Eddie Van Halen dead at 65

Mr Quatro · 10-06-20, 07:45 PM

Guitar great Eddie Van Halen dead from throat cancer at age 65

Van Halen started to be great while he was still young

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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.

Gerald · 10-07-20, 01:36 AM

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.

Sean C · 10-07-20, 03:05 AM

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.

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!

10-07-20, 01:36 AM	#2
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Eddie Van Halen: In Memoriam \| TIME R.I.P __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,800 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ >^..^<)))>{ All generalizations are wrong. Last edited by Catfish; 10-07-20 at 02:52 AM.*

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Sean C Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 987 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 2	I wasn't ready for this. R.I.P., Eddie. __________________ If you have a question about celestial navigation ... ask me! Celestial Navigation Spreadsheet

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,862 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Will be sadly missed by a great many people around the world. RIP __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-07-20, 04:58 AM	#6
Dmitry Markov Officer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Moscow, Russian Federation Posts: 236 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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! __________________ Большому кораблю - большая торпеда!

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