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BLACK STONE CHERRY's BEN WELLS: EDDIE VAN HALEN Was 'An Innovator' Whose 'Influence Will Carry On For Eternity'

BLACK STONE CHERRY's Ben Wells has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, saying the VAN HALEN axeman was "an innovator" whose "influence will carry on for eternity." Wells discussed his appreciation for the groundbreaking musician, who died from cancer on October 6 at age 65, during an interv...

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HELMET's PAGE HAMILTON Says VAN HALEN's 'Hot For Teacher' Is 'Maybe The Greatest MTV Music Video Ever Made'

HELMET's Page Hamilton has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, saying VAN HALEN's music was unlike anything he had ever heard before. Hamilton discussed his appreciation for the innovative VAN HALEN axeman, who died from cancer on October 6 at age 65, during an interview with the "Thunder U...

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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI Mourns Death Of Longtime Lawyer

Tony Iommi is mourning the death of his longtime attorney. Earlier today, the BLACK SABBATH guitarist wrote on his social media: "I'd like to say how sad to hear of the passing of my long-term New York lawyer Jeff Greenberg. He'd been handling my affairs for over 30 years and had become a dear frien...

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Watch Pasadena City Council Discuss Possible EDDIE VAN HALEN Memorial

Video of of this past Monday's (October 26) City Council meeting in Pasadena, California where a memorial honoring legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen was discussed can be seen below (starting at around three-hour and 54-minute mark). City manager Steve Mermell was directed to come up with...

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JOE BONAMASSA On Death Of EDDIE VAN HALEN: It's Like Losing STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN And JIMI HENDRIX Again

Joe Bonamassa has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, saying he was a "tremendously impactful" guitarist who "came up with some really inventive, powerful things." Bonamassa discussed his appreciation for the innovative VAN HALEN axeman, who died from cancer on October 6 at age 65, during a...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN Memorial Ideas Sought By Pasadena

According to the Pasadena Star-News, a memorial honoring legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen was discussed on Monday (October 26) by the City Council in Pasadena, California, where the band was formed nearly five decades ago. City manager Steve Mermell was directed to come up with ideas fo...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Shoots Down 'Sh***y Lie' About VAN HALEN's Future: You Are 'Hurting Me And My Family'

Wolfgang Van Halen has shot down a rumor that a new version of VAN HALEN is being assembled featuring him on guitar in place of his late father. Earlier today, a rumor started to make the rounds via a Wolfgang Van Halen private group on Facebook that the VAN HALEN "camp" is discussing the possibilit...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN Memorial In Pasadena Could Include Renaming Of A Street Or Placement Of Public Monument

A memorial honoring legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen will be considered on Monday (October 26) by the City Council in Pasadena, California, where the band was formed nearly five decades ago. Following Eddie's October 6 death after a long battle with cancer, fans left flowers at his chil...

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TOMMY LEE On JOHN TRAVOLTA: 'He's Probably The Sweetest Man I Think I've Ever Met, Honestly'

Tommy Lee has called his friend John Travolta "the sweetest man" he has ever met. The 58-year-old MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer discussed his friendship with the 66-year-old actor in a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight. Speaking about how Travolta is coping with the devastating loss of his wife Kell...

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SUGAR RAY's MARK MCGRATH On EDDIE VAN HALEN's Death: 'It Hurt My Soul'

SUGAR RAY lead singer Mark McGrath has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, saying he was "a great songwriter" who "redefined" guitar playing. McGrath discussed his appreciation for the innovative VAN HALEN guitarist, who died from cancer on October 6 at age 65, during a short interview with...

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HEART's NANCY WILSON On EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'He Was The Sweetest Soul'

HEART's Nancy Wilson has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, saying he was "the sweetest soul" and "a genuine person." Wilson discussed her friendship with the innovative VAN HALEN guitarist, who died from cancer on October 6 at age 65, during an interview with Marci Wiser of the 95.5 KLOS...

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OZZY OSBOURNE: EDDIE VAN HALEN Once Called Me While Drunk And Asked Me To Sing For VAN HALEN

Ozzy Osbourne sat down with co-host Billy Morrison for another episode of "Ozzy Speaks" on SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard. During the episode, Ozzy and Billy remembered Eddie Van Halen and played some of their favorite VAN HALEN songs. Speaking about Eddie's guitar-playing skills, Ozzy said: "You think...

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BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE Recalls Meeting EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'He Was A Sweetheart'

BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, saying he was a sweetheart and a "virtuoso" who put "decades" into his guitar playing. The legendary VAN HALEN axeman died on October 6 at the age of 65 after a long battle with cancer. Speaking to Marci Wiser of the 95.5...

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WENDY DIO Gives Updates On RONNIE JAMES DIO Documentary, Autobiography

Wendy Dio, widow and longtime manager of Ronnie James Dio, spoke to the WSOU radio station about the upcoming career-spanning documentary on the life and times of the legendary rock icon. It is the first documentary about Dio to be fully authorized by the artist's estate. BMG is both financier and e...

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Former JOURNEY Singer STEVE PERRY To Release Acoustic Version Of 'Traces' Solo Album

Former JOURNEY singer Steve Perry will release an acoustic version of his comeback album "Traces" on December 4. "It's eight songs from the 'Traces' record done acoustically and I'm really proud of it," he told Rolling Stone. "It's called 'Traces Alternate Versions And Sketches'. I cut the vinyl in...