I'm just a guitarist in a kick-ass rock and roll band. What more could I ask for? — Eddie Van Halen Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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… — Eddie Van Halen Copy Share Image
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. — Eddie Van Halen Copy Share Image
We're musicians. We make music for a living. It's that simple. Nothing else matters. — Eddie Van Halen Copy Share Image
I never dreamt of being a musician for my livelihood. I certainly never would have wanted to be in the business that I'm in,… — Eddie Van Halen Copy Share Image
I never took guitar lessons. I took classical piano lessons from the age of six when we lived in Holland. — Eddie Van Halen Copy Share Image
It's all about sound. It's that simple. Wireless is wireless, and it's digital. Hopefully somewhere along the line somebody will add more ones to… — Eddie Van Halen Copy Share Image
Actually, if I could deliberately sit down and write a pop hit, all my songs would be pop hits! Let's put it this way.… — Eddie Van Halen Copy Share Image
The stainless-steel frets were a major breakthrough, because of the amount of playing and bending that I do. I have to get my guitars… — Eddie Van Halen Copy Share Image
