Born in the Netherlands and raised in Pasadena, he founded Van Halen with his older brother, drummer Alex; the siblings were joined by vocalist David Lee Roth and bassist Michael Anthony in the first recording lineup of the group, which exploded after star-making gigs at such West Hollywood clubs as Gazzarri’s and the Starwood.
The group’s first LP “Van Halen,” though it climbed no higher than No. 19 in the U.S., would ultimately be certified for sales of 10 million copies. Its next five multi- platinum albums all reached the top 10; “1984,” released in its titular year, contained the band’s first and only No. 1 single, the synthesizer-driven “Jump,” and sifted another 10 million units.
Eddie Van Halen was dogged by personal and health issues that would intermittently interfere with his work in music over the course of the next decade. A chronic joint problem, exacerbated by his reckless onstage style, forced him to undergo hip replacement surgery in 1999. The onset of cancer — likely the result of heavy smoking — led to the surgical removal of part of his tongue in 2000.
“I was an alcoholic, and I needed alcohol to function,” he said in a 2015 interview with Chuck Klosterman. “I didn’t drink to party. Alcohol and cocaine were private things to me. I would use them for work. The blow keeps you awake and the alcohol lowers your inhibitions. I’m sure there were musical things I would not have attempted were I not in that mental state.”
Though Eddie — who never mastered sight reading — would perform at classical piano recitals, he sought something contemporary and took up the drums, while Alex began playing guitar. The two teenage musicians would ultimately switch off their instruments; Eddie claimed Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page, the respective guitar stars of Cream and Led Zeppelin, as his principal inspirations.
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Riff in Peace.
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What a tragic loss! RIP and bless you for everything that you accomplished in life.
Eddie is hopefully in a better place now and not suffering from cancer anymore.
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😢😢😭 IhateCovid
😢R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen. One of the all time greats! 🎸
EddieVanHalen BeatIt MichaelJackson
My first concert of all time. I was 14. Magical. Best $11.50 I ever spent :)
SO important to appreciate our genius in the HERE & NOW. RIPEddieVanHalen
RIP.
Such a sad loss 😢 I had the pleasure of meeting him once with Val , Two of the nicest people you’d ever want to meet . Im sure the world is sadden by this news , he was loved by many .
Every single Musician that’s worth a shit, has put up stellar anecdotes, raw emotions & pictures of Eddie. A true testament to his life and music, by all accounts he was also an amazing human being. 💔🤘🏽RIPEddieVanHalen
RIP EVH
This is devastating and sad. I grew up listening to this band. Have very good memories associated. My condolences to the family and close friends. May God give you all strength during this time. I know how it feels to lose a Dad and best friend. Rest In Peace EVH.
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Another overpaid non essential corporate product .
who else has never heard of him ever?
Such a loss..
Rest In Peace
HoosierCJ1 May Eddie Rest In Peace.
Loved van halen Eddie was very talented loved there music Still listen to them today Never gets old rest in peace
Truly one of the best guitarist, so glad i ssw them several times at the Cap Center lat 80 early 90 - they rocked like no other band. Prayers to your family and close friends you will be dearly missed by all.
I'm totally numb still today! I grew up with Van Halen in my everyday life. As a young teenage girl, I even air quitared to pretending to be Eddie! My prayers to Eddie's family, friends and fans! RIP EVH.🤘
Takes me back to Schaffer Junior High, 1978. RIP Eddie.
R.I.P Eddie🎸
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽Rest in Peace, Eddie.
I am just devastated. Been blasting some old school VH on my car and work stereos since I heard the news. A 57 year old man actually crying. I grew up with VH as the soundtrack to the best teenage years. True legend. Thank you for that awesome guitar, unlike any other! ✌💔
I'll never forget his solo on 'Beat it' by Michael Jackson. And Eruption? Whew!! 🔥🔥 Glad I grew up in a community that listened to & celebrated all types of music. He was a big part of the fabric of my life. 🙏🏽 for Eddie Van Halen's family. GoneTooSoon RIPEddieVanHalen
Damn 2020 sucks
This one hurts! 😞 RIP Eddie. Love your music forever, legendary guitarist!
I am so heartbroken to hear this sad news. I was 13 when their first album came out & was immediately star struck! Met my hubby at a VH concert & had some memorable moments listening to VH. Will miss Eddie’s genius; the heavens are rocking. 😓🎸
So sad...we have lost one of the most amazing talents...grew up with his songs...Panama, Is this Love, Poundcake.....memories will live forever...God Rest his Soul in ☮️.....😢😢😢😢
So sad about Eddie Van Halen!!
R.I.P.
Innovative legend is an overused term - Jimmy Hendrix, Stanley Clarke and Eddie Van Halen are the only three I can think off - others are just magnificent guitarists and song writers!
Eddie Van Halen was a legend. If not for him I would have never gotten in guitar the way I did. Rest in peace 🤟
RIP
Hard rock.? More like a pop band.
Saw Van Halen live at Donington park in 84 brilliant RIP Eddie Van Halen
Gee.... The last time checked, the 1970’s were FIVE (5) decades ago..... Eye roll
Yet another rock star gone RIP Eddie Van Halen
RIPEVH we will miss you and your music
RIP ❤️
May he RIP, condolences to family and friends
try 4plus decades....
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Damn he's only eight years older than me 🎶🎸🎸vanhalen
RIP Van Halen 🎸🌹
RIP Eddie 😢
In my 50 yrs of life, I'm putting Van Halen 1 in the top 5 records of at least my all time favorites. EVH was cutting edge before that saying even really meant anything.
My thoughts go to his family and to everyone who loved his music. A great innovator and musician who will be sadly missed. RIP Eddie
What an amazing legacy Eddie leaves for all musicians to learn from. RIP
Great shot of him 💓
Heartbreaking. What apositive personality and presence. Cut too short 😭😭😭
Sad loss, R.I.P. Eddie. 🎸🎶🙏
80s MTV had Michael, Madonna and Van Halen, might as well JUMP .
Very sad , one of the finest innovators of the guitar 🙏
shall be missed
Greatest
I asked my Head and Neck surgeon mate a question, I said to him, 'why are you so busy', he said back to me, 'two reasons, smoking and alcohol'.
Apart from his undisputed talent, I liked that he was always smiling and looked like he was having one hell of a good time. Not as easy as it looked I’m sure, but he seemed like such a positive presence on stage. May he RIP. WolfVanHalen
JUMP
Never ever forget my concert night❤️ RIP
A true legend
Jump.
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This is such a devastating loss. Never again will there be a guitarist as influential or innovative. RIPEddieVanHalen
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What a sad 😞 news to hear about van halen god bless you ❤️ you give me the best best song ever you will never be forgotten we will JUMP together love you your songs are fab 🥰❤️🥰
To the family and friends. Thank you so much for sharing him with the world. That was a selfless act and one that we fans can never repay. The family and friend activities/events he missed to share his music with the world did in fact make the world a better place! Much love.
This one hurts. That leaves Jimmy Page as the greatest living rock guitarist (ok maybe Clapton). EVH was oddly underrated. RIP — Eddie was an unworldly influence.
Such a great musician. :'( RIP Eddie Van Halen, your music lives forever in the heart of your fans.
The good old days when music didn’t suck. RIP Eddie
Old rockers never die. For a Man like Eddie and the life he lead 65 is like 120 for the rest of us mere Mortals. 🤟🎼🎸🎶
So sorry. RIP
☹️one of the best
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Rip Eddie bottoms up
Got to meet this great guitarist. It was a great day.
OMG, I’m so sad about this. Have always loved is music. RIP Eddie. 🎼🎸😢
I'm shocked and saddened to hear the loss of Eddie Van Halen!!! Van Halen represented the 80's pure and fun Rock and Roll! RIP, Eddie Van Halen 😲😔😢😭💔🙏🌹
😭😭😭💔💔 RIP I LOVED HIM 💙💙💙🙏🏽🙏🏽
R.I.P. Eddie!😢
So sad to hear the news of Eddie’s passing. Thanks so much Eddie, for all the gifts of music that you left for us all, you will never be forgotten. R.I.P. EddieVanHalen Guitar legend
Only White People Be Mourning Tonight. RIPEddieVanHalen
2020 is just not it
I missed EddieVanHalen in 2012 because I had cancer. Now we all miss him for the same reason. A friend found this outside the concert and gave it to me. A memento for sure.
I can’t quite wrap my head around this. He was a couple of years older than me. His guitar playing is one of a kind. So creative. So innovative. The best.
This is not trending, but some bitter progressive attacking Trump about his mask is Twitter is a joke.
RIP
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SharisseNaomiZ I miss you
Heart breaking.
RIPVanHalen
Rest in power good sir. You were my real life GuitarHero you will be missed. GuitarGod EddieVanHalen RIPEddieVanHalen
R.I.P. EDDIE!
Is this the biggest non-singer musician death of all time?
Such a sad day. He was an amazing musician. 2020 has been such a rough year. Taking too many great people from us. But it better not take Betty White from us too.
R. I. P friend
Sad news. RIP Eddie
Rest in power
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Who the fook is this guy. Didn’t van halo do jump or some shit ?. Or was that Aeropiss or whatever
RIP - you are a legend & I am so glad to have seen you in person 4 times. I grew up just waiting for the next new Van Halen album to come out. I couldn't wait to take it home, put it on the turntable, & turn it up. You will be missed!
Until the trumpet sounds, may you rest in peace.
You will be missed old friend!! RIPEddieVanHalen
Amazing guitarist. He will be missed.
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My ALL TIME FAVORITE guitarist. 😭😭😭
God bless you for your awesomeness Rip
RIP Eddie
All that money and BARELY made it to level AARP...🙄
fuck
I have mixed feelings about this...
Rocked out to them for ever now.
nylawho1 R.I.P Eddie Van Halen.
A genius and guitar innovator who was EddieVanHalenRIP...we sadly lost a rock icon today!!!😢🤘🤘
R.I.P. 💔💔
MEMENTO MORI
Om shanti
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Rip Eddie
I’ve never played an instrument and had an overwhelming impulse to buy a guitar today only to find out later Eddie Van Halen passed. It’s a sign🙏🏼🎸
Rest in peace 'Rocker' Eddie Van Halen
Just another reason 2020 is the worst year ever. RIP Edward Van Halen
I'm not scared to go to heaven cause I know Eddie is gonna be playing there...much Luv to Valorie
Damn...
One of the best.
Ahhhhh that's very sad news today
😕😣😩😭😞💟 loved him.
One of the best to pick up a guitar. RIP
How sad, I'm so sorry!
I was truly turned on to this band when they first came out I will truly miss Eddie Van Halen he was an icon and one of the best guitar player ever he will truly be missed! prayers and condolences going out to his family.🙏🏻❤️😞
Try 4 decades idiots
The world has lost a true legend. Watch Van Halen singer -- Mitch Malloy, talk about his experience getting the job and his short term stay with them
Glad for the invention of recorded music. Rock on!
Tonight's jam.
r.i.p
May he Rest In Peace 💛💛 a legend has passed 💛💛
Sad, but,
Prayers for his family and friends.
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🖤🖤🖤
The GREATEST!!!
R.I.P. Eddie...a great guitarist and rocker.
Today a legend died. God speed Eddie. RIP.
Heartbroken, The GOAT
Unforgettable. I was 18 yo when I saw Van Halen at Maracanãzinho stadium in Rio de Janeiro on 1982. I was right there watching my favorite Rock Band . At end he looks at me and tossed his guitar pick over R.I.P
My heart is broken tonight. RIPEddieVanHalen
EddieVanHalenRIP EddieVanHallen was the Hendrix of my generation changing rock & roll music, expanding the guitar & inspiring many to pick up the instrument he’ll always be a legend
One of the best of all time...
R.I.P. Eddie ❤️💐😔
😪😪😪🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Wow, didn't see that coming, RIP Eddie🕆
Rip EVH. Heaven is rocking tonight
This year sucks. It sucks balls.
Well... fuck.
I grew up with Van Halen. My brothers now deceased, hooked me. Another bright light has gone from our lives. RIP Eddie. Rip some solos with Hendrix and Stevie.
Rip Eddie Van Halen one of the best ever❤️ He will be missed by so many.
So very sad sad news
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Van Halen was my first concert and I still remember rushing in the door at Hampton Coliseum to get a spot in front of the stage.
A legend thanks for the memories eddie van halen
RIP Eddie Van Halen
Eddie, was the best. Made growing up in the 80's so much better. He will be missed.
I can’t take this 🥺💔
And when he get's to heaven to saint peter he will tell 1 more rocker reporting in sir I'm just a bat out of hell. In loving memory of Edward Lodewijk Van Halen January 26, 1955 - October 6, 2020.
I’m heartbroken! This man played guitar! Icon!
Rest in power Eddie RestInPower
MikeStone3000
OH THAT DAMN COVID!
Sad to hear this. RIP. A true music legend.
RIP EDDIE V ANOTHER GREAT GUITAR HERO!!!
ヴァン・ヘイレンは俺の青春のテーマソングでした R.I.P
OcherCardMan Sad loss for Rock and Roll, guitar playing greats in general.
well well well guess who's going to be dead eddie van halen for halloween
Love Van Halen Eddie was a legend
Shocked ! Van Halen was one of the best Guitarist the world new.condolences to his fan, family members.Rock on Eddie were ever you are!
Changed the way you played guitar. What a talent.
It sucks I just got into Van Halen right when someone as amazing as him died, I should have been a fan sooner than later
A part of our youth is gone. A picture of Eddie & Val was in my high school locker. Condolences to the family. Eddie, all of the guitars in heaven are tuned so you can play for the Lord. RIPEddieVanHalen
This makes me sad. RIP Eddie.
RIH Eddie! Thank you.
Wow
You were a Rock god and a fkn legend! Here’s to ya! 🍺✌🏻
Wow. Horrific loss.
RIPEddieVanHalen 😢
He’s a man of so many words and that tells me wether I’m right or wrong he doesn’t know what to say like all of us.
RIP sir
This is massive sad ☹️ RIPEddieVanHalen
He was the background to a lot of making-out in high school. He just, nailed the vibe. Lots of life and awesome memories. RIP.
Rip
You will be missed Eddie. Keep on rocking up there in the heavens. RIPEddieVanHalen
Growing up I wanted to be the following- bbplayer- Reggie Jackson, fball player Roger Staubach, bbplayer Magic Johnson. My mother was my hero in most things including music. But if were to be a rock star I only wanted to be Eddie Van Halen!!! RIPEVH
I'm pretty awful at the guitar, but that never stopped me from wanting to play like Eddie Van Halen - luckily a whole lot of people better at it than me did too. RIP to a legend and inspirational talent.
One of the best guitarists of our time! RIP EDDIE!
And 2020 just keeps on sucking.
Noooo! Such an icon!
So sad to hear. Was part of my musical upbringing. My condolences to his family.
Is any one here old enough to remember MTV? Eddie was in the top 5 greatest guitar player . Condolences to his son and family Sad day in music today. RIP Eddie, you will be dearly missed.
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Heaven just got one Hell of an Angel.
My neighbors can all shag off for all I care!
God bless. RIP. E V H
I’m grieving this tremendous loss, VH’s music is part of my DNA. He was a Rock God for sure, a talent like no other. Condolences to his family, my he Rest In Peace.
RIP
RIP
i still remember going to see him in 2008 on tour Holy Shit time flies
resonances
So sad to hear of Eddie’s passing.
Rip you'll be missed
Van Halen was a transformative band both as musicians and showmen. Their attention to detail is taught in many MBA programs across the country. NoBrownM&Ms
Just for that one tune, 'Hot For Teacher', he was already a legend, THANKS EDDIE!! Be up there soon, l'll do front-of-house for you...keep the teachers warm!
RIP memories of a time gone by 🙏🏼
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R.I.P. Greatest guitarist ever lived. Inspired 15 million fingers learning how to play. And if you could hear those fingers pickin, and this is what they'd have to say.
So so sad!
king edward is gone... fucking crushed.
RESTINPOWER
Rest In Peace 🙏🏽❤️
Not Eddie 😳 Noooooo
Now my gym Playlist will sound sad. RIP Eddie.
😱😱😱💔💔💔💔
Another great in Heaven,,
He was so cute.
I remember when Manuel Noriega was avoiding being taken by the US by hiding in that nunnery. The CIA played “Panama” over loudspeakers 24 hours a day. I didn’t think it was punishment. I figured he’d be playing air guitar.
😔🙏🏿❤️
Love you Eddie. RIP
If ANYONE Needed one more reason to go back to the 80s... This was it! RIP Eddie
alcazar_susan RIP Eddie Van Halen.
Bummer. The guy was a great guitarist.
I will truly miss Eddie. I've been to two of his concerts and loved each performance. R.I.P. Eddie
Life in the Fast Lane
RIP🙏💔
Rest In Peace 🙏❤️🌹
please see his son's tweet if you respect Eddie Van Halen
Rest In Peace legend. You will forever be remembered.
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A lot of people learned and picked a guitar up because of this legend!! 🎼🎶🎵🎸🎸🎸🎸
Change, nothing stays the same. Eddie's unchained, hope he hits the clouds running...
RIP, Eddie. 😔❤ Such an incredible musician. Praying for his family.✌
So who owns van halen now?
So sad
Wow, one of the great rock & roll guitarists! R.I.P. Eddie 🎼🎸🎼
August 4, 1982. I was 15. My parents let my brother Tim, my cousin Chris, and I go to my first ever concert. VanHalen at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in DesMoines DiverDown tour. Seated not far from EddieVanHalenRIP Blown away by spectacle of the loud beautiful sound.
RachelDTobias RIP Eddie!
RIP EddieVanHalen
What can be said; Eddie made his guitar talk so smooth and heavy. Eddie you will be missed dearly. Seeing those smiles shows your love for music. Eddie Van Halen I will miss you and your music.😢😢😢
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Van Halen was my first concert in Jr High. An incredibly talented man who will truly be missed. RIPEddieVanHalen 😢
I saw Van Halen twice, so grateful! Rock On Eddie!
RIP Greatest ever EVH
Sad, bill and ted would be 😢 too RIPVanHalen
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We are losing so many of our greats! Eddie Van Halen, Tom Petty, Prince, David Bowie. RIP
RIP
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I once owned the 5150 album and played that cassette (yes, a cassette) out. There were a lot of songs that I liked on that album. This was during the Sammy Hagar era.
I am shocked. Such a huge loss.
😢💔🙏🌹 R.I.P.
Wow the apocalypse is officially here now. The legends are becoming endangered 🤯 so many rifs to remember the rock legend though rip Eddie
RIP EdwardVanHalen 😢💔
This one hits hard. One of the top 3 guitarists EVER on every list you’ll find and one of my music heroes. F U 2020. So done with you
thanks for the memories Eddie RIP
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R.I.P. 💔
May you finally know peace 😓
R.i.p eddie
Fuck 2020.
Just a spooky track Prod. By me😈😈😈😈
Again, 2020 can go *$% itself. 😟
Les Paul was once asked who he thought the best guitarist in the world was. His answer? Eddie Van Halen RIPEddieVanHalen
My heart is broken!! I love you Eddie❤️ May your soul Rest In Peace and bless your son and family 🙏🏽🕊🌹
May the angels greet you in paradise. Never will be duplicated.
2020 SUCKS
One of the greatest guitarist in the world. You knew it was Eddie playing guitar before you saw him. VanHalen got me through my younger years. 💔 RIP Eddie you will be missed
This breaks my heart. Condolences to Eddie's friends and family.
Respect for giving us some of the greatest hits in music.
RIP Eddie. A legend.
I remember the exact moment over 40 yrs ago I first heard the screaming riffs coming from Eddie VanHalen’s guitar. I was a 19 year old sailor on a base in the middle of the Pacific. Everyone at the beach party asking “Who is this!” You will be missed sir! RIPEddieVanHalen
RIP🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Poor Eddie - He was robbed. Many more years of great music that lay ahead of him - RIP
So sad😢😢😢 Legend 🎸rest in peace 🙏🕊️✝️💫✨✨✨
Damn. He was a true legend. RIP
rip❤️
Thanks so much Eddie, for all the gifts of music that you left for us all, you will never be forgotten, heaven will sure be rocking with you there. R.I.P. Guitar legend and my childhood hero. 😭😭😭😭😭
Damn. We’re losing everyone to cancer and COVID this year.
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Wtf SteveoCOG69 did you see this
Gmanc95Castillo I’m heartbroken
Sad day 😢
And the world has lost a legend😔😥
Noooooooo.....😪😪😪
At least the music will never die. If I had to pick a fave, it would be...er... Jamie's Crying perhaps?
RIPEddieVanHalen
A great musician that will be missed deeply, his music will remind us of his greatness.
Rip u will b a legend im heaven
Rip
What will we leave behind that will be remembered and matter. Music is one of those. Thanks Eddie.
So sad today
Heartbreaking loss of an incredibly talented person.
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gordonkeith Saw VH in the cotton bowl in ‘78 as part of the Texxas Jam! They came on at 4 in the afternoon and 75000 fans ROCKED for an hour!!! RIP Eddie
i loved eddie van halen's guitar playing , he had one of those rare sounds, i seen van halen 2 times in the early 80s and what an excellent show they out on , you'll never in this life time see another talent like eddie van halen
One of the Best Guitarists during my life has finished his journey with us. God Rest Your Soul Eddie!!!
RIP Eddie, my very Grateful Thanks for enhancing my Life with your Music. Til your next Gig.
SportsKT Great musician, great music! RIP
SnowLad97943752 He was a good guitar player. Im going to miss eddie
RIP VH
頭の中真っ白。。
Sad day! The music world has lost a legend! Van Halen was a huge part of my teenage years. There will never be another like Eddie.
It a loss to the arena of musicians when one of the best dies. RIPEddieVanHalen
All time A Leaguer, arguably the most influential rock guitarist of a time. He even made people without any musical aptitude like myself want to play guitar.....which later became air guitar.
I am so Sad!!!!
Regards to Eddie...you are part of history.
😲😢🙏🎸
This is a great loss to the music industry. Sad 😟
Greatest ever!
So sad to see him. He gave me a lifetime of amazing music. RIP Eddie.
Absolute loss what a legacy what an icon that will stand the rest of time 🙏🏼
I am heartbroken, I have always thought he was the best guitar player, may he rest in Peace. 🎸
R.I.P
RIP
RIP. And thank you.
I can't believe that he used a fake guitar and had a ghostwriter that is a damn shame.
Noooo 💔😭
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RIP, Eddie! No one could touch your guitar playing abilities! You were and will always be number 1!
RIPEddieVanHalen RIPEddie Such a shock.
A true pioneer to rock n roll RIP
What a music legend! A true master of the guitar!! RIP Eddie Van Halen 🙏🏻
not a huge fan of Van Halen but have heard very few of this hit songs like 'Panama' on the radio; don't know much about his legacy but try to admire Classic Rock music as it is a part of music history. May his influence live on.
Genius was called to heaven. What a shame.🛐 Trump is still alive…🤫
This one really hurts..... greatest guitar player ever....
I can't believe this is happening. I like Eddie and his former wife to
RIP Eddie.
If there was any doubt left, 2020 is absolutely the worst year since at least 1942. In many ways even worse. This guy was a legend in so many ways that newer generation won't understand. RIP to a hero.
Noooooo! Man I hate 2020 😭
This man definitely slayed a lot of babes. RIP to this legend of a man!
RIP Handsome Sir. You truly were an amazing Talent
Holy crap. So sorry to hear this. Too young.
RIP Eddie!
RIP Eddie.. Your music will live on forever and you will be in our hearts every song we hear. Praying for the family on this terrible loss. 😭
Rest in peace
You live eternally in my heart🥺🥺 Rest in peace…🎸🌼🌼🌼
2020 you can stop any time...
Ben_Jamin_03 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
this is just heartbreaking to hear, rest in peace legend 😢🙏
'Jump' is one of those songs so emblematic of an era with a sound that basically carries all the 80's with a guitar riff.
Rest in peace. 😔
RIP Eddie 🎸
So sad 😞
What a terribly sad piece of news.I was once a lead guitarist in a 70s/80s band. I sort of hated Eddie Van Halen for his totally impossible to replicate solos. Of course I never really hated him but his slick two-handed finger tap 10 notes per sec licks really pissed me off. RIP!
EveryoneWantsToBeRemembered PayItForward
RIP EddieVanHalen you will be missed tremendously 😢 my most deepest condolences to the Van Halen family and to all of the fans around the world!!
I am so sorry to see a Rock legend go . My condolences to his family.
Eddie Van Halen dies and Trump lives, what tragic world we live in. 😭
RIP
RIPEddieVanHalen the greatest of all time. He did stuff on the guitar that some still can't do..his music will never be forgotten.
RIP.
A true rock legend! The world has lost one of the pioneers of modern music! Rest in peace Eddie!
What a great loss! Sympathy to his family.
Rest In Peace. Legend
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Very sad! It doesn’t seem that long ago that we watched Van Halen on MTV. Times flies..life is short...don’t live in fear...don’t wear a useless mask! Live each moment like it’s your last. None of us are getting out of here alive. RIP Eddie Van Halen
StevenConnie70 Am amazing musician. the world just got emptier
RIP
RIP Eddie 💯🙏🏻
Very sad and heartbreaking Rest In Peace Eddie my prayers are with the family and friends 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you for getting me through high school and college. I got the drinks at Fiddlers Green
Always with us. Never Forget.
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R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen. Thanks for rocking our world!
RIP to one of the greatest guitarists to ever live. Your legacy will live on
FUCK THIS WHOLE YEAR. WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON DUDE HOLY SHIT
R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen
RIP ;( F
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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Damn, too young. Met him backstage, just a nice guy, legendary talent. Condolences to family. Who was in NY for the F.U.C.K. tour in ‘91? Got an actual VH poundcake from warnerbros, still edible 10 years ago. RIPEddieVanHalen Cantdrive55 anymore eddie
😔 RestinPeaceEddieVanHalen
R.I.P A legend
Gone, but never forgotten. RIP
Everyone take a couple of minutes and listen to something amazing in honor of Eddie Van Halen. My gift to you. I'm can only imagine the concert going on in Heaven right now. Can't wait to see it one day. RIP Edward.
Gone Too Soon! Too Young!
RobbinsRealm thanks, Jonathan -- followed you now!
Drugs and alcohol will shorten the life. Thoughts to the family. Appreciate the “Beat It” solo.
RIP Eddie
Damn. He was my age. ☹️
Will admit my first exposure to him was with the Jump video but I was an avid fan since. RIP
RIP to the goat 🐐 fly high 🕊
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Eddie was a God
Absolute legend...man...fuck 2020 RIP Eddie
Such a loss!!
How sad. Rest well EddieVanHalen. My thoughts are with your friends and family.
cissika 😢
Thank you Eddie Van Halen, you inspire many of us, guitarists, written lyricist , piano Players, music readers, you are loved, for always✌🏻🙏🏽✍🏻🌹
2020, WHEN WILL YOUR BLOOD LUST BE SATED?! My thoughts go out to the family.
FUCK 2020
What an homage you're paying, Variety. The entire article takes a dump on Van Halen, focusing on his 'bad habits' and insinuating he hastened his own death.
It’s sad Van Halen was one of favorite bands
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So sad
Man, and he also had such a kick-ass sense of humor! (This is also the only thing I ever liked about that show)
So sad, fuck cancer 💔
I found a Hard Rock because of Eddie. RIP buddy. 🙁
Rest In Peace 🙏🏽❤️
Rest in peace EDDIE . You will be greatly missed 😢
The world has lost an amazing guitarist of my generation today. 😞
So sorry for your loss Wolf. Rest In Peace Eddie. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
So tragic. One of the greats and I’m so glad I had the chance to hear him in concert. RIP Eddie
To a true 🐐 eruption 1984 5150
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 prayers out to his family and friends-RIP
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In 1995 Eddie walked alone slowly to the front of the stage, sat on the edge of it and opened the mouths of 75,000 Bon Jovi fans. A moment in time, that will stay alive with me while I live. Kudos Eddie mate.
So sad. RIP 😞🙏🏻 Thank you for making life so wonderful with your songs.
Rock on Eternally....Eternal rocking. Major condolences to the Van Halen Family and all of us who loved his music! One Love Breddah!
RIP in music heaven. 🎸🎼🎼🙏🏼
He's running with the devil now but im going to miss you
😥This one hurt! RIP.
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Rest easy legend
Possible UnpopularOpinion but why couldn't it have been David instead? sorrynotsorry RIPEddieVanHalen
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Completely speechless. Rest In Peace Eddie. You inspired me to first pick up the guitar. When I heard women and children first, for the first time...I knew that I wanted to be able to play that way...I learned so much from your music over the years. Music will never be the same.
RIP guitar master. You were the king of string. Excellent my man. Godspeed Eddie to your next show!
RIP
Omg!!!! RIP Eddie, GODS ANGEL JOINED HOME 😭
Rest in Power Kang eddievanhalen WakandaForever
I am so sad. Blasting Eddie in the house right now, but damn. I'm not sure I can take much more of 2020
Rest in peace. xoxo
Damn.
Rest In Peace....
WOW!! Unbelievable...RIP Eddie! Your music lives on!! ROCKLEGEND VanHalen RIPEddieVanHalen musicians MusicIsLife
2020 ladies and gentleman
Rest in peace, Eddie.
Welcome to the other side, Eddie honey. ♥😢
No! No! RIP 💔 Legend
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capecoraldwells
Ah sh!t another kick to the nuts for 2020 and another part of my youth consigned to the history books 🤘🏻 RIP eddievanhalen
Lorain Police: 'We have a complaint of someone playing Panama at an incredibly loud volume'. Yeah, that's me. RIPEddieVanHalen
RIP Eddie. Thank you for the memories.
Inspiring trail blazer for so many guitar players around the world. Rock legend Rock God rest in peace while your music lives on. FUCKCANCER
A truly sad day with the passing of the father of progressive, innovative axe playing. RIP a true legend 😢😢 RIPEddieVanHalen
Sadly, he now joins the 65 club of rock stars who left us too soon.
TahmohPenikett 2020 sucks! Truly a loss to the world. My heart goes out to his family, friends, and fans all over the world.
Oh noooo.
rip x
So sad and heartbreaking! 💔
Sad day. Eddie is the greatest of all time. Nobody could touch his ability, tone, and creativity. The most effortless player I’ve ever seen and always smiling while doing his thing.
TimTrueheart
Oh no! 😢
Im shocked and am very sad at this , 2020 fucking sucks !
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Goodbye and godspeed to a living legend. The void of true talent widens and we are further consumed by the soulless nature of modern music.
RIP Legend 💔
When the 'Right Now' video was released, I had an epiphany moment. I saw every war, peace, religious movement in every place on this world simultaneously. Then I made myself a sandwich.
RIPEddieVanHalen VanHalen
Rip 🙏
Kobe of guitarists . . . 🎸
🥺 my childhood Rest In Peace Eddie
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Riff In Peace.......🙏
He did this for all of us so we didn't have to hear about Trump just for one fuxking minute. Devastating news, it broke my heart.
Eddie Van Halen will forever be a legend in music. From his iconic guitar solo in 'Beat It' and great VanHalen songs, his phenomenal contributions to rock music and the music industry will live on. 🎸🎶 EddieVanHalen
NOOOOooooooo. It's too soon. He's too young. It was yesterday i saw Van Halen...it was my 18th birthday, & DLR had long, flowing hair. Eddie had that grin as he played guitar. 'Where do we go now. ' RIP, Legend 😥 Say hi to Jimi
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Man, fuck 2020.
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So sad to hear this...he an his style I still remember exploding from the radio as a teen. I was 16. I’ve loved and admired them and him ever since. Saw them in 2006 and they were phenomenal 😌. RIP and peace to his family 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️. Thank you so much.
Peace be with Eddie and his family and friends. DAMN cancer
Rest In Peace Eddie.❤️❤️💔
Hello, visit my shop please
I met VanHalen at Déjàvu strip club by chance in 2002 b4 his Nashville, TN concert was sitting chilling at table w/roadies we shook hands they were very callous guess from guitar playing but he was super cool 😎 he lived the life was the real deal! trump2020 trump
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Idk him but RIP
StandingOnTopOfTheWorld... eddievanhalen VanHalen sammyhagar VH 5150
Fuuuuuck.
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R.I.P. EvH: maestro, innovator, legend.
Rock in Panama, EVH. Today is the true day the music died.♥️🤘♥️🤘♥️🤘
Gee what a loss. What a legend he was
Unbelievable! Gone way too soon. RIP Eddie!!!
💜💜💜🌳💜💜💜Sending Love to His Son and family and thank you for being a Great Artist❤
OMG - he was THE best guitarist.
One of the greatest ever...
It's a sad day for the friends and fans .My prayers go out to the family. R.I.P. My Friend.
R.I.P. 😢
My prayers and condolences to the Van Halen family, his peers and all who love, appreciate and rock out to his his music. 🎸⚡ Thank you, Eddie. 😢 You and your music will live on forevermore. Rest in Peace. 🙏🏽💜🕊️
Rip 💔💔
Eddie Van Halen has died RIP The legend. Eddy from Celtic has Covid too, not a good day for Eddies. Eddie the Eagle is apparently shiting himself.
OMFG! WE HAVE LOST A GUITAR GOD!!! R.I.P. EDDIE VAN HALEN! 😭
RIP. Condolences to his family.
How sad, I’m sorry 🙏🏼He was loved and adored by millions all over the world!
RIPEddieVanHalen 😢
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rest in peace, legend
Fcking 2020!!!
So sad.
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2020 sucks in every possible way
Van Halen 1984 was my first tape/album that I bought. I love how Eddie acted on videos of Panama, and Jump and Hot for Teacher. He was a gifted guitarist.
No..... ah no..... R.I.P
Such a drag, too young, too darn young:(
Sad. Such an impact on my teenage years and a forever favorite. His mastery was amazing and mind numbing.
TheWarMonitor 😢
2020 can go fuck itself.
One of the greatest guitar players ever,very sad.
Rest In Peace Rock God! Best guitar player ever. Sad day.
What a great musician and guitar player. Rest In Peace Eddie.
LoniLove
My heart is broken. As a teen in the 80's Van Halen was MY band! RIP and condolences to Wolfgang and the rest of his family.
Damn I remember my pops always blastin his shit outside what got me on that genre bacc when I was lil
Awwwwww. Dang
tbolttt 😔😔
This just makes me sad. This is the music I grew up with as an 80's kid. My first vinyl album was their debut album. We've lost too many good artists this year.
RIP to a legend. Rock & Roll won't be the same again...
Legend.. a piece of my teenage years is gone!! Thanks Eddie for giving me those memories. You will be missed😢💔
TheMikeClayton8 I am now officially over 2020.
azninsect aww man
He was a part of the music that I grew up listening to. Thank you for your sharing your talent with the world, Eddie. 🙏
Another genius leaves us. God Speed Eddie!!!!
RIP Eddie
was listenin to van halen alot today man r.i.p
2020is5150
One of the Best - Loved that tapping
Another great legend gone too soon. RIP Eddie.
RIP Eddie Van Halen :(
R.I.P 😢
Can't honestly say I was ever a fan of the band, but this guy belongs in the 'guitar god' pantheon for sure. RIPEddieVanHalen
R. I. P
:(
paix120 RIP
Muy joven
good news! now how many white men are left?
Oh no To young to die R.I.P .
RIP to a Rock Legend. 🎹🎤🎧🎼🎸🪕🎺🎷🥁❤️❤️
2020 = dumpster 🔥. RIP EVH 🎸
RIP Eddie Van Halen! You will be sorely missed! 💔🎸🥃
Because of Eddie and others I was inspired to pick up a musical instrument which was the guitar, I loved Eddies new sound when he broke out and finally started getting recognition, I spent hours learning to play Eruption and many others Respect the wind is one of my favs. RIP EVH
I was lucky enough to see when VH played with David Lee Roth in 2008 at Madison Square Garden. Unforgettable, it was a privilege, a dream realised.
KVJShow
RIPEddieVanHalen I am fortunate to have been able to experience Van Halen’s extraordinary music from beginning to end in real time. You are a legend Eddie.
Rest in Peace. You no longer suffer.😥
Another brilliant star gone. 😢 Thankful we have his musical genius recorded to enjoy for years to come. Heartfelt condolences to his loved ones. 💔 eddievanhalen
I'm crying 😢
65.
Too soon. Damnit 2020
We’ll miss you so much, Eddie! Thank you for everything.
RIP Eddie Van Halen 🙏
So sad!!! 😢
Aw God No...
Shocked. 65 is too young. RIP Eddie, you will always be a badass.
Are you kidding me 2020!!! RIP Eddie! 💔
RIP Eddie We Will Miss You , My Friend
Fuck. 😞
WHAT THE FUCK!!!! I HOPE TO GOD THAT EVERYONE WHO LIVED IN THE 80'S ARE TOGETHER IN HEAVEN. CANT WAIT TO GO, WHEN MY TIME IS DUE. THIS SUCKS, REALLY SUCKS.
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My memory of Eddie Van Halen...that major talent and that smile. RIP Eddie
No!!!! 😢💔
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That's such a devastating news , 2020 keeps on giving
My heart ❤ and prayers🙏🙏🙏 are with all his family and many many many fans and friends.
Another great gone to rock and roll heaven..thanks for the music..
Another Great Loss to the world, with no replacement! Sincerest condolences to family, friends, and fans! 😢 Sad, very sad.
Holy shit
RIP EVH...😢
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Damn man. Saw them first time in 83. 14 years old. Eruption still, and always be the greatest guitar solo ever. RIP dude. The number of lives you touched through music cements your place in the rock universe
Crikey this Is a big shock!
My FAVORITE guitar player !!! Rest in peace EVH
This will forever go down in history .. RIP
I remember listening to his music when I was younger, my mom liked their music when I was growing up.
R I P
RIP EDDIE
Aww fuck
What a hell of a musician who has paved the way for so many that have come after him. His Mark and Legacy has been felt by so many and will continue to do so RIPEddieVanHalen
Fermtech2269 💔
Rest in peace. The world has lost an amazing person and musician. 😭🙏❤
Ugh that sucks...so much of my childhood! RIP
RIP Eddie Van Halen. Rock On. ❤️🙏
wow, thats pretty young
Sad news indeed - my heart goes out to his loved ones.
Another legend gone.. rockin with other greats now.. Freddie, Bowie, Petty.. 🕯🎶🎸 helluva band..😪
Sad news!
So Sad! Prayers for Family, & friends
NOOOOOO!!!! Way too soon for the all time greatest guitarist and musician. RIPEddieVanHalen
2020 is dead to me
World loses an Amazing Guitar player!! RIPVANHALEN Thanks for all the Great Music!!
2020 strikes again.
Fuck.
R I P 🙏
I’m gutted
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💔 R.I.P
RIP to a legend 💔 one of the greatest rockstars out there
May he rest in peace 🙏
Oh no! So very sad, amazing talent!
This sucks. Not only was he a legendary guitarist but this kills any chance of seeing him and the rest of the band live. VH isn't VH without Eddie. RIP!
THE KING!!! RIP EVH
bright8694 Condolences to the family and friends of Eddie Van Halen. The musical talent he contributed to our lives will live on in our memories. May he Rest In Peace.
I hate 2020
Thoughts and prayers !!!!!!!!!!! Heaven has accepted another musical legend ! I am sure they are up there cranking tonight ! Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan.....
RIP
Wow....A legend gone. RIP.
What kind of world is this when SOME people are still gasping for air but Eddie Van Halen dies?!!!
Another great that 2020 took 😔
This legit hurts as I idolized Eddie growing up in the 80s. A Rock icon and guitar legend. RIP VanHalen
RIP!!!! Growing up listening to Van Halen was everything 🤍
rip prayers condolences thoughts thankyouforthemusic evh 5150 1984 ou812 1978 vanhalen
2020 really is the year from hell.
RIP to a legendary musician
To the memory of a great rock god, who has joined other departed legends such as Freddie and Bowie.
He was the best!
Totally shocked by this one - remember seeing Van Halen in concert on a date during the Roth era. Wasn't a huge fan at the time, but Eddie def rocked and Roth was actually pretty good.
Genius. 💕💙💕💔
He treated nobodies in smaller cities like they were somebody. He was nice. He went to a hotel in this town (arriving without an entourage unlike some) and played piano in the hotel bar for hours. He was very nice to the people. He was a decent man.
RIP legend
F*** cancer! F*** 2020! RIP Eddie :(
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OMG just heard... So sad..RIP thanks for the memories... Thoughts to Wolf and Valerie and family, friends and fans... One of the Greatest guitar player 😥🌹❤️
Well fuck! This year just keeps getting worse. You are a legend and will be greatly missed. RIP Eddie.
RIP.
The best. cancersucks
RIP Eruption🎸✌️
sad day
Prayers for his family 💔
2020 just keeps on taking
Wow! He aged really well. Sorry to hear of his passing.
Wow!
Dreadful news, I'm still learning that bloody solo. R.I.P ED.
RIP 😞
RIP Eddie Van Halen. Your music was a large portion of my life's sound track to who I am today. Thank you Sir. My best to your loved ones.
2020SUCKS
RIP Eddie 😢💔
WOW RIP EddieVanHalen
I am absolutely fcuking gutted 😪
No fucking way dude. Well, arguably the greatest guitar player ever is gone.
Waaaaa!!!!!! 😭 😢
So sad, great memories of Van Halen, condolences to his family.
RIP
For all his fans and his family, I’m sorry for your loss 🙏🏼
2020sucks
AlexChancexxx
maggieNYT I am really hating 2020, y'all.
The greatest...what a loss to the musical world... 😔😔
maggieNYT Oh no.....
Oh no!! He's just gone way too soon 😥
OMGGGGGGGG!!!!!
My heart is breaking. 2020 can’t end soon enough
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Damn
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Oh no.
Damn
Eruption/You Really Got Me was pretty bad ass.
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JohnJHarwood RIP Eddie! Condolences to the Van Halen family!
LahavHarkov Sad day.
RIP legend. Heartbroken 😔😢 but you will live on in your music.
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wise_forever RIP 😢
keepondontstop 🙏🙏Thanks for the memories RIP💖🇬🇧😎😪
maggieNYT RIP Eddie. Prayers for his family and friends.
NO NO NO no oh god no........ so sad
LindaPatch Noooooooooooooo 😭😭😭😭😭😭
goldietaylor Fuuuuuuuuuuck 2020!
Ughhh! I HATE 2020 !!!!! RIP EDDIE 😢😪
goldietaylor Rest
This makes me so sad. Saw Van Halen 4 times. LEGEND.
As if this year couldn't get any worse! RIP EddieVanHalen! A true rock god, awesome showman, and really nice guy. Will be missed! VanHalen
RIP
This is extremely sad news
JohnJHarwood Might as well jump
Mikel_Jollett So very sad.
maggieNYT Legend.
Mikel_Jollett WHAT?!?!? This one honestly made me cry! I am shocked. Thinking of his son and his tragic loss.
wh-
Ohh no, lamentable noticia
maggieNYT Just another kick in the gut from 2020.
maggieNYT Wolfiesmom I'm so sorry for you and Wolfie 💔 eddievanhalen
maggieNYT FUCK 2020, the trump of years.
RIP Eddie
maggieNYT Rest In Peace Eddie
JohnJHarwood Noooooooooo! R.I.P. Eddie.
maggieNYT RIP to one of the greatest guitarists of all time. 2020 has definitely packed a decade worth of tragedy in 10 months.
Whoa
RIP EddieVanHalen 🤘🏻🎸💔
Oh no! One of fav bands from the 80’s and one of my fav singles ever is ‘Jump’ EddieVanHalen R.I.P Eddie 💔
maggieNYT wth is this year 2020worstyear
maggieNYT wow 😟😢
JohnJHarwood Honor I got to see Van Halen live.
maggieNYT WHAT Oh my GOD!!!!😭😭😭
AdamMcCalvy This is horrible news! 2020 sucks!
maggieNYT 2020 sucks
JohnJHarwood Truly one of the greatest guitarist ever. ☹️
maggieNYT We lost an amazing talent. May the gods grant him peace.
JohnJHarwood DAMN YOU, 2020!!!!
here I was, saying the other day that 1 in 4 don't make to 65. in his case: past it. RIP Edje
maggieNYT This is really sad news
DAMN IT
maggieNYT 2020 go away!
Noooo!
Omg. So sad
maggieNYT So sad!
maggieNYT 😢
Damn.
Tizthalife77 Wtf.
He’s taking the stairway to Heaven.
Somebody check on Wolfgang and Valerie and the whole Van Halen family 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
maggieNYT 2020sucksASS RIP
maggieNYT Oh no! RIP
maggieNYT Nooooooo 🙁
RIP.🙏
No!
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