“I don't really know what inspires me to write the music I do, but usually, the music will set the tone for the lyrics.” KnowsWritingInspireTone Author:Eddie Van Halen
“I have pictures of me sitting in the racquetball court in my pajamas with an acoustic guitar, and Wolfgang is probably just two-and-a-half-feet tall. I'll never forget the day I saw his foot tapping along in beat! I knew then, I couldn't wait for the day I'd be able to make music with my son. I don't know what more I could ask for.” KnowsTwoAbleAsksWaitingForgetHalfSawsFeetSonBeatsSittingCourtGuitarMy SonNever ForgetTallAcousticsPajamasTappingAcoustic GuitarRacquetball Author:Eddie Van Halen
“Imagine if Beethoven had a tape recorder. Then you'd know exactly what he meant. Maybe he meant 'Da da da da' instead of 'Boom boom boom boom!' Who knows?” IfsKnowsImagineTapeRecorders Author:Eddie Van Halen
“Rock & Roll is feeling, and after you know most of the basics ... chords, rhythm, scales and bends ... getting that feeling is just about the most important aspect of playing guitar” KnowsImportantFeelingsMusicRocksAspectGuitarScalesRhythmChordsBasicsPlaying Guitar Author:Eddie Van Halen
“If you have a great-sounding guitar that's a quality instrument and a good amp, and you know how to make the guitar talk, that's the key. It starts with the guitar and knowing what it should sound and feel like.” IfsKnowsFeelsShouldSoundQualityKnow HowKnowingKeysInstrumentsGuitar Author:Eddie Van Halen
“You know, most people, they want to go to Hollywood. They want to be a star. They want to be a rock star. That thought never entered any of our minds, the Van Halen family.” PeopleKnowsWantMindStarsRocksHollywoodVansRock StarVan Halen Author:Eddie Van Halen