Great interview with Eddie Van Halen

[planomustang]

He talks about how he grew up and became the player he was. Sounds like a pretty down to earth guy.

https://vimeo.com/119590157

[Katch66]

I really enjoyed the video. Thanks for posting it.

[eradicator]

Most overrated band ever?

[AntlerCollector]

Most overrated band ever?

Slayer

[AntlerCollector]

Thanks for posting. He was one of my favorite guitarists

[planomustang]

Thanks for posting. He was one of my favorite guitarists

Given all the experiments he did with his own guitars and amplifiers, I think he qualifies as a Redneck Engineer

[Longhorn95]

RIP Eddie.

[rjet]

Man, that was an awesome interview. Thanks for posting it up. I knew a bit about his hardware innovations but the story behind them was great. My first VH concert was in 1980, great show and was right on barrier due to my parents working concession stand and after helping filll popcorn cups up got down to stage before they opened doors to the venue. Was hooked on that band ever since.

[Greenheadless]

Most overrated band ever?

Always one in the room…….smh

[eradicator]

Always one in the room…….smh

Eddie could rip it no doubt. I just couldn't ever get into them that much. I certainly appreciate what they did just wasn't my cup of tea

[Dale Moser]

Most overrated band ever?

The Beatles....but VH could be on the podium.

[eradicator]

The Beatles....but VH could be on the podium.

I could jump on board with that

[Clark]

I took Ed’s passing pretty tough.
Regarding electric guitar, your ability to play your instrument and your ability to drive an amplifier are two different things.

Ed’s ability push an amp better than well..anyone, is well documented.

He invented it, set the bar and took it to his grave.
Daily on YouTube, guitarists post covers of Ed’s work, dives into his equipment, technique or attempts to replicate his tone. Probably more than any other guitarist.

Even in a digital era, attempts to replicate his tone aren’t usually very close.

I love that. Other nerds like me, still stuck on a forgotten island. Tons of guitarists out there, we’ve all got our favorites, but I always come back here. I miss him.

Thanks for the link, op.

[coachk]

He was the music of my generation and absolutely one of the best!! What a great interview and what a look into a genius musical mind!! Thanks for posting this