I know I'm not alone as being saddened by the passing of Eddie Van Halen last week. I remember sneaking to a friend's basement when I was eight to listen to his older brother's copy of 1984 and not believing what was coming out of the speakers and how anyone could play music that way. Well into my teens and adulthood Van Halen was a huge influence and source of musical joy. When we heard the news my co-workers and I spent the morning listening to the entire David Lee Roth era Van Halen catalog.
The first Van Halen album was a game changer for me. "On Fire" has always been one of my favorite VH songs and hearing it again made it a must for the playlist. It's classic VH and has everything that makes them great.
RIP EVH and Thank You.
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About The Curator - Danny Gordon
Danny's love affair with music started around the time he could walk. He spent countless hours in front of the record player going through his parents collection and experimented with playing violin, piano, and guitar before finding his voice on the bass in his teens.
Danny began playing in local bands in Los Angeles while studying music, eventually landing at Berklee College of Music in 1998. Following his graduation in 2001 Danny returned home and continued his career as a recording and touring bassist, most notably working with former STP singer Scott Weiland.
Danny continues to stay active in the local scene and is a devoted father teaching his children about the music he loves.