Eddie Van Halen

As we remember, today, Eddie Van Halen on his Birthday, the day is perfect for a ‘Van Halen At Their Bests’ post

As we remember, today, Eddie Van Halen, guitarist on his Birthday,' the time has come to list the 'BESTS' of his band : Van Halen Video Tracklist : 1 ....

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Eddie Van Halen demoes at NAMM (2007)

January 19, 2007 - if you visit NAMM in Anaheim, CA, you may catch Eddie Van Halen demoing at the Fender's booth

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Eddie Van Halen joins an All Star Band (1996)

October 16, 1996 - Edward Van Halen will join "All-Star Garage Band" - that is Steve Winwood, Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge and many more - for a benefit concert for...

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Sammy Hagar invites Eddie Van Halen to ‘Farm Aid’ (1985)

September 22, 1985 - Eddie Van Halen should join Sammy Hagar during his concert at the first "Farm Aid" at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois

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Van Halen releases ‘Women and Children First,’ their third album produced By Ted Templeman (1980)

Van Halen's 'Women and Children First' is their third studio album produced By Ted Templeman and released on March 26, 1980 by Warner Bros. Track Listing : 1.And The Cradle...

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Van Halen release ‘5150,’ their seventh album featuring Sammy Hagar as a singer (1986)

Van Halen's '5150' is their seventh studio album (a.k.a. "fifty-one-fifty") featuring Sammy Hagar in replacement of David Lee Roth and released on March 24, 1986 by Warner Bros.Track Listing :...

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Van Halen release their second album titled …. ‘Van Halen II’ (1979)

'Van Halen II' is their second studio album produced by Ted Templeman and released on March 23, 1979 by Warner Bros.Track Listing : 1.You'Re No Good (Clint Ballard, Jr.) -...

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Warner Bros. publish ‘Van Halen,’ their eponymous debut album featuring ‘Runnin’ with the Devil’ and ‘You Really Got Me’ (1978)

'Van Halen' is their eponymous debut studio album featuring 'Runnin' with the Devil' and 'You Really Got Me,' produced by Ted Templeman and released on February 10, 1978 by Warner...

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Van Halen release their twelfth album : ‘A Different Kind of Truth’ marking the return of David Lee Roth (2012)

Van Halen's 'A Different Kind of Truth' is their twelfth studio album (the first with David Lee Roth since he left in 1984) released on February 7, 2012, by Interscope...

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Van Halen release their tenth album : ‘Balance’ featuring ‘Can’t Stop Lovin’ You’ (1995)

Van Halen's 'Balance' is their tenth studio album (the last to feature Sammy Hagar), released on January 24, 1995 by Warner Bros. Records. Track Listing : 1.The Seventh Seal (Eddie...

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Van Halen release their sixth album : ‘1984’ featuring ‘Jump,’ ‘Panama’ and ‘I’ll Wait’ (1984)

Van Halen's '1984' is their sixth studio album (and the last before David Lee Roth leaves the band in 1985) released on January 9, 1984 by Warner Bros.Track Listing :...

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Van Halen rock Toronto (1995)

August 19, 1995 - the "Balance tour" with Van Halen - that is Sammy Hagar (voc, g), Eddie Van Halen (g), Alex Van Halen (d) & Michael Anthony (b, voc)...

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Warner Bros. publish Van Halen’s ninth studio album : ‘For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (a.k.a. F.U.C.K.)’ (1991)

Van Halen's 'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge' is their ninth studio album (also known as F.U.C.K.) released on June 18, 1991 by Warner Bros. Records.Track Listing : 1.Poundcake (Eddie Van Halen,...

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 20/52

Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Walsh, Chuck Berry, John Scofield, Johnny Guitar Watson, Brian May, Pete Townshend, Alvin Lee, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Robert Fripp, Eddie Van Halen, Marc Ribot

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 15/52

Allan Holdsworth, Jeff Beck, Jerry Garcia, Dickey Betts, Robert Fripp, Eddie Van Halen, Joe Satriani, Robin Trower, Ritchie Blackmore, Dave Grohl , Eric Clapton & Keith Richards, Marc Ribot

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This week In ‘Hard & Metal Throwback’ 06/52

How well do you know the music of Gary Moore's "GM Shreds" flaunts blazing alternate picking, legato runs, and emotive string bends, showcasing his mastery over blues, rock, and metal....

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 04/52

How well do you know the music of Pat Metheny reshapes Carly Simon's "That’s the Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be" into a tender baritone guitar instrumental, while John...

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 03/52

How well do you know the music of Thos are standout tracks like The Rolling Stones’ gritty "Can’t You Hear Me Knocking," blending Keith Richards’ raw riffs with Mick Taylor’s...

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This week In Guitar Virtuosi 44/52

How well do you know the music of John McLaughlin, Jimmy Herring, David Gilmour, Steve Howe, Adrian Belew, Joe Bonamassa, Ritchie Blackmore, Joe Satriani, Vernon Reid, Carlos Santana, Richie Sambora,...

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 42/52

How well do you know the music of Flea & Nirvana, Eddie Van Halen & Sheryl Crow, Keith Richards & U2, John Mayer & Eric Clapton, Lee Ritenour & Steve...

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