Dutch-American rock guitarist (1955–2020) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edward Lodewijk "Eddie" Van Halen (January 26, 1955 – October 6, 2020) was a Dutch-born American guitarist, keyboardist, songwriter and producer. He is most famous as the guitarist and co-founder of the hard rock band Van Halen. He is listed as number 70 in Rolling Stone Magazine's "Top 100 Guitarists of All Time" issue.
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Born | Edward Lodewijk van Halen January 26, 1955 Amsterdam, Netherlands |
Died | October 6, 2020 65) Santa Monica, California, U.S. | (aged
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Years active | 1964–2020 |
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Children | Wolfgang Van Halen |
Relatives | Alex Van Halen (brother) |
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Origin | Pasadena, California, U.S. |
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In 2007 Eddie Van Halen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Van Halen died from a stroke caused by throat cancer at Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, California on October 6, 2020, at the age of 65 surrounded by his wife, Janie; son and Van Halen bassist, Wolfgang; ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli; and brother, Alex; co-founder and drummer of Van Halen.[1][2][3] Some of Van Halen's childhood landmarks in Pasadena became memorials where fans could pay their respects.[4]