Eddie Van Halen

Born

January 26, 1955

Died

October 6, 2020 (aged 65)

Known as

guitarist, composer, record producer, songwriter, keyboardist, musician

Edward Lodewijk Van Halen was an American musician and songwriter. He was the guitarist, keyboardist, backing vocalist, and one of the primary songwriters of the rock band Van Halen, which he founded with his brother Alex Van Halen in 1972, and the brothers were the only two constant members during the band's existence. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists in rock history.

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