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Dweezil Zappa shares the surprising beginner guitar lessons he learned from Eddie Van Halen

As he has previously recounted, Dweezil Zappa first met Eddie Van Halen when he was just 12 years old following an unexpected phone call one evening. It was to be the start of a close friendship, one ...
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Why Eddie Van Halen had to ask Paul Gilbert to give his son a guitar lesson

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Left–C Brandon/Redferns/Getty Images; Right–Mike Coppola/Getty Images It would be safe to ...
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Wolfgang Van Halen Lovingly Admits His Dad Was Not a Good Guitar Teacher

Learning how to play guitar from one of the most revolutionary players in the history of the instrument seems like a dream, right? The reality for Wolfgang Van Halen though, was that his dad, Eddie ...
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A record-setter. A patent holder. Eddie Van Halen’s achievements are as legendary as his guitar playing

Even in the decadent 80s, known for its over-the-top guitar shredding and showmanship, Eddie Van Halen was a towering presence. Yes, he was just as flashy as the rest of his big-haired brethren, but ...