Van Halen may have dealt with numerous lead singer changes, but Eddie Van Halen did manage to get behind the mic for one song ...

Eddie Van Halen has written his own share of classic guitar pieces, but he's only inherited it from this living legend of the ...

While you’ve been busy cranking “Ain’t Talkin’ ’Bout Love” or “Panama” on repeat, you might have forgotten about these Van Halen deep cuts.

Michael Jackson's hit single "Beat It" took the King of Pop in a new direction, as he had never quite done a rock and roll song before. So, to ensure the best result, Jackson made sure to get help ...

For reference, we present Ilya Franciosi, a talented fretless guitar player who has served up a fine example of fretless playing using Eddie Van Halen’s solo on Michael Jackson’s “Beat It.” ...

I was not used.” “I knew what I was doing – I don’t do something unless I want to do it,” added Van Halen. His ex-wife, Valerie Bertinelli, added, “Ed never saw a dime; nor do I ...

Though Alex had been the guitarist in the family, when they formed Van Halen, it quickly became clear who would play: "[Ed] made that instrument sing." Originally broadcast Oct. 29, 2024.

When Jones explained who he was, Van Halen quickly apologized, although he confessed that he still had his doubts. "I still wasn't 100% sure it was him. I said, 'I'll tell you what.

Alex Van Halen has revealed he's still angry over Eddie Van Halen's legendary guest spot on Michael Jackson's Beat It, which the late electric guitar legend recorded without telling his bandmates.

Eddie Van Halen’s performance on the Michael Jackson classic Beat It is widely recognised as one of the greatest guitar solos of all time. But his brother Alex, the drummer for Van Halen, wishes it ...

Eddie ignored his brother’s wishes and went forward with the collaboration. Flash forward two years later and Jackson’s Thriller topped the charts — and beat out Van Halen’s 1984.