Van Halen legend Eddie Van Halen dies aged 65

BBC.Also Read: Eddie Van Halen, Legendary Guitarist, Dies at 65Davis and his band, including Winwood on organ, Peter York on drums and his brother Muff Davis on bass, toured with The Rolling Stones and The Who throughout the ’60s. They formed in 1963 and changed their name from The Rhythm & Blues Quartet in 1964 and made Davis the frontman.

Eddie Van Halen will go up for auction in December.A 2004 EVH Charvel Art Series electric guitar with red, white and black stripes on the body and headstock will be among items for sale at the Julien’s Auctions in Los Angeles in December.Julien’s describes the instrument – custom-designed and played by the Van Halen guitarist – as a “Fender Stratocaster-style headstock numbered on the back No.

Eddie Van Halen may have passed away as a music legend with throngs of followers, but things were not easy for him and his family growing up in Pasadena, California.

NEW YORK -- Eddie Van Halen, the guitar virtuoso whose blinding speed, control and innovation propelled his band Van Halen into one of hard rock’s biggest groups and became elevated to the status of rock god, has died. He was 65.A person close to Van Halen’s family confirmed the rocker died Tuesday due to cancer.

Following the sad news of Eddie Van Halen's death yesterday (Oct. 6) at the age of 65, fans will be flocking to streaming services to remember the amazing body of work that he created. But which songs of Van Halen's have stood the test of time with modern-day music listeners?

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.

Van Halen where he describes making Michael Jackson’s hit “Beat It” when the singer was briefly away from the studio, has resurfaced following his death from throat cancer on Tuesday.The musician’s son Wolfgang Van Halen announced on Twitter on Tuesday that the legendary guitarist had died at the age of 65, and wrote that he was “the best father I could ever ask for”.Van Halen was born in the Netherlands in 1955, but moved to California with his parents and his older brother Alex in 1962. He

Eddie Van Halen passed away at Santa Monica Hospital in California surrounded by his son Wolfgang, brother Alex and wife Janie.Eddie Van Halen’s son and band mate, Wolfgang, initially broke the devastating news, confirming his dad had lost his “lost his long and arduous battle with cancer.”Wolfgang added: "He was the best father I could ever ask for. Every moment I've shared with him on and off stage was a gift.

confirmed his death to CBS Los Angeles, noting he passed at home.

Wolfgang Van Halen said in the tweet.With his distinct solos, Eddie Van Halen fuelled what was the ultimate California party band with its self-titled debut album and then the blockbuster record “1984”, which contains the classics “Jump,” “Panama” and “Hot For Teacher”.

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.