In the fall of 2007, Eddie and his band Van Halen went on tour with original lead singer David Lee Roth for the first time in over 20 years. Roth and Van Halen had parted ways after the release of the hit album 1984. Roth returned to the group to add vocals for a greatest hits album but he was not asked to stay on with the group at that time.
Eddie has struggled with alcoholism throughout his adult life. His former wife, Valerie, urged him to enter rehab on several occasions during their marriage.
Eddie: (Eddie is delighted to have 2 songs included in Michael Ninn's erotic movie) Michael Ninn is like Spielberg to me -- the imagery, the way he makes things look just sensual.