Eddie Van Halen’s Struggle with ‘Fair Warning’
Eddie Van Halen did not enjoy making the album Fair Warning. Despite the album’s later acclaim, Eddie faced a tough time during its production.
The legendary guitarist felt isolated and pressured by the commercial demands of the music industry, especially with tracks like Push Comes To Shove, which he thought were just following popular trends.
Frustration
Van Halen expressed his frustration once to Guitar World, saying, “I wasn’t very happy with the way things were going or the way people were approaching the whole recording process.”
He even secretly re-recorded solos and overdubs to get them to sound the way he wanted, noting that no one in the band noticed, which highlighted their lack of involvement.
Most experimental work
Despite the challenges, Fair Warning showcased some of Van Halen’s most experimental work, with tracks like Unchained and the intricate Sinner’s Swing.
For more on Eddie Van Halen’s experience with “Fair Warning,” see the full article on Far Out Magazine.
