View Full Version : Eddie Van Halen dead at 65
Platapus
10-06-20, 03:57 PM
Even unhip squares like me liked his music. :(
Cancer sucks.
Onkel Neal
10-06-20, 04:16 PM
Say it ain't so.
He was the guitar god of my generation
Commander Wallace
10-06-20, 04:58 PM
This is really a shock. Eddie Van Halen was so innovative in his Guitar techniques and inspired generations of aspiring guitarists.
Unfortunately, Eddie's narcissistic approach to music lost them a large number of fans. The brothers Van Halen ( Alex and Eddie ) treatment of Sammy Hagar and long time bassist and vocalist Michael Anthony was terrible and demonstrated loyalty was a lost concept for them.
Even So, Van Halen with Sammy Hagar brought a lot of great music to the airwaves and live venues.
Rest in Peace.
Mr Quatro
10-06-20, 07:45 PM
Guitar great Eddie Van Halen dead from throat cancer at age 65 :o
Van Halen started to be great while he was still young :yep:
Edward Lodewijk Van Halen was born Jan. 26, 1955, in Amsterdam, and moved to America with his family in 1962, settling in Pasadena, Calif., where both he and his brother began studying piano. Though he never fully learned to read music, Eddie won several piano competitions as a child, with judges noting his unusual knack for interpreting classical pieces. In 1964, Eddie switched to guitar while Alex bought a drum kit, and they formed their first band, the Broken Combs, at Hamilton Elementary School when Eddie was in 4th grade.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkFTjw9i1jA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HKSKzk00ZE
R.I.P
Catfish
10-07-20, 01:47 AM
Oh no. Eisenwurst just posted van Halen's "Hot for teacher" in the music thread.
Van Halen was an exceptional musician, i also remember his record "1984" was played on every party in the 1980ies and later, one could see that apart from his talent and guitar skills he really had fun playing and experimenting.
May he rest in peace.
I wasn't ready for this.
R.I.P., Eddie.
Jimbuna
10-07-20, 04:55 AM
Will be sadly missed by a great many people around the world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIAUjwEaAE8
RIP
Dmitry Markov
10-07-20, 04:58 AM
He was and is one of my main musical influences alongside with Jimmy Page, Steve Hackett, Robert Fripp and Allan Holdsworth. I've learned to play the guitar listening to his songs and solos. His music had same effect on me as the Beatles - you turning it on an instantly you've got a Holiday :-)
RIP, Eddie, and thanks for everything!
Bilge_Rat
10-07-20, 11:25 AM
End of an era!
One of my fav groups, pure Rock and Roll.
fav song: Panama.
fav era: with David Lee Roth, of course!
RIP Eddie, thanks for all the memories. :salute:
https://youtu.be/VpUXFjSiE7g
Aktungbby
10-07-20, 01:08 PM
https://youtu.be/L9r-NxuYszg?t=31:Kaleun_Salute:
u crank
10-07-20, 01:12 PM
Sad news. Edward Van Halen was in my opinion the most consequential electric guitarist ever. Yea I know .. Hendrix, Clapton, Page etc. I don't think they could touch him. He had the chops, the style and the composing skills that set him apart. And his band Van Halen put the fun back in Rock and Roll.
RIP Eddie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EwJ9PkcZk4
Catfish
10-07-20, 01:33 PM
"1984" with the smoking angel was the first album i bought, from VH.
This was my favourite song, though i certainly was blown away by "Jump".
Also got David Lee Roth's "Cliffhanger" back then.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CIE041T954
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