Before the operation on my left hand I wasn't able to stretch my fingers open all the way. I've never had very big hands, but I could do the splits with them. Eventually I couldn't any more. I had a twisted tendon in my little finger that prevented me from being able to stretch. Eddie Van Halen bigeventuallyfinger share on social
There are really three parts to the creative process. First there is inspiration, then there is the execution, and finally there is the release. Eddie Van Halen creativeexecutionfinally Change image and share on social
When Van Halen started out, there was no path to fame. We just played what we liked. Even today it always comes down to the simplicity of rock and roll. Eddie Van Halen famehalenpath Change image and share on social
We make music for a living. Like I've always said, if you like what you're doing, you're halfway there; if someone else likes it, that's even better. If they don't like it, at least you like it. Not to be selfish, but you kind of have to be. Eddie Van Halen halfwayhavekind share on social
Everything I did is because I wanted to do it. If I weren't playing this arena, if I were playing a club, I'd still be doing it because that's what I want to do. I love playing the guitar. Eddie Van Halen arenaclubguitar Change image and share on social
It's funny, when bands or younger musicians ask me: 'So, what does it take to make it?' Well, first explain to me what you mean by 'making it': Do you want to be a rock star or do you want music to be your livelihood? Eddie Van Halen bandexplainfunny share on social
It's always a Catch-22 situation. They hate you if you're the same, and they hate you if you're different. Eddie Van Halen catchhatesituation Change image and share on social
My son, Wolfgang, plays drums, guitars and bass. Eddie Van Halen basdrumguitar Change image and share on social
I'll always leave the same set of strings on my guitars when I'm recording. If I break one I'll just replace it instead of putting on a whole new set of strings. Eddie Van Halen breakguitarleave Change image and share on social
