Eddie Van Halen
Biography:
Toward the end of the 1970's, a young guitarist named Eddie Van Halen changed the way guitar was played. Van Halen is co-founder of the band bearing his last name and the release of the band's debut album in 1978 was like no album before it. Van Halen's powerful rhythms and scorching leads defined how electric guitar should be played during the 1980s. His innovative two-handed tapping technique was showcased in the instrumental guitar solo, Eruption.
The band Van Halen went on to great commercial success with original vocalist David Lee Roth and reached greater heights with second vocalist Sammy Hagar. Although the band was primarily oriented to songs with vocals, Eddie Van Halen's periodic instrumentals continued to demonstrate his guitar playing. Because of their commercial success and innovative sound, the band Van Halen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.
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Top Ten Jams:
| 1. | Eruption | |
| 2. | Spanish Fly | |
| 3. | Cathedral | |
| 4. | Baluchitherium | |
| 5. | 316 | |
| 6. | Little Guitars (intro) | |
| 7. | Neworld | |
| 8. | Intruder | |
| 9. | Sunday Afternoon in the Park | |
| 10. | Primary |
Discography:
| Best of Both Worlds (2004) | ||
| Van Halen 3 (1998) | ||
| Best of Volume 1 (1996) | ||
| Balance (1995) | ||
| Live: Right Here, Right Now (1993) | ||
| For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (1991) | ||
| OU812 (1988) | ||
| 5150 (1986) | ||
| 1984 (1983) | ||
| Diver Down (1982) | ||
| Fair Warning (1981) | ||
| Women and Children First (1980) | ||
| Van Halen II (1979) | ||
| Van Halen (1978) |
Notable Guitars:
Kramer Custom Model (Currently sold commercially as Kramer 1984 Reissue
Ernie Ball EVH MusicMan
Peavey Wolfgang
Sheet Music:
Similar Artists:
Steve Vai
Links:
Van Halen Official Web Site
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