EDDIE VAN HALEN, SLASH, STEVE VAI Featured On STEVE LUKATHER's Christmas Album

October 25, 2005

Eddie Van Halen, Slash and Steve Vai are among the guest musicians appearing on the new Christmas compilation from legendary guitarist Steve Lukather, entitled "SantaMental". Produced by Elliot Scheiner (THE EAGLES, STEELY DAN, STING) and Lukather, the 10-track compilation was recorded in fewer than six days and features such iconic favorites as "Jingle Bells", "Winter Wonderland" and "Silent Night" but according to Lukather the highlight is definitely his and Eddie Van Halen's version of "Joy to the World".

"When I wrote the arrangement with Jeff Babko, I wrote it specifically with Eddie Van Halen in mind, coming up with a 'Hot for Teacher' groove," Lukather recalls. "So he came in and heard it and goes, 'What are you trying to do, kill me? I haven't played in a while' and we all laughed. I chucked everybody out of the studio, Eddie sat down, did a few takes and it was done. His playing is raw and on fire. He doesn't play on anybody's records so it was a real honor for me." Other notable tracks include "A Broken Heart for Christmas" featuring Slash, "Carol of the Bells" with Steve Vai and the CD's bonus cut, "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)", which brought the Grammy award-winning duo Lukather and Larry Carlton back together for a special arrangement of this classic holiday favorite.

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