Eddie Van Halen, the all-American guitar hero who, with his namesake hard-rock band Van Halen, redefined the sound and possibilities of the electric guitar in the 1970s and ’80s, died on Tuesday at age 65.
His legacy, via @steveappleford:
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His legacy, via @steveappleford:
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Eddie Van Halen had an ear for hard-rock hooks and wild guitar flash in the Jimi Hendrix tradition.
His speed and innovations along the fretboard inspired a generation of imitators latimes.com/obituaries/sto…
His speed and innovations along the fretboard inspired a generation of imitators latimes.com/obituaries/sto…
In contrast to the shadowy gothic blues of Black Sabbath, or the pagan thunder of Led Zeppelin, the band Van Halen delivered muscular hard rock in Technicolor.
The group’s sound and image were reflections of its Southern California home latimes.com/obituaries/sto…
The group’s sound and image were reflections of its Southern California home latimes.com/obituaries/sto…
More about Van Halen's life, including his iconic guitar, his love life, and stories from the band's ups and downs latimes.com/obituaries/sto…
Eddie Van Halen, legendary lead guitarist for the wildly popular band Van Halen, dies at 65 latimes.com/obituaries/sto…
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