When Van Halen Told Bettencourt to Stop Playing ‘Silly Stuff’When Van Halen Told Bettencourt to Stop Playing ‘Silly Stuff’Moment during first meeting proved to Extreme guitarist that his hero knew who he was.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Brian May + Eddie Van Halen Once Recorded a Sci-Fi-Inspired EPBrian May + Eddie Van Halen Once Recorded a Sci-Fi-Inspired EP'Star Fleet' was the spark that started a three-song EP featuring the guitar greats.Chad ChildersChad Childers
What Happened When Eddie Van Halen and Brian May Traded GuitarsWhat Happened When Eddie Van Halen and Brian May Traded GuitarsThe duo swapped instruments during the making of May's 'Star Fleet Project.'Dave LiftonDave Lifton
10 Reasons Why 2020 Totally Sucked10 Reasons Why 2020 Totally SuckedWe know... only 10?Graham HartmannGraham Hartmann
Eddie Van Halen’s Cause of Death RevealedEddie Van Halen’s Cause of Death RevealedGuitarist suffered from multiple final issues while battling long-term cancer.Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
Watch New Video of Eddie Van Halen Visiting Jason Becker in 1996Watch New Video of Eddie Van Halen Visiting Jason Becker in 1996Former David Lee Roth guitarist shares unreleased footage of “incredible love” shot during weakest moments of ill health.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Eddie Van Halen and Prince Gear Stolen From Storage LockerEddie Van Halen and Prince Gear Stolen From Storage LockerItems include Marshall cabinets reportedly used by Van Halen on '80s tours and by Prince on '90s studio recordings.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Eddie Van Halen Among Google’s Top 2020 SearchesEddie Van Halen Among Google’s Top 2020 SearchesVan Halen's name turns up in two year-end search categories.Chad ChildersChad Childers
David Lee Roth Reveals Origins of Eddie Van Halen Tribute SongDavid Lee Roth Reveals Origins of Eddie Van Halen Tribute SongSinger was inspired to write "Somewhere Over the Rainbow Bar and Grill" after walking past a bar. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Wolfgang Van Halen Criticizes ‘S—ty’ Sale of His Dad’s GuitarsWolfgang Van Halen Criticizes ‘S—ty’ Sale of His Dad’s GuitarsEddie Van Halen's son accused an auction house of profiting off his father's death. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
2020 Van Halen Fans Holiday Gift Guide2020 Van Halen Fans Holiday Gift GuideIt's been a tough year for fans, but these gifts might make things merry and bright.Dw DunphyDw Dunphy
Wolfgang Van Halen Regrets Eddie Didn’t Get to See ‘Grand Finale’Wolfgang Van Halen Regrets Eddie Didn’t Get to See ‘Grand Finale’Son said it was a "bummer" that the "Kitchen Sink" tour never happened. Martin KieltyMartin Kielty