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Sammy Hagar says Eddie Van Halen was preoccupied with the cello when he died – and has called on Wolfgang to form a Van Halen tribute with him
By Phil Weller published
The singer adds he's called on Wolfgang to form a Van Halen tribute group with him for at least one show

Gibson launches hunt for the 'Back to the Future' guitar that inspired John Mayer and Coldplay's Chris Martin
By Phil Weller published
Used by Michael J. Fox in the film's dance scene, the guitar set a litany of greats on the road to playing, but it hasn’t been seen since 1985

Rick Derringer has died. Read our exclusive 2024 interview where he recalled inspiring Eddie Van Halen and performing with Johnny Winter
By Joe Bosso last updated
Derringer — whose work touched the careers of Johnny and Edgar Winter, Steely Dan, Neil Giraldo and "Weird Al" Yankovic — passed away May 26

Eddie Van Halen was looking for a change as he tried to abandon Van Halen and guitars in 1983
By Elizabeth Swann published
Gene Simmons claimed his encounter with the guitarist happened the same day Eddie tried to quit Van Halen and join Kiss

Yngwie Malmsteen says Eddie Van Halen listened to his music all the time but ran from him every chance he got
By Phil Weller published
Eddie was everyone's favorite, but Yngwie claims he always shied away from meeting or playing with him

Eddie Van Halen's former guitar tech recalls the virtuoso's disastrous guitar battle before a packed NAMM show crowd
By Phil Weller published
At an event where he also locked fretboards with Steve Stevens and Tim Bogert, it was a different kind of musician who provided Eddie with his most unique test

Eddie Van Halen on tapping, “Eruption” — and why the weight of the band rested on his shoulders
By Phil Weller published
The last in a six-part series dedicated to the band’s early years is told through their voices, along with Van Halen producer Ted Templeman

Sammy Hagar claims he made Eddie Van Halen a better musician and says the guitarist "dried up" in the 2000s
By Phil Weller published
The Red Rocker believes Van Halen's musical horizons broadened during their time together, only to shrink in the years after they parted ways

Sammy Hagar says Eddie Van Halen wanted to tour with him again and shares his new song co-written with Ed via “communication from the beyond”
By Phil Weller published
Sammy Hagar says Eddie Van Halen wanted to tour with the singer again before he died, as the Red Rocker shares his new song co-written by the guitarist via “communication from the beyond”
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