RIP Eddie Van Halen

Chippa Megastar Posts: 2,557	RIP Eddie Van Halen Oct 6, 2020 19:43:08 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Chippa on Oct 6, 2020 19:43:08 GMT 2020 sucks ya'll.

Horacewimp Administrator Brenin of the Chwyrligwgan Posts: 10,179	RIP Eddie Van Halen Oct 6, 2020 20:12:04 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Horacewimp on Oct 6, 2020 20:12:04 GMT Sad news RIP Eddie www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54443394

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tremblinwilbury Megastar As I gaze around at these strangers in town, I guess the only stranger is me Posts: 1,224	RIP Eddie Van Halen Oct 6, 2020 21:05:17 GMT unomusette and Chippa like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tremblinwilbury on Oct 6, 2020 21:05:17 GMT Remember the good times...

dillwyn Megastar Posts: 1,813	RIP Eddie Van Halen Oct 6, 2020 21:08:23 GMT unomusette, Chippa, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dillwyn on Oct 6, 2020 21:08:23 GMT RIP Superstar Guitar man .... so many songs ... but this is a lovely little video

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RIP Eddie Van Halen Oct 6, 2020 21:27:14 GMT queenofthehours and tremblinwilbury like this

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Post by unomusette on Oct 6, 2020 21:27:14 GMT

Shocking news, never knew he'd been battling cancer for so long. He must have influenced a lot of guitarists who are legends themselves now, he was a genuine star with so much talent. His almost permanent grin was one of his most endearing features too and will be missed almost as much as his playing. R.I.P. Eddie

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Timeblue Supergiant I wish I was back in 1981... Posts: 9,958	RIP Eddie Van Halen Oct 7, 2020 4:07:01 GMT unomusette and tremblinwilbury like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Timeblue on Oct 7, 2020 4:07:01 GMT I didn't know about his illness either. Like you say, his grin was almost ever present. RIP Eddie.
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RIP Eddie Van Halen Oct 8, 2020 1:49:57 GMT Horacewimp and unomusette like this

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Post by denny on Oct 8, 2020 1:49:57 GMT

Van Halen is one of my all time favorite bands, I have all the studio albums. Actually became a fan when the LP "5150" was released (first one with Sammy Hagar on the mic) and then went back and got all the rest. Ed was so good, he set the bar for guitarists. (almost) Every 80s glam/pop metal band had an awesome lead guitar player and you can trace that back to the standard established by Ed on the first few VH albums. Guitar passages that should still leave your jaw on the floor became commonplace, even ho-hum because everybody had to try to keep up with Eddie. Beyond the instrumental prowess, the man was a great songwriter too, the total package. I thank him for the music and he will be sorely missed in the rock world.

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RIP Eddie Van Halen Oct 8, 2020 17:35:49 GMT Horacewimp and unomusette like this

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Post by soonerorlater on Oct 8, 2020 17:35:49 GMT

Another very sad moment as we lose a true rock great.

I had the privilege of seeing them at Wembley Stadium in 1995 when they supported Bon Jovi and quite frankly, blew them off the stage - such a powerhouse. Seeing Jump performed live in a large stadium is just one of those moments you don't forget.

RIP to a monumental guitar player and seemingly, an all round decent person.

queenofthehours Global Moderator Holding on tight Posts: 3,707	RIP Eddie Van Halen Oct 8, 2020 19:00:54 GMT Horacewimp and unomusette like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by queenofthehours on Oct 8, 2020 19:00:54 GMT Brian May put up a nice tribute to Eddie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/CGBK9s8hwWF

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