Eddie Van Halen Smithsonian Talk

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An amazing interview as Eddie Van Halen shares his life story.  Born in Holland, Eddie and his brother Alex Van Halen began playing piano where music was a common thread throughout their lives.  As a kid Eddie Van Halen started playing piano entering contests and winning.  Eddie never learned how to read music but later it worked in his favor. Eddie quit piano lessons and got himself a drum kit. However, Alex Van Halen ended up playing his drums.  Eddie never wanted to play guitar. Eddie tells Alex, “OK, take my drums and I’ll play your damn guitar.”  Does Eddie Van Halen pick up the guitar and break out Eruption?  In fact, he does!