Van Halen

Picture the crowds: Following David Lee Roth’s departure from the rock juggernaut that was Van Halen in the mid-’80s, the band was in desperate need of a frontman with flair – and there was a chance that could have been Journey’s Steve Perry.

Two of Van Halen’s most iconic guitars highlight the upcoming Icons & Idols TRILOGY: ROCK ‘N’ ROLL auction taking place on December 4 and 5. The auction will take place live at Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills and online on their website.

Over the weekend, as music fans the world over continued to deal with the loss of guitar great Eddie Van Halen, Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante had an idea.

As tributes from family and friends continue pouring in for the late guitar god Eddie Van Halen, new details are emerging about a dubious plan to reunite original Van Halen band members for one last tour.

While Sammy and Eddie weren’t always on the best of terms, Hagar admitted this week as he coped with the passing of the guitar virtuoso, that the pair had recently restarted their friendship.

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The rock world is in mourning after the passing of guitar legend Eddie Van Halen. He was 65 years old. Eddie’s virtuoso style was best experienced live, and only watered down if you couldn’t witness the awesomeness yourself.

Eddie Van Halen, the guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen, has passed away at the age of 65. The news was first reported by TMZ who indicates Van Halen died after a long battle with throat cancer.

Van Halen bassist and son of guitar virtuoso Eddie Van Halen, Wolfgang is well aware anything he does solo will be brutally compared to his dad’s iconic band. So much so, that he’s begun to mentally prepare himself for a negative reaction to it.

On again-off again Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar posted a photo as he was leaving Mexico on Monday, showing him donning a bright face mask and shades while in the terminal, adding a hashtag which hinted that’s he was not too thrilled.