Eddie Van Halen, the Hall of Fame guitarist has died at the age of 65

[truebluefan]

Eddie Van Halen, the guitarist and songwriter who helped give the radio-rock band Van Halen its name and sound, died Tuesday after a battle with cancer. He was 65.

His death was announced by his son, Wolf Van Halen, on Twitter.

"I can't believe I'm having to write this," the statement said, "but my father, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, has lost his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning. He was the best father I could ever ask for. Every moment I've shared with him on and off stage was a gift."

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[stampedehero]

An interesting musician. His tapping techniques was so astounding, guitar nuts wanted to see how he did it. In true form, Eddie turned around in the solo. They had great times even with David Lee Roth. EVH_ Rest in peace.