Topic: Eddie Van Halen Smithsonian Talk

Great interview. He's very chatty and entertaining. Of course, there's the often told stories about his Frankenstrat and variac-tamed Marshall tone, but now straight from the horse's mouth. He also demonstrates his technique from 25:00 onwards.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXoHyiJUItQ

Re: Eddie Van Halen Smithsonian Talk

He looks pretty solidly sober and back in control of his life.  Good for him, it's a tough road.  One of the all-time greats, imho.  I've been listening to a lot of Hagar-era Van Halen and getting back into it after a long time.  Some really great tunes and killer playing on those albums.

Re: Eddie Van Halen Smithsonian Talk

That was a great interview, thanks for sharing.  His answer to the question about who he would like to play with that is no longer alive was just perfect, his father.

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Re: Eddie Van Halen Smithsonian Talk

Must admit I completely missed Eddie along the way.  My only exposure to him was a 5 second guest appearance on a Two and a Half Men episode!

Even so, I enjoyed this quite a bit.  Thanks, Blues.

So guessing that's the technique (tapping) that Joe said he's no good at.

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Re: Eddie Van Halen Smithsonian Talk

sally12333 wrote:

So guessing that's the technique (tapping) that Joe said he's no good at.

Yep.  I don't remember the JB interview that was in, but I definitely remember that as well.

And I agree with your's and the prior assessments.  Very interesting & cool interview.