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Edward Lodewijk Van Halen ( / væn ˈheɪlən / van HAY-lən, Dutch: [ˈɛtʋɑrt ˈloːdəʋɛik fɑn ˈɦaːlə (n)]; January 26, 1955 – October 6, 2020) was an American musician. He was the guitarist and primary songwriter of the rock band Van Halen, which he founded with his brother Alex in 1972.
Apr 2, 2014 · Guitarist Eddie Van Halen was best known as the founder of the band Van Halen, which dominated the hard rock scene in the 1970s and 1980s.
Oct 6, 2020 · Eddie Van Halen, the guitarist and songwriter who helped give the rock band Van Halen its name and sound, died Tuesday after a battle with cancer. He was 65. His death was announced by...
Oct 6, 2020 · The rock legend and guitar icon passed away after a long battle with cancer, according to his son Wolf. He was known for his innovative and explosive playing in Van Halen, one of the most successful hard rock bands of all time.
Oct 6, 2020 · Eddie Van Halen, whose razzle-dazzle guitar-playing — combining complex harmonics, innovative fingerings and ingenious devices he patented for his instrument — made him the most influential...
Oct 6, 2020 · Legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen, whose band helped define the rock genre from the late 1970s through much of the 1980s, died Tuesday following a bout with cancer, his son said. He was 65.