Guitar World magazine's Sept 2010 issue listed the 30 coolest guitarists of all time, in no particular order. They featured a classic photo by Neil Zlozower of Eddie showing off his rarely seen Snake/Dragon guitar. Here's what Guitar World said about Eddie: EDDIE VAN HALEN BORN: January 26, 1955 BAND: Van Halen ICONIC GUITAR: Homemade "Frankenstein" Strat COOLEST RIFF: … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen News
Robbie Krieger from The Doors on Eddie Van Halen
During the 2011 Grammys at The Staples Center in Los Angeles, Foster and Bob The Blade ask Robbie Krieger from The Doors about his favorite guitarists and favorite guitar solos. Ed talk starts at 1:10. Robbie Krieger: "I love ["Eruption"]. I think Van Halen in underrated. He came up with a whole new thing and a lot of people copy him and he was the originator." And … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen’s Frankenstein on cover of Guitar Legends “Most Iconic guitars” issue
Besides making into the Smithsonian, Edward Van Halen's homemade Frankenstein guitar made it onto the cover of the latest Guitar Legends issue, "100 Of The World's Most Iconic Guitars." Here's an small excerpt from the extensive article: Should Edward Van Halen ever decide to auction off his original Frankenstein guitar, conservative estimates are that it will set an … [Read more...]
National Museum of American History Receives Eddie Van Halen’s “Frankenstein Replica” Guitar
Happy Birthday, Eddie Van Halen!
Edward Van Halen turns 56 today. Ed has given the world a gift, three decades of musical genius. His approach to the guitar has given 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 decades. It all started in Amsterdam, … [Read more...]
“You’re gonna see a lot more of Ed this year…hopefully by summer.”
From VintageRock.com: Vintage Rock sat down with EVH Gear's Product Manager, Chris Cannella, for a chat about what’s new and what’s ahead in EVH-land… Some interesting comments by Cannella, who winks at the camera while answering a question about a new Van Halen album, while following that up with “you’re gonna see a lot more of Ed this year... hopefully by the summer.” … [Read more...]
What’s New At EVH?
From SonicState.com: NAMM 2011: All The New EVH Gear - Wolfgang Custom, Stealth, and the 5150 Chris Cannella of Fender takes us through all of the latest gear from Eddie Van Halen's very own line of guitars and amps, EVH. First up is the Wolfgang Custom, Eddie's shreddable take on a classic '58 design - very nice. With a compound radius fingerboard, graphite rods … [Read more...]
Neil Zlozower’s second Van Halen photo book due later this year
Neil Zlozower's coffee table photo book, Van Halen: A Visual History, 1978-1984, is probably the best Van Halen book ever put together. The response to the book has been incredible, with virtually all feedback positive and all reviews glowing. The only complaint that fans had was that they wished there was a "Part Two." Well, good news... Zlozower has been working on a … [Read more...]
2011 NAMM Video: Eddie Van Halen and new EVH gear
UPDATED 1/17/11: Videos and photos have been added, below: Chris Cannella from EVH brand mentions Eddie working on "the new album": "He [Eddie] is actually using this guitar [Wolfgang Stealth] in the studio right now... getting ready for the new album. So, he's going to be recording with this, a Wolfgang Special, and a regular Wolfgang USA." How would you like … [Read more...]
Photo of Eddie Van Halen at NAMM 2011
This marks the third time that photos of Eddie Van Halen appeared on the 'net this year. This candid shot is from yesterday (Jan. 12th) taken by Premier Guitar magazine at the NAMM EVH/Fender booth. … [Read more...]
Eddie, Janie, Valerie & Tom on cover of People magazine
UPDATE: All 3 Van Halen photos are shown below. The new issue People magazine features a cover photo of Valerie Bertinelli from her January 1st wedding. The inset photo features Eddie and Janie Van Halen with Valerie and her husband, Tom Vitale. For the exclusive wedding album and all the details, pick up the new issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands today (January 7th). … [Read more...]
Eddie & Wolfgang Van Halen attend Alter Bridge concert, Wolfgang joins in on drums
Last night (Tuesday, January 4), Eddie and Wolfgang Van Halen attended the Alter Bridge concert at the House Of Blues in West Hollywood, California. Wolfgang joined the band for a song on the drums. Two VHND readers were there and both said he was extremely impressive on the drums. Three tweets from the concert: @alterbride: "A surreal night in LA as Eddie Van Halen was … [Read more...]