Eddie Van Halen Quotes

Eddie Van Halen was a Dutch-American musician and songwriter. He was the co-founder and lead guitarist of the rock band Van Halen, known for his innovative guitar playing and influential contributions to the rock and metal music genres.

Music is for people. The word 'pop' is simply short for popular. It means that people like it. I'm just a normal jerk who happens to make music. As long as my brain and fingers work, I'm cool.

Eddie Van Halen , Musician

I'm blessed with a good pair of ears. That's how I fooled my piano teacher. I'd watch his fingers and I'd listen to it, and I just kind of basically learned it by myself.

Eddie Van Halen , Musician
We're musicians. We make music for a living. It's ... -Eddie Van Halen

We're musicians. We make music for a living. It's that simple. Nothing else matters.

Eddie Van Halen , Musician
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This quote highlights the dedication and focus of musicians on their craft. Music is not just a hobby but a way of life for them, and they prioritize their musical pursuits above all else.

Music kept me off the streets and out of trouble and gave me something that was mine that no one could take away from me.

Eddie Van Halen , Musician

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, meaning the fame and the glory, the glitter, the rock star, the famous part.

Eddie Van Halen , Musician

It's funny, when bands or younger musicians ask me: 'So, what does it take to make it?' Well, first explain to me what you mean by 'making it': Do you want to be a rock star or do you want music to be your livelihood?

Eddie Van Halen , Musician

I never took guitar lessons. I took classical piano lessons from the age of six when we lived in Holland.

Eddie Van Halen , Musician

I'm not a rock star. Sure I am, to a certain extent because of the situation, but when kids ask me how it feels to be a rock star, I say leave me alone, I'm not a rock star. I'm not in it for the fame, I'm in it because I like to play.

Eddie Van Halen , Musician

On 'Van Halen,' I was a young punk, and everything revolved around the fastest kid in town, gunslinger attitude. But I'd say that at the time of 'Fair Warning,' I started concentrating more on songwriting. But I guess in most people's minds I'm just a gunslinger.

Eddie Van Halen , Musician
It's always about the music, never about anything ... -Eddie Van Halen

It's always about the music, never about anything else.

Eddie Van Halen , Musician
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This quote emphasizes that the speaker's primary focus and passion lie in creating and performing music. They are fully dedicated to their craft, and music remains their top priority.

The name Van Halen, the family legacy, is going to... -Eddie Van Halen

The name Van Halen, the family legacy, is going to go on long after I'm gone.

Eddie Van Halen , Musician

If you want to be a rock star or just be famous, then run down the street naked, you'll make the news or something. But if you want music to be your livelihood, then play, play, play and play! And eventually you'll get to where you want to be.

Eddie Van Halen , Musician

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