Eddie Van Halen's incredible gift to Dweezil Zappa

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Watch as Dweezil Zappa recounts the unforgettable story of meeting Eddie Van Halen at just 12 years old and the life-changing gift the legendary guitarist gave him. ▶ Watch the full episode HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDWo8blebpU ▶ Shop Kramer Guitars HERE: https://bit.ly/4jpOgUu In this clip from The Collection with Dweezil Zappa, available now on Gibson TV, listen to Dweezil recount how the legendary Eddie Van Halen showed up unannounced at Dweezil’s house, carrying a purple Kramer guitar with tape over the headstock—an early model he was using before endorsing the brand. Listen to how Dweezil requested that Eddie show him how to play the iconic “Eruption” solo, every guitarist's dream! Listen as Dweezil shares the surreal moment Eddie Van Halen attended his school band practice, watching a 12-year-old Dweezil soundcheck “Runnin’ With the Devil.” Noticing his guitar was out of tune, Eddie went home to bring back his own guitar, not only helping him play it correctly but letting Dweezil use it during the performance insting that hhe keep the guitar, which Dweezil later customised as a homage to Van Halen's signature style. Dweezil also reflects on Eddie's profound kindness, recounting how Eddie was the first to call him after his father, Frank Zappa, passed away. That early-morning phone call and Eddie’s offer of support left a lasting impression, demonstrating the generosity and heart of a rock legend who wasn’t just an inspiration to a young guitarist and performer on stage but also as a friend. This is a story of music, mentorship, and the incredible connection between two guitarists at very different stages of their lives and just how important those little impressions can be. Watch the full episode on Gibson TV now host Mark Agnesi travels to Los Angeles, CA, to check out the incredible guitar collection of Dweezil Zappa. Growing up the son of musical icon Frank Zappa, Dweezil began playing guitar as a young child, and by age 12, had released his first single. Dweezil has performed as a solo artist, as well as recreating his father’s music with the project Zappa Plays Zappa. Over his career, Dweezil has amassed a massive collection of odd and obscure guitars, including many of his father’s original instruments, fretless and half-fretted guitars, a microtonal guitar, and a Kramer guitar given to him by Eddie Van Halen during a soundcheck at his middle school talent show. His love of modifying guitars and his quest for new sounds makes Dweezil’s collection anything but ordinary. 0:00 Dweezil meets Eddie Van Halen 2:07 The guitar Eddie Van Halen gifted to Dweezil Zappa 4:24 Remembering Eddie Van Halen 📼 Related Videos To Watch Next: ▶ Watch The Collection with Dweezil Zappa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDWo8blebpU ▶ Watch more of The Collection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-yGxHWvOBs&list=PL7qLGYJiRJ1hnQpwvA7_DNB7G9lYvcAH6 ▶ Meet the people who make your Gibson Custom guitars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5467qY0dPlI Photo credits: Getty Images Fin Costello Lynn Goldsmith Kirk West Koh Hasebe | Shinko Music David Tan | Shinko Music Gary Gershoff Larry Hulst | Michael Ochs Archives Steve Granitz Find Your local Gibson Dealer: https://www.gibson.com/en-US 📩 Get Gibson guitar news before ANYONE else: https://bit.ly/GetGibsonNEWS 📱Follow Us On Social Media For The latest Guitar Gear! ▶ https://www.twitter.com/gibsonguitar ▶ https://www.instagram.com/gibsonguitar/ ▶ https://www.facebook.com/Gibson/ 🔔 Subscribe To Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gibsonguitar SHOP GIBSON BRANDS https://www.gibson.com/ https://www.epiphone.com/ http://www.kramerguitars.com/ http://www.steinberger.com/ https://www.krkmusic.com/ https://www.mesaboogie.com http://www.maestroelectronics.com ABOUT GIBSON BRANDS Gibson, the leading iconic guitar brand, has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers across genres for 127 years. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nashville, Gibson Brands has a legacy of world-class craftsmanship, legendary music partnerships, and progressive product evolution that is unrivaled among musical instrument companies. The Gibson Brands portfolio includes Gibson, the leading guitar brand, as well as many of the most beloved and recognizable music brands, including https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialEpiphone, which has been on every stage since 1873, Kramer, the original MADE TO ROCK HARD guitar brand, MESA/Boogie, the home of tone, and KRK, behind great music for over 30 years, and Maestro, the founder of effect pedals. Gibson Brands is dedicated to quality, innovation, and sound excellence so that music lovers for generations to come will continue to experience music shaped by Gibson Brands.