One of the most revolutionary and influential players ever to pick up a guitar, Eddie Van Halen's music and technique continue to energize legions of fans and guitarists around the world. This book of photographs and text focuses on the innovative early years of the band Van Halen, when Eddie burst on the scene and changed the face of electric guitarnplaying and melodic hard rock. More than 150 images of Eddie in action-both classic and never before seen-are complemented by text and testimony from dozens of famous guitarists, music writers, and many others. Featuring a foreword from Eddie himself, this is a must-have visual history of classic Van Halen.