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Joe Satriani on reuniting with Eric Johnson and Steve Vai and the devil in the detail of Eddie Van Halen's playing
By Amit Sharma published
He has the G3 tour, the Best of All Worlds Tour, an album with old friend Steve Vai and the Satch/Vai tour incoming, but somehow Satch found time to check in with GW to talk tone, Van Halen and the danger in Jeff Beck's performances

This unsung guitar hero's band was called the American Led Zeppelin, and his virtuosic playing paved the way for Van Halen and Satriani
By Mike Mettler published
Often left out of discussions of the great rock guitarists of the '70s, Ronnie Montrose had little interest in chasing hits or following a consistent artistic path. Nonetheless, he left the guitarists who heard him spellbound

“I don't think I want to go on tour anymore. I hate to say that”: Sammy Hagar reveals his touring days are over
By Janelle Borg published
Hagar clarifies this does not mean he's retiring – but at 77, he prefers residencies over the stresses of touring

Sammy Hagar on writing a tribute song to Eddie Van Halen with Joe Satriani – and his recent meeting with Wolfgang
By Phil Weller published
The vocalist says the song will be “a tribute to him, the fans, and that era” – if only he can nail his vocal parts

Joe Satriani on what it takes to play Van Halen live – custom amps, power tools, and, above all, guts
By Andrew Daly published
As Sammy Hagar’s The Best Of All Worlds Tour scales the globe, Satch joins us to explain how he set about honoring the magic of Eddie Van Halen’s style

Sammy Hagar on whether we’ll ever see Wolfgang Van Halen join the Best Of All Worlds tour
By Phil Weller published
Hagar hopes to take the tour to South America and Europe, which could increase the chances of a Wolfgang guest spot in the future

“I don't know how he's doing this”: Sammy Hagar can’t believe how good Joe Satriani sounds playing Van Halen songs
By Phil Weller published
The frontman has spoken in depth about the Best of All Worlds tour so far, including Satriani’s immense dedication to the cause – and how these gigs are proving to be some of the best shows of his life

Sammy Hagar on why Joe Satriani is the perfect player to step into Van Halen’s shoes
By Phil Weller published
The Best of All Worlds tour is finally underway, with Hagar and Satriani partnering up for a Van Halen-heavy setlist, and the vocalist has championed Satch's understanding of Eddie's style

Joe Satriani tackles 15 Van Halen classics in the first footage from the Best of All Worlds tour
By Phil Weller published
Satch took on no less than 15 EVH songs in a set that was laden with Van Halen

New Best Of All Worlds rehearsal footage reveals Joe Satriani may not be done with his Ibanez after all
By Phil Weller published
Sightings of Satch shredding on a modded EVH made fans think his Ibanez guitars would be taking a break on the upcoming tour, but new footage from Sammy Hagar seems to suggest otherwise
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