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music2 years ago

"Breaking the Mold: Wolfgang Van Halen's Self-Taught Guitar Journey"

Wolfgang Van Halen, son of legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen, revealed in a recent interview that he taught himself how to play the guitar, despite assumptions that his father had taught him. While Eddie taught him drums, Wolfgang learned guitar by himself, using guitar tabs and learning songs by his favorite bands. He emphasized the importance of developing his own style rather than being a copy of his father. Wolfgang's self-taught skills eventually led him to join Van Halen as their bassist in 2007.

music2 years ago

Celebrating the Legacy of Tina Turner: From Empowerment to Remembrance.

Beyoncé paid tribute to the late Tina Turner during her concert in Paris, calling her a musical inspiration and thanking her for paving the way. Turner died earlier this week at the age of 83. Beyoncé and Turner collaborated on a performance of "Proud Mary" at the 50th annual Grammy Awards in 2008. Other Hollywood stars also honored the icon on social media.