Although Brian May and Eddie Van Halen might seem like a match made in heaven, Eric Clapton wasn't that impressed with their work, and less so by Van Halen ...

Of course, it’s easy to be distracted by the fireworks of Eddie’s playing, but as a young player, he idolized Eric Clapton. In truth, that adoration never wavered.

Eddie Van Halen's favourite guitar riffs of all time featuring the likes of Black Sabbath, AC/DC, Eric Clapton and Deep Purple.