Eddie Van Halen was the co-founder and guitarist of Van Halen. He founded the band along with his brother Alex back in 1972. Eddie was first diagnosed with tongue cancer back in 2000. He underwent a surgery that removed a third of his tongue and was declared cancer-free in 2002. Later in 2019, Eddie was hospitalized after battling throat cancer over the previous five years. On October 6, 2020, his son Wolfgang Van Halen revealed that Eddie passed away.

Who Inherited Eddie Van Halen’s Money And Estate?

In the latest episode of Gibson TV 's "The Collection", host Mark Agnesi is in the KISS warehouse to explore Paul Stanley's impressive guitar collection. KISS is an American icon. They have sold over 100 million records, earning them more gold records than any other band in history, and Stanley was at the front and center for all of it. He has toured the globe for nearly 50 years with one of the most influential rock bands in the world, so you know he has a guitar collection that is made for lovin'.

PAUL STANLEY: 'I Was Convinced I Could Play The Guitar When I Had No Knowledge Of The Guitar'

During his lifetime, Eddie Van Halen pioneered some of the most innovative approaches to the electric guitar with some boundary-bending techniques. From taking two-hand tapping to unprecedented heights, to harmonics and dive bombs, Van Halen’s expansive playing style is often heralded for its adventurous fretboard acrobatics. However, according to...

“That was the coolest thing about Eddie for me. That’s why nobody could ever touch him”: Slash explains why Eddie Van Halen was really a blues player at heart

Michael Anthony looks back on Van Halen’s 2004 tour as one of those “what could have been” experiences. During a recent interview with Ultimate Guitar’s Greg Prato, Anthony discussed the troubled Van Halen tour that took place 20 summers ago. It launched on June 11th, 2004, and lasted 80s shows until the plug was pulled. Here is the article Prato originally posted to Ultimate Guitar and shared with the VHND:

Michael Anthony Reflects On Missed Opportunities Of 2004 Van Halen Tour

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Sammy Hagar delivered on his promise to celebrate the history of Van Halen more intensely than ever at the Akron* stop of his Best of All Worlds tour Monday night. Together with frequent collaborators Joe Satriani and Jason Bonham, Hagar and his longtime running mate Michael Anthony faithfully recreated the high points of their time together in Van Halen with a 22-song set that focused almost exclusively on that era of the band's touring career.

Sammy Hagar’s Van Halen Tour Heats Up in Ohio: Review and Photos

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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14 Bone-Chilling Photos That Gave Me A Cold, Sinking Feeling In My Stomach

Ohio metalcore favorites MISS MAY I have released a new version of the song "Architect", featuring CURRENTS. The track is taken from MISS MAY I's upcoming 15th-anniversary edition of its classic, beloved album "Apologies Are For The Weak", due on August 23 via Solid State Records. The anniversary edition has...

MISS MAY I Shares New Version Of 'Architect' From 15th-Anniversary Edition Of 'Apologies Are For The Weak'

It turns out there was one guy who could stump Edward Van Halen and that was Frank Zappa. During a recent radio interview, Dweezil Zappa revealed the one song Edward could never play. Greg Prato shared his article originally posted to Ultimate Guitar with the VHND:. Frank Zappa was known...

The Frank Zappa Song Edward Van Halen Admitted He Could Never Play

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The Sex Pistols ushered in a new era of rock and roll–one that left the original “British Invasion” bands in the dust. Moreover, given the Pistols’ irreverent reputation, they were never shy about expressing their distaste for their fellow musicians. The convergence of those two ideas led John Lydon to explain the facet of the Beatles he liked the least. Find out what that is, below.

Here’s Why John Lydon Had a Problem with the Beatles

When Wolfgang Van Halen joined Van Halen in 2006, the move wasn’t without controversy. Wolfgang, the then-15-year-old son of guitarist Eddie Van Halen replaced longtime bass player Michael Anthony, who was a member of the band since shortly after its inception for 32 years. In a new conversation on...

“I can see why people would want to hate me”: Wolfgang Van Halen reflects on the abuse he suffered when he joined Van Halen

Just entering her teens, powerhouse vocalist Veda has amassed a quarter-billion views on TikTok in less than six months by performing duets of popular songs, from Carrie Underwood to SLIPKNOT, with her dad, SALIVA frontman Bobby Amaru. Their duets got props from John Cooper (SKILLET),Mike Shinoda (LINKIN PARK),Lacey Sturm (FLYLEAF) and Jared Leto (THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS),who reached out to express support for the father-daughter team, even asking them to cover more of their songs.

Daughter Of SALIVA Frontman BOBBY AMARU, VEDA, Releases Debut Pop Single, 'Wannabe Me'

Guitar players are musicians who masterfully wield the guitar, shaping melodies, rhythms, and emotions with their instrument. From virtuosos like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, whose electrifying solos defined rock music, to classical maestros such as Andrés Segovia and Julian Bream, guitarists span genres and styles with their technical prowess and artistic expression. Whether crafting intricate fingerstyle compositions, blazing through shredding solos, or accompanying soulful ballads, guitar players captivate audiences worldwide with their versatility and ability to evoke a spectrum of emotions. Their influence on music transcends generations, making them integral to the fabric of contemporary and classical music alike.

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In a new interview with Joe Rock of Long Island's rock station 102.3 WBAB, LYNYRD SKYNYRD guitarist Rickey Medlocke spoke about the possibility of new music from the iconic rockers. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I mean, I guess I can go ahead and let it out of the bag. Johnny [Van Zant, LYNYRD SKYNYRD singer] and I had spoken going back probably before the end of last year and talked about doing a new LYNYRD SKYNYRD record as a tribute to Gary [Rossington, late LYNYRD SKYNYRD guitarist]. It's been about a year and a half now since Gary passed away. We really felt we have all these songs that were written during all those years that he was with us. And we have about — oh my gosh — maybe two dozen either finished, unfinished, half finished, whatever songs laying around that he was part of. It's kind of interesting to hear these old tapes and stuff with Gary talking in the background and all of us laughing and having a lot of fun. Even Hughie Thomasson [late LYNYRD SKYNYRD guitarist] is in them. So, fast forward, it's been brought to our attention, we're gonna be able to record a SKYNYRD record. And I hope that after this [summer/fall 2024] tour, SKYNYRD will get busy and we'll lock into it and see what we get done."

RICKEY MEDLOCKE Is 'Excited' About Making New LYNYRD SKYNYRD Album: 'I'm Really Looking Forward To This'

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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Formed during the 1970s in California, Van Halen not only showcased their talents on stage but also led hard rock to the forefront of music. For nearly 50 years, the band welcomed members like Gary Cherone, Wolfgang Van Halen, Mark Stone, and Sammy Hagar to the lineup. Throughout their time in the spotlight, the band released 12 studio albums and helmed over a dozen tours. And while knowing the band went through some growing pains over the years, Hagar recently discussed the Best of All Worlds tour and how he wanted this tour to be a “Thank You” to all those who supported the group over the years.

Sammy Hagar Reveals Why His Favorite Van Halen Song Pissed Him off at First Listen

Sammy Hagar doesn’t think Alex Van Halen is ‘user-friendly.’. During a recent appearance on SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation, the singer said he would be happy to work on the tapes Eddie Van Halen left behind but Alex is hard to convince:. “I don’t think Alex is user-friendly. I...

Sammy Hagar: Alex Van Halen Is Not ‘User-Friendly’

Jason Bonham, currently touring with Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony on the Best of All Worlds tour, recently shared a memorable story from his past during an interview with KSHE 95. Jason reminisced about his 1984 visit to the Donington Monsters of Rock festival in the U.K., where he encountered Alex Van Halen for the first time.

The Time John Bonham Punched Alex Van Halen

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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It's hard not to love each Chinese zodiac sign, considering they are all cute animals. However, some of these signs are a little less lovable than the rest, and we're going to check them out! The Chinese signs represent given years (not months) and occur once every 12 years. You may want to brush up on your sign because it's bad luck to land on the year of the animal that you were born under.

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ZAKK WYLDE Says DIMEBAG's 'Writing' Puts Him In Same League As EDDIE VAN HALEN, JIMI HENDRIX And RANDY RHOADS

In a new interview with Joshua Toomey of the Talk Toomey podcast, Zakk Wylde spoke about the decision to tour with a reformed version of PANTERA,...

ZAKK WYLDE Says DIMEBAG's 'Writing' Puts Him In Same League As EDDIE VAN HALEN, JIMI HENDRIX And RANDY RHOADS

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