Eddie Van Halen
Awards & Honours
3
Awards Won
2
Honours
3
Rankings
4
Covers
2
Records
Eddie Van Halen's influence on rock guitar is immeasurable. He was ranked No. 1 on Guitar World's "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" in 2016 and No. 8 on Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Guitarists" in 2015. In 2023, Billboard named him the greatest guitarist of all time. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007 as a member of Van Halen, a testament to the band's enduring impact. His innovative two-handed tapping technique and his iconic guitar solos continue to inspire musicians across genres.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted as a member of Van Halen.
Loudwire Legend Award
Received the Legend Award at the Loudwire Music Awards.
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time
100 Greatest Guitarists
Greatest Guitarists of All Time
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone
1980-01-01
Van Halen: The Wildmen of Rock
Guitar World
1980-01-01
Eddie Van Halen: King of the Two-Handed Tap
Guitar Player
1978-01-01
Eddie Van Halen: The New Guitar Hero
People
2020-10-01
Eddie Van Halen: 1955-2020
Records & Feats
First guitarist to popularize two-handed tapping technique in rock
Eddie Van Halen's use of two-handed tapping on 'Eruption' (1978) revolutionized rock guitar playing and became a hallmark of the genre.
Ranked #1 Greatest Guitarist of All Time by Guitar World
In 2016, Guitar World ranked Eddie Van Halen as the greatest guitarist of all time, ahead of legends like Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page.