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Hear Eddie Van Halen Perform on Two New LL Cool J Songs

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:44:14 +0000

Legendary Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Halen surprised his longtime fans in March, when he hinted at a collaboration with rapper LL Cool J. Now the two tracks resulting from that meeting of the musical minds have leaked online for all to hear.

Eddie Van Halen Offers Fans A Positive Update On His Health

Nick DeRiso — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 22:46:25 +0000

Eddie Van Halen gives an update on his health, while David Lee Roth shows off his command of the Japanese language, in a video greeting for Van Halen fans posted by Tokyo-based concert promoter UDO.

Sammy Hagar Would Love to Hang Out With Eddie Van Halen Again

Dave Lifton — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 16:18:59 +0000

The relationship between Sammy Hagar and Van Halen has been strained, to say the least, for quite a number of years now. However, in a new interview, the singer and alcohol magnate says that he'd love to try to patch things up with Eddie Van Halen.

Audio Clip of Eddie Van Halen and LL Cool J Collaboration Leaks Online

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:55:48 +0000

Legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen recently confounded some of his longtime fans by tweeting a photo of himself sitting at the board of a recording studio with rapper LL Cool J, accompanied by a single cryptic line of text that read, "Authentic 4.30.13." When the rapper posted the same picture, it touched off fevered speculation about a collaboration between the two performers. Now that cross-genre alliance has been confirmed, as the first audio clip of a track they recorded together has leaked online.

Eddie Van Halen Hints at LL Cool J Collaboration

Dave Lifton — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:35:16 +0000

It seems as though Eddie Van Halen is about to appear on old-school hip-hop icon LL Cool J‘s new album. Today (March 14), the guitar legend teased his fans with a picture of the duo in the studio. “Authentic 4.30.13,” read Van Halen’s tweet that accompanied the picture. A quick check at Amazon reveals that [...]

Van Halen Working on New Songs

Nick DeRiso — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 03:06:58 +0000

All signs point not just to a full recovery and return to the road for Eddie Van Halen, but some forthcoming new music, as well. The guitarist, who was sidelined by a nasty case of diverticulitis last year, has posted a photo to Facebook of himself in the studio.

New Eddie Van Halen Interview Celebrates 30th Anniversary of 'Beat It' Guitar Solo

Billy Dukes — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 21:48:53 +0000

Eddie Van Halen didn't even get a mention on Michael Jackson's mega-smash album 'Thriller,' which celebrates it's 30 year anniversary today (Nov. 30), despite having a heavy hand in the success of the third radio single. The guitarist says he did the solo on 'Beat It' for free -- and even wound up re-arranging the song while Jackson was out of the room.

Eddie Van Halen Reveals His Cancer Returned Twice Last Year

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:37:28 +0000

In his first interview in years, Eddie Van Halen discloses that his cancer returned twice last year, that he’s emerged victorious in his battle with alcohol, and that his son Wolfgang reminds him of his own father. Speaking to Esquire magazine, Van Halen explains that last spring doctors found and removed cancer cells from his [...]

David Lee Roth: 'If Ed and I Can Get Along Then World Peace Can Have a Chance'

Billy Dukes — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:00:49 +0000

On the surface, things are going smoothly for the Van Halen reincarnate. They’ve successfully released ‘A Different Kind of Truth,’ their first new album with David Lee Roth since 1984, and there is nothing to indicate anything will get in the way of their upcoming U.S. tour.

Eddie Van Halen Donates 75 Guitars From His Collection to L.A. Public Schools

Billy Dukes — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:34:38 +0000

Suddenly band class in Los Angeles just got a whole lot cooler. Eddie Van Halen has donated 75 guitars from his personal collection to music programs in the L.A. area. The rocker teamed up with the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation to provide instruments to schools without enough for students to play.

Guitar Army Salute for Eddie Van Halen's Birthday

Baxter — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 23:12:17 +0000

Los Angeles filmmaker, musician and Guitar Hero champion Freddie Wong has decided that one Guitar Hero isn’t enough. The world needs a Guitar Army, so he cloned himself and made this spectacular video for YouTube.

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It's Edward's B-Day!

Kevin Key — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:22:35 +0000

DO NOT miss the "Living Room Concert" Sunday night!