The legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen refused to be compared to: “The complete opposite”
Maintained he was different.
Eddie Van Halen Archives: 03/2026
“It’s such masturbation”: the Van Halen songs Eddie Van Halen grew to dislike
Not as impressive as you think.
The guitarist Eddie Van Halen said was out of everybody’s league: “At the top of my list”
The only one who influenced him.
The one guitarist Eddie Van Halen said outdid Eric Clapton: “A little smoother and more tasty”
Giving his idol a run for his money.
Sammy Hagar thought one tour killed Van Halen: “That’s when it really got bad”
The final sounds of Van Hagar.
The only producer Eddie Van Halen never wanted to work with: “His name was in the hat”
Not the right fit for the band.
“That was crazy”: The one song Eddie Van Halen sounded better live
Getting better in front of a crowd.
“You never know what to expect”: Eddie Van Halen’s five favourite albums of all time
One that you wouldn’t expect.
“Really made me crazy”: The song Eddie Van Halen said should have never been made
Not his idea of fun.
“Like pulling teeth”: The song Eddie Van Halen forced Sammy Hagar to sing
Never quite clicking like it should.