And when Eddie heard Vai apply his magic to his own songs in Roth’s band, he was duly impressed. “I’m going, ‘This guy is ...

Rock and roll guitar solos are modern one-person symphonies, and two of the greatest guitar soloist are Eddie Van Halen and Dimebag Darrell. The sound of their respective bands Van Halen and Pantera ...

While most guitarists can find merit in any of their fellow players, even Eddie Van Halen had a few guitarists who went right over his head.

Guitarist Kerry King’s father gave him three choices when he was growing up. “Playing guitar was one, and I think karate was ...

In a recent interview on the Lipps Service podcast, Kerry King opened up about his evolving relationship with Van Halen’s music. When asked about Eddie Van Halen’s influence during his youth, King ...

Sammy Hagar has stirred controversy over a lighthearted remark involving Eddie Van Halen’s guitar playing. The situation ...

You probably can't tell, but Michael Jackson's infectious "Beat It" was his first-ever attempt at a rock song. But, the King ...

Now 50 years into his career, the 70-year-old guitarist shares the lessons that have kept him growing in his art ...

Eddie Van Halen was always been one of the giants of rock guitar, but he felt this clean virtuoso was able to play his songs better than he could.

Through the Guitar Center Music Foundation, the retailer is offering one-time grants to replace instruments and gear ...