Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony and Janie Van Halen posted their tributes to Eddie Van Halen today. Hagar shared a black and white photo of Eddie delivering his trademark mid-air scissor kick during Van Halen's 1991-1992 tour along with some brief words: "I can't believe it's been a year. The man is gone but the music lives on #forever." View this post on … [Read more...]
‘When We Experience Beauty…’
"When we experience beauty, we know it as truth. Ed - love you... miss you." - Message posted on Van Halen's official website today, with the beautiful and chilling, "Respect The Wind," written and performed by Alex and Eddie Van Halen. Listen below. Other tributes to Edward Van Halen today: Year To The Day (Song) A Tribute to Edward Van Halen … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Remembers His Late Father With Emotional Message
Wolfgang Van Halen posted an emotional message to his father Eddie Van Halen, who passed away one year ago today. Below is his post to Twitter today: One year.You fought so hard for so long, but you were still taken away. It's just so unfair.I'm not ok. I don't think I'll ever be ok. There's so much I wish I could show you. So many things I wish I could share with … [Read more...]
Nancy Wilson Shares Extended ‘4 Edward with Love,’ Tribute to Eddie Van Halen (Video)
Back in May, Heart’s Nancy Wilson stepped out on her own with You and Me, a solo album that marked her very first foray into “solo artist” territory. One of the more affecting songs on the record is “4 Edward,” Nancy’s emotional tribute to her friend, the late Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Halen. Today, Oct. 6, marks the one-year anniversary of his death after a courageous … [Read more...]
A Tribute to Edward Van Halen
One year ago today, our favorite musician passed away due to cancer. The Great Edward Van Halen. Van Halen News Desk reader Dave King reached out this week with the following message: "To recognize the one year of Eddie's passing I made this video. I started out making the video just to show my 11 and 14-year-old kids how special Eddie was, as they never were able to see … [Read more...]