Pete Townshend Turned Down Michael Jackson’s ‘Beat It’ InvitePete Townshend Turned Down Michael Jackson’s ‘Beat It’ InviteThe Who guitarist recommended Eddie Van Halen, who played solo on groundbreaking hit single.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
David Crosby in Hot Water Over Eddie Van Halen TweetDavid Crosby in Hot Water Over Eddie Van Halen TweetFolk singer's response to Van Halen guitarist's passing has angered many. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Watch Jack White Finger-Tap on Eddie Van Halen-Designed GuitarWatch Jack White Finger-Tap on Eddie Van Halen-Designed GuitarGuitarist saluted late virtuoso during 'Saturday Night Live' performance of "Lazaretto." Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Our 25 Favorite Eddie Van Halen StoriesOur 25 Favorite Eddie Van Halen StoriesFrom inspirations to collaborations to that time a cop let him out of a speeding ticket just for being an awesome guitarist.Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
Eddie Van Halen’s Death Hit Hagar and Anthony ‘Like a Mack Truck’Eddie Van Halen’s Death Hit Hagar and Anthony ‘Like a Mack Truck’"It's very surreal now," says bassist. "It hasn't sunk in yet." Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Eddie Van Halen Tributes: Billboards, Marquees and SidewalksEddie Van Halen Tributes: Billboards, Marquees and SidewalksMessages of love for the guitarist, from the simple to the grand, have popped up all over the U.S. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
How Sammy Hagar Made Peace With Eddie Van Halen Before His DeathHow Sammy Hagar Made Peace With Eddie Van Halen Before His Death"Eddie and I had been texting, and it's been a love fest." Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Eddie Van Halen Gave Me Permission To Do ThisEddie Van Halen Gave Me Permission To Do ThisIt will always be my most favorite memory of the legendary guitarist. David BlackDavid Black
Eddie Van Halen Dead at 65Eddie Van Halen Dead at 65Guitarist dies after "a long and arduous" battle with cancer. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
See Eddie Van Halen Jam With ‘Police Academy”s Sound Effects GuySee Eddie Van Halen Jam With ‘Police Academy”s Sound Effects GuyLegendary rocker jammed with actor/comedian Michael Winslow in 1987.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin