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PEARL JAM's MIKE MCCREADY: EDDIE VAN HALEN Was 'The Most Untouchable, Unreachable Guitar Player I've Ever Heard'

During an October 7 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", PEARL JAM guitarist Mike McCready discussed the passing of Eddie Van Halen. The legendary VAN HALEN axeman died on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65 after a long battle with cancer. "I started playing guitar a year afte...

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JON BON JOVI: EDDIE VAN HALEN Was 'An Incredible Talent' And 'An Innovator'

Jon Bon Jovi has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, calling him "an incredible talent" and "an innovator." The BON JOVI frontman offered his comments on Tuesday (October 6) — the day of the legendary VAN HALEN guitarist's death — while he was a guest on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" to promote his band's...

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ROB HALFORD Was 'Mesmerized' By EDDIE VAN HALEN's Guitar Playing The First Time He Heard VAN HALEN's Debut LP

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen. The legendary VAN HALEN guitarist died on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65 after a long battle with cancer. Asked in a new video interview with Metal Injection if he had any personal memories of Eddie to share with...

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JOHN 5 Looks Back On His Friendship With EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'We Would Just Sit On The Phone For A Long Time'

During an October 7 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", former MARILYN MANSON and current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 discussed the passing of Eddie Van Halen. The legendary VAN HALEN axeman died on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65 after a long battle with cancer. "We all k...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN Was 'Super Excited' About Reuniting With MICHAEL ANTHONY For VAN HALEN Stadium Tour

Nuno Bettencourt says that Eddie Van Halen was "super excited" about the prospect of reuniting with Michael Anthony for a proposed VAN HALEN stadium tour The EXTREME guitarist made the revelation while recounting the last time he met the legendary VAN HALEN axeman. On Thursday night (October 8),Nun...

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SLASH Says He Had Been Texting With EDDIE VAN HALEN Prior To Legendary Guitarist's Death

Slash has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, calling him "an amazing musician, guitar player, innovator and a hell of a guy." The GUNS N' ROSES guitarist offered his comments on Tuesday (October 6) — the day of the legendary VAN HALEN guitarist's death — while he was in Elk Grove Village, Illinois to...

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TESLA's FRANK HANNON: EDDIE VAN HALEN 'Was The Coolest And Greatest'

TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who passed away on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65. Frank took to his Instagram to share a photo of him with Eddie, as well as an autographed Van Halen picture, and he included the following message: "Thank You Eddie!! "I've been...

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Listen To WARRIOR SOUL's Cover Of ALICE COOPER's 'Elected'

WARRIOR SOUL will release a covers album called "Cocaine And Other Good Stuff" on November 13 via Livewire/Cargo Records. The LP is preceded by a single, "Elected", available now. "Cocaine And Other Good Stuff" is an incendiary compilation of songs that everyone in the band, both current and previou...

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DWEEZIL ZAPPA On EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'For Many, He Will Always Be The King'

Dweezil Zappa has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who passed away on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65. Earlier today (Thursday, October 8),the son of Frank Zappa took to his official web site to write, in part: "Music was changed forever when Edward Van Halen was introduced to the world and no...

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QUIET RIOT's ALEX GROSSI: 'We're Moving Forward The Way' FRANKIE BANALI Wanted Us To

Alex Grossi says that he takes a lot of pride in knowing that QUIET RIOT is moving forward in the way that the band's late drummer Frankie Banali wanted it to. The group, which now features drummer Johnny Kelly (DANZIG, TYPE O NEGATIVE),will play a couple of shows later this month as well as a stri...

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SAMMY HAGAR And MICHAEL ANTHONY On EDDIE VAN HALEN's Death: 'It Was Just Like Getting Hit By A Freaking Mack Truck'

Former VAN HALEN members Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony have released a new video message, filmed on Wednesday (October 7) at rehearsals for Hagar's annual birthday bash, which was moved to Catalina Island in California due to the coronavirus pandemic. In the clip, Sammy and Michael talk about the...

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SHINEDOWN's BRENT SMITH: EDDIE VAN HALEN 'Was One Of The Kindest' And Most 'Generous People'

SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who passed away on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65. Brent wrote on Instagram: "Deep Breath... "In 2003 @shinedown was given the opportunity of a LIFETIME... We were a brand new band, with a brand new album, a debut album at that...

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VAN HALEN's Manager Confirms Band Came Close To Reuniting With MICHAEL ANTHONY For Summer 2019 Stadium Tour

VAN HALEN manager Irving Azoff has confirmed to Pollstar that a reunion of the band's classic lineup — featuring bassist Michael Anthony — very nearly happened for a 2019 stadium tour. Special guests like FOO FIGHTERS and METALLICA were tentatively scheduled to join VAN HALEN in select cities. Unfor...

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ACE FREHLEY: EDDIE VAN HALEN Was 'A Great And Innovative Guitarist'

Founding KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who passed away on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65. Frehley wrote on Instagram: "Eddie was a friend of mine...I'm very saddened by his passing away so young in life...my prayers and condolences go out to his family, friend...

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VAN HALEN's U.S. Music Sales Spike By More Than 6,000% After EDDIE VAN HALEN's Death

According to Billboard, U.S. sales of VAN HALEN's catalog of albums and songs increased more than 6,000% on the day of guitarist Eddie Van Halen's death. The albums and songs sold 40,000 copies on October 6, with 9,000 of those being just album sales, including 2,000 copies of VAN HALEN's self-title...