The brutal Van Halen moment that moved Sammy Hagar to tears: “Oh shit”
A moving moment.
Eddie Van Halen
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Eddie Van Halen was one of the most influential guitarists in rock history, whose innovative playing style transformed hard rock and heavy metal.
Born in the Netherlands and raised in California, Van Halen co-founded Van Halen with his brother Alex in 1972 and quickly became renowned for his technical brilliance, lightning-fast solos and groundbreaking two-handed tapping technique.
His instrumental showcase ‘Eruption’ changed the course of guitar music, while albums such as Van Halen and 1984 helped establish the band as one of the biggest rock acts of all time. Beyond his musicianship, Van Halen was a gifted inventor and gear enthusiast whose custom guitars and amplifiers shaped the sound of modern rock.
His influence continues to inspire generations of guitarists across the world.
Eddie Van Halen News
The 1977 guitar solo Brian May always struggled to play live: “A bit too stiff”
“It was a problem to do onstage…”
The guitarist Eric Clapton didn’t want to be remembered with: “I don’t hear me at all!”
Moving away from that sound.
The 1982 song Eddie Van Halen thought was stolen from him: “I never wanted to do it”
Credit where credit is due.
The musician Eddie Van Halen was desperate to work with: “The last guitarist that moved me”
Bringing him back to reality.
The 1966 song that made Eddie Van Halen hate David Lee Roth: “It was terrible”
Leaving the wrong impression.
The 1969 album Eddie Van Halen fell in love with: “Takes you for a ride”
The perfect kind of musical ride.
The most powerful guitar riff Eddie Van Halen heard: “It engulfs you”
Grabbing you by the throat with one note.