Eddie Van Halen might not physically be there, but his spirit and influence is ALIVE AND WELL throughout this entire discussion between producer/songwriter Rick Beato and Extreme's Nuno Bettencourt. Nuno is absolutely captivating in this, and it's well worth a watch or a listen. The video is embedded above. I liked Nuno Bettencourt before, but I love the guy even more after … [Read more...]
Why Gene Simmons Is ‘A Little Furious’ With The Younger Generation Since Eddie Van Halen’s Death
Credit: Michael Christopher Gene Simmons isn't happy with millennials, especially since Eddie Van Halen passed away. During a recent interview with Classic Rock, Simmons said he's frustrated that the younger generation is unaware that Eddie Van Halen is "the second most important musician since Jimi Hendrix." Below is some of what he had to say to Classic … [Read more...]
Hear Eddie Van Halen Play Unreleased Guitar Riffs
Credit: Neil Zlozower Jas Obrecht has done it again and released another exclusive tape of his 1980 interview with Eddie Van Halen, but this time we get to hear some never-before-heard riffs that didn't make it onto a Van Halen album. Below are Jas's comments on tape five along with the complete audio from his YouTube channel Talking Guitar: Jas Obrecht's Music … [Read more...]
Steelheart Singer Miljenko Matijevic On Eddie Van Halen’s Generosity
Steelheart singer Miljenko Matijevic spoke of Eddie Van Halen's generosity during a recent interview, saying Eddie offered to give Matijevic his piano. Matijevic struck up a friendship with Edde through a mutual friend - photographer Neil Zlozower - sometime in the early 2000s, after Van Halen's tour with Sammy Hagar in 2004. At the time, Eddie and the band were still … [Read more...]
Listen To Tape Four Of Jas Obrecht’s 1980 Interview With Eddie Van Halen
Credit: Neil Zlozower Jas Obrecht's marathon day-long 1980 interview with Eddie Van Halen continues! Obrecht has just released tape four of the interview. Below are his comments on tape four along with the complete audio in HD: Tape 4 of our day-long 1980 interview features Eddie Van Halen at his most reflective. In especially heartwarming sections, he speaks in … [Read more...]
Steve Howe On Eddie Van Halen The Guitarist & Songwriter: ‘Let’s Not Forget The Great Hits Eddie Had’
Credit: Neil Zlozower Yes guitarist Steve Howe says Eddie Van Halen's innovative guitar skills shouldn't be the only thing he'll be remembered for. Rock journalist Darren Paltrowitz has shared an excerpt of a recent interview he did with Howe: "When I heard Eddie, I kind of almost thought... This kind of prowess, almost-impossibly-fast ,and all that … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Talks Upcoming ‘Mammoth II’ Album (VIDEO)
Wolfgang Van Halen appeared on the nationally syndicated show HardDrive to talk about the brand new Mammoth WVH album Mammoth II due out August 4th. In the video above, host Lou Brutus covers a lot of ground with Wolfgang, who talks about the recording process of the new album, how he's heading into a heavier direction with the songs, his songwriting process, why he thinks … [Read more...]
Grand Funk’s Mark Farner Recalls Phone Call With Eddie Van Halen: ‘Nothing But Compliments & Love’ (VIDEO)
Original Grand Funk Railroad frontman and guitarist Mark Farner recalled an impromptu phone conversation with Eddie Van Halen during a recent podcast appearance. Farner's riffs were familiar to those who had the chance to catch Van Halen back in their club days as they covered more than a few Grand Funk Railroad songs. Years later, Eddie would have the chance to offer his … [Read more...]
Gary Cherone On His Best Songs With Van Halen & Unreleased Tracks
Gary Cherone looked back on his favorite songs with Van Halen and those we've yet to hear during a recent interview with rock journalist Greg Prato. Prato, who interviewed Cherone for Songfacts, has shared the Van Halen portion of the interview with the VHND: Prato: What's the best Van Halen song you worked on? Cherone: Two songs come to mind. "One I Want" … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Looking Forward To Remastered Releases Of Sammy Hagar Era Van Halen
Wolfgang Van Halen says he's looking forward to the upcoming remastered reissues of the often-overlooked Sammy Hagar years of Van Halen. "That era doesn't get enough respect I don't I don't think," said Wolfgang during a recent interview with Oklahoma's KATT FM. "There's a lot of amazing songs and just, obviously, brilliant guitar playing on all of that stuff." Van … [Read more...]
Unearthed Eddie Van Halen: 1980 Jas Obrecht Interview, Part 2
Photo by Neil Zlozower Jas Obrecht's remarkably candid conversation with Eddie Van Halen continues, with lots of guitar playing! Today, Jas released PART 2 of his never-before-heard gem of an interview with Eddie Van Halen, from January of 1980. And, just like his complete 1978 and 1979 Eddie interviews, this is absolutely incredible to hear! But first, if you haven’t … [Read more...]
Unearthed Eddie Van Halen: The Complete 1980 Interview – Tape 1 (HD Audio)
Copyright Neil Zlozower We’ve got an unbelievably cool treat for everybody on Eddie Van Halen's birthday today! Veteran rock journalist Jas Obrecht has shared another never-before-heard gem of an interview with Eddie Van Halen, this one from January of 1980! And, just like his complete 1978 and 1979 Eddie interviews, this is absolutely incredible to hear! As you listen … [Read more...]