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

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!

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.

Aktungbby · 10-07-20, 01:08 PM

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.

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.

10-06-20, 03:57 PM	#1
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,379 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Eddie Van Halen dead at 65 Even unhip squares like me liked his music. Cancer sucks. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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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: 17,773 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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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,647 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!!

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Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Say it ain't so. He was the guitar god of my generation

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Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,315 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	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.

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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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Bilge_Rat Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: standing watch... Posts: 3,856 Downloads: 344 Uploads: 0	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. __________________

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u crank Old enough to know better Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Prince Edward Island Posts: 11,747 Downloads: 136 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ “Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” ― Arthur C. Clarke

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Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,773 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	"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. __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.