45 Years Ago: The Day Sammy Hagar First Met Eddie Van Halen45 Years Ago: The Day Sammy Hagar First Met Eddie Van HalenHe wouldn't officially join Van Halen for almost seven more years.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Glenn Hughes Says He Discussed Joining Van Halen With EddieGlenn Hughes Says He Discussed Joining Van Halen With EddieThe "Voice of Rock" could have replaced David Lee Roth in another life.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Wolfgang Van Halen Honors Eddie on Mammoth WVH's New 'Take a Bow'Wolfgang Van Halen Honors Eddie on Mammoth WVH's New 'Take a Bow'You may recognize that guitar tone.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Van Halen Young Eddie 'Hot for Teacher' Guitar on Sale for $220kVan Halen Young Eddie 'Hot for Teacher' Guitar on Sale for $220kIt also comes with exclusive photographs, costumes and rare items from the 1984 music video shoot. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Nuno Bettencourt: Stop Calling Me Eddie Van Halen’s HeirNuno Bettencourt: Stop Calling Me Eddie 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
Eddie Van Halen Made Gene Simmons Want to Be a Better PersonEddie Van Halen Made Gene Simmons Want to Be a Better PersonKiss member recalls meeting his old friend for the final time.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Listen to Eddie Van Halen Performing With Cheech Marin in 1985Listen to Eddie Van Halen Performing With Cheech Marin in 1985Unlikely collaboration took place during a charity event. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Roth: Working with Van Halen Was ‘Better than Any Love Affair'Roth: Working with Van Halen Was ‘Better than Any Love Affair'Singer 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