THE GUITAR SHOW with Eddie Van Halen
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Published 2011-12-08
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All Comments (21)
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You have to remember Eddie had a HUGE problem with alcohol back then, he is obviously drunk here. I know I have been an ass plenty of times when drunk. He has since quit drinking, had a child, battled cancer, had a hip replacement and seems to have grown to be a thoughtful, respectful person. I met him back stage in Montreal last year after a show during which someone stole my jacket. Eddie took off his hoodie and gave it to me to wear home. We had never met before. He's a good guy.
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" if i can do it, anybody can do it" well geez ed, i'll keep trying
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Damm Eddie had one of the best hairs in the day...that look is the shit!!
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It's cool to see him young, and playing around. Still a kid at heart. Gotta love him!!!!
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Eddie's such a badass. Can you really imagine going to numerous interviews and being asked the same questions twenty times? Get real, if I were him I'd go to my interviews half in the bag too.
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You nailed it! He has always struggled with social anxiety. The spotlight is painful and he just wants to play and hides behind the guitar. I'm not sure he even knows that he is a guitar genius.
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In my opinion, Eddie Van Halen is the absolute best guitarist ever. I’ve been a fan of his work since 1983 when I was 13. Rock on, Eddie! You’re the best!
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Eddy remained drunk for the next 26 years.. And still nailed every solo. Go figure.
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If there was ever anybody put on this earth with the sole purpose of playing guitar, Eddie Van Halen is that person.
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In all fairness I would like to say that I met Eddie and Michael and Alex in 88 i was a big fan in total awe of them it was after the last show of monsters of rock and they were the nicest most down to earth guys.
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my man is most definitely high or drunk or maybe both in this interview. but it did put a smile on my face!
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Just one of the best guitar players ever!!!
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even when he's high or drunk he can still pull a mean solo
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The smoker you drink, the player you get.
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Outside of him being stoned, he said something I always thought, Jump is Panama, only on the Piano
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i can't believe how clearly he speaks while that high
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that somebody that he saw was the legend Jimmy Page
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Did anybody think that one of the most influential, original, and talented rock guitarists of our time would be normal?
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Drunk, high or not Eddie is consistent. He has always prefered non-finished oiled necks instead of painted or varnished
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This is why a lot of artist do not do interviews. He just does not have the room for the formalities. I think he has given enough of his soul to the world. Nothing more is needed!
