Van Halen
June 13th 2008 11:36
Eddie Van Halen was the king of 80's guitar.
Every two-bit hairmetal and rock band copped his style down to a fine art, hell even pop and rap took hold of his techniques.
Around the the time of their album MCMLXXXIV (1984) he was on top of the world. Everyone in the business wanted a piece of Eddie's two-finger tapping technique.
Even Micheal Jackson called Ed up for the huge solo spot on Beat It.
"I remember I came in and did two passes, I think they made the solo from bits off both - Michael came in and goes (Eddie does high-pitched Michael Jackson impression) 'I like it when he does that really high, fast stuff!' - ha ha ha!"
- Eddie Van Halen
Everyone figured it was over now, but for the first time in history, one of the biggest bands in the world replaced its lead singer...and got even bigger!
The world went Van Hagar mad as the band came out with a more pop-friendly edge on tracks such as Dreams, Why Can't This Be Love and Love Walks In.
The rest is history.
Fast forward to now and the dreams of millions have come true and Dave is back in the band.
The U.S. tour grossed more than any of their previous tours ever did, and despite calls from every magazine and critic in the world saying it wouldn't last the distance, it looks as if the band is about to embark on the U.K., Australia (fingers crossed) and Japan.
I will be there, as all rock fans should.
Personally, I'm waiting for a new album, and despite those same critics opinion - I think it will be killer!
The later VH albums had deep and thoughtful song writing and Eddie has mastered the piano like he did the guitar, plus Dave is singing better than he even did before.
Bring it on.
I get up, and nothing gets me down...
You've got to roll with the punches to get to whats real...
Oh cant you see what I mean?
Might as well jump
Exactly!
'I can barely see the road from the heat comin off of it'
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