John Frusciante Nearly Abandoned Eddie Van Halen Tribute SoloJohn Frusciante Nearly Abandoned Eddie Van Halen Tribute SoloRed Hot Chili Peppers guitarist struggled with concept behind end section of "Eddie."Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Eddie Van Halen and Chris Cornell Came Close to CollaboratingEddie Van Halen and Chris Cornell Came Close to CollaboratingGuitar hero recorded parts for singer's 2009 song "Scream." Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Roger Waters ‘Couldn’t Care Less About AC/DC or Eddie Van Halen’Roger Waters ‘Couldn’t Care Less About AC/DC or Eddie Van Halen’Pink Floyd co-founder prefers the likes of Neil Young and Bob Dylan.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Red Hot Chili Peppers Tease Eddie Van Halen-Inspired Song ‘Eddie’Red Hot Chili Peppers Tease Eddie Van Halen-Inspired Song ‘Eddie’Hear a clip of the song before its official release. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Watch ‘Van Halen Stage’ Dedication Ceremony in Van Halen’s HometownWatch ‘Van Halen Stage’ Dedication Ceremony in Van Halen’s HometownThe city of Pasadena paid tribute to its main heavy metal export. Jordan BlumJordan Blum
When Eddie Van Halen Accidentally Changed Rock With ‘Eruption’When Eddie Van Halen Accidentally Changed Rock With ‘Eruption’His iconic solo revolutionized the way guitar was played. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Eddie Van Halen Dead at 65Eddie Van Halen Dead at 65Guitarist dies after "a long and arduous" battle with cancer. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin