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Eddie Van Halen

Don't Get Van Halen? Let's Fix That

By Jude Gold published

Dig deeper into Eddie Van Halen's pyrotechnic style and all becomes clear – he was all about fresh new sounds for rock.

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David Lee Roth, Alex Van Halen and Eddie Van Halen of Van Halen perform at Concord Pavilion on July 9, 2015 in Concord, California

Van Halen Were Planning a "Kitchen Sink" Reunion Tour Prior to Eddie Van Halen's Death

By Jackson Maxwell published

The tour would have featured Michael Anthony, David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar, and even Gary Cherone.

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Van Halen perform at The Oakland Coliseum in 1977

Hear a Full Van Halen Pasadena High School Set from 1975

By Jackson Maxwell published

The explosive, soundboard-recorded set is packed with covers of Deep Purple, ZZ Top and more.

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American Rock musician Eddie Van Halen, of the group Van Halen, performs onstage at the Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, April 6, 1979

Eddie Van Halen Talks Revolutionary Gear Mods and the Death of Rock in his First-Ever Interview from 1978

By Jas Obrecht last updated

Jas Obrecht's classic Eddie Van Halen interview from the November 1978 issue of Guitar Player.

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Eddie Van Halen

Eddie Van Halen’s “Unchained” Guitar – Isolated

By Christopher Scapelliti published

Have a listen to Ed’s bracing wake-up call in all its isolated glory.

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Eddie Van Halen performs with Van Halen at Sleep Train Amphitheatre on September 30, 2015 in Chula Vista, California.

Hear Soundboard Audio from Van Halen's Final Show

By Jackson Maxwell published

Hear the band's full, 21-song, October 4, 2015 set at the Hollywood Bowl.

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Wolfgang Van Halen (L) and Eddie Van Halen of Van Halen perform during the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 17, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Wolfgang Van Halen and Matt Bruck to Run EVH Gear

By Jackson Maxwell published

The guitar hero's son and longtime tech will take the reins of his popular guitar and amp brand.

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Eddie Van Halen performs with Van Halen in Jacksonville, Florida on January 18, 1984.

Eddie Van Halen: 12 Techniques Behind His Riffing Rhythm Work

By Dale Turner last updated

Examine Eddie Van Halen's often-overlooked, riff-based approach to rhythm.

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Jimmy Page/Eddie Van Halen

Jimmy Page: Eddie Van Halen “Was the Real Deal”

By Jackson Maxwell published

The Led Zeppelin legend mourned EVH in a touching Instagram post.

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Eddie Van Halen performs with Van Halen at the at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater on August 13, 2015 in Wantagh, New York.

Watch Eddie Van Halen Shred at Van Halen’s Final Two Performances

By Jackson Maxwell published

The master sounded better than ever during the band's two-night stand at the Hollywood Bowl in October 2015.

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