Eddie Van Halent gyászolja többek között a Metallica, Tony Iommi, Paul Stanley és Gene Simmons (KISS), David Coverdale (Whitesnake), Neal Schon (Journey), Richie Faulkner (Judas Priest) és Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers).
A Van Halen legendás gitárosa 65 éves korában hunyt el október 6-án. Eddie Van Halen 65 éves volt, régóta torokrákkal küzdött, az orvosai szerint az utóbbi három napban rohamosan romlott az állapota, szervezete pedig végül feladta a küzdelmet. Noha évekig rengeteget dohányzott, szerinte a daganatot nem ez okozta, hanem az a fémből készült pengető, amit több mint húsz évvel ezelőtt gyakran a szájában tartott. Az tavaly októberi hír volt, hogy a gitáros rendszeresen Németországba repül a sugárkezelésekre.
A zenész halálakor ott volt mellette a felesége, Wolfgang fia és a testvére, Alex Van Halen is egy kaliforniai kórházban. A hírt fia, Wolfgang Van Halen is megerősítette, aki Instagramon azt írta: édesapja ma reggel elveszítette a rákkal vívott hosszú és fáradságos harcát.
Nyugodjék békében!
Heartbroken and speechless. My love to the family. pic.twitter.com/MQMueMF2XO
— Sammy Hagar (@sammyhagar) October 6, 2020
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 & everyone in the greater VH family.
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— Metallica (@Metallica) October 6, 2020
I’m just devastated to hear the 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. Rest In Peace my dear friend till we meet again. pic.twitter.com/Qs8tsLPANJ
— Tony Iommi (@tonyiommi) October 6, 2020
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
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
It’s sad to hear about the passing of one of the best guitarists ever @eddievanhalen. The US Festival, the Monsters of Rock we’ve shared the stage many times w/ @VanHalen. What a great loss for the World of Music. Our Hearts & Prayers go out to the Van Halen Family. #RIPEddie pic.twitter.com/Earc4FCMeA
— Scorpions (@scorpions) October 6, 2020
This one sucks big time!!!!! R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen!!!! You took what Hendrix gave us, and created an even bigger legacy!!!! You will be sorely missed, and I’m glad to have met you and hung out together!!!!! Can 2020 just go the fuck away!!!! pic.twitter.com/SaCyhXEaz4
— John Corabi (@Crablegs59) October 6, 2020
Rest in peace guitar legend Eddie Van Halen. ? We will miss you. #fuckcancer @eddievanhalen #eddievanhalen pic.twitter.com/S4vnN3tyWc
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) October 6, 2020
Feeling deep sadness and overwhelming appreciation.
The appreciation and love for him is bigger though.
Let’s take a minute and try to imagine our world if he never showed up.
It’s unthinkable.
Thank you King Edward. You are deeply loved and will be missed. pic.twitter.com/H1mS4sYZIo— Steve Vai (@stevevai) October 6, 2020
There will be many words written and spoken about Eddie Van Halen over the next few days, months, and years. Those words will never come close to expressing what he meant to rock music, what he meant to guitarists, and what he meant to the guitar itself.
Rest easy sir,
-SG pic.twitter.com/d40xqEsunT— Steve Gorman Rocks (@gormanrocks) October 6, 2020
Omg…RIP, Edward…Our Thoughts Are Prayers Are With Your Family, Friends & Fans…What An Incredible Loss…Truly An Astonishing Musician…???
Eddie Van Halen Dead at 65 from Cancer https://t.co/oA0P9VrnGp— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) October 6, 2020
So sad to hear this https://t.co/pawDmmLYCE
— Tommy Thayer (@tommy_thayer) October 6, 2020
RIP Eddie Van Halen. Van Halen were a tremendous influence on both Vinnie & Dime & Pantera. Hopefully they are all rocking out together now! pic.twitter.com/XtnL33aGsd
— Pantera (@Pantera) October 6, 2020
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 https://t.co/gITtcndQVv
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) October 6, 2020
May you Rest In Peace @eddievanhalen ! You changed my life with your music, your band and your life’s journey. Condolences to your family…. #ripeddievanhalen @ Scottsdale, Arizona https://t.co/NSooZOgKjW
— David Ellefson (@ellefsondavid) October 6, 2020
R.I.P. Edward Van Halen https://t.co/MV9aKaBdlo
— Dino Cazares (@DinoCazares) October 6, 2020
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 https://t.co/AZRUyj1xll
— Taylor Momsen (@taylormomsen) October 6, 2020
Statement from Wolf VH on his father’s passing. We’ve lost a giant in the world of Rock and Roll. No way to know how many countless guitar players Eddie inspired to sit in their rooms and jam for hours learning Eruption or bands that formed after hearing his band Van Halen. ? https://t.co/TijjVT47pI
— Sacred Reich (@SacredReich) October 6, 2020
Hearing reports that Eddie Van Halen has left us?
— Charlie Benante (@skisum) October 6, 2020
Oh man, I just heard about Eddie. Fucking hell. I hope Wolfgang and Alex and the rest of his family are doing OK. The greatest of all time has left the building. RIP EVH.
— Scott Ian (@Scott_Ian) October 6, 2020
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 his family, friends and fans. #RIP pic.twitter.com/pGhPUXRzyb
— Nickelback (@Nickelback) October 6, 2020
Absolutely heart broken. Goodbye to the best there ever was and ever will be. RIP Eddie Van Halen pic.twitter.com/dZT693yvrO
— Todd Dammit Kerns (@todddammitkerns) October 6, 2020
I am in complete and utter shock over the news of Edward 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! #RIPEVH #RIPEdwardVanHalen ??? pic.twitter.com/1uuMLt1cvv
— Mike Portnoy ? (@MikePortnoy) October 6, 2020
No Words.
Edward Van Halen
Rest In Power & Peace
? ? ?— Vernon Reid (@vurnt22) October 6, 2020
There are no words. RIP Eddie. True innovator. Thoughts go out to your family and friends #5150 pic.twitter.com/LIUPkoSz4A
— OVERKILL (@OverkillBand) October 6, 2020
Damn. What a loss.https://t.co/ZpLzuRNWjt
— Todd La Torre (@ToddLaTorre) October 6, 2020
Rest In Peace to one of the truly greatest musicians of all time. My first guitar hero – the guitarist I grew up listening to in car rides with my family – a man I excitedly share the same birth date and month with: Mr. Eddie Van Halen. pic.twitter.com/cS3ovRrcnj
— Matthew kiichichaos Heafy (@matthewkheafy) October 6, 2020
Welp guess the rest of the day will be spent crying & listening to Van Halen. #RipEVH
— Jamey Jasta (@jameyjasta) October 6, 2020
— Richie Faulkner (@RichieFaulkner) October 6, 2020
RIP Eddie Van Halen pic.twitter.com/K2Lq9SouFQ
— rage against the machine (@RATM) October 6, 2020
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 of these six strings and blazing a trail for so many of us to attempt to follow. ? RIP pic.twitter.com/5xG2Ywimk6— Nita Strauss (@hurricanenita) October 6, 2020
Incredibly sorry for your loss man. Could never thank your dad enough for the joy he gave us all my sincerest condolences to you and your family
— Sebastian Bach (@sebastianbach) October 6, 2020
Rest In Peace, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen . Icon, innovator, virtuoso. There will never be another like you. pic.twitter.com/83jFN3AvUc
— Dave Lombardo (@TheDaveLombardo) October 6, 2020
It’s a sad day. I never had the chance to see him live. But I was giving the opportunity to meet him in person at Guitar Center Hollywood. He will be missed. #eddievanhalen https://t.co/mx7LHdHV2g
— Mike Spreitzer (@MikeSpreitzer) October 6, 2020
I am saddened to hear to news one of my true guitar heroes death, Eddie Van Halen. He expanded the landscape of lead guitar playing, and took it to another level like a turbo charged muscle car leaving everyone behind. I was very influenced by his emotional lead playing. EVH RIP pic.twitter.com/b26nrXYPti
— Bruce Kulick (@brucekulick) October 6, 2020
I don’t even know what to say other than…. I’m crushed right now. ??? #eddievanhalen
– ROB pic.twitter.com/nv49goc60R
— Volbeat (@VOLBEAT) October 6, 2020
Words cannot describe how monumental the loss of Edward Van Halen is to the music community. He inspired generations of guitar players of all genres. His playing was unrivaled in its ingenuity and its ferocity. Rest In Peace to the greatest Rock Guitarist of all time. pic.twitter.com/DHyjERxR2Z
— Joe Bonamassa (Official) (@JBONAMASSA) October 6, 2020
Just heard the devastating news…
One of the absolute giants is gone. He influenced and inspired an entire generation, including myself.
His legacy will always remain.
RIP Edward #eddievanhalen— Yngwie Malmsteen (@OfficialYJM) October 6, 2020
Whether you were blessed to have known him or not, He was a kind and gentle soul… His impact on ALL our lives was immeasurable! His music, eternal! My deepest sympathies to the Van Halen family… Love you Ed #LongLiveTheKing!
— Gary Cherone (@garycherone) October 6, 2020
… how many? pic.twitter.com/pf4OzCIm5j
— Zach Myers (@ZMyersOfficial) October 6, 2020
Can’t believe Eddie Van Halen is gone. He was born to be great! There’s a huge band somewhere in Heaven and I think I know who’s playing lead.
— Tom Hamilton (@THaerosmith) October 6, 2020
I can’t believe I’m even writing this right now! I’m truly heart broken & in complete shock. No words can even begin to explain what this man did for the world of guitar & rock music! He was & always will be the King! He changed the world of guitar! Rest in peace @eddievanhalen pic.twitter.com/zqWoHqrFGQ
— Mike Orlando (@MikeOrlando1) October 6, 2020
Devastating news to hear about the passing of Eddie Van Halen today. One of the most inspirational and iconic guitar…
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