Tone Talk's Marc Huzansky gives us an exclusive tour of the EVH Gear booth at Winter NAMM 2018 along with EVH Gear product manager Matt Brown. EVH Gear us unveiling new products at Winter NAMM 2018 in Anaheim California: Eddie Van Halen's guitar and amp-making elves have been busy in the workshop and have unveiled an update to the 5150 III 6L6 amp line, the Wolfgang … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen News
40th Anniversary ‘Eruption’ Cover By Mike Himmel
The video above is without a doubt one of the best "Eruption" covers we've ever heard! Guitarist Mike Mike Himmel tells the VHND, “I’m a lifelong Van Halen fan. Eddie has continued to be a constant source of inspiration after all these years. I’ve always wanted to uncover the mystery wrapped in a riddle with his style and tone. "The 40th Anniversary of Van Halen's 1978 … [Read more...]
Is Eddie Van Halen the Greatest Rock Guitarist Since Hendrix?
From Guitar Connoisseur Magazine: The history rock music will forever be highlighted by a select few who managed to achieve far greater heights than their contemporaries. Jimi Hendrix is one, with the sheer brilliance and expertise par excellence, had no boundaries or restrictions to limit his potential and the magic he was capable of with the guitar With no rules to … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Wishes You A Merry Christmas
Eddie Van Halen wishes you a Merry Christmas. He posted this on social media today: #happyholidays #christmaseve #merrychristmas Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas. Love, Ed, Janie - and Kody too! pic.twitter.com/FTK1i8ItWO— Janie Van Halen (@JanieVanHalen) December 25, 2017 Also, we at the VHND wish all Van Halen fans a happy & healthy Christmas … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen’s Former Home in Beverly Hills is Hot For a Sale
FromLATimes.com: You might as well jump at the chance to grab this Cape Cod-inspired home in Beverly Hills. Listed for sale at $2.999 million, the single-story spot was once owned by rock icon Eddie Van Halen. Set on nearly half an acre in a gated community, the renovated home has three bedrooms and four bathrooms across 2,917 square feet of living space. An expansive … [Read more...]
Comedian George Lopez Talks Eddie Van Halen & More
Embed from Getty Images We've got two new videos from EVH Gear TV: Video #1: Lopez Talks Eddie Van Halen! Comedy Legend George Lopez spoke with Eric at EVH Gear TV this week. The casual conversation has Eric and George shoot the breeze about comedy, golf, food and of course that friend of his that's known to play some pretty mean guitar! The Eddie Van Halen talk starts … [Read more...]
Video: Eddie Van Halen’s ‘Spanish Fly” Covered on Bass
Eddie Van Halen's masterful "Spanish Fly" instrumental, from Van Halen II, has inspired countless cover versions on guitar. Then one day, Derek Sherinian covered it on Piano, which was absolutely beautiful. And now, New York bassist Brad Russell tells the Van Halen News Desk that Derek's piano cover inspired him to "try" and play it on the bass. He tells VHND, "As a … [Read more...]
Free Shipping at Van Halen Store
The upcoming 40th anniversary of Van Halen's game-changing 1978 debut album is fast approaching. To celebrate, for a limited time, Van Halen Store is giving FREE SHIPPING to all U.S. orders over $78! Have you seen all the killer new items at Van Halen Store? There's the new EVH Board Shorts, new shirts, new thermals, a new hat, and new accessories and novelties, such as … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen: Tone For The Holidays
Watch a short video of Eddie Van Halen jamming on his new 5150 guitar, above, courtesy of Musician's Friend! For EVH guitars and amps, head to Musician's Friend. For EVH guitar accessories or apparel, head to Van Halen Store. … [Read more...]
Stolen Edward Van Halen Guitar Returned
A signed custom-built Edward Van Halen guitar was stolen from the Hard Rock Café in downtown San Antonio, Texas late last week. That’s right, someone simply walked into the side door of the restaurant, grabbed the guitar off the wall and walked right out the door. The local police said the incident occurred either late on the night of Thursday the 16th or in the early the early … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen on Malcolm Young
Malcolm Young, guitarist and co-founder of AC/DC, died today at the age of 64. Young had been suffering with dementia for the past three years. Eddie Van Halen posted the following on his Facebook today: "It is a sad day in rock and roll. Malcolm Young was my friend and the heart and soul of AC/DC. I had some of the best times of my life with him on our 1984 European tour. … [Read more...]
Edward Van Halen Rock Walk Induction
On November 13th, 1985, Edward Van Halen placed his hands in cement as he was inducted into the Hollywood, California Rock Walk. The Rock Walk is located in front of the Guitar Center music store on Sunset Boulevard. Other inductees at the inaugural ceremony included Stevie Wonder, Robert Moog (creator of the Moog Synthesizer), drum king Remo Belli, Les Paul, luthier Frank … [Read more...]