Eddie Van Halen (1955- ) reinvented metal/rock guitar in the late 1970s. He is best known for his innovative two-handed tapping as well as combining low note riffs with chords and double-stops.

To learn more about this guitar hero visit the web sites to the left, one of which includes an extensive Tab collection. One of the best CDs on the market is "1984" available by clicking on the album cover to the left below. The best Transcription Book on the market is "Classic Van Halen/Diver Down & 1984" available by clicking on the bookcover to the right below.