Eddie Van Halen Quiz

What was Eddie Van Halen's primary instrument?

• Drums

• Bass Guitar

• Lead Guitar

• Saxophone

Where was Eddie Van Halen born?

• Pasadena, California

• Amsterdam, Netherlands

• London, England

• New York, USA

What was Eddie Van Halen's approach to learning the guitar?

• Formal lessons

• Self-taught

• Online courses

• School band

Which track from Van Halen's debut album shocked the music world?

• Runnin' with the Devil

• Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love

• Eruption

• Jump

What instrument did Eddie initially take lessons for?

• Guitar

• Piano

• Drums

• Violin

What was Eddie Van Halen's father's profession?

• Guitarist

• Jazz saxophonist and clarinetist

• Music producer

• Drummer

What did Eddie Van Halen pioneer in his guitar playing?

• The use of a capo

• Two Hand Tapping

• The use of fingerpicking

• The use of slide guitar

What is the "Frankenstrat"?

• A type of amplifier

• A guitar assembled from parts of different instruments

• A famous rock album

• A guitar playing technique

What did Eddie Van Halen call the unique tone he achieved with his guitar modifications?

• The "bright sound"

• The "brown sound"

• The "clear sound"

• The "deep sound"

Which legendary pop artist's song did Eddie Van Halen play a guitar solo on in 1983?

• Prince

• Michael Jackson

• Madonna

• David Bowie