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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 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”

Eddie Van Halen’s ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli hopes a Van Halen biopic never happens, despite his brother putting plans in motion
By Phil Weller published
The drummer has been determined to celebrate Van Halen's legacy in new ways, but Bertinelli says a film would be a bridge too far

Steve Stevens recalled Eddie Van Halen's hilarious comment about Michael Jackson
By Phil Weller published
Stevens followed in Ed's footsteps when he performed on Jackson's hit "Dirty Diana" in 1986

Joe Satriani on the Eddie Van Halen song that proved his biggest challenge
By Phil Weller published
As the guitarist prepares for the Van Halen tribute's Las Vegas residency, he shared the numerous difficulties he faced getting himself and his gear up to speed

Steve Lukather clarifies his role in the new project featuring Eddie Van Halen recordings
By Elizabeth Swann published
Lukather took to his Instagram account to explain his participation in Alex Van Halen's effort to work with unfinished recordings featuring the late guitar icon
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