The following transcript was taken from a previously unpublished interview with rock legend, Eddie Van Halen, hosted by Rolling Stone interviewer Michael Azzerad:
MA: Mr. Van Halen, is it true that you kindled the '84 pop hit Jump with nothing but an Oberheim OB-X, Marshall stack and a sprinkle of grandma's magic appledust?
VH: "well.. yes"
MA: Mr. Van Halen, is it true that LA bass-synth duo, El Ten Eleven, created a tribute song to your band-splitting decision to incorporate synthetic sounds into your music?
VH: "oh, you must be referring to I Like Van Halen Because My Sister Says They Are Cool"
[subtly brushes his nose, fine white powder falling on the tiles]
"Well.. yes"
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The interview was only brief, but from what I can infer, it must've been intense.
