Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi knows that good friends are hard to come by in the highly competitive music business, which is why he cherishes the friendship he had with Eddie Van Halen. "I've got two really great friends in the music business -- Brian May is one and Eddie Van Halen was the other," Iommi told Guitar World. "Ed was just fantastic, and his death is a … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen News
Online Livestream Eddie Van Halen Tribute Concert Tonight
An Eddie Van Halen tribute concert by The Rock Gods is happening tonight in Kansas City and you can watch the sold out show from the comfort of your home. The concert, to take place at Knuckleads Saloon, will get underway at 8 p.m. Kansas City time (Central Time) and tickets are just $10.00. Below is more info from the Knuckleads website: Eddie Van Halen Tribute by the … [Read more...]
Watch: Violinist’s Stunning Version Of Eddie Van Halen’s ‘Eruption’
This violinist is about to blow you away. Watch the new take on Eddie Van Halen's "Eruption" performed by violinist Jill from the Japanese band Unlucky Morpheus. An amazing rendition! The band formed in 2008 and describes their genre music as "Technical Melodic Speed Metal." You can watch more videos of Unlucky Morpheus on their official YouTube page. Official … [Read more...]
Former Van Halen Tech Says Team Working To Bring Eddie Van Halen Memorial Statue To Pasadena
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 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...]