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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'No Musician Influenced Me As Much As EDDIE VAN HALEN'

STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, saying no musician influenced him as much as the legendary VAN HALEN guitarist did. Sweet offered his comments on Friday (October 9) — three days after Eddie's death — while he was a guest on "The Logan Sekulow ReProgram", hosted by...

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TALAS Singer PHIL NARO Is Battling Tongue Cancer

TALAS singer Phil Naro has revealed that he is battling tongue cancer. The 62-year-old musician told iHeartRadio.ca that his cancer returned in the fall of 2019, six years after he had a tumor removed from his neck. "I'm doing 33 rounds of radiation and two rounds of chemo and 33 rounds of laser the...

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Watch SAMMY HAGAR And MICHAEL ANTHONY Perform 'Right Now' As Tribute To EDDIE VAN HALEN

Former VAN HALEN members Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen on Thursday (October 8) at Hagar's annual birthday bash, which was moved to Catalina Island in California due to the coronavirus pandemic. Prior to launching into a rendition of the VAN HALEN classic "Right Now"...

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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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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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EVANESCENCE's AMY LEE: 'I Didn't Start Out On This Path Because I Wanted Fame'

In a new interview with Andy Hall of the Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3, EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee was asked if there are lessons she's learned over time, either on the creative side or on the business side, that would have been especially valuable around the time of the release of the...

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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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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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PATTY SMYTH Didn't Leave Her House The Day She Found Out About EDDIE VAN HALEN's Death

SCANDAL singer Patty Smyth has commented on the passing of Eddie Van Halen. The legendary VAN HALEN guitarist died on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65. Smyth told Radio Forrest (hear audio below): "I literally did not leave my house [on Tuesday]. I just couldn't believe it. I just started lookin...

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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...