Eddie Van Halen puts some of the blame on his father for his long struggle with alcohol. His father gave him a shot of vodka and a cigarette to ease his nerves before performing in front of people, and that started Van Halen on a near lifetime of drinking.
Detroit Free Press — Eddie Van Halen puts some of the blame on his father for his long struggle with alcohol. His father gave him a shot of vodka and a cigarette to ease his nerves before per... more info