Bettencourt Not Van Halen’s HeirBettencourt Not Van Halen’s HeirExtreme guitarist recalls last time he met his hero and his mixed feelings about being compared to him.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Vito Bratta Was Moved to Tears by Eddie Van Halen MeetingVito Bratta Was Moved to Tears by Eddie Van Halen MeetingWhite Lion guitarist recalls ‘90s conversation about being called a sound-alike.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Last Time Simmons Saw Van Halen Last Time Simmons Saw Van Halen Kiss member recalls meeting his old friend for the final time.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Van Halen With Cheech Marin Van Halen With Cheech Marin Unlikely collaboration took place during a charity event. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Roth Still Misses Van HalenRoth Still Misses Van HalenSinger says he believes some of the songs he wrote with late bandmate will "last forever."Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Wolfgang Van Halen Thinks He’ll Always Struggle with ‘Distance’Wolfgang Van Halen Thinks He’ll Always Struggle with ‘Distance’Tribute song for his dad requires preparation before every performance.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
John Frusciante Nearly Abandoned Eddie Van Halen Tribute SoloJohn Frusciante Nearly Abandoned Eddie Van Halen Tribute SoloRed Hot Chili Peppers guitarist struggled with concept behind end section of "Eddie."Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Valerie Bertinelli Reveals Eddie Van Halen’s Final WordsValerie Bertinelli Reveals Eddie Van Halen’s Final WordsActress goes public with memories of ex-husband's last moments.Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
Eddie Van Halen Memorialized With Funko FigurineEddie Van Halen Memorialized With Funko FigurineThe late guitar hero's figurine will arrive in early 2022.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
When Eric Clapton Felt ‘Insulted’ by Eddie Van Halen, Brian MayWhen Eric Clapton Felt ‘Insulted’ by Eddie Van Halen, Brian MayThey hoped Slowhand would enjoy his ’Star Fleet Project’ dedication - but he didn’t.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Sammy Hagar Apologizes For Exposing Eddie Van Halen’s ‘Dark Side’Sammy Hagar Apologizes For Exposing Eddie Van Halen’s ‘Dark Side’Red Rocker painted an unflattering picture of the guitarist in his 2011 autobiography: "If I wrote the book today, I would only put the good of Eddie Van Halen."Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Alex Van Halen Posts New Tribute to Brother Eddie: ‘VH Forever!’Alex Van Halen Posts New Tribute to Brother Eddie: ‘VH Forever!’"The view from my drum set will never be the same." Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening