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Hear the first known recording of Eddie Van Halen playing Jump's iconic, band-breaking synth part: "If I want to play Bavarian cheese whistle, I will do it"

“I put it down with a Linn drum machine", Eddie had said of an early demo, "but when I played it for the rest of the guys in the band they said, ‘Look, Edward, you’re a guitar hero. Don’t stretch ...
WRAL

A record-setter. A patent holder. Eddie Van Halen's achievements are as legendary as his guitar playing

Even in the decadent 80s, known for its over-the-top guitar shredding and showmanship, Eddie Van Halen was a towered presence. Even in the decadent 80s, known for its over-the-top guitar shredding and ...
Cleveland.com

Joe Satriani on lifelong friendship with Steve Vai, learning to play guitar like Eddie Van Halen

Joe Satriani is the epitome of the modern guitar hero. Raised on Long Island but on the West Coast since the late ‘70s, he quit football to play guitar, spending time as both student and teacher -- ...
American Songwriter

On the 40th Anniversary of “Jump” Reaching No. 1, Check Out Springsteen, Foo Fighters & More Covering the Van Halen Hit

Forty years ago this week, Van Halen’s classic song “Jump” began a five-week run at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The tune, which was the band’s one and only song ever to top the chart, saw Van ...