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Sammy Hagar Would Love to Hang Out With Eddie Van Halen Again

Dave Lifton — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 16:18:59 +0000

The relationship between Sammy Hagar and Van Halen has been strained, to say the least, for quite a number of years now. However, in a new interview, the singer and alcohol magnate says that he'd love to try to patch things up with Eddie Van Halen.

[Top 5 Tuesday] Top 5 Van Halen Songs

Varacchi — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:17:17 +0000

Yesterday marked the 28th anniversary of David Lee Roth leaving Van Halen, so this week’s [Top 5 Tuesday] focuses on the best VH songs (focusing just on the Diamond Dave era). 5 – Jamie’s Cryin’ 4 – Feel Your Love Tonight 3 – Runnin’ With the Devil 2 – Beautiful Girls [...]

Audio Clip of Eddie Van Halen and LL Cool J Collaboration Leaks Online

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:55:48 +0000

Legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen recently confounded some of his longtime fans by tweeting a photo of himself sitting at the board of a recording studio with rapper LL Cool J, accompanied by a single cryptic line of text that read, "Authentic 4.30.13." When the rapper posted the same picture, it touched off fevered speculation about a collaboration between the two performers. Now that cross-genre alliance has been confirmed, as the first audio clip of a track they recorded together has leaked online.

Eddie Van Halen Hints at LL Cool J Collaboration

Dave Lifton — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:48:16 +0000

It seems as though Eddie Van Halen is about to appear on old-school hip-hop icon LL Cool J‘s new album. Today (March 14), the guitar legend teased his fans with a picture of the duo in the studio. “Authentic 4.30.13,” read Van Halen’s tweet that accompanied the picture. A quick check at Amazon reveals that [...]

Van Halen Working on New Songs

Nick DeRiso — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 03:06:58 +0000

All signs point not just to a full recovery and return to the road for Eddie Van Halen, but some forthcoming new music, as well. The guitarist, who was sidelined by a nasty case of diverticulitis last year, has posted a photo to Facebook of himself in the studio.

[Top 5 Tuesday] Top 5 Classic Rock Guitarists

Varacchi — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 01:38:50 +0000

[Top 5 Tuesday] has covered the frontmen and the drummers, now it's time to melt your face with the greatest guitarists in classic rock.

10 Underrated Van Halen Songs

Double Down — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 20:00:06 +0000

Eddie Van Halen, one of the greatest, if not THE greatest guitar player of our era turns 58 today. “Edward the Great” took guitar playing and guitar solos to a whole different level than we had ever seen before, His signature fingertapping techniques and blazing-fast hands made for jaw-dropping guitar solos. In celebration of [...]

Van Halen Tour News on the Way?

Barbara LaRue — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:11:58 +0000

First, a happy early birthday to Eddie Van Halen, who turns 58 tomorrow, born January 26, 1955 in the Netherlands (but raised in So Cal). Eddie’s recovering from the surgery he underwent last year for a severe bout of diverticulitis, but a hint about an upcoming tour announcement seems to have been made by his [...]

New Eddie Van Halen Interview Celebrates 30th Anniversary of 'Beat It' Guitar Solo

Billy Dukes — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 21:48:53 +0000

Eddie Van Halen didn't even get a mention on Michael Jackson's mega-smash album 'Thriller,' which celebrates it's 30 year anniversary today (Nov. 30), despite having a heavy hand in the success of the third radio single. The guitarist says he did the solo on 'Beat It' for free -- and even wound up re-arranging the song while Jackson was out of the room.

Eddie Van Halen, Happy and Healthy – Pic of the Week

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:00:33 +0000

Legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen had a serious health scare recently, forcing Van Halen to cancel all of their scheduled shows until next year. But the musician showed up to watch his son Wolfgang play bass at a Tremonti gig in Kansas City Wednesday night (Oct. 3), looking healthy and relaxed.

Guitar Guru EVH Celebrates Another Year Of Mastery [VIDEO]

Barbara LaRue — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:12:45 +0000

Eddie Van Halen turns 57 today, born January 26, 1955 in The Netherlands, but raised in Pasadena, California. To say he’s a guitar virtuoso is, of course, to repeat what all of us already know. So, if you’ll indulge me for a minute, let me share with you my personal description of his amazing fretwork. [...]