Eddie Van Halen's masterful "Spanish Fly" instrumental, from Van Halen II, has inspired countless cover versions on guitar. Then one day, Derek Sherinian covered it on Piano, which was absolutely beautiful. And now, New York bassist Brad Russell tells the Van Halen News Desk that Derek's piano cover inspired him to "try" and play it on the bass. He tells VHND, "As a … [Read more...]
Free Shipping at Van Halen Store
The upcoming 40th anniversary of Van Halen's game-changing 1978 debut album is fast approaching. To celebrate, for a limited time, Van Halen Store is giving FREE SHIPPING to all U.S. orders over $78! Have you seen all the killer new items at Van Halen Store? There's the new EVH Board Shorts, new shirts, new thermals, a new hat, and new accessories and novelties, such as … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen: Tone For The Holidays
Watch a short video of Eddie Van Halen jamming on his new 5150 guitar, above, courtesy of Musician's Friend! For EVH guitars and amps, head to Musician's Friend. For EVH guitar accessories or apparel, head to Van Halen Store. … [Read more...]
Stolen Edward Van Halen Guitar Returned
A signed custom-built Edward Van Halen guitar was stolen from the Hard Rock Café in downtown San Antonio, Texas late last week. That’s right, someone simply walked into the side door of the restaurant, grabbed the guitar off the wall and walked right out the door. The local police said the incident occurred either late on the night of Thursday the 16th or in the early the early … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen on Malcolm Young
Malcolm Young, guitarist and co-founder of AC/DC, died today at the age of 64. Young had been suffering with dementia for the past three years. Eddie Van Halen posted the following on his Facebook today: "It is a sad day in rock and roll. Malcolm Young was my friend and the heart and soul of AC/DC. I had some of the best times of my life with him on our 1984 European tour. … [Read more...]