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Eddie Van Halen Guitar Solo By 14 Year Old Girl [VIDEO]

Kelly West — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:41:38 +0000

I would have to say that I am the biggest Eddie Van Halen there is. Not to many people that I have seen are able to pull off a ‘Van Halen’ solo! In fact I usually say ‘If you are gonna mangle Van Halen, just don’t do it’! HA But this girl has my vote [...]

Zakk Wylde Guitar Signed, How Should We Give This Away?

Kelly West — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:20:18 +0000

My third favorite guitar player is Zakk Wylde. Hell, I even got Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhodes and Zakk Wylde guitars tattooed on me! So you can imagine my surprise when Todd came walking in the studio with this guitar! I about freaked out. But then he told me the story of Timmy from The [...]

Young Girl Kick's It On The Guitar (VIDEO)

Kelly West — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:18:18 +0000

HOLY CRAP! This girl takes this ESP LTD M-330R with a Floyd Rose and does some amazing stuff on it! She doesn't look older than 10 maybe!

I am pretty sure that Eddie Van Halen, Zakk and more will be impressed when they see this little shredder! Amen to the parents that have taught her so well!

Guitarists Eddie Van Halen + Tom Morello Contribute to LL Cool J's Upcoming Album

Chad Childers — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:23:45 +0000

Rapper LL Cool J is apparently ready to "call it a comeback," rocking things out on his upcoming album. Earlier this week, the emcee and Grammy host posted a pair of photos featuring himself in the studio sitting at the console with guitar legend Eddie Van Halen.

Van Halen Postpones Concerts And Pisses Me Off (VIDEO)

Kelly West — Sat, 19 May 2012 01:03:26 +0000

Van Halen cancels there concert dates and I am assuming it is because they are fighting with Prima Donna David Lee Roth. UGH! Interesting how the media works. If someone doesn’t like something about a song, band or movie ect, that person, being noted as a media critic, gets to say “Ya or Nay” and [...]

Kelly West's Video Pick Of The Day

Kelly West — Tue, 01 May 2012 01:51:08 +0000

I picked this video today because I love Van Halen! Eddie is an amazing guitar player but the beginning is outstanding with Alex’s drum solo, not to mention the video itself is very funny! Turn up RoadRage on 94.5 KATS weekdays from 4 to 7pm sponsored by Jacksons Sports Bar and Clubhouse Lounge at 48th [...]

Eddie Van Halen Donates 75 Guitars to School Music Programs

Jeff Giles — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:22:04 +0000

Being in the school band just got a whole lot cooler for some of the kids in the Los Angeles area: Eddie Van Halen has teamed up with the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation to donate 75 guitars from his personal collection to schools that don’t have enough funding to pay for instruments. For Van Halen, it was a simple case of giving back — as he put it simply, “Music education and families are dealing with the economic times, and I wanted to help them.”

Eddie Van Halen Auctions Off Guitar For Charity

Kelly West — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:35:18 +0000

Eddie Van Halen has always been charitable! He is auctioning off on of his favorites to help the charity, Drop In The Bucket, that helps makes wells and sanitation systems for rural schools in Africa. Who ever gets the winning bid gets the 1999 Wolfgang Translucent Cherry Sunburst 5A Flame signed by Eddie.

Sammy Hagar Says, "Someday" on Van Halen Reunion

Kelly West — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 21:29:26 +0000

As far as I am concerned, anybody could get up on the stage, sing with Eddie and Alex and it wouldn’t matter. They really don’t even need a singer, but that’s just me. Van Halen is working with David Lee Roth right now on a new album and a tour. Sammy Hagar is still working on [...]

I Guess It Pays To Talk Smack On Eddie

Kelly West — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 21:14:07 +0000

Well, I guess it pays to talk smack on the greatest guitar player. Sammy Hagar is got a number one hit again only this time it is with his autobiograhy “Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock”. His book is now on the New York Times best selling list. I am interested in reading it. Love Sammy Hagar [...]

Eddie Van Halen's guitar enters The Smithsonian

Kelly West — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:27:51 +0000

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has recently acquired the Van Halen “Frank 2″ guitar, played and made famous by Eddie Van Halen, through a partnership donation with Fender Musical Instruments. The guitar was made in 2006 as part of a joint venture between the artist and Fender to produce a limited edition number [...]

Van Halen Recording New Album

Kelly West — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:57:47 +0000

Van Halen jumped in the studio this week with amazing producer John Shanks to start the recording of their new album. Excellent! Got the news off of John Shanks Twitter page! Some will be recorded in a studio in LA and also Eddie Van Halen’s studio at his home. This album will be the first [...]

Eddie Van Halen Book Due out Sometime in 2011

Kelly West — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 23:03:09 +0000

The Zloz! Better know as the Legendary rock photographer Neil Zlozower has a new book in the works about the amazing guitarst Eddie Van Halen! Music fans know his shots, have seen his name credited on album covers. Zlozower connected with Van Halen in 1978, started shooting some shows, and before you knew it, he [...]