Harvey Mandel wants credit for introducing Eddie Van Halen to tapping
The guitarist has no beef with Van Halen, but he wouldn't mind getting his due for using the technique long before Eddie and ...
Eddie Van Halen on the only Van Halen songs that sounded right: “I did most of the work myself”
Van Halen already has a reputation for great records, but Eddie felt that only a handful of tunes managed to capture his ...
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Why did Sammy Hagar leave the band Van Halen?
Everybody loved Van Halen. The same can't be said for "Van Hagar." The band still bore the name of its superstar guitarist, ...
Montrose: the ultimate precursor to Van Halen
Van Halen already had their sound fully formed on their debut, but we may have had a preview from another rock and roll gem.
Harvey Mandel was one of the pioneers of the two-handed tapping technique – yet he claims he was never properly credited for it
The technique reached new heights in the late '70s and early '80s thanks to Eddie Van Halen and his peers. However, Mandel ...
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“I Was a Complete Fool, According to the Rest of the Band”: Why Eddie Van Halen Never Made a Dime off Michael Jackson’s Hit “Beat It”
Did you know that Eddie Van Halen quietly and cheaply wrote and played the guitar solo for Michael Jackon’s “Beat It?” Well, if you didn’t, now you do, and you should also know that Eddie Van Halen ...
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Era-Defining Concert Poster Artist David Edward Byrd Has Died at 83
Award-winning graphic artist David Edward Byrd, whose unique work helped promote KISS, Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, the Grateful ...
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Rock Music Menu: FanAid providing wildfire relief with help from Pearl Jam, Metallica, more
To help in the relief efforts, Fandiem, a fan-driven charitable platform, has announced FanAid LA, with some of the biggest ...
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4 of My Favorite Musical Nepo Babies Whose Own Talents Speak for Themselves
Nepo babies are everywhere in the entertainment world, but we have our favorites; here are four artists who have famous parents.
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Johnny Kelly: Peter Steele’s Bass Would Be the Hardest to Replicate in a Type O Negative Tribute
The loss of Type O Negative bassist and vocalist Peter Steele is still felt to this day. Years after his passing and the ...
Super Bowl Synch Report: Brands Lean on Familiar Hits in Lucrative Year for Publishers
Super Bowl 2025's commercial music synchs have Sony Music Publishing leading the pack with a total of 14 synchs, including Bruce Springsteen.
Roy Orbison Biopic Due From ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Producer Via Compelling Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)
The family of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Roy Orbison has partnered with Compelling Pictures to develop a biopic and ...