Van Halen Before the Breakthrough | Documentary - "Edward Van Halen: A Musician" (Part 4)

An unofficial, fan-made documentary on the life and career of Eddie Van Halen.
This fourth part covers the completion of the classic Van Halen lineup, as well as the struggles Edward and the band faced before making their breakthrough.

It features some previously unreleased photos and documents, courtesy of early Van Halen promoter and photographer Daniel Sullivan. An extra special thank you to Daniel for all his help.

Music by Ceiri Torjussen (under license from Audio Network)

Thanks (in no particular order) to:
Alan Berry
Daniel Sullivan
Dave Swantek
Jan Velasco Kosharek
Julian Pollack
Jas Obrecht
Dave & Dave Unchained Podcast
Adam Roach
Johnny Beane
Steve Rosen

Recommended reading:
Buy Greg Renoff's Van Halen Rising https://bitly.ws/3aG7h
Buy Steve Rosen's Tonechaser (3rd Edition) https://bitly.ws/3aG8b
Buy Elizabeth Wiley's Could This Be Magic https://bitly.ws/3aG7q
Buy Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill's Eruption: Conversations with Eddie Van Halen https://bit.ly/43nkIOj
Buy Noel Monk's Runnin' With The Devil https://bit.ly/3OCElxW
Buy Paul Brannigan's Eruption: The Eddie Van Halen Story https://bitly.ws/3aLcP