RIP, Eddie Van Halen

[dukerules]

Dead at 65. My first favorite band was Van Halen. 1984 was the first album (cassette) I ever bought. A buddy and I in fifth grade used to graffiti those “VH” signs everywhere.  RIP, EVH.

[HapaHapa]

Wow, me too on first cassette bought (I actually bought 1984 and one other). I don’t listen to Van Halen any more but sure did back then.

[mellonb1]

VH was one of my favorite bands in high school. Saw them in concert in '86. Sad news.. RIP Eddie

[Chocodove]

The man, the myth, the legend. RIP.

[rockmastermike]

Ain't Talking About Love, Jamie's Cryin' and Everybody Wants Some on 8-track in my old Mustang in High School......damn

[BlueSky]

Two handed tapping...

[CGSshorty]

I’m shocked that DLR outlived him.

[HapaHapa]

I’m shocked that DLR outlived him.

Roth stayed in shape and i think stayed mentally young. Eddie just got old.

[JBZ]

I was trying to explain this to my 14 yo. I said, “imagine if Drake died. That’s basically what this means to anyone who came of age in the 1980s”

RIP EVH.

[Captdave]

What a shocker. He was a rock icon. VH was such a part of my high school and college years. Friends of mine won the very first MTV basement tapes and opened for VH for their entire North America tour.


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[HapaHapa]

I was trying to explain this to my 14 yo. I said, “imagine if Drake died. That’s basically what this means to anyone who came of age in the 1980s”

RIP EVH.

Drake? Drake. I’ve heard that name. I think musician but not sure. Let me google him.

Actually not kidding much.

[raf42]

I saw him with Roth live a bit over 30 years ago. Always been a huge fan of great rock guitarists (Satriani, Vai, Howe, Goven, Beck, Macalpine, Moore, Hendrix, and many more). Eddie was so fast, so clean, and had so much style it was a life experience to see live (which was a lot different than his studio stuff).

RIP

[demer03]

Hate 2020. This fucking blows.

[toxicavenger]

I’m shocked that DLR outlived him.

Roth stayed in shape and i think stayed mentally young. Eddie just got old.

yep. he might be crazy as fuck but he is still health. last i read about him he travels every few weeks and lives hotel to hotel. weird ass dude for sure.

suxs about eddie. sounds like he thought his metal guitar pic in his mouth caused his cancer, not the cigs.

[SoCal C4S]

I thought he died in Zombieland... RIP.

[HapaHapa]

I saw him with Roth live a bit over 30 years ago. Always been a huge fan of great rock guitarists (Satriani, Vai, Howe, Goven, Beck, Macalpine, Moore, Hendrix, and many more). Eddie was so fast, so clean, and had so much style it was a life experience to see live (which was a lot different than his studio stuff).

RIP

I know saw Van Halen with Sammy, buy i can't remember if i also saw then with Roth. Damn i usually have a good memory for these things.

[jimyritz]

Wore out the first VH record in High School... One of the all time greats---RIP...

[JDC222]

I was trying to explain this to my 14 yo. I said, “imagine if Drake died. That’s basically what this means to anyone who came of age in the 1980s”

RIP EVH.

Drake? Drake. I’ve heard that name. I think musician but not sure. Let me google him.

Actually not kidding much.

HA supporter, POS.

[JDC222]

I’m shocked that DLR outlived him.

Roth stayed in shape and i think stayed mentally young. Eddie just got old.

yep. he might be crazy as fuck but he is still health. last i read about him he travels every few weeks and lives hotel to hotel. weird ass dude for sure.

suxs about eddie. sounds like he thought his metal guitar pic in his mouth caused his cancer, not the cigs.

I read that too...interesting theory but doubtful really.

When I think of Eddie, this is the photo that comes to mind;



RIP.

[unsub073]

RIP your goofy ass smile.

[Nomadz]

Saw VH live in 78 incredible........... EVH was a genius. It's hard to convey how radical a change his guitar sound (the Brown sound) and technique were in the late 70's. He was as influential as Hendrix or Jeff Beck. Maybe more so. Sad sad sad.......

[Axelay2003]

A friend of mine posted in his FB late that he was a headliner at our small town, Lake Butler, FL, back in 1986. I started researching and found out that his mother has Indonesian. I didn’t know that.

[Captdave]

Saw VH live in 78 incredible........... EVH was a genius. It's hard to convey how radical a change his guitar sound (the Brown sound) and technique were in the late 70's. He was as influential as Hendrix or Jeff Beck. Maybe more so. Sad sad sad.......

As a friend who opened for them on two tours said of Eddie. He was confident, shy and had an incredible work ethic. He also was a huge influence on all rock guitarists that followed in his footsteps.


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[dnslater]

A friend of mine posted in his FB late that he was a headliner at our small town, Lake Butler, FL, back in 1986. I started researching and found out that his mother has Indonesian. I didn’t know that.

His dad was Dutch classical musician and he was born in the Netherlands. They immigrated to California when he was 7 allegedly to escape the racism that his Indonesian mother received in Amsterdam. Interesting stuff.

[HapaHapa]

I’m shocked that DLR outlived him.

Roth stayed in shape and i think stayed mentally young. Eddie just got old.

yep. he might be crazy as fuck but he is still health. last i read about him he travels every few weeks and lives hotel to hotel. weird ass dude for sure.

suxs about eddie. sounds like he thought his metal guitar pic in his mouth caused his cancer, not the cigs.

I read that too...interesting theory but doubtful really.

When I think of Eddie, this is the photo that comes to mind;



RIP.

I remember the cig in the guitar strings, and this dual neck guitar pic looked familiar for some reason.