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Understanding Eddie Van Halen's Teen-Idol Appeal

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Understanding Eddie Van Halen's Teen-Idol Appeal

October 14, 2020 • The eponymous guitarist will forever be remembered as a legend of hard rock, but his band emerged at a time when purveyors of the genre were increasingly being presented with slightly softer contours.

The Astonishing Techniques That Made Eddie Van Halen A Guitar God

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The Astonishing Techniques That Made Eddie Van Halen A Guitar God

October 10, 2020 • A killer Eddie Van Halen solo has an air of rawness and immediacy, but what made the late pyrotechnic guitarist iconic was his ability to balance spontaneity with carefully-honed precision.

Eddie Van Halen, Guitar Hero, Dies At 65

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Eddie Van Halen, Guitar Hero, Dies At 65

October 6, 2020 • The namesake of rock band Van Halen dazzled a generation of guitar fans with his flashy solos and trademark finger tapping.

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