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The rock band Van Halen was founded by Eddie Van Halen and his brother Alex, Michael Anthonyand the singerDavid Lee Roth 1972. Van Halen was the best between the 1970s and 1980s and wrote hits like “Jump,” “Runnin ‘with the devil” and “Panama.” Eddie Van Halen also played solo on the Michael Jackson hit “Beat it” in 1983.
Disputes often arose between David Lee Roth and Eddie Van Halen in the band. David Lee Roth must have been upset that Van Halen often collaborated with other artists without consulting with the band first. In addition, his growing addiction to drugs caused him to miss important rehearsal opportunities. In 1985, David Lee Roth left Van Halen and was replaced by Sammy Hagar.
“He was the best father”
Eddie Van Halen suffered from tongue cancer in 2000 and underwent surgery to remove a third of his tongue. He was declared healthy three years later. But in recent years it is rumored that he traveled to Germany for treatment of throat cancer. And during the day in the afternoon, the news arrived that the guitarist Eddie Van Halen had passed away, at 65 years old.
“I can’t admit that I need to write this, but my father Edward Lodewijk Van Halen. I lost the battle with cancer in the morning. He was the best father I could wish for. Every moment I shared with him that off stage was a gift,” writes the son on Twitter.
Schaffer: It has meant a lot
Guitarist Janne Schaffer tells TT that Eddie Van Halen’s death means another of music’s greats has passed away.
– It is very sad. It has meant a lot, says Schaffer and continues:
– When you heard him play, you knew immediately that it was Eddie van Halen. He really created his own musical identity.
Schaffer describes Van Halen’s contribution to music saying that he was at the forefront of technology development work for playing the guitar.
– He had a dazzling technique but at the same time a genuine expression. Sometimes it is said that you should not have too much technology, but I think in his case it was a great asset.
Valdés in the 1st Hall of Fame
According to Business Insider The band has sold more than 56 million records in the United States alone. And in 2007, the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Eddie Van Halen leaves behind his wife Janice and son Wolfgang Van Halen.
