ClaudeJ1 Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 His son Wofgang confirmed today of Eddie's death caused by Cancer. He was 65. He totally revolutionized Rock Guitar, perhaps almost as much (or more by some opinions) than Jimi Hendrix. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Could absolutely shred a guitar. The first incarnation of VH was awesome. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 WOW...RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Eddieeeee....... R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen??..Man I'm getting old. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gregory Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Thank You Eddie Van Halen You are a Ledgend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artto Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 WOW. I never thought I live to see this. Hope you didn't mind me playing your axe at Roselle Music without the guitar tech telling you. See you at that great gig in the sky Eddie!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff. Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Last time I saw Eddie in concert, his son hadn't quite mastered the bass. Dave gestured to Eddie live during a number that Wolfgang was not on the same page. Without missing a note Eddie walked over to his son, face to face on stage while playing his own guitar, and fingered the sequence Wolfgang should be playing IN-BETWEEN the track he was playing. After a couple of perfectly timed repetitions from the master, Wolfgang nailed it and Eddie grinned ear to ear and walked away, still rocking. Way cool. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilC Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Saw an interview where Les Paul would call Eddie at all hours to talk about guitar design ideas. Les even told that there were only two people that knew how to play, him and Eddie. Eddie did a lot to build his own guitars, seeing the big factories didn't offer what he wanted. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 RIP Eddie.....I was 15 back in 1978, drank a few beers with this new band called Van Halen at an album signing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avguytx Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 I remember the day I bought the debut Van Halen LP back in 1978, too; I was 11 then. Was completely blown away by the Eruption solo and he took the guitar to a completely different level. Not to mention, made me put more effort into my playing. R.I.P, EVH. Thanks for the many years of great concerts back in the 80's. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Best concert I ever saw was 1984, not the best music, but the best concert. I was 15 years old so I was the right age and it was a huge experience. RIP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 RIP Eddie --- a true legend!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Rest in Peace... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codewritinfool Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Getting old? Yep! RIP Eddie. It wasn't until the spring/summer of `79 that I even heard them on the radio. That's how I learned of new bands back then. Lucky enough to see them after the first LP and then the third. DLR was non-stop gymnastics the whole time both shows. Eddie showed no signs of even working hard to make those magical riffs come alive. Appreciate the interesting info above guys. Preferred the Red Rocker on his own! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 RIP EVH. What an innovative guitarist. I was fortunate to see Van Halen in 1985. I knew he had cancer, but still it is a shock that he has passed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1290 Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 RIP Eddie. Always a great show coupled w/all of the great albums. IF ya never saw them then ya missed one great show. Walked out and ripped it EVERY time! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockhound Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 A musical genius, my favorite VH tracks are below for those that want to crank it and toast. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4cBbUjqdtgdv7GrxW5htPF?si=mE4TnYM5S4mHMF1h8r4Wng 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 I enjoyed hearing him play. Never bought any lp's... didn't have to. Everyone else had them. he could rock that guitar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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