Eddie Van Halen Dead @ 65

[s0me0nesmind1]

Eddie Van Halen Dead at 65 from Cancer

Eddie Van Halen has died at age 65.

www.tmz.com

Throat Cancer

 

[Grey_Beard]

RIP Eddie. You were a defining influence on my youth and my music.

 

[highland145]

 

[Saylick]

As if 2020 couldn't get any worse... RIP Eddie, you are a true legend.

 

[PClark99]

F 2020. Rip Eddie.

 

[paperfist]

Dang, I was hoping for some new music

RIP

 

[Fritzo]

Happy birthday to me

Guy was a jerk, but I loved him for teaching me so much. Legends aren't supposed to die.

 

[Kaido]

 

[zinfamous]

Stan Bush?

was Eddie uncredited on that or something?

anyway, RIP EVH.

 

[ElFenix]

fuck cancer. rip to one of the greatest

 

[BUTCH1]

Eddie Van Halen Dead at 65 from Cancer

Eddie Van Halen has died at age 65.

www.tmz.com

Throat Cancer

Wow, sucks like the rest of this year sucks, BTW included in your link is Eddie's solo on Micheal Jackson's
"Beat it", MJ was smart to hire him, no one else could have added what he did, pushed that song like a MOFO.

 

[kage69]

Used to be a big Van Halen fan, this is sad news. RIP EVH

 

[Svnla]

Gone too soon. One of the best guitar players in the world.

 

[JPS35]

A jackass of a human and to many bandmates, but a great guitarist, musician, and music. Saw the band in concert 3 times: Twice with Sammy and once with Gary Cherone ("self shuddering" at Gary). Always wanted to see Dave as HE is THE front man whether Eddie likes it or not.

 

[VirtualLarry]

RIP Eddie, you were the GREATEST!

 

[Jon-T]

a good run down of Eddies influence on guitar.

 

[LikeLinus]

What the holy fuck. RIP to one of the greatest guitarist of all time. Van Halen was the first concert I ever went to. Alice In Chains opened and it was right before Facelift came out. Such a fantastic show. He's the whole reason why I started playing guitar. Sad day...

 

[Spacehead]

Wow, really sad news

RIP Eddie

 

[sdifox]

RIP

 

[spacejamz]

RIP Eddie!!!

also, Cliff Burton died on this day 34 years ago....

I wonder if Eddie was sick and tired of playing Eruption at every concert...he is probably thinking "Thank God I don't have to play that anymore"

 

[mrblotto]

Well shit

 

[stargazr]

Really sad. Not a huge Van Halen fan but he was cool. RIP

 

[DigDog]

wow he was .. YOUNG. And - that i know of - he wasn't one of those ridiculous abusers that rock has.

VH was very, VERY influential in the world of music, and i'm not just saying that. His contribution to music cannot be overstated; Eruption is still a rite of passage for every guitar player, and a number of his solos are considered fundamental knowledge for a professional guitarist.

.. and, i hate to say this, but he did help legitimize "modern" rock with his Michael Jackson collaboration.

Me, as a guitar player, VH had such a delicate, exquisite touch, which very, very few can replicate, and i think he will be remembered as one of the few greats.

please enjoy kent carl levi playing ATBL - maybe the only 'tuber that i've hear get to the same level as VH:

 

[Captante]

Just heard this few minutes ago ... bummer.

Way too young @ 65 .... RIP

 

[Kaido]

Stan Bush?

was Eddie uncredited on that or something?

anyway, RIP EVH.

Ahhhh no it was on my 80's Youtube playlist, I copied the wrong link! Meant to post Jump, edited.

RIP Wailin' Halen