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Wolfgang Van Halen and Matt Bruck to Run EVH Gear By Jackson Maxwell published 9 October 20 The guitar hero's son and longtime tech will take the reins of his popular guitar and amp brand.
Eddie Van Halen: 12 Techniques Behind His Riffing Rhythm Work By Dale Turner last updated 8 October 20 Examine Eddie Van Halen's often-overlooked, riff-based approach to rhythm.
Jimmy Page: Eddie Van Halen “Was the Real Deal” By Jackson Maxwell published 8 October 20 The Led Zeppelin legend mourned EVH in a touching Instagram post.
Watch Eddie Van Halen Shred at Van Halen’s Final Two Performances By Jackson Maxwell published 7 October 20 The master sounded better than ever during the band's two-night stand at the Hollywood Bowl in October 2015.
Eddie Van Halen Dead at 65 By Jackson Maxwell last updated 7 October 20 The legendary guitarist succumbed to throat cancer.
Watch Eddie Van Halen Show Off His Elephant and Horse Tricks By Christopher Scapelliti published 6 October 20 Eddie clowns around, and demonstrates some of his most famous guitar tricks, in this 1986 MTV clip.
Watch Phil X Cover Van Halen's "Unchained," Dive Deep into Eddie Van Halen's Tone By Jackson Maxwell published 24 August 20 “You’re never, ever, ever, ever going to nail it. But it’s fun getting close,” the Bon Jovi guitarist says.
Roth's Van Halen Sales Trounce Sammy Hagar's? Hold On There, Dave... By Guitar Player Staff published 21 May 15 The stats tell a slightly more balanced story.
