A recent article by the entrepreneur website Inc.com highlighted Edward Van Halen's ability to turn less into much, much more. Here's an excerpt from the article The Mindset (and Science) Behind Eddie Van Halen’s Remarkable Success: How Less Becomes More written by Inc.com's Jeff Haden: Buried in Alex Van Halen’s new book Brothers (he spends a lot more time … [Read more...]
British Metal Veteran Nick Bowcott Shares Edward Van Halen Stories
Final Resonance TV's Van Halen Stories Podcast #48 recently featured an interview with Nick Bowcott of Grim Reaper, Marshall Amplification, EVH Gear, and Sweetwater. In his in-depth interview with the Van Halen News Desk's Jeff Goebel, Nick shares his personal experiences of not only seeing Van Halen in 1978 but also meeting them in a rather unique way in 1980. He also talks … [Read more...]
Alex Van Halen Collection Unveiled: Drumheads, Drumsticks, and Backstage Passes Now Available
If you missed out on Alex Van Halen's auction held earlier this year, don't worry - here's your chance to score a cool piece of Van Halen history from his private collection! Van Halen Store is proud to offer some of Reverand Al's personal Drumheads, Drumsticks [note that all Drumsticks have already sold out. Sorry!], and Backstage Passes. Most of these collectibles are now … [Read more...]
Why Edward Van Halen Was The King Of Rhythm & Riffs
Plenty of much-deserved praise has been given to Edward Van Halen for his extraordinary guitar solos but there were a few other special weapons in his arsenal. Ultimate-Guitar's Greg Prato has turned the spotlight onto Edward's unparalleled rhythm and riff skills. Below is an excerpt from Prato's article "10 Examples of Why Eddie Van Halen Was the Master of Rhythm Guitar and … [Read more...]
Alex Van Halen Talks Life and Death with Anderson Cooper
In an emotional interview, Alex Van Halen talks with Anderson Cooper about Eddie’s life and death and the communication he feels he still has with him. This is probably the most touching (and heartbreaking) Van Halen interview this year. About the series: Grief can feel so lonely, but talking about it, and listening to others share their grief experiences helps. In … [Read more...]