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LL Cool J and Eddie Van Halen Talk About The New Collaboration, Playing "Beat It" For Free, Why You Shouldn't Burglerize LL Cool J's House

Chris Allen — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:00:09 +0000

If you haven't heard the two new tracks click here, they are innovative. Everyone remembers when Aerosmith did "Walk This Way" with Run-DMC. Well, this is on the same level. I wouldn't say I'm a rap fan, but I like these tracks because of the use of Rock guitar.

Hear Eddie Van Halen Perform on Two New LL Cool J Songs

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:18:14 +0000

Legendary Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Halen surprised his longtime fans in March, when he hinted at a collaboration with rapper LL Cool J. Now the two tracks resulting from that meeting of the musical minds have leaked online for all to hear.

Eddie Van Halen Offers Fans A Positive Update On His Health

Nick DeRiso — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:46:25 +0000

Eddie Van Halen gives an update on his health, while David Lee Roth shows off his command of the Japanese language, in a video greeting for Van Halen fans posted by Tokyo-based concert promoter UDO.

Sammy Hagar Would Love to Hang Out With Eddie Van Halen Again

Dave Lifton — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:18:59 +0000

The relationship between Sammy Hagar and Van Halen has been strained, to say the least, for quite a number of years now. However, in a new interview, the singer and alcohol magnate says that he'd love to try to patch things up with Eddie Van Halen.

Eddie Van Halen Hints at LL Cool J Collaboration

Dave Lifton — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:16:16 +0000

It seems as though Eddie Van Halen is about to appear on old-school hip-hop icon LL Cool J‘s new album. Today (March 14), the guitar legend teased his fans with a picture of the duo in the studio. “Authentic 4.30.13,” read Van Halen’s tweet that accompanied the picture. A quick check at Amazon reveals that [...]

Van Halen Working on New Songs

Nick DeRiso — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:06:58 +0000

All signs point not just to a full recovery and return to the road for Eddie Van Halen, but some forthcoming new music, as well. The guitarist, who was sidelined by a nasty case of diverticulitis last year, has posted a photo to Facebook of himself in the studio.

Fad Diet Blamed for Eddie Van Halen's Medical Woes

Jeff Giles — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:25:31 +0000

Eddie Van Halen believes alternative medicine cured his cancer — but if a new report is accurate, it also basically blew up his intestines. According to the National Enquirer, the Van Halen guitarist’s recently reported emergency surgery was complicated because of some painful-sounding (and rather frightening) side effects he suffered after embarking on the Master [...]

Eddie Van Halen Undergoes Emergency Surgery

Chad Childers — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:40:54 +0000

Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Halen is reportedly doing well after undergoing emergency surgery for diverticulitis. According to the band’s official Facebook page, the guitar great was suffering from a severe bout of the condition and underwent surgery to alleviate the pain.

The Story Behind Eddie Van Halen's Public School Guitar Donation Revealed

Dave Lifton — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:38:51 +0000

Back in January, Eddie Van Halen donated 75 guitars from his collection to the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation for use in Los Angeles public schools. In a new interview, Felice Mancini, the foundation’s executive director, explains how the transfer took place.

Sammy Hagar Says Eddie Van Halen Owes Him An Apology

Chad Childers — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 12:18:47 +0000

To say things between Van Halen and former members Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony are strained is maybe a bit of an understatement. But despite the tensions there still a lot of love there for what the current Chickenfoot members did with their former band.

The Youngest Rock Star Ever

Chris Allen — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:11:30 +0000

An article in the new Esquire magazine interviews Eddie Van Halen and Wolfgang or “Wolf” as he is now called. He talks about the first time he started recording with Van Halen. The part that surprised me is, here you are….a kid, and you are jamming with one of the best bands in the world. [...]

Eddie Van Halen's Dog Kody Gets His Own Facebook Page

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:25:09 +0000

Eddie Van Halen‘s pup Kody Van Halen is a rock star in his own right. Forget his bipedal owner being the most famous member of the Van Halen clan. This four-legged creature has his own Facebook page and he’s been snapped in public repeatedly. He’s a rock ‘n’ roll, A-list pup.

Gene Simmons Rejected Eddie Van Halen's Bid to Join Kiss

Shauna Wright — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:06:31 +0000

Gene Simmons is just full of surprises. In a recent interview on Motley Crue member Nikki Sixx‘s radio show, he revealed how one of the greatest guitarists of our generation, Eddie Van Halen, wanted to join Kiss after Ace Frehley left — and how Simmons himself turned him down.

Eddie Van Halen Reveals His Biggest Lie

Jeff Giles — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:50:06 +0000

Eddie Van Halen doesn’t do a lot of interviews. In fact, during much of the last decade, he developed a reputation for being something of a recluse. But now that Van Halen is back on the road promoting its first new album in years, he’s feeling a little chattier — as evidenced by the way he opened up for a recent in-depth profile with Esquire.

Eddie Van Halen Reveals His Cancer Returned Twice Last Year

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:37:28 +0000

In his first interview in years, Eddie Van Halen discloses that his cancer returned twice last year, that he’s emerged victorious in his battle with alcohol, and that his son Wolfgang reminds him of his own father. Speaking to Esquire magazine, Van Halen explains that last spring doctors found and removed cancer cells from his [...]

Eddie Van Halen on Band's Early Cover Song Days: 'We Sounded Pretty Silly'

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:49:13 +0000

Van Halen has issued the third in their videotaped series of self-interviews, and this episode finds the three current and original members of the group joking and laughing about their early days as well as their ill-fated attempts to accurately cover hit dance songs of the era.

Sammy Hagar on Eddie Van Halen: 'I Don't Hate the Guy. I Love the Guy'

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:00:26 +0000

Sammy Hagar has shared his true feelings about his former bandmate, Eddie Van Halen. Even though the Red Rocker’s split with Van Halen was a rather difficult one, he contends that he doesn’t hate the guitarist, nor does he wish him ill. It’s more of a case of hating the sin, not the sinner.

David Lee Roth: 'If Ed and I Can Get Along Then World Peace Can Have a Chance'

Billy Dukes — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:55:49 +0000

On the surface, things are going smoothly for the Van Halen reincarnate. They’ve successfully released ‘A Different Kind of Truth,’ their first new album with David Lee Roth since 1984, and there is nothing to indicate anything will get in the way of their upcoming U.S. tour.

Eddie Van Halen Donates 75 Guitars From His Collection to L.A. Public Schools

Billy Dukes — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:50:38 +0000

Suddenly band class in Los Angeles just got a whole lot cooler. Eddie Van Halen has donated 75 guitars from his personal collection to music programs in the L.A. area. The rocker teamed up with the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation to provide instruments to schools without enough for students to play.

Van Halen Releases First Single in 27 Years With David Lee Roth [VIDEO]

Tony Hart — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:15:46 +0000

It’s a good day, the original Van Halen with David Lee Roth is back to rocking with a brand new album and tour on the way. Today they dropped their first single in 27 years with D.L.R called “Tattoo”, the single will be on the forthcoming album ‘A Different Kind Of Truth’, which is due [...]