David Crosby retracts Eddie Van Halen comments, says he forgot guitarist ‘had just died’

David Crosby has issued an apology for comments he made about the late Eddie Van Halen that upset people shortly after the rocker’s death at age 65. Crosby took to Twitter on Tuesday to apologize to any fans of the Van Halen guitarist who he may have offended when he implied in earlier tweets that the late guitarist wasn’t exactly his cup of tea.

David Crosby is serving up an apology after one of his unvarnished opinions sparked backlash.

meh-moration.Rock ‘n’ roll legend David Crosby has apologized for an obtuse tweet he sent about the late Eddie Van Halen following the guitar god’s death at 65.

Eddie Van Halen and his family had to deal with racism growing up due to their mixed-race background, former bandmate David Lee Roth said in a resurfaced interview. The acclaimed Van Halen guitarist died last week at age 65 following a long battle with cancer.The legendary rocker was born to mother Eugenia, who was born in Indonesia, and father Jan, who was born in the Netherlands.

David Crosby is at the receiving end of intense backlash following a tweet he sent over the weekend about the late Eddie Van Halen in the wake of the rock legend’s death last week at 65.

David Crosby has come under fire this week for insensitive tweets made about the late Eddie Van Halen.On October 10, a fan tweeted to Crosby asking his opinion of Eddie Van Halen, who passed away from throat cancer on October 6.Crosby replied with a one-word answer: “Meh ….”.Meh ….

Eddie Van Halen’s widow said her “heart and soul have been shattered into a million pieces” as she paid tribute to the revered rock star.

Related: Eddie Van Halen – a life in pictures The brothers attended Pasadena City College, as did the future Van Halen vocalist David Lee Roth, and Eddie and Alex also took piano lessons in San Pedro with the venerable teacher Stasys Kalvaitis. Eddie originally played drums and Alex guitar, but by the time they formed their first serious group, Mammoth, they had switched instruments.

who has died of cancer aged 65, was a leading pioneer of rock guitar playing in the post-Jimi Hendrix era – and gave his name to one of the world’s most energetic and exciting hard rock bands.After Van Halen’s formation in the mid-1970s, he provided the driving force behind the extrovert stage antics of original frontman David Lee Roth – and became famous for popularising the technique of “two-hand tapping”, using both on the fretboard of his instrument.The Dutch-born guitarist was influenced by

died on Tuesday after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 65.Van Halen's son and bandmate, Wolfgang — whom he shared with ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli -- announced the news on social media.«I can't believe I'm having to write this, but my father, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, has lost his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning,» he shared.

Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett has described Eddie Van Halen as a guitar “supremo” who took the instrument to a “whole new level”.

Queen guitarist Brian May has paid tribute to “original and dazzling” Eddie Van Halen following his death at the age of 65.

Eddie died from cancer on Tuesday, with his son, Van Halen bassist Wolfgang, announcing news of his death with a statement on Twitter.Since then, figures from across the music world have been paying tribute to Eddie, who was a member of one of the world’s biggest rock bands during the 1980s. David Lee Roth, Eddie’s former bandmate, posted a short message alongside a black-and-white picture of the pair together.“What a Long Great Trip It’s Been..” David said. What a Long Great Trip It’s Been..

Van Halen has died at the age of 65 after being diagnosed with throat cancer.His son Wolfgang Van Halen announced the news on Twitter on Tuesday, paying tribute to “the best father I could ever ask for”.Van Halen, a native of the Netherlands who moved to Pasadena, California, made rock and roll history as one of the most celebrated guitarists of all time.

David Lee Roth, 65, is the latest star to share a touching tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who died at the age of 65 on Oct. 6 after a lengthy battle with throat cancer. The on-again, off-again lead singer of Van Halen shared a black and white photo of himself standing backstage next to the late star as they held hands and smiled at the camera. “What a Long Great Trip It’s Been..” his simple yet powerful caption for the post read.

The world of rock and roll is mourning the “Mozart for guitar” Eddie Van Halen following his death at the age of 65.