Jack White dedicated his Saturday Night Live performance over the weekend to Eddie Van Halen, who died of cancer last Tuesday at age 65. In advance of taking the television stage, White took to social media to share that he would be playing one of his custom EVH Wolfgang guitars. “I thought it could be…
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RIP Eddie Van Halen
Legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen passed away this morning at the age of 65, following a hard-fought battle with cancer. “I can’t believe I’m having to write this, but my father, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, has lost his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning,” wrote his son, Wolf Van Halen, in a…
Ed Van Halen’s 1978 Touring Rig On Display at the Met
Ed Van Halen’s 1978 touring rig and original “Frankenstein” guitar are currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City as part of an exhibit called “Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock and Roll” exhibit, which opened on April 8 and will run until October 2019.
The Hub Interviews Eddie Van Halen
The Hub by Musician’s Friend has shared an interview with legendary guitarist and EVH head honcho Eddie Van Halen that discusses everything from his early guitar gear to pushing his equipment to the limit, and why EVH is the best brand for all ranges of players.
Eddie Van Halen: ‘Music Transcends Everything’
Eddie Van Halen joined Felice Mancini, the President and CEO of Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, for an interview this week on CNN to discuss music and the non-profit organization’s mission to keep music alive in schools. “Music is such a necessity. It touches people’s souls,” Van Halen told CNN. “Music is the universal language to…
Rock and Comedy Greats Collide
Comedian George Lopez recently got an assist from legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen in the way of a new EVH 5150III® LBXII amp. Watch what unfolds as Lopez checks out the easy-to-carry “lunchbox” amp … #Repost @georgelopez ・・・ Uh , this happened today #casachingon Thank you @eddievanhalen for my new @evhgear for the #chingon New…