Legendary Journey vocalist Steve Perry described Eddie Van Halen's talents as "life changing" in a recent interview with Rolling Stone. Perry got to see Eddie up close and in person just as his star was about to rise as Van Halen opened for Journey back in 1978. It was Perry's first tour as frontman with Journey. He told Rolling Stone's Andy Greene that he watched Van Halen … [Read more...]
Longtime Warner Bros. President Lenny Waronker On Eddie Van Halen: ‘He Had This Glow’
There are those who were made to play the guitar. Then there was Eddie Van Halen. "Every time we saw him play, it was amazing. It's like the guitar was made for him," longtime Warner Bros. President Lenny Waronker recently told Billboard. "He just had so much control over the instrument. You could see two things going on: somebody in total command who's gifted, and somebody … [Read more...]
[UPDATE] Fans Asked To Help Make Eddie Van Halen Memorial In Pasadena Happen
From "Mean Street" to "Eddie Van Halen Street"? It's possible but only with your help Van Halen fans. The Pasadena, California's online magazine Pasadena Now reported on Friday that a current effort is underway to commemorate Eddie Van Halen in the town where he grew up and formed his world-famous band. Randa Schmalfeld and friend Julie Kimura are behind the effort. They … [Read more...]
Watch David Lee Roth’s Appearance On CBS ‘Sunday Morning’
David Lee Roth's appearance on the CBS "Sunday Morning" has just aired and can now be viewed online. Below is the complete segment of Roth's appearance, which centered around his painting, specifically Sumi-e - the Japanese art of ink painting. This interview was conducted in the summer prior to the passing of Eddie Van Halen so there were no comments from Roth concerning … [Read more...]
Watch Moving Netherlands Bell Tower Tribute To Eddie Van Halen
There have been many noteworthy tributes to Eddie Van Halen over the last week and a half. This one may be the most unique and moving of them all. Four days after Eddie passed, a tribute was performed by carillonneur Malgosia Fiebig from the Dom Tower in Utrecht, the Netherlands - the country Edward Lodewijk Van Halen was born on January 26th, 1955. In this video filmed … [Read more...]