Latest about Eddie Van Halen
On the album’s 40th anniversary, we revisit Vai’s classic Guitar Player interview when he stepped into rock guitar’s most intimidating role
Originally dismissed during early sessions, “Eagles Fly” was later revived by Hagar and Eddie Van Halen for his first Van Halen–era solo album
Van Halen revealed his very practical reason for ignoring the rule against performing on other artist’s recordings
Years before the ill-fated post-Eddie Van Halen tribute tour, Roth approached Satriani with a very different proposal: a band dedicated to Van Halen's music while Eddie was still on the road.
The rock pioneer said his followers stripped the soul out of his guitar innovations and helped usher in the 1990s disregard for guitar virtuosity
History says Clapton insulted Van Halen. Taken within context, his comments were part of a wider discussion about understanding the blues
Davies' influences are scattered far and wide — but he hasn't always appreciated how musicians have responded to the Kinks' music
The Red Rocker explains why EVH's most brilliant masterpieces actually came much later — and reveals the one track that still leaves Joe Satriani completely baffled
