All articles tagged with #eddie van halen
Originally Published 13 days ago — by MusicRadar
Eddie Van Halen offered to join Kiss in 1982 due to tensions in Van Halen, but Kiss's bassist Gene Simmons declined, explaining that Van Halen's style was too dominant for the band's structure. Simmons believed Van Halen's presence would have overshadowed Kiss's identity, and ultimately, Van Halen continued with his band and achieved great success.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Far Out Magazine
Sammy Hagar claims he was falsely portrayed as leaving Van Halen voluntarily, asserting he was pushed out and unfairly criticized by Eddie Van Halen, which caused ongoing tension and public disputes about their breakup.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Consequence of Sound
Eddie Van Halen's 1982 Kramer electric guitar, played during 1982-83 tours and modified by him, is set to be auctioned by Sotheby's with an estimated value of $2-3 million, including a letter of authenticity from Mick Mars.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Eddie Van Halen's 1982 Kramer electric guitar, used during his tours and gifted to his friend Rudy Leiren, is set to be auctioned by Sotheby's with an estimated value of $2-3 million, marking a significant event during Sotheby's Grails Week and the first public display in over 40 years.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Rolling Stone
Eddie Van Halen's iconic 1982 Kramer guitar, featured in his band Van Halen and a TV ad, will be auctioned for the first time in October, expected to fetch $2-3 million, with its public display marking the first in 40 years.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Ultimate Classic Rock
Alex Van Halen shared emotional insights into the final moments of his brother Eddie Van Halen's life, revealing the shock of his passing despite a long battle with cancer. On the All There Is With Anderson Cooper podcast, Alex described Eddie's resilience and their continued musical plans until the end. He recounted being present during Eddie's last breath and expressed ongoing grief, often triggered by listening to Eddie's music. Alex continues to grapple with complex emotions surrounding his brother's death and legacy.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Van Halen News Desk
In a heartfelt interview with Anderson Cooper, Alex Van Halen discusses the life and death of his brother Eddie Van Halen, sharing the ongoing connection he feels with him. This conversation is part of Cooper's series "All There Is," which explores grief and loss. Additionally, Van Halen fans can look forward to a limited edition release of "Van Halen Live in Dallas 1991" on vinyl, available through the Van Halen Store.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rolling Stone
Sammy Hagar expressed his desire to reconcile with Alex Van Halen, stating he doesn't want to take their estrangement to his grave. Hagar, who is planning a Las Vegas residency featuring Van Halen classics, has also collaborated with Joe Satriani on a new song paying tribute to Eddie Van Halen. Despite past tensions, Hagar hopes to mend his relationship with Alex, emphasizing the importance of friendship over performing together.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Entertainment Weekly News
Valerie Bertinelli, former wife of Eddie Van Halen, has yet to read Alex Van Halen's new book "Brothers," which chronicles the relationship between the Van Halen brothers. She anticipates it will be an emotional experience due to her deep connection with both men. Bertinelli praised Alex for his poignant tribute to Eddie, who passed away in 2020, and expressed pride in his ability to share their personal stories. The book offers insights into Eddie's life beyond his iconic status, highlighting his gentle nature and the trauma both brothers endured.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Rolling Stone
Joe Satriani discusses his involvement in the upcoming Best of All Worlds Tour with Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony, where they will perform Van Halen classics from all eras, along with songs from Hagar's solo career, Montrose, Chickenfoot, and Satriani's own catalog. Satriani reflects on his admiration for Eddie Van Halen's playing and his experience learning Van Halen songs for the tour. He also talks about his upcoming G3 reunion tour and his approach to replicating Eddie's guitar tone. Satriani expresses hope for Alex Van Halen and David Lee Roth to join the tour and praises Michael Anthony's talent as a bassist and singer.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Louder
Former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar expresses disappointment at the surviving members of the band for not arranging a tribute concert in honor of the late Eddie Van Halen, calling it "ugly." Hagar blames the dysfunction within the band and states that it is not his responsibility to organize the event. Eddie's son, Wolfgang Van Halen, previously mentioned that plans for a tribute concert fell through due to difficulties working with certain individuals.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar expresses disappointment that a tribute concert in honor of the late Eddie Van Halen has not been organized, criticizing the surviving members of Van Halen for their handling of the situation. Hagar highlights the dysfunction within the band and emphasizes the need to honor Van Halen's legacy. Eddie's son, Wolfgang Van Halen, previously mentioned that plans for a tribute concert fell through due to difficulties working with certain individuals.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Dave Friedman, Eddie Van Halen's former rig builder, revealed that the guitar legend would torture test his gear by leaving his studio with the amp cranked and the guitar strings vibrating on the floor for days, and even up to a month. Van Halen wanted to push his equipment to its breaking point to ensure its reliability and longevity. He would also test the gear with a bass to assess its performance with lower frequencies. Fender, the producer of EVH gear, even witnessed the intense feedback when visiting Van Halen's studio during one of these experiments. The gear held up, providing a sense of relief to Fender.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MusicRadar
Session musician and YouTuber Pete Thorn demonstrates the UAFX Lion '68 Super Lead Amp Simulator Pedal, which offers three flavors of Marshall Plexi amp, including a mode called Brown that replicates Eddie Van Halen's iconic "brown sound." Thorn effortlessly recreates Van Halen's guitar tone using only his EVH Frankenstein guitar, an MXR Phase 90 pedal, and the Lion '68 pedal. The pedal's Brown amp setting incorporates signal chain changes, such as a Variac, EQ pedal, and EP-III preamp, to achieve the sought-after hot-rodded sound. The pedal showcases the advancements in tube amp modeling and the meticulous work done by UA's amp guru James Santiago and his team.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Eddie Van Halen's son Wolfgang married his longtime partner Andraia Allsop in an intimate ceremony at their LA home, with the bassist walked down the aisle by his mother Valerie Bertinelli. The couple paid tribute to Eddie throughout the ceremony, keeping an empty chair for him and making memory charms. Wolfgang and Andraia wrote their own vows and honored their late loved ones in their speeches. The wedding feast included Italian dishes, and Grammy-nominated Wolfgang did not perform at his wedding. Eddie Van Halen died three years ago at the age of 65.