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

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 04 May 2013 20:44:14 +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.

30 Years Ago: Michael Jackson + Eddie Van Halen Hit No. 1 with 'Beat It'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 03 May 2013 11:20:10 +0000

Pop and R&B star Michael Jackson was looking to broaden his audience base when he invited Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Halen to play on a track from the album he was working on as a follow-up to his best-selling 1979 disc 'Off the Wall.'

Eddie Van Halen Gets a Visit From the Toxic Twins – Pic of the Week

Mary Ouellette — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 01:19:29 +0000

Van Halen finally returned to the stage over the weekend (April 20) at the Stone Music Festival in Sydney, Australia and look who showed up for the festivities – Joe Perry and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith. Okay, in all fairness, Aerosmith was on the bill as well, but it still made for some great photo ops behind the scenes.

Eddie Van Halen Offers Fans A Positive Update On His Health

Nick DeRiso — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:46:25 +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 — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:18:59 +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.

LL Cool J on Eddie Van Halen Collaboration: 'I Just Really Wanted to Work With the Best'

Billy Dukes — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:37:37 +0000

To make his new album 'Authentic,' rapper LL Cool J searched for the best of the best from rock, country, rap pop and funk. In a recent interview he said Eddie Van Halen was at the top of his list.

Eddie Van Halen Comments on His Collaboration With LL Cool J: 'It Was Like a Breath of Fresh Air'

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 18:19:26 +0000

The news that hard rock guitar virtuoso Eddie Van Halen was collaborating with rapper LL Cool J admittedly left some fans scratching their heads. But now the genre-crossing rocker is speaking out about the two new tracks, calling the experience "a breath of fresh air."

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

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:55:48 +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 19:48:16 +0000

It seems as though Eddie Van Halen is about to appear on old-school hip-hop icon LL Cool J‘s new album. Yesterday (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.

Slash vs. Van Halen Argument Lands Couple In Jail

Annie Zaleski — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:01:31 +0000

Conventional wisdom says that when it comes to relationships, opposites attract. Besides keeping things interesting, differences of opinion often lead to engaging, mind-expanding discussions. But for one Ohio couple, a healthy debate about who was the best axe-slinger ever — former Guns N’ Roses mane man Slash or riff king Eddie Van Halen – devolved into a [...]

Happy Birthday Eddie! [VIDEO]

Jill Daniels — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 13:02:55 +0000

Happy Birthday Eddie Van Halen! That’s right, it’s Eddie’s birthday. The rocker turns 56 today. In honor of his birthday here’s a sweet YouTube video of Eddie showing off his wicked guitar skills!

Celebrity Guitar Auction Raises $100K for Dio Cancer Fund

Billy Dukes — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:00:56 +0000

Earlier this month over 80 guitars from rockers like Eddie Van Halen and Slash were auctioned off to raise money for cancer reseach. The Dio Cancer Fund -- a charity that honors the late Ronnie James Dio -- added $100K to an already impressive total to give to the TJ Martell Foundation. Since 2010 wife Wendy Dio has overseen the donation of over $300K.

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

Billy Dukes — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 05:01:53 +0000

Eddie Van Halen didn't even get a mention on Michael Jackson's mega-smash album 'Thriller,' which celebrated its 30-year anniversary on November 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.

AC/DC's 'Back in Black' Named Top Riff of the 1980s [AWESOME '80S WEEKEND]

Dave Lifton — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:01:43 +0000

In news that should surprise no one, the thunderous opening to AC/DC's 'Back in Black' was named as the top riff of the 1980s. The list was conducted by Gibson guitars, who, coincidentally, manufacture Angus Young's trademark SG.

Eddie Van Halen, Happy and Healthy – Pic of the Week

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 15:30:01 +0000

Legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen had a serious health scare recently, forcing Van Halen to cancel all of their scheduled shows until next year. But the musician showed up to watch his son Wolfgang play bass at a Tremonti gig in Kansas City Wednesday night (Oct. 3), looking healthy and relaxed.

Eddie Van Halen Spent Three Weeks in the Hospital

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:18:34 +0000

According to a new report, Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Halen spent three weeks in the hospital following his recent emergency surgery for diverticulitis, and will now need four to six months at home to recover from the procedure.

Eddie Van Halen Undergoes Emergency Surgery

Chad Childers — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 04:51:54 +0000

Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Halen is reportedly doing well after undergoing emergency surgery for diverticulitis. According to the band’s official Facebook page, the guitar great was suffering from a severe bout of the condition and underwent surgery to alleviate the pain.

Did a Bad Hot Dog Inspire Eddie Van Halen to Write 'Jump'? [AWESOME '80S WEEKEND]

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:51:00 +0000

Getting Eddie Van Halen to talk about the inspiration behind any of his songwriting efforts is rather difficult, in part because he refuses to take much credit for his work. “I’ve said plenty of times, I can’t claim to ever have really written anything. Because I don’t really feel like I’m responsible, it comes through me.”

The Story Behind Eddie Van Halen's Public School Guitar Donation Revealed

Dave Lifton — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 14:00:51 +0000

Back in January, Eddie Van Halen donated 75 guitars from his collection to the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation for use in Los Angeles public schools. In a new interview, Felice Mancini, the foundation’s executive director, explains how the transfer took place.