EDDIE & ALEX VAN HALEN INTERVIEW 1997
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Eddie & Alex Van Halen Interview in 1997 on 'The Drum' with Molly Meldrum. Note the songs throughout the video have been edited out for copyright reasons.
** This video was re-posted with a section of video & audio (15 seconds of the "Panama" video clip) edited out due to a copyright claim **
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@jasonbelter3536 5 years ago (edited)
True world class performers and legends, Sincere condolences and Rest in Peace Eddie
@blackcrowe318 2 years ago
Anyone else come here after seeing Bill Hader's impression of the Van Halen brothers being interviewed? lol
@herbie0408 5 years ago
Everyone needs a brother like Alex, love how he backed him up and bounced off him, great respect there
@MagnumMike44 5 years ago
Sometimes fame and fortune tend to create arrogance in a person, I don't know about his earlier years but Eddie kept his humility. It's too bad cancer took him away from us at an early age. Rest In Peace Edward.
@NonnasVault 5 years ago
These interviews with his brother are true treasures.
With regard to Eddie’s appearance, he had suffered from chronic avascular necrosis and diagnosed in 1995 which has been known to stem from alcoholism. In subsequent interviews, he was candid about his affinity for the booze and cocaine combo. He stated that he used them in private to work, “the blow keeps you awake and the alcohol lowers your inhibitions.”
While we all are saddened by his early departure, the world is eternally grateful for the massive mark he made on the future history of music. He lived his life in the manner he wanted, loved his family and friends, and will be forever loved. What a wonderful life to have lived!
With regard to Eddie’s appearance, he had suffered from chronic avascular necrosis and diagnosed in 1995 which has been known to stem from alcoholism. In subsequent interviews, he was candid about his affinity for the booze and cocaine combo. He stated that he used them in private to work, “the blow keeps you awake and the alcohol lowers your inhibitions.”
While we all are saddened by his early departure, the world is eternally grateful for the massive mark he made on the future history of music. He lived his life in the manner he wanted, loved his family and friends, and will be forever loved. What a wonderful life to have lived!
@lorzs1270 5 years ago
RIP Eddie. VH got me through high school and college. Still listen to them and I'm 56. Thank you, Alex Mike, and Dave. The best of times.
@andifisaytoyoutomorrow0 5 years ago
We often think we know our heroes but in the end we forget that they truly are human and are prone to suffer the same faults we all have. Thanks to the brothers for all the good times and may you rest in peace, EVH.
@alanalanis2257 5 years ago
Wish I had a cool Van Halen story. I didn't even get to see them live. I was 12 years old when I bought the Diver Down cassette back in 1985. 35 years later I still get amazed listening to Van Halen's music. It's very nostalgic for too.
@michaelprosperity3420 5 years ago
Eddie was a great composer and song writer. I'm glad he sobered up before he met his creator. I still remember getting their first album on vinyl of course.
@ruthanncaldwell5705 5 years ago
Watching this I have tears in my eyes falling down my husband eddie admired eddie van halen Rip EDDIE van halen you are a guitar God Thank you for the music
@DavidDiMuzio 5 years ago
Yeah man, this was obviously a rough period for Eddie. He looks older here than he did more than 10 years later during the A Different Kind Of Truth era. These interviews have really made me love Alex more and more. He really seems like the rock of that band and a great older brother.
@pranavsambamurti7746 2 years ago
You can feel the love these guys have for each other. Love Van Halen! :hand-purple-blue-peace:
@liamjohn133 5 years ago
Eddie is UNCHAINED from the world. He is now on the Stairway To Heaven. RIP. Eddie.
EDDIE & ALEX VAN HALEN INTERVIEW 1997
pounder46
670,102 views
Eddie & Alex Van Halen Interview in 1997 on 'The Drum' with Molly Meldrum. Note the songs throughout the video have been edited out for copyright reasons.
** This video was re-posted with a section of video & audio (15 seconds of the "Panama" video clip) edited out due to a copyright claim **