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I can’t believe I’m having to write this, 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. My heart is broken and I don’t think I’ll ever fully recover from this loss. I love you so much, Pop.

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Wolf Van Halen (@wolfvanhalen) am Okt 6, 2020 um 12:26 PDT

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Ein Beitrag geteilt von AC/DC (@acdc) am Okt 6, 2020 um 8:20 PDT

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A maestro. A maverick. A legend in every sense, our modern day Mozart has left the planet. @eddievanhalen

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Motörhead (@officialmotorhead) am Okt 6, 2020 um 8:32 PDT

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What a Long Great Trip It’s Been..

Ein Beitrag geteilt von David Lee Roth (@davidleeroth) am Okt 6, 2020 um 5:57 PDT

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Heartbroken and speechless. My love to the family.

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Sammy Hagar (@sammyhagar) am Okt 6, 2020 um 1:12 PDT

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Rest In Peace Eddie Van Halen. You will be missed. #Legend . . @eddievanhalen #EddieVanHalen . . Photo by: John Bionelli

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Aerosmith (@aerosmith) am Okt 6, 2020 um 1:16 PDT

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Completely gutted to hear the sad news. This wonderful man was way too young to be taken. What a talent - what a legacy - probably the most original and dazzling rock guitarist in History. I think of him as a boy - an innocent prodigy - always full of joy, always modest - and those truly magical fingers opened a door to a new kind of playing. I treasure the moments we shared. His passing leaves a giant hole in my heart. RIP Ed Van Halen. Bri

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Brian Harold May (@brianmayforreal) am Okt 6, 2020 um 3:08 PDT

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RIP, Edward…Our Thoughts Are Prayers Are With Your Family, Friends & Fans…What An Incredible Loss…Truly An Astonishing Musician… ⁣#EddieVanHalenRIP #EddieVanHalen #VanHalen

Ein Beitrag geteilt von David Coverdale (@whitesnake) am Okt 6, 2020 um 6:35 PDT

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Eddie was a pioneer, a genius and a friend. Today, the world has lost a legend, and a true original. Sending love to his family and friends.

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Joan Jett & The Blackhearts (@joanjett) am Okt 6, 2020 um 2:03 PDT

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RIP @eddievanhalen My heart is broken. Eddie was not only a Guitar God, but a genuinely beautiful soul. Rest in peace, Eddie! ...Eddie Van Halen Dead at 65 from Cancer - @genesimmons Oh NO! Speechless. A trailblazer and someone who always gave everything to his music. A good soul. I remember first seeing him playing at the Starwood in 1976 and he WAS Eddie Van Halen. So shocked and sad. My condolences to Wolfie and the family. - @paulstanleylive

Ein Beitrag geteilt von KISS (@kissonline) am Okt 6, 2020 um 1:51 PDT

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We are enormously saddened to hear about the untimely passing of Eddie Van Halen. We considered him an inspiration, an idol, and after spending a summer together on the road in '88, a friend. Sending love to Alex, @wolfvanhalen, and everyone in the greater VH family. #LightUpTheSky @rosshalfin

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Metallica (@metallica) am Okt 6, 2020 um 3:40 PDT

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Eddie gave so much of himself to us His music will live on forever My heart goes out to Eddie’s family Thank you Eddie , and with much love and respect . May you find much Rest In your Peace Kirk Hammett #eddievanhalen

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Kirk Hammett (@kirkhammett) am Okt 6, 2020 um 2:58 PDT

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This hurts to even have to write this but here it goes.... Words cannot describe how monumental the loss of Edward Van Halen is to both the music community and to me personally. Edward inspired generations of guitar players of all genres including a young blues guitar player named Joe Bonamassa. His playing was unrivaled in its ingenuity and its ferocity. He was a total gentleman the few times I was lucky enough to meet him. Rest In Peace to the greatest Rock Guitarist of all time. Everyone who has ever looked at an electric guitar is heartbroken today. We all owe him a debt of gratitude. ( This photo was taken by my dad at Third Encore Studios in North Hollywood in early 1991. )

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Joe Bonamassa (@joebonamassa) am Okt 6, 2020 um 1:37 PDT

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Rest in peace guitar legend Eddie Van Halen. We will miss you. #fuckcancer #eddievanhalen @eddievanhalen

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Billy Idol (@billyidol) am Okt 6, 2020 um 1:04 PDT

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“God Bless EVH” #heavymetal #ink #tattoo #legend #icon #guitar #hero #inspiration #love #family #friends #fans #one #world #peace #respect #all @vanhalen

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Metal God (@robhalfordlegacy) am Okt 6, 2020 um 1:27 PDT

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Very sad to hear about the passing of @eddievanhalen. You will be missed. #RIPEddieVanHalen “I saw Van Halen destroy Sabbath at the Sheffield City Hall in 1977 … Eddie was a big part of that, having essentially reinvented guitar playing just like Jimi Hendrix had done a generation earlier …. I had the pleasure of being on the same bill as Van Halen 7 years ago when Kings Of Chaos were on the same bill at the Stone Music Festival in Australia. I’m happy to say that his playing that night was as good as it’s ever been, he certainly shook things up when he came on the scene …. Rest In Peace Eddie” - Joe Elliott "I distinctly remember the first moment I heard Eddie play. A good friend, also a guitarist, had just bought the first Van Halen album and came by my house and told me that I urgently needed to hear this. He wasn't wrong; it was a moment that redefined everything that I thought was possible about playing the guitar. The goalposts had just been moved. I stayed up all that night trying to learn from Eddie. Many, many decades later, and I'm still learning from Eddie." - Vivian Campbell Photo Credit: @markweissguy #EddieVanHalen @vanhalen

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Def Leppard (@defleppard) am Okt 6, 2020 um 2:10 PDT

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RIP Eddie Van Halen. Listen now to a special tribute + story about him from Alice. A true original! #RIPEddieVanHalen Photo: Mark Weiss

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Alice Cooper (@alicecooper) am Okt 6, 2020 um 6:22 PDT

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It would be impossible to measure the impact he had on the world. He changed it for all of us. Farewell #EVH

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Mötley Crüe (@motleycrue) am Okt 6, 2020 um 6:18 PDT

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RIP to my friend and man who changed guitar playing forever ...FCK!!! no words

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Tɱɱ¥ ᒪEE (@tommylee) am Okt 6, 2020 um 2:26 PDT

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No words. Crushed. Repost from @john5official • We lost our modern day Mozart today Eddie Van Halen. There’s no one that changed my life or influenced me more than Eddie, he was an inventor an amazing songwriter and the greatest guitar player that ever lived. R.I.P my friend. #eddievanhalen #rip

Ein Beitrag geteilt von —Nikki Sixx— (@nikkisixxpixx) am Okt 6, 2020 um 2:04 PDT

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RIP #EddieVanHalen

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Slash (@slash) am Okt 6, 2020 um 2:24 PDT

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So long Eddie, it was great to know ya. Once in awhile someone comes along and changes the musical universe, and of the millions of guitarists in the world, EVH was one of those few. Up there with the greatest guitarists of all time, like Hendrix. I wish you’d had more time, who knows what would have come next, but thanks for the good times, the great solos, the songs, and for being my friend. RIP #eddievanhalen

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Bryan Adams (@bryanadams) am Okt 6, 2020 um 2:26 PDT

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It’s so sad to hear about the passing of one of the best Hard Rock Guitarists ever .... the iconic Eddie Van Halen. The US Festival ... the Monsters of Rock .. we’ve shared the stage so many times with Van Halen back in the 80s ... what a great loss for the World of Music ... our Hearts and Prayers go out to Wolfgang , Alex and the Van Halen Family .... RIP Eddie. With Love - Scorpions . . . . . #vanhalen #eddievanhalen #ripeddievanhalen #legend

Ein Beitrag geteilt von SCORPIONS (@scorpions) am Okt 6, 2020 um 4:45 PDT

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I was lucky enough to see Van Halen live back in the day. At one point during the concert the rest of the band left Eddie alone for his guitar solo. He just sat on the edge of the stage and played for about 10 minutes. It was pure heaven. The guy was a genius plain and simple. RIP goat of all goats!

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Jack Black (@jackblack) am Okt 6, 2020 um 4:28 PDT

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#ripeddievanhalen ️

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Within Temptation (@wtofficial) am Okt 6, 2020 um 2:19 PDT

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The world lost an icon, innovator, showman, virtuoso, master songwriter and perhaps one of the biggest inspirations ever to learn how to play guitar. Heartbroken to hear of Eddie Van Halen’s passing. Our love, condolences and best wishes to his family, friends and fans. #RIP

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Nickelback (@nickelback) am Okt 6, 2020 um 1:23 PDT

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Rest In Peace Eddie van Halen. What a loss for the music world! One of the greatest of all time.

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA (@tobiassammetofficial) am Okt 6, 2020 um 2:07 PDT

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What an absolute incredible loss. Sending much love and prayers to his family, band members, and masses of adoring fans. #eddievanhalen #legend #eruption #vanhalen

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Black Stone Cherry (@blackstonecherryofficial) am Okt 6, 2020 um 2:02 PDT

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While never a gigantic influence on HammerFall music, we still loved a lot of the stuff Van Halen did. The world lost one of the best and most unique guitar players of all time today. Thanks for everything, EVH!

Ein Beitrag geteilt von HammerFall (@hammerfall_official) am Okt 6, 2020 um 2:10 PDT

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Legendary guitar and musical innovator Edward Van Halen. 1955-2020. Heaven will be electric tonight.

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Lenny Kravitz (@lennykravitz) am Okt 6, 2020 um 1:13 PDT

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This is a tough one. Eddie Van Halen ignited the dreams and aspirations of millions of guitarists around the world....myself included. He showed us what was possible by pushing the envelope to dizzying heights while making it look effortless. He was without a doubt, one of the all time greats. RIP EVH. Condolences to @wolfvanhalen and his family. Neil Zlozower

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Myles Kennedy (@officialmyleskennedy) am Okt 6, 2020 um 7:12 PDT

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RIP EVH, I don’t think anyone will ever impact rock music the way you have, and I’m certain there will never be a greater guitar hero and legend.

Ein Beitrag geteilt von ᴹᴬᴿᴷ ᵀᴿᴱᴹᴼᴺᵀᴵ (@markttremonti) am Okt 6, 2020 um 3:30 PDT

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This one hurts really bad. See, my attitude towards guitar players comes down to this. There are MANY who rule, who are sooo good, who’s playing I LOVE. There are few who have achieved what I call “changing the course of the river”, people who’s playing CHANGED guitar playing, diverted the waters in another direction. There’s Les Paul, Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, and Ywngie J Malmsteen. Dime has a place in here, but these guys changed guitar forever, via technical achievements as well as playing (Les Paul) and Eddie. EVH changed the GEAR we use, the idea of what a guitar can do and SHOULD do. I was tearing guitars apart to build one GOOD one because of him. He changed amps( modded amps became a thing because of him) and he, along with Uli Jon Roth, are the reason I love whammy bars, and Eddie being the guy who led me to the Floyd Rose bar. He is and always will be, a legend. And he was such an amazing rhythm guitarist! And funky riffs galore! Man, time to crank the solo on “When push comes to shove” to me, the best solo he ever did. Gone but NEVER forgotten. First time I ever heard the first album was when my childhood best friend James Maxwell and I went to a Bonzia skate exhibition at Hilltop Mall in Richmond CA. Changed me forever and I didn’t even play guitar yet. Saw the tour for Van Halen II with @kirkhammett ( we were chatting about this today)and WHAT A FUCKING SHOW! RIP, horns up to the King

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Gary Holt (@garyholt_official) am Okt 6, 2020 um 6:51 PDT

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Thank you, Eddie, for all you did for us. You are a legend and you will be missed. EVH

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Alice In Chains (@aliceinchains) am Okt 6, 2020 um 4:05 PDT

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I don't even know what to say other than.... I'm crushed right now. #eddievanhalen #regram @robcaggiano

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Volbeat (@volbeat) am Okt 6, 2020 um 3:48 PDT

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Rest In Peace EVH....

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Duff McKagan (@officialduffmckagan) am Okt 6, 2020 um 3:13 PDT

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I’m at a loss for words . Eddie changed the game ... a beautiful Soul and talented supreme Rest easy my friend ...

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Glenn Hughes (@glennhughesonline) am Okt 6, 2020 um 2:51 PDT

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The word “innovator” gets thrown around a lot in this industry. In my humble opinion, there is no one it applies to more than the great @eddievanhalen. Thank you for being THE innovator, the ultimate pioneer of these six strings and blazing a trail for so many of us to attempt to follow. Forever an inspiration RIP

Ein Beitrag geteilt von (@hurricanenita) am Okt 6, 2020 um 12:41 PDT

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Absolutely devastated to hear the news about the passing of Eddie Van Halen. Words like “Genius”, “Legend” and “Pioneer” get thrown around way too often but, Eddie Van Halen earned every single one of them. Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world. You will be missed. Sending all our love to the family, friends and VH fans everywhere…

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Steel Panther (@steelpanther) am Okt 6, 2020 um 4:32 PDT

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Can’t believe Eddie Van Halen died. I saw them on the VH2, Women and Children First, Fair Warning, and Diver Down tours. Also when they came back with Dave. I started playing guitar about a year after Van Halen I came out. It sounded like Eddie was from another planet and the energy from Van Halen was undeniable. Amazing songs too. Romeo Delight, On Fire, Unchained, Mean Street, DOA, Light up The Sky, Ain’t Talkin' bout Love, Eruption, Atomic Punk, Everybody wants some, on and on I can go... Tim Dijulio and I would skip school and wait in line all day for Van Halen back in the day. Eddie was like Mozart for guitar. Changed everything and he played with Soul. RIP EVH. - Mike McCready

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Pearl Jam (@pearljam) am Okt 6, 2020 um 2:33 PDT

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...right now .... it means everything

Ein Beitrag geteilt von SHINEDOWN (@shinedown) am Okt 6, 2020 um 9:04 PDT

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A few years ago at NAMM I told him, “I stopped playing an amp with my name on it to play one with yours!” Eddie laughed, “Same amps and same shirts!” He was always the coolest. #EVH

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Scott Ian (@scottianthrax) am Okt 6, 2020 um 1:16 PDT

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I remember the moment I heard Eruption - 9th grade lunchroom early 1978, our long hair crew sequestered at our usual table in the corner - all seven of us crowded around my friend David Karibian's little cassette player that was cued up... David was smiling at us because he’d already heard it and he knew it was going to blow our fucking minds and then he hit play... 7 jaws hit the floor at the same time and life suddenly was so much more fun. #EVH Pic by @rosshalfin

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Scott Ian (@scottianthrax) am Okt 6, 2020 um 1:40 PDT

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50th birthday present from Eddie. Mike Tempesta made it happen. Thanks Mike!!! Swipe for a close up. #EVH @mike_temp

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Scott Ian (@scottianthrax) am Okt 6, 2020 um 3:01 PDT

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One of the greatest guitarists of all time! Rest in peace Eddie Van Halen

Ein Beitrag geteilt von MUSE (@muse) am Okt 6, 2020 um 2:47 PDT

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Never to be filled

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Steve Vai (@stevevaihimself) am Okt 6, 2020 um 4:42 PDT

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This goes beyond the passing of a great guitarist, but rather is a tremendous loss of a great man who truly helped to change my life and path with his guitar and sound. He helped forge the way for myself and many and will be deeply missed. Rest in peace, Eddie. @eddievanhalen #ripeddievanhalen by @gettyimages

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Bret Michaels Official (@bretmichaelsofficial) am Okt 6, 2020 um 1:29 PDT

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Safe travels EVH

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Steve Stevens (@stevestevens) am Okt 6, 2020 um 2:50 PDT

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I was already a huge fan of @eddievanhalen but when he started playing those Oberheim synths in his songs it really encouraged me to take up the keys as I had never heard anyone play like him. I met him once when I was 18 working at my Dad’s car wash. He came in with his lambo asked for a hand wash and tipped everyone well. I asked him to pull his car to the carport but he said you do it with a smile not caring that an 18 year old would drive one of his prized cars. Travel well my friend

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Serj Tankian (@serjtankian) am Okt 6, 2020 um 5:11 PDT

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. FEIND FACT 5150 : It was 1983, Misfits had just broken up recently… My cousin Chris Kerwin comes over… He’s wearing a shirt with the VH Van Halen logo on it..I Asked him, “WTF’s that on your shirt”?.. his eyes got big and looked at me in shock and said “ you don’t know what that is”?. I said “no”… He said “that’s Van Halen”… I said “no idea”…? He held up his finger and said “I’ll be right back”… He ran to his car and came back in with a cassette tape… That’s a plastic thing with magnetic tape in it you listen to music on…He hands me Van Halen l...and says “ call me after you listen to this” “0k I will “ I said. So after listening to it every day and having my mind absolutely blown…The song “I’m the one”is the reason I picked the guitar back up… I was fucking re- tired ..It made me want to jam so bad… basically… Edward Van Halen is the reason that Misfits played again in the 90s ,and if they didn’t play again in the 90s… There would be no original Misfits today… So awl yous fiends have Edward Van Halen and cousin Chris Kerwin to thank for what’s happening now… And so do I...... I’ve been listening to Van Halen exclusively for the last three weeks coincidentally… Actually Alissa texted me yesterday and asked me what I was doing… I said “I’m listening to Van Halen jam the blues… Sooooo goood Edward ”... I went to see Van Halen 1984… Madison Square Garden… The first night I went with my cousin Cris and my cousin Kenny… The second night I took my brother Jerry,I paid $100 a ticket ,sixth row right in front of Eddie…Ov cawce we went right to the front… He played in my face shredding all night, laughing as fucking hard as he can the whole time… It was the most incredible music experience of my fucking life… I could hear his stage volume off of his rig … Such an incredible sound…He threw a pic and it stuck to my head… Unfortunately I don’t have it anymore… I would’ve payed 50 times that amount to see that… it was magical… The absolute most influential guitar player of all time… Hands-down… Condolences to his family… THERE WILL NEVA BE ANOTHA.. . #edwardvanhalen #eddievanhalen #vanhalen #alexvanhalen #wolfgangvanhalen #davidleeroth

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Doyle W. Von Frankenstein (@doylewolfgangvonfrankenstein) am Okt 6, 2020 um 4:02 PDT

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..... how many people can you hear and KNOW it’s them ... by one note? I can probably name less than 10. And I’ve studied guitar players my entire life .... I had this photo on my wall as a kid ... This photo gives me the same feeling now as an adult as it did when I was a kid .... This year has been really shitty .... ... I’m gonna listen to some Van Halen now and remember a man who quite literally trailblazed multiple generations of guitar players One of the most influential guitar players in history is gone .. All of our love to Alex , @wolfvanhalen and family .... Thanks for the memories .... we’ll keep em forever.

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Zach Myers (@zmyersofficial) am Okt 6, 2020 um 12:52 PDT

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RIP to Eddie Van Halen!! We lost the best today!! He is Matty and Dan's favorite guitar player and a big influence on the band in genera!!! We'll be hitting a bottle of Jack in his honor today!!! Bottoms up Eddie!!! Fuck you 2020!!!!

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Zebrahead! (@zebraheadofficial) am Okt 6, 2020 um 3:46 PDT

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Ein Beitrag geteilt von Stone Sour (@stonesour) am Okt 6, 2020 um 1:21 PDT

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Devastated... R.I.P. EVH

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Ray Luzier (@rayluzierkorn) am Okt 6, 2020 um 8:21 PDT

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Rest In Peace, EVH. One of the greatest, most inventive, truly visionary musicians of all time. An unparalleled titan in the annals of rock n roll. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for every spectacular note.

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Tom Morello (@tommorello) am Okt 6, 2020 um 12:50 PDT

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I’m just devastated to hear the awful news of the passing of my dear friend Eddie Van Halen. He fought a long and hard battle with his cancer right to the very end. Eddie was one of a very special kind of person, a really great friend, brilliant guitar player who was idolized by millions of fans and a lovely human being. Maria & I send our deepest condolences to his wife Janie, his son Wolfgang and his brother Alex and family who have stood by him through all of this horrible illness and of course his fans. Rest In Peace my dear friend till we meet again. Tony Iommi

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Tony Iommi (@iommi099) am Okt 6, 2020 um 1:37 PDT

Rest In Peace Edward Van Halen. https://t.co/VdUACX5zJn

— Official Dio (@OfficialRJDio) October 6, 2020

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Oh man. Damn. I love you Eddie Van Halen. A true rocker, a deep musician, a HUGE heart, and an LA boy through and through. A bold innovator and the undisputed king of all wheedlers. What a sound!!! I hope you jam with Jimi tonight and soar freely through the cosmos. A vibrant part of music has left this earth. Broken through to the other side. What a sweetheart, my brother. All love and condolences to your family.

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Flea (@flea333) am Okt 6, 2020 um 12:50 PDT

Oh NO! Speechless. A trailblazer and someone who always gave everything to his music. A good soul. I remember first seeing him playing at the Starwood in 1976 and he WAS Eddie Van Halen. So shocked and sad. My condolences to Wolfie and the family. https://t.co/ExAWzFAEYJ

— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) October 6, 2020

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#eddievanhalen

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Billie Joe Armstrong (@billiejoearmstrong) am Okt 6, 2020 um 5:15 PDT

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This is a very hard one to take for so many of us...his influence and his music will go on forever, thank you for everything Eddie Van Halen RIP #EVH

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Taylor Momsen (@taylormomsen) am Okt 6, 2020 um 1:07 PDT

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I had this picture on my wall as a teenager. My mind is seriously blown right now. I cried. He is the GOAT. Guitarists still haven’t caught up to what he’s accomplished on those first five records. He was one in a billion. I was just playing “Eruption“ two days ago at the request of a fan, thinking, goddamn this song is still so fucking hard to play over 40 years later. And that fucking guitar tone… Seriously… That fucking guitar tone even in this day and age is complete savagery. . This dude was a ROCK STAR. Larger than life personality, so much style, so much class. They broke the mold with Eddie Van Halen. Rest in peace legend

Ein Beitrag geteilt von robbflynn (@robbflynn) am Okt 6, 2020 um 12:51 PDT

RIP @eddievanhalen pic.twitter.com/sLj2m1Ew7p

— William Patrick Corgan (@Billy) October 6, 2020

. @EddieVanHalen was one of the nicest guys I ever worked with and we shared so many laughs together. His influence on music and especially the guitar has been immeasurable. He was an absolute legend. Eddie, I’ll see you on the other side, my friend. Love, Ozzy.

— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) October 6, 2020

Just when I thought 2020 couldn't get any worse, I hear Eddie Van Halen has passed. So shocking- One of the nicest, down to Earth men I have ever met and toured with. A true gent and true genius. RIP. So sad.Thoughts go out to his brother Alex, and his family. pic.twitter.com/fwIw040YMX

— Geezer Butler (@geezerbutler) October 6, 2020

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#RIPEVH Thank you for helping to mold heroes of music by inspiring so many in your lifetime. For breaking new ground and changing the course of music when you and your band mates rose to fame. To his band, his family, his friends and all those whose lives have been touched by his kind and unique soul, my dearest condolences to you all, his memory will live on forever

Ein Beitrag geteilt von AREJAY HALE (@arejayhale) am Okt 6, 2020 um 1:18 PDT

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Rest in Power EVH We will keep your spirt alive. I’m having a hard time holding back the tears. LOVE BEYOND FOREVER. #eddievanhalen

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Jared James Nichols (@jaredjamesnichols) am Okt 6, 2020 um 12:47 PDT

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#Repost @douglasaldrichguitar Heaven Thank you EVH.... You changed the game and we were forever blessed to be on this earth with you. God Bless the King... R.I.P. Edward

Ein Beitrag geteilt von The Dead Daisies (@thedeaddaisies) am Okt 6, 2020 um 10:47 PDT

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40 years ago my life changed forever when I met you. You gave me the one true light in my life, our son, Wolfgang. Through all your challenging treatments for lung cancer, you kept your gorgeous spirit and that impish grin. I’m so grateful Wolfie and I were able to hold you in your last moments. I will see you in our next life my love.

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Valerie Bertinelli (@wolfiesmom) am Okt 6, 2020 um 4:32 PDT

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I’m reflecting on this whole day and the loss of #eddievanhalen . I was texting with @johntempesta and reminiscing about the time we went to see @vanhalen at @thegarden on the #diverdown tour. We had really bad seats and decided to sneak down and see how far we could get. We made our way to 5th row center and stayed there, we were giggling and going Nuts. Lights go down and BAM! There they were , #alexvanhalen had the black and white striped kit, #eddievanhalen had the red and white overalls @mad_anthony_bassman was pounding his bass and #diamonddave was all #liberace looking and Cool!!This was my 3rd time seeing them and they were #onfire one thing that stood out was during Eddie’s guitar solo he came all the way up to the front of the stage and was doing a series of Harmonics , he finished the piece and a fan through a guitar pic and hit the guitar in the right spot and hit another harmonic. I’ll never forget that and Eddie’s eyes got all wide and smiled and pointed to the guy , what a great moment. Ahhhhhh man.... I’m sad . So many great songs and moments #wherehaveallthegoodtimesgone

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Charlie Benante (@charbenante) am Okt 6, 2020 um 4:32 PDT

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RIP Eddie Van Halen! My thoughts to his family.

Ein Beitrag geteilt von SVEN DIRKSCHNEIDER (@svendirkschneider_official) am Okt 6, 2020 um 11:05 PDT

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Vito: 1998, als wir „Rock im Park“ spielten, waren Van Halen auch am Start. Damals mit Sänger Gary Cherone. Ich weiß noch, wie ich mit Holmer Kniefälle machte vor Eddies Gitarrenanlage, die Backstage bereits aufgebaut war. Unser damaliger Tourleiter konnte ein kurzes Zusammentreffen für mich arrangieren, bei welcher Gelegenheit ich das Autogramm auf meinem Tourkoffer bekam. Nachdem wir zu diesem Zeitpunkt bereits an „Meister der Musik“ arbeiteten und uns an einer einer Stelle des Textes von ‚Jump’ (für unsere A Capella Version) nicht ganz sicher waren (Hannes war sich sicher, es heißt dieses, ich war sicher, es heißt jenes), fragte ich Eddie, ob er’s wüsste. Seine Antwort: „You know, Alex came up with the idea ‚Jump!‘ - and the rest is just feeling!“ - ich kam mir in dem Moment sehr deutsch vor... . Sein Tod geht uns sehr nahe! Alles Gute auf Deiner Reise, Eddie! #eddievanhalen #rip

Ein Beitrag geteilt von J.B.O. (@kickersofass) am Okt 6, 2020 um 11:03 PDT

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I am at loss for words today as we shared many great times together. My sincere condolences to family and friends. Much love brother... RIP Ed @nealschon @eddievanhalen @journeymusicofficial

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Neal Schon Music (@nealschon) am Okt 6, 2020 um 2:17 PDT

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Guitar God #RIP

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Paolo Gregoletto (@triviumpaolo) am Okt 6, 2020 um 12:39 PDT

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RIP Eddie Van Halen. Van Halen were a tremendous influence on both Vinnie & Dime & Pantera. Hopefully they are all rocking out together now!

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Pantera (@panteraofficial) am Okt 6, 2020 um 12:50 PDT

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Wow! #Rip #EddieVanHalen Safe to say we all remember exactly where we were the first time we heard this Master Mind of Guitar Wizardry...

Ein Beitrag geteilt von WARRANT (@warrantrocks) am Okt 6, 2020 um 12:53 PDT

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Oh man. So sad to hear about my friend @eddievanhalen passing. He was so good to me over the years and was literally the Jimi Hendrix of my generation. His contribution to music cannot be measured. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Van Halen family as well as to everyone who was close to him.

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Kenny Wayne Shepherd (@kennywayneshepherd) am Okt 6, 2020 um 12:52 PDT

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Rest In Power Eddie!!! Huge influence on all of us, musicians and fans worldwide #eddievanhalen #guitargod #heavymetalgod

Ein Beitrag geteilt von POSSESSED OFFICIAL INSTAGRAM (@possessed_official) am Okt 6, 2020 um 1:53 PDT

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RIP Dear Eddie. You were in a long struggle. I will always cherish our friendship and that twinkle in your child like eye. #ripevh

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Nancy Wilson (@nancywilson) am Okt 6, 2020 um 2:06 PDT

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Legend. Thank you for the music and inspiration, the hotel and backstage jams , adventures and laughs. EVH

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Jerry Cantrell (@jerrycantrell) am Okt 6, 2020 um 1:45 PDT

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There will NEVER be another like Eddie Van Halen. #RIP

Ein Beitrag geteilt von KNOTFEST (@knotfest) am Okt 6, 2020 um 1:13 PDT

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Without #eddievanhalen, a lot of kids like me wouldn’t be rocking the same. What a legend. #RIP

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Tyler Bryant (@thetylerbryant) am Okt 6, 2020 um 7:23 PDT

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I am in complete and utter shock over the news of Eddie Van Halen’s passing... Very few musicians ever come along that change the entire landscape of their instrument and King Edward was one of those few. One of the G.O.A.T! My deepest condolences to @wolfvanhalen, Alex and his entire family. #RIPEVH #RIPEdwardVanHalen

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Mike Portnoy (@mikeportnoy) am Okt 6, 2020 um 12:39 PDT

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RIP Edward . #eddievanhalen #evh

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Ross Halfin (@rosshalfin) am Okt 6, 2020 um 1:57 PDT

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Rest in Peace Eddie. A true guitar legend who inspired so many musicians with his creative and unique playing style. ️

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Marshall Amplification (@marshallamps_uk) am Okt 6, 2020 um 1:25 PDT

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Devastated #eddievanhalen #rip #legend

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Rainbow Bar And Grill (@rainbowbarandgrill) am Okt 6, 2020 um 1:14 PDT

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“To hell with the rules. If it sounds right, then it is.” Rest in Peace to the original rule breaker, Eddie Van Halen. You will be missed, but your music and influence will live forever.

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Gibson (@gibsonguitar) am Okt 6, 2020 um 3:08 PDT

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Few guitarists have made as much an impact on pop culture, musicians’ tastes and instrument design as @eddievanhalen. His enthusiasm for new sounds paired with his knack for engineering resulted in a unique and iconic guitar and amp tone, whose sounds and designs would forever change the perspective of listeners, players and builders around the world. We are deeply saddened by his passing today, Eddie was an important member of the Fender family for many years, and we are keeping his family and friends in our thoughts.

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Fender (@fender) am Okt 6, 2020 um 4:25 PDT

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All of us at Ibanez Guitars are truly saddened to learn about the passing of guitar icon Eddie Van Halen. Although Eddie was never officially one of our artists, it is impossible to quantify the incredible effect that Eddie’s career as a songwriter, artist, and guitarist had on the entire guitar community. We were all in awe of his greatness from the very start. Without his monumental contributions to many aspects of the electric guitar, whether it was his trailblazing style of playing, his dedication to his craft, or the advancement of guitar technology he helped drive, it is safe to say that this industry wouldn’t be same as it is today if it weren’t for him. The guitar community has lost one of the all-time greats and a legend in every sense of the word. Rest in Peace Eddie Van Halen.

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Ibanez Guitars (@officialibanezguitars) am Okt 6, 2020 um 5:52 PDT

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GOD BLESS EDWARD VAN HALEN 1955 - 2O2O tBLSt SDMF

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Zakk Wylde (@zakkwyldebls) am Okt 6, 2020 um 1:43 PDT

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RIP Eddie, huge influence, thank your for the music - your guitar tone will swing forever

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Mat Sinner (@mat.sinner) am Okt 6, 2020 um 1:21 PDT

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What a loss, what a year. R.I.P Eddie Van Halen, legend.

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Tarja Turunen (@tarjaofficial) am Okt 7, 2020 um 12:45 PDT

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Sad to find out that one of my teenage heroes has left this mortal plane. Much too young! Cancer sucks! Stay healthy out there and crank „ Running with the Devil“ today! #vanhalen #metal #rock #eddievanhalen #influence #kreator

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Mille Petrozza (@mille.petrozza) am Okt 7, 2020 um 1:10 PDT

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Our hearts go out to our friends in Van Halen. Ed, we will miss you. Wolf, we love you brother.

Ein Beitrag geteilt von (@officialalterbridge) am Okt 7, 2020 um 1:16 PDT

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Devastating News. Our condolences go out to his family, friends and fans. RIP— EVH you will be missed Thank you for the inspiration and music #guitar #legend #eddievanhalen #vanhalen #music #shredder #kramerguitars #5150 #fuckcancer #fuck2020

Ein Beitrag geteilt von exodusbandofficial (@exodusbandofficial) am Okt 6, 2020 um 3:54 PDT

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Our son was 6 yrs old the first time he heard Eddie Van Halen. He looked at Savannah & me and asked... “Does he need two picks to play like that?” There are great guitarists... & there are innovators that change everything. Condolences to his family. #RIPEddieVanHalen

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Tom Keifer (@tomkeiferofficial) am Okt 6, 2020 um 2:33 PDT

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“So saddened to hear of Eddie Van Halen’s passing. I stood in awe and complete wonderment of Eddie’s immense talent and amazing guitar ability. One of the greatest rockers ever and I will miss him.” John Fogerty

Ein Beitrag geteilt von John Fogerty (@johnfogerty) am Okt 6, 2020 um 3:24 PDT

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Speechless . FUCK!!!

Ein Beitrag geteilt von ⨁ Tracii Luk Guns (@traciiguns) am Okt 6, 2020 um 1:19 PDT

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There’s an Eruption in the sky tonight. With your two hands you gave the world more notes per second from your heart then all the grains of sand... on both Earth and Mars! What you gave us sir was out of this world. Forever we’ll be thankful and in awe as you rock our Universe for all eternity. Rock In Peace EVH. #EVH #vanhalen

Ein Beitrag geteilt von (@airbourne) am Okt 7, 2020 um 2:59 PDT

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No words...Heartbroken, my love to the family

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Michael Anthony (@mad_anthony_bassman) am Okt 6, 2020 um 4:01 PDT

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So deeply saddened by this tremendous loss today. EVH changed guitar forever and was a tremendous inspiration for me and countless guitarists everywhere. Today the guitar community and the world mourn the loss of a true innovator, legend and one of the greatest musical icons of our time. My deepest sympathies go out to his family. May you Rest In Peace Eddie.

Ein Beitrag geteilt von John Petrucci (@johnpetrucciofficial) am Okt 6, 2020 um 2:11 PDT

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“A man in his rightful place, so happy to be doing what he did." ~ Pete Townshend. Eddie van Halen 1955-2020. Rest in peace.

Ein Beitrag geteilt von The Who (@officialthewho) am Okt 7, 2020 um 4:52 PDT

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I don’t think this is the best photo but it’s a photo that has accompanied me since I was 11 years old and hung on my wall. I still can’t believe Eddie is now gone. I’m not cool about this yet.

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Danko Jones (@danko_jones) am Okt 7, 2020 um 4:32 PDT

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Keep on rocking in heaven! I will never forget our tour together in 1998. R.I.P. We love you! Doro #doropesch #foreverwarriorsforeverunited #allweare #warlock #allformetal #triumphandagony #dorofürimmer #metal #heavymetal #rock #metalhead #metalqueen #queenofmetal #fürimmer #metalheadgirl #metalheads #hardrock #rocknroll #womeninrock #metalmusic #womeninmetal #hairmetal #blondeshavemorefun #queenofjetlags #musicianlife #rip #vanhalen #eddievanhalen

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Doro Pesch (@dorometalqueen) am Okt 7, 2020 um 8:00 PDT

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RIP Eddie, huge influence, thank your for the music - your guitar tone will swing forever

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Mat Sinner (@mat.sinner) am Okt 6, 2020 um 1:21 PDT

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RIP EVH 1955-2020

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Jimi Hendrix (@jimihendrix) am Okt 7, 2020 um 8:13 PDT

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️ RIP #eddievanhalen

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Jared James Nichols (@jaredjamesnichols) am Okt 7, 2020 um 6:57 PDT

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Rest In Peace @EddieVanHalen

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Black Sabbath (@blacksabbath) am Okt 7, 2020 um 8:17 PDT

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This guitar of mine, affectionately named “Beater” since it always took a beating, was a direct result of Eddie Van Halen. Neck swapped ? Yep. Multiple pickups changes ? Yep. Neck shimmed to get the Floyd further off the body? Yep. Home scalloped? Yep! Most of these things were not stuff Eddie did. But taking shit apart to make it “yours”? Exactly what he did. That’s why so many years ago I took my fathers wood files and decided, “hey, I can scallop a fretboard myself!” This guitar is priceless to me, and has the longest history of any of my guitars. Long live Eddie and all he taught me about making your guitars YOURS! And thanks to @walker guitars for the bad ass damascus neck plate!

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Gary Holt (@garyholt_official) am Okt 8, 2020 um 6:33 PDT

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@EddieVanHalen was one of the nicest guys I ever worked with and we shared so many laughs together. His influence on music and especially the guitar has been immeasurable. He was an absolute legend. Eddie, I’ll see you on the other side, my friend. Love, Ozzy.

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Ozzy Osbourne (@ozzyosbourne) am Okt 7, 2020 um 10:37 PDT

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The Eddie Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, Randy Rhoads, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Prince, Chuck Berry, Allan Holdsworth, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Duanne Allman, Dimebag Darrell jam session going right now I imagine is pretty good.

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Tom Morello (@tommorello) am Okt 7, 2020 um 10:38 PDT

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No more words needed. This is our tribute to Eddie Van Halen. R.I.P.

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Sabaton (@sabatonofficial) am Okt 7, 2020 um 12:11 PDT

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The marquee from the final @vanhalen #vanhalen show at the @hollywoodbowl It was a special evening that night. I spent quite a bit of time with Ed that day and some with Alex and Wolfgang. The photo I posted yesterday was from that day with him backstage. It was a pretty awesome ending to the tour... a couple of sold out nights at the Bowl. @boogiemotel

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Kenny Wayne Shepherd (@kennywayneshepherd) am Okt 7, 2020 um 5:33 PDT

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Eddie Van Halen - Rock And Roll . . . Tags: #ledzep #ledzeppeliniv #ledzeppelinfans #ledzeppelin #zeppelin #rock #rocknroll #rockandroll #bluesrock #hardrock #70srock #70smusic #jimmypage #jimmypageisgod #zoso #guitargod #eddievanhalen #ericclapton #robertplant #johnpauljones #johnbonham #stairwaytoheaven #wholelottalove #legend #onthisday #musicvideo #music

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Led Zeppelin (@ledzeppelinarchives) am Okt 7, 2020 um 2:58 PDT

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@matthewpeterbyrne rockin the Mean Streets in honor of @eddievanhalen #RIP @paistecymbals. @officialtamadrums @evansdrumheads @vaterdrumsticks

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Hatebreed (@hatebreedofficial) am Okt 8, 2020 um 4:15 PDT

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I’m so heartbroken to hear that Edward Van Halen has passed away. He was the greatest guitarist of my generation. Every time I hear him play, it’s like the first time. I’m always totally awestruck. The magic of his musicianship never ceases to amaze me. My deepest condolences to the Van Halen family. Thank you for everything you gave us Eddie RIP EVH

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Joe Satriani (@joesatriani) am Okt 8, 2020 um 11:50 PDT

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Throwing it back to 2007 backstage at the Forum after watching Van Halen rehearse for the tour with Dave. Kirk and I were very happy with the set list. Right after this pic we headed to Dave’s dressing room with Pearl, Brian Posehn and Mark Osegueda and lived out our high-school rockstar fantasies. That’s a story for another day... @kirkhammett @pearlcaliforniacountry @brianposehn @bonsloth @davidleeroth @vanhalen #EVH @theforum #tbt

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Scott Ian (@scottianthrax) am Okt 8, 2020 um 9:16 PDT

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This Photo Is From 1977. In Honor Of The Great Eddie Van Halen. Live From The Whisky. #thewhiskyagogo #tbt #eddievanhalen #rip #legend #vanhalen #whiskyoldschool #vintagewhisky #sunsetstrip #clarkstreet #8901sunsetblvd #whiskystage #livefromthewhisky #whisky1977

Ein Beitrag geteilt von TheWhiskyAGoGo (@thewhiskyagogo) am Okt 8, 2020 um 8:47 PDT

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There is no other band that has inspired me more than Van Halen. Long Live Eddie.

Ein Beitrag geteilt von (@michaelstarr) am Okt 8, 2020 um 1:09 PDT