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ACE FREHLEY: EDDIE VAN HALEN Was 'A Great And Innovative Guitarist'
Founding KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who passed away on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65. Frehley wrote on Instagram: "Eddie was a friend of mine...I'm very saddened by his passing away so young in life...my prayers and condolences go out to his family, friend...October 8, 2020
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VAN HALEN's U.S. Music Sales Spike By More Than 6,000% After EDDIE VAN HALEN's Death
According to Billboard, U.S. sales of VAN HALEN's catalog of albums and songs increased more than 6,000% on the day of guitarist Eddie Van Halen's death. The albums and songs sold 40,000 copies on October 6, with 9,000 of those being just album sales, including 2,000 copies of VAN HALEN's self-title...October 8, 2020
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ALEX VAN HALEN Breaks Silence On EDDIE VAN HALEN's Death: 'See You On The Other Side'
Alex Van Halen has broken his public silence since the passing of his younger brother and VAN HALEN bandmate Eddie Van Halen. The 67-year-old VAN HALEN drummer sent the following brief message to Van Halen News Desk: "Hey Ed. Love you. See you on the other side. Your brother, Al". Eddie died on T...October 8, 2020
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SHARON OSBOURNE On EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'He Has Done So Much For Music'
Ozzy Osbourne's wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne, remembered her old friend, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen, during yesterday's episode of her talk show "The Talk". She said (see video below): "I was lucky enough to know him. I've been following his career for so long — since before...October 8, 2020
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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Says EDDIE VAN HALEN Was 'The Ultimate Guitar Hero'
Legendary DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who passed away on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65. Blackmore said in a statement: "Eddie Van Halen was a brilliant guitarist who started a technique of guitar playing which was emulated by a whol...October 7, 2020
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MICHAEL SCHENKER: EDDIE VAN HALEN Was 'A Complete, Fantastic, All-Around Amazing Guitarist'
Michael Schenker has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who passed away on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65. The legendary VAN HALEN guitarist died at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, California. His wife, Janie, was by his side, along with his son, Wolfgang, and Alex, Eddie's brother and VAN...October 7, 2020
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EDDIE VAN HALEN To Be Honored With Special SiriusXM Pop-Up Channel
SiriusXM is remembering guitar virtuoso and VAN HALEN co-founder Eddie Van Halen with a special pop-up channel dedicated to his life and legacy. Listeners can tune in to The Van Halen Tribute Channel — which has taken over SiriusXM's Deep Tracks (Ch. 27) — now to hear VAN HALEN's greatest hits, as w...October 7, 2020
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RAMMSTEIN Confirms Studio Return
German industrial metallers RAMMSTEIN have confirmed their return to the studio. Earlier today, the official RAMMSTEIN account was updated with a photo of RAMMSTEIN at La Fabrique studios in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, in the south of France, along with the following caption: "Sadly no tour this year -...October 7, 2020
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SAMMY HAGAR Had Secretly Been In Contact With EDDIE VAN HALEN For Last Few Months: 'It's Been A Love Fest'
Sammy Hagar says that he had been secretly in contact with Eddie Van Halen in the months leading up to the legendary guitarist's death. Hagar, who previously said he hadn't spoken to Eddie since since the conclusion of VAN HALEN's 2004 reunion tour, revealed his renewed friendship with his former ba...October 7, 2020
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PEARL JAM's MIKE MCCREADY: EDDIE VAN HALEN 'Changed Everything And He Played With Soul'
PEARL JAM guitarist Mike McCready has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who passed away on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65. The legendary VAN HALEN guitarist died at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, California. His wife, Janie, was by his side, along with his son, Wolfgang, and Alex, Eddie's...October 7, 2020
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ADRIAN VANDENBERG: EDDIE VAN HALEN Was 'Without A Doubt One Of The Absolute Greatest And Most Influential Musicians Of All Time'
Former WHITESNAKE guitarist Adrian Vandenberg has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who died on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65. The legendary VAN HALEN guitarist died at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, California. His wife, Janie, was by his side, along with his son, Wolfgang, and Alex, Ed...October 7, 2020
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EDDIE VAN HALEN's Wife JANIE: 'My Heart And Soul Have Been Shattered Into A Million Pieces'
Eddie Van Halen's wife Janie Van Halen (née Liszewski) has paid tribute to her late husband, saying that they "have a connection and love that will always be." Eddie died on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65. The legendary VAN HALEN guitarist died at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, Californi...October 7, 2020
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TESTAMENT's ERIC PETERSON On EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'His Music Was The Soundtrack Of My Middle School Years'
TESTAMENT's Eric Peterson has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who died on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65. The legendary VAN HALEN guitarist died at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, California. His wife, Janie, was by his side, along with his son, Wolfgang, and Alex, Eddie's brother and VA...October 7, 2020
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MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN Pays Tribute To EDDIE VAN HALEN With 'Eruption' Cover
MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who died on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65. The legendary VAN HALEN guitarist died at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, California. His wife, Janie, was by his side, along with his son, Wolfgang, and Alex, Eddie's brother...October 7, 2020
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OZZY OSBOURNE Pays Tribute To EDDIE VAN HALEN: He Was 'A Force To Be Reckoned With'
Ozzy Osbourne has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who died on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65. The legendary VAN HALEN guitarist's death was confirmed by his son, VAN HALEN bassist Wolfgang Van Halen. Ozzy told Rolling Stone: "The last time I spent any serious time with Eddie was on the last o...October 7, 2020
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