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Joe Walsh performs at the 2023 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala at the New York Marriott Marquis on June 15, 2023 in New York City

Joe Walsh, Jeff Lynne, Glen Ballard, and More Highlight Electrifying 2023 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

By Robert Dye published

The 52nd annual star-studded event honored a melting pot of songwriters from multiple genres

Dutch-born American Rock musician Eddie Van Halen (1955 - 2020), of the group Van Halen, performs onstage at the Jacksonville Coliseum, Jacksonville, Florida, January 18, 1984.

Watch the Epic ‘Van Halen 1984 Documentary’ Miniseries for Free! First Two Episodes Out Today

By Rod Brakes published

Video Don’t miss this essential five-part fan-made rockumentary debuting today on YouTube

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Wolfgang Van Halen plays the original Frankenstein guitar at 5150 Studios in Los Angeles

Watch Wolfgang Van Halen Play "Eruption" on the Original Frankenstein in Newly Released Studio Footage

By Jackson Maxwell published

Wolfgang released the footage – which was shot in 2015 – to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the recording of the iconic instrumental.

Eddie Van Halen from American rock group Van Halen performs live on stage at the Rainbow Theatre in Finsbury Park, London on 22nd October 1978.

“I Am Just a Punk Kid Trying to Get a Sound Out of a Guitar That I Couldn't Buy Off the Rack”: a 23-Year-Old Eddie Van Halen Talks Building His Own Guitars

By Rod Brakes, Jas Obrecht published

Screwdrivers, chisels, drills and chainsaws – the young prodigy reveals all in this amazing interview from the GP archive.

Seymour Duncan vintage humbuckers, the Green Magic, '78 Model and High Voltage

Seymour Duncan Offers Legendary Humbucker Tone with the 78 Model, Green Magic and High Voltage

By Rod Brakes published

If you’re looking to up your ‘bucker game then check out these vintage-style builds.

Eddie Van Halen, 1979

Here’s Why Eddie Van Halen was a Guitar Gear Pioneer

By Christopher Scapelliti published

A master of technique and tone, the six-string innovator turned us on to the Strat ‘bucker and Floyd Rose.

Sammy Hagar and Eddie Van Halen perform together in 1986

“I Have a Whole Career That’s Based Around Crazy Ideas”: Sammy Hagar Reveals How Inspiration Struck Him and Eddie Van Halen

By Joe Bosso published

The Red Rocker tells the inspiring tale behind Van Halen’s enduring hit “Right Now.”

Van Halen in 1978 (L-R): Eddie Van Halen, Michael Anthony, Alex Van Halen and David Lee Roth

Watch Van Halen Breaking Big on Japanese TV in 1978 with “You Really Got Me”

By Rod Brakes published

Video This cool vintage clip shows the band on the verge of international stardom as they make “Van Halen the future of rock ‘n’ roll.”

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Dr. Know of Bad Brains, 1991.

Punk Guitar Legend Dr. Know Revisits the Profound Legacy of Bad Brains

By Tom Beaujour last updated

The pioneering guitarist tells his story of the Washington D.C. band that redefined punk.

Eddie Van Halen performing on the Van Halen '5150 Tour' in 1986.

Watch Eddie Van Halen’s Legacy-Forging Live Solo Performance

By Rod Brakes published

Video Remembering the great man one year on from his passing.

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