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Title: Great rock guitarists dies
Post by: metsrock69 on October 06, 2020, 01:53:53 pm: One of the greatest musicians that ever lived has lost his battle with cancer. Eddie van halen was one of my favorites growing up and I am glad I got to see him play in the 80's . my thoughts and prayers go out to his family,friends, and fans
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Post by: Nancy5 on October 06, 2020, 03:14:10 pm: I just heard that. I used to love his music. They said he died of cancer, but didn’t say what kind. RIP
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Post by: 1imaginarygirl on October 06, 2020, 03:59:28 pm: Quote from: Nancy5 on October 06, 2020, 03:14:10 pm
I just heard that. I used to love his music. They said he died of cancer, but didn’t say what kind. RIP

I read that he's had throat cancer for a while, but it spread. :(
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Post by: DEBMZ6 on October 06, 2020, 04:09:53 pm: I was so shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. I read that he had been battling throat cancer that traveled to his brain. May he RIP!
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Post by: potluck6 on October 06, 2020, 04:54:43 pm: To bad 65 is still young. Will maybe now go listen to his music on YouTube. YouTube is great for that and free.
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Post by: plennis on October 06, 2020, 10:11:07 pm: He was a fabulous musician, one of the best guitarists ever. Well he is out of pain now, R.I.P.
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Post by: ccandpam on October 07, 2020, 05:39:22 am: Eddie Van Halen was my favorite. I pray for his Family and Friends. RIP Eddie.
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Post by: ghunter on October 07, 2020, 05:48:50 am: RIP Eddie, Sending up prayer to the family.
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Post by: rghvac69 on October 07, 2020, 06:31:36 am: Van Halen---one of my favorite bands growing up. RIP.
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Post by: alina6 on October 07, 2020, 03:31:36 pm: I didn't realize he was 65
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Post by: heypeg on October 07, 2020, 05:54:04 pm: Yes another victim of cancer.
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Post by: miltonarmitage on October 07, 2020, 05:58:24 pm: He will be missed by many, cancer has ended too many lives way before their time but his music will live forever! I was interested to learn that in the Michael Jackson hit "Beat It", it was Eddie Van Halen who played the guitar.
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Post by: surveygrabber on October 08, 2020, 01:24:34 am: I grew up listen to Van Halen when I was really young. I also grew up listening to Michael Jackson.
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Post by: braggin on October 08, 2020, 05:14:57 am: Eddie Van Halen was a master guitarist and I loved several of his songs, including JUMP. I am very sorry to hear he passed at the young age of 65 from throat cancer.
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Post by: UGetPaid on October 08, 2020, 11:22:52 am: Jimmy Hendricks was before my time, although I can appreciate his talent posthumously. Eddie Van Halen was probably the most talented guitarist of my lifetime, although I suppose there are many who could compete for that title.

This video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9r-NxuYszg) of one of his live solos was always one of my favorites.

Another guitarist that is less well known - different styles entirely - but also a favorite of mine who died way too young back in 1997 was Michael Hedges. I did a search for a few of his videos and found this one (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaIN13aDbCc).

It was ironic that in his video Eddie had a lit cigarette burning and attached to the end of his fretboard - sending up smoke from the neck. In the Michael Hedges video, he has a lit stick of incense burning in almost the same position on his acoustic guitar.

RIP to two fine musicians.