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Billie Joe Armstrong, the iconic frontman of Green Day, has always been vocal about his musical inspirations, and one name that stands prominently in his journey is Eddie Van Halen. Eddie, a legendary figure in the world of rock, is known not just for his groundbreaking guitar techniques but also for his profound impact on musicians like Billie Joe. Eddie …

Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Eddie Van Halen were good friends which many people may have missed out on due to their past and their styles. It’s worth noting that blues-rock guitar style of Kenny Wayne Shepherd was different from Eddie Van Halen’s style. Music had been a central part of their life, but their different styles may have given the …

Reflecting on the creation of the “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” theme, composer Ron Wasserman shares an amusing anecdote involving the legendary Eddie Van Halen. Despite the seemingly goofy core concept and visuals of Power Rangers from today’s perspective (my favorite of which being red Ranger) the show holds a special place in the childhood memories of many Millennials. The theme …

Jason Becker had a tough time fighting ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, aka “Lou Gehrig’s disease”). The former Cacophony/David Lee Roth guitarist wanted to spend some time with his hero Eddie Van Halen. It all came true on August 31, 1996 when Halen met Becker at Becker’s home in Southern California. According to Ultimate Guitar, Becker’s manager and personal assistant, Stephen …

Renowned guitarist John 5 recently opened up about the profound influence that guitar legends Eddie Van Halen and Joe Maphis have had on his musical journey. Having seamlessly woven his eclectic style into the fabric of bands like Mötley Crüe, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, and David Lee Roth, John 5’s versatility is unmistakable. In a recent interview with Guitar World, …

Eddie Van Halen’s wife recently took to Twitter and posted throwback pictures of him. “The caption read: I miss – you ❤️” Check it out below: I miss – you ❤️ pic.twitter.com/NoXraOxMdE — Janie Van Halen (@JanieVanHalen) October 6, 2023 Engineer Donn Landee recently recalled working with Van Halen on the iconic band’s 1978 self-titled debut album, noting how the …

White Lion guitarist, founding member, and main songwriter Vito Bratta is one of the unsung heroes of the 1980s glam metal movement. He has been accused of being the clone of legendary musician Eddie Van Halen. Vito Bratta reacts to accusation of stealing Eddie Van Halen’s style The trouble with Bratta was that he was often accused of stealing Eddie …

Let’s be real, Van Halen had a ton of music and most of it was great. Is it possible that even more can be released? I’m not talking about anything new-new, I’m talking some classic Eddie Van Halen riffs that can melt our faces even to this day. According to former Van Halen bassist, Michael Anthony, it’s possible! Michael says …

Van Halen have gone through the mill in their early days and have had a decent amount of lineup changes. In the late 1990’s to early 2000’s, the band were trying to find their footing once more only to be left with a big stain on what could have been. During the 1990’s, Van Halen switched over to a new …

Gary Cherone is a former vocalist of Van Halen, and he is proud of his brief stint with the band. Cherone joined Van Halen in 1996 when Sammy Hagar quit the band, and David Lee Roth refused to join again. He filled in as a vocalist for around two years and contributed to the album ‘Van Halen III.’ The band had …