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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 “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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Eddie Van Halen

Eddie Van Halen Dead at 65

By Jackson Maxwell last updated

The legendary guitarist succumbed to throat cancer.

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Watch Eddie Van Halen Show Off His Elephant and Horse Tricks

By Christopher Scapelliti published

Eddie clowns around, and demonstrates some of his most famous guitar tricks, in this 1986 MTV clip.

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Walter Trout on the Importance of Humor, Writing From Dreams and Fusing Neil Young and Van Halen on His New Album

By Mark McStea published

On Ordinary Madness, blues stalwart Walter Trout reflects on life and aging with heart and humor.

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