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“Eruption” Second Best Guitar Solo Ever, According To Guitar World

by VHND — updated April 23, 2014 31 Comments

From "50 Greatest Guitar Solos" on Guitar World's website: 2) "Eruption" (Eddie Van Halen) - Van Halen Van Halen, 1978 It is hard to imagine a more appropriately titled piece of music than Edward Van Halen’s solo guitar showcase, “Eruption.” When the wildly innovative instrumental was released in 1978, hit the rock guitar community like a hydrogen bomb. Two-handed … [Read more...]

History of Van Halen (VH1 Special)

by VHND — updated April 23, 2014 28 Comments

Here's "The History of Van Halen", a great VH-1 special, which aired in 2006. Each segment is 10 minutes long. Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: … [Read more...]

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