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Eddie Van Halen shot down a film soundtrack near the end of his life, saying he hadn't been playing much
By Phil Weller published
The news confirms Sammy Hagar's comments that the guitarist had lost interest in the instrument

Dave Davies on Eddie Van Halen, Jimmy Page and the Kinks’ power revolution
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Davies' influences are scattered far and wide — but he hasn't always appreciated how musicians have responded to the Kinks' music

Michael Anthony reveals David Lee Roth's career-saving advice to Eddie Van Halen during Van Halen's early days
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The former Van Halen bassist says the singer was concerned other guitarists would steal Eddie's technique before the guitarist could establish himself

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

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”
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