“Eddie Van Halen’s tech, Matt Bruck, was a genius at locating hard-to-find gear,” Lee says. “He helped us get John a WH10 and a Marshall Major [amp head]. I was at John’s house when Matt ...

We often associate rock ‘n’ roll with effortless talent, breaking the rules, and sticking it to the man, but Eddie Van Halen mastered his signature speed and sound by pursuing the opposite.

[Ex-Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony] & i will keep it live, and alive.” The Red Rocker’s post also features a black-and-white photo of him with Eddie smiling and playing guitars together ...