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Eddie Van Halen Shares the Guitars Behind His Quest for Tone
Ed explains the roles that various guitars in his collection have played in his quest to find the ultimate tone.
Eddie Van Halen's 10 Greatest Guest Performances
Michael Jackson, Brian May, LL Cool J, and more, here are the times Ed shone on another artist’s song.
Eddie Van Halen's 10 Greatest Recorded Moments
The Guitar Player guide to Ed's most essential cuts.
Don't Get Van Halen? Let's Fix That
Dig deeper into Eddie Van Halen's pyrotechnic style and all becomes clear – he was all about fresh new sounds for rock.
Van Halen Were Planning a "Kitchen Sink" Reunion Tour Prior to Eddie Van Halen's Death
The tour would have featured Michael Anthony, David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar, and even Gary Cherone.
Hear a Full Van Halen Pasadena High School Set from 1975
The explosive, soundboard-recorded set is packed with covers of Deep Purple, ZZ Top and more.
Eddie Van Halen Talks Revolutionary Gear Mods and the Death of Rock in his First-Ever Interview from 1978
Jas Obrecht's classic Eddie Van Halen interview from the November 1978 issue of Guitar Player.
Eddie Van Halen’s “Unchained” Guitar – Isolated
Have a listen to Ed’s bracing wake-up call in all its isolated glory.
