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Hear a Full Van Halen Pasadena High School Set from 1975
By Jackson Maxwell published
The explosive, soundboard-recorded set is packed with covers of Deep Purple, ZZ Top and more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jimmy Page: Eddie Van Halen “Was the Real Deal”
By Jackson Maxwell published
The Led Zeppelin legend mourned EVH in a touching Instagram post.

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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