Breaking news from the Van Halen News Desk: The EVH/LL mystery is (mostly) solved! Finally, the explanation for the first and second photos recently posted by both Eddie Van Halen and LL Cool J; one of the tracks on the LL Cool J's new album will in fact feature Eddie Van Halen on guitar! What an unexpected collaboration! LL Cool J revealed this tonight at a concert … [Read more...]
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Eddie Van Halen involved in LL Cool J’s “Authentic” album
UPDATE 3/15/13: Read the answer to the mystery HERE. Guitar legend Eddie Van Halen and hip hop legend LL Cool J jointly released the above photo today at noon. The only accompanying text was "AUTHENTIC 4/30/13". The only thing we know about this is that "Authentic" is the name of LL Cool J's new album, which is to be released on April 30th. On March 4th, the two … [Read more...]
Photo: Eddie & Wolfgang Van Halen & Valerie Bertinelli
New photo of Eddie & Wolfgang Van Halen & Valerie Bertinelli from last night's Tremonti show in L.A. … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen donates guitar to Stuart House Benefit
Eddie Van Halen has recently donated a signed guitar currently up for auction for the The John Varvatos 10th Annual Stuart House Benefit. The Fund: The Stuart House is a rape treatment center based out of the UCLA medical center. The center specializes in helping children who have been victimized. Last year, the Varvatos Stuart House Benefit raised over $700,000 … [Read more...]
Something Brewing with Van Halen?
UPDATE 3/15/13: Read the answer to the mystery HERE. We were sent this teaser today from the VH camp. What is going on over there?? Some upcoming Van Halen shows have been announced recently: one in Australia in April, three in Japan in June, and one in Wisconsin in July. Will there be a full tour this year? Does this photo imply that they are putting out a new song or … [Read more...]
Couple In Jail After Heated “Slash VS. Van Halen” Argument
Ain't talkin' bout love! Cleveland's Sun Times reports: A couple was arrested after their argument over who was the greatest guitarist of all time became so heated that Motel 6 staff was forced to call the Brook Park police. The boyfriend was screaming on behalf of Slash, lead guitarist for Guns and Roses. The girlfriend was jumping for Eddie Van Halen, namesake of ’80s … [Read more...]
I ‘Met’ Eddie Van Halen at NAMM
From Gibson.com: The annual NAMM Show in Anaheim, California is a great place to check out new musical instrument equipment, watch performances by some of the biggest names in music, attend classes and workshops on everything from music education to music retail to social media, and to simply kick back and enjoy a drink with the friends you made last NAMM, if you're lucky … [Read more...]
Van Halen 35th Anniversary: In The Studio Interview with Dave, Eddie, Alex & Michael
From InTheStudio.net: The four original members of Van Halen, guitarist/songwriter Eddie Van Halen, big brother drummer Alex Van Halen, lead singer/lyricist David Lee Roth, and ex-bass player/backing vocalist Michael Anthony are all unanimous in this classic rock interview in their recollections of their unaided efforts before signing their record deal and releasing that … [Read more...]
The New EVH Wolfgang Custom LT
From The Music Zoo: NAMM 2013: What could be cooler than meeting Eddie Van Halen? Meeting Eddie Van Halen then getting to play his guitar! That’s exactly what happened last night in a little behind the scenes moment at NAMM 2013. This is the EVH Wolfgang LT. The “LT” stands for Larry Thomas, (parent company) Fender’s CEO and genuine guitar guy. Larry worked with Ed … [Read more...]
Top 10 Eddie Van Halen Guitar Solos
From UltimateClassicRock.com: Guitar wunderkind Eddie Van Halen is undoubtedly one of the most important rock musicians of the last 35 years. Beginning with Van Halen‘s 1978 debut, he virtually single-handedly re-invented the entire rock guitar lexicon with his blend of tone, technique and sheer musicality. The legendary axeman is most celebrated for his hard rock influence … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday, Eddie Van Halen!
Edward Lodewijk van Halen (Lodewijk is the Dutch version of Ludwig, as in Ludwig van Beethoven) was born in Nijmegen, Netherlands, on January 26th, 1955. Happy Birthday to the “King of Ten Fingers & Six Strings!” “Eddie’s accomplishments are enormous. Positively towering… there isn’t one aspect of the electric guitar he hasn’t changed, rearranged, or reinvented. He’s … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen at NAMM 2013 (Photos & Video)
The following video and photos of Eddie Van Halen are from yesterday (Wed, Jan 23rd) at the 2013 NAMM show. More details coming soon. From iheartguitarblog.com: I just got back from the Fender party here at NAMM (where I -- briefly, I'll admit -- met Eddie Van Halen!!!), and I happened to spy these beauties... Not only are the guitars cool, but check out the … [Read more...]