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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Says EDDIE VAN HALEN Was 'The Ultimate Guitar Hero'
Legendary DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who passed away on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65. Blackmore said in a statement: "Eddie Van Halen was a brilliant guitarist who started a technique of guitar playing which was emulated by a whol...October 7, 2020
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Iconic Producer QUINCY JONES Pays Tribute To EDDIE VAN HALEN
Iconic producer Quincy Jones has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who passed away on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65. Jones and Van Halen famously worked together when Eddie made a guest appearance on Michael Jackson's masterpiece album "Thriller". He was a surprise guest on "Beat It", the LP's...October 7, 2020
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MICHAEL SCHENKER: EDDIE VAN HALEN Was 'A Complete, Fantastic, All-Around Amazing Guitarist'
Michael Schenker has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who passed away on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65. The legendary VAN HALEN guitarist died at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, California. His wife, Janie, was by his side, along with his son, Wolfgang, and Alex, Eddie's brother and VAN...October 7, 2020
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EDDIE VAN HALEN To Be Honored With Special SiriusXM Pop-Up Channel
SiriusXM is remembering guitar virtuoso and VAN HALEN co-founder Eddie Van Halen with a special pop-up channel dedicated to his life and legacy. Listeners can tune in to The Van Halen Tribute Channel — which has taken over SiriusXM's Deep Tracks (Ch. 27) — now to hear VAN HALEN's greatest hits, as w...October 7, 2020
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SAMMY HAGAR Had Secretly Been In Contact With EDDIE VAN HALEN For Last Few Months: 'It's Been A Love Fest'
Sammy Hagar says that he had been secretly in contact with Eddie Van Halen in the months leading up to the legendary guitarist's death. Hagar, who previously said he hadn't spoken to Eddie since since the conclusion of VAN HALEN's 2004 reunion tour, revealed his renewed friendship with his former ba...October 7, 2020
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PEARL JAM's MIKE MCCREADY: EDDIE VAN HALEN 'Changed Everything And He Played With Soul'
PEARL JAM guitarist Mike McCready has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who passed away on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65. The legendary VAN HALEN guitarist died at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, California. His wife, Janie, was by his side, along with his son, Wolfgang, and Alex, Eddie's...October 7, 2020
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ADRIAN VANDENBERG: EDDIE VAN HALEN Was 'Without A Doubt One Of The Absolute Greatest And Most Influential Musicians Of All Time'
Former WHITESNAKE guitarist Adrian Vandenberg has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who died on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65. The legendary VAN HALEN guitarist died at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, California. His wife, Janie, was by his side, along with his son, Wolfgang, and Alex, Ed...October 7, 2020
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EDDIE VAN HALEN's Wife JANIE: 'My Heart And Soul Have Been Shattered Into A Million Pieces'
Eddie Van Halen's wife Janie Van Halen (née Liszewski) has paid tribute to her late husband, saying that they "have a connection and love that will always be." Eddie died on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65. The legendary VAN HALEN guitarist died at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, Californi...October 7, 2020
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TESTAMENT's ERIC PETERSON On EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'His Music Was The Soundtrack Of My Middle School Years'
TESTAMENT's Eric Peterson has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who died on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65. The legendary VAN HALEN guitarist died at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, California. His wife, Janie, was by his side, along with his son, Wolfgang, and Alex, Eddie's brother and VA...October 7, 2020
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MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN Pays Tribute To EDDIE VAN HALEN With 'Eruption' Cover
MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who died on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65. The legendary VAN HALEN guitarist died at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, California. His wife, Janie, was by his side, along with his son, Wolfgang, and Alex, Eddie's brother...October 7, 2020
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OZZY OSBOURNE Pays Tribute To EDDIE VAN HALEN: He Was 'A Force To Be Reckoned With'
Ozzy Osbourne has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who died on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65. The legendary VAN HALEN guitarist's death was confirmed by his son, VAN HALEN bassist Wolfgang Van Halen. Ozzy told Rolling Stone: "The last time I spent any serious time with Eddie was on the last o...October 7, 2020
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AC/DC's ANGUS YOUNG: EDDIE VAN HALEN 'Was A Guitar Wonder, His Playing Pure Wizardry'
AC/DC's Angus Young has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who died on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65. The legendary VAN HALEN guitarist's death was confirmed by his son, VAN HALEN bassist Wolfgang Van Halen. Angus said in a statement: "Eddie was a guitar wonder, his playing pure wizardry. To th...October 7, 2020
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DAVID LEE ROTH Breaks Silence On EDDIE VAN HALEN's Death: 'What A Long Great Trip It's Been'
David Lee Roth has broken his silence on the passing of his longtime VAN HALEN bandmate Eddie Van Halen. A few minutes ago, Roth tweeted out a photo of him and Eddie in what appears to be a backstage area at an undisclosed venue, and he included the simple caption: "What a Long Great Trip It's Been....October 6, 2020
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GENE SIMMONS Shares Emotional Video Tribute To EDDIE VAN HALEN
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who died earlier today (Tuesday, October 6) at the age of 65. The legendary VAN HALEN guitarist's death was confirmed by his son, and VAN HALEN bassist, Wolfgang Van Halen. Less than a couple of hours ago, Simmons tweeted out a...October 6, 2020
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JOHN 5: 'EDDIE VAN HALEN Was A Modern-Day MOZART'
Former MARILYN MANSON and current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who died earlier today (Tuesday, October 6) at the age of 65. The legendary VAN HALEN guitarist's death was confirmed by his son, and VAN HALEN bassist, Wolfgang Van Halen. John 5 said in a statement:...October 6, 2020
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