … [Read more...]
Tool’s Adam Jones: Hearing Van Halen For The First Time Was Like ‘The Clouds Parting’
Tool guitarist Adam Jones told Guitar World that when he first heard Van Halen it was as if the clouds parted and an alien had just landed in the form of a guitarist named Eddie Van Halen. "The first time I heard Van Halen, a friend’s babysitter played the first album for me," Jones told Guitar World's Richard Bienstock. "It was like the clouds parting, or like aliens had … [Read more...]
New Alex Van Halen Book
Nice to see the GREAT Alex Van Halen get recognized! Modern Drummer has put together a special book that is entirely devoted to Alex Van Halen! Modern Drummer Legends: Alex Van Halen is the second installment in the 'Modern Drummer Legends' series, and is the one and only Alex Van Halen drum book! Includes Alex’s 1983, 1993, and 2008 Modern Drummer cover stories. … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar On The Healing Power Of Van Halen’s ‘Right Now’
In 1991 Sammy Hagar's lyrics to Van Halen's "Right Now" were inspired by a moment of solace amid a time of marital difficulties. Over 30 years later it offers the same solace, only this time amid a time of grieving. Hagar recently spoke with The Oakland Press about the day he performed "Right Now" with his band The Circle, which includes former Van Halen bassist Michael … [Read more...]
Nancy Wilson’s New Album To Include Eddie Van Halen Tribute Song
Heart's Nancy Wilson will include a song dedicated to Eddie Van Halen on her upcoming solo album. "I have an instrumental song on this album called '4 Edward', which is dedicated to Eddie Van Halen," Wilson told Hawaii Public Radio. Wilson said the song was inspired by a story that took place when Heart toured alongside Van Halen. “When we were touring with those guys … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony On Eddie Van Halen: ‘He Was A Very Humble Guy’
Michael Anthony remembered Eddie Van Halen as a "very humble guy" during a recent interview. "He never let the fame or stardom or all the accolades that he acquired playing guitar go to his head," Anthony told Portland, Oregon's 105.9 The Brew. "He always just considered himself a guy who played guitar, and that was really special about him." Anthony also offered his … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar & Michael Anthony Say An Eddie Van Halen Tribute Is A Must
If an Eddie Van Halen tribute happens in the future Sammy Hagar & Michael Anthony are all in. ""It's gotta happen," Hagar told New York's Q104.3 in a recent interview which you can watch above. "Of course it's gonna happen. No one's really connected all the dots with everyone involved, but I have been told, and I have read interviews with various people involved — … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Mural In Hollywood To Be Completed This Weekend [UPDATE]
A mural painting of Eddie Van Halen at the Guitar Center in Hollywood is set to be completed this weekend. It will be officially unveiled on the day of Eddie's birthday - January 26th. Artist Robert Vargas has been busy painting EVH since Thursday and expects his work to be finished by Sunday. "I'll be painting this, 10am -6pm, Thursday thru Sun, Jan 17th," Vargas posted … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen On Eddie Van Halen Hearing ‘Distance’: ‘He Cried The First Time He Heard It’
Wolfgang Van Halen said his father Eddie Van Halen was brought to tears the first time he heard his son's song "Distance". “I remember when I showed it to dad for the first time, maybe it was out of pride or also just the song in general, he cried when he heard it," Wolfgang told HardDrive Radio's Lou Brutus in a recent interview. “I don’t think he was aware of the … [Read more...]