The Rock World Mourns Eddie Van Halen

It’s hard to find the words when talking about the passing of Eddie Van Halen on October 6th. The guitar legend is a steadfast pillar in the rock world, loved far and wide for not just his skill but also for how he carried himself. Eddie changed the game by coming up with new ways to thrash an axe; all with a genuine smile of pure joy plastered on his face while smashing the stage and shattering our expectations. Eddie Van Halen’s love for music shone honestly and brightly in every performance. Here are just some of the many kind words and memories that have come pouring out to honour this humble God.

 

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We love you Eddie. The music will live forever. – Mike & Sammy

A post shared by Sammy Hagar (@sammyhagar) on Oct 8, 2020 at 10:31am PDT

HE CHANGED THE COURSE OF GUITAR WHAMMY BAR ROCK & RHYME… A GAME CHANGER… AND HIS MELODIC CRAZY WAS OVER THE TOP… WE’LL MISS YOU EDDIE…
LOVE FROM ABOVE
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— Steven Tyler (@IamStevenT) October 7, 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

 

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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, and everyone in the greater VH family. #LightUpTheSky ?????????? ???? @rosshalfin

A post shared by Metallica (@metallica) on Oct 6, 2020 at 3:40pm PDT

Rest In Peace @eddievanhalen BBC INTERNATIONAL @BBCWorld https://t.co/ITe8eOiClN

— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) October 7, 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

 

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@EddieVanHalen was one of the nicest guys I ever worked with and we shared so many laughs together. His influence on music and especially the guitar has been immeasurable. He was an absolute legend. Eddie, I’ll see you on the other side, my friend. Love, Ozzy.

A post shared by Ozzy Osbourne (@ozzyosbourne) on Oct 7, 2020 at 10:37am PDT

What a Long Great Trip It’s Been.. pic.twitter.com/M5pmkVi7hW

— David Lee Roth (@DavidLeeRoth) October 7, 2020

GOD BLESS EDWARD VAN HALEN • 1955 – 2O2O • tBLSt SDMF pic.twitter.com/J6ouoaRtLG

— Zakk Wylde (@ZakkWyldeBLS) October 6, 2020

 

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A post shared by AC/DC (@acdc) on Oct 6, 2020 at 8:20pm PDT

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— Pearl Jam (@PearlJam) October 6, 2020

Oh man, bless his beautiful creative heart. I love you Eddie Van Halen, an LA boy, a true rocker. I hope you jam with Jimi tonight. Break through to the other side my brother. ?????? https://t.co/XpcTlPJq9A

— Flea (@flea333) October 6, 2020

Legendary guitar and musical innovator Edward Van Halen. 1955-2020. Heaven will be electric tonight. pic.twitter.com/hdLd7atI74

— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) October 6, 2020

 

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#eddievanhalen

A post shared by Billie Joe Armstrong (@billiejoearmstrong) on Oct 6, 2020 at 5:15pm PDT

This is just the tip of the iceberg of the MANY messages from family, friends and fans alike that wish to pay their respects to someone who was more than just a man, even though he only ever saw himself that way. Rest in Peace Eddie Van Halen.