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cstack3 
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 Topic: RIP Eddie Van Halen!Posted: October 06 2020 at 14:21 |
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https://ultimateclassicrock.com/eddie-van-halen-dead/
Not quite a prog guitarist, but Eddie was responsible for a huge explosion of interest by young players (mostly teenage boys) who wanted to pick up the 6 string!! Eddie single-handedly helped turn Kramer guitar company into a massive brand, introduced the locking tremolo to the masses etc. Worth discussing. RIP Eddie. Edited by cstack3 - October 06 2020 at 20:37 |
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Posted: October 06 2020 at 14:23 |
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An ineffable loss for the rock community...
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Posted: October 06 2020 at 14:25 |
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Biggest loss in guitar rock since the death of Hendrix.  Rest now. |
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"Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy
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cstack3
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Posted: October 06 2020 at 14:28 |
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Eddie was a big fan of Allan Holdsworth and gave him support at a time that Allan probably needed it.
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Posted: October 06 2020 at 14:31 |
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I grew up in the late 70's & 80's with bands like Van Halen.
Part of the sound track of my youth. You will be missed Eddie.
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Posted: October 06 2020 at 14:34 |
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Posted: October 06 2020 at 14:36 |
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I remember Eddie van Halen best for his guitar solo on Michael Jackson's "Beat It"
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Posted: October 06 2020 at 14:37 |
It's a shame Holdsworth didn't like Road Games, it's actually a terrific album and one of his most unsafe, non-latibule projects. Edited by Atavachron - October 06 2020 at 14:38 |
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Also one of the best scenes from Back to the Future... These two examples clearly prove that his impact far exceeds the boundaries of the rock community. |
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Posted: October 06 2020 at 15:04 |
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RIP...and Cheers Eddie.  After all, you were married to VB during her prime.  Oh, and you played a mean guitar!  Edited by JD - October 06 2020 at 15:04 |
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What a worthless year......Just got off the phone with a buddy and he was in tears. I saw VH at a HS gym in mid 70s (I think) then again at the US Festival '83......
Terrible news....wow RIP....The GOAT!
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Posted: October 06 2020 at 15:07 |
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Legend
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2020 really blows. First Neil Peart, now this. These guys were f**king gods. RIP.
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Posted: October 06 2020 at 15:11 |
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So sad. RIP Eddie.
Yes, 2020 just blows. |
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wow... what is there to say ... just shocked. Easily the greatest and most influential guitarist of the last 40 odd years and only a peg behind the greatest of the great but hands down the most iconic guitarist since the 60's...
a Mick toastie to you Eddie.. and my list of greatest blow thy speakers song list wouldn't be complete without something from him.. and it is damn well complete let me tell you. Micky tested.. Micky approved.. |
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Posted: October 06 2020 at 15:22 |
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Back in 1978 I went to see Black Sabbath. Backing them up on that tour was this unknown band from Cali. Who knew?
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...a vigorous circular motion hitherto unknown to the people of this area, but destined
to take the place of the mud shark in your mythology... |
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Posted: October 06 2020 at 15:23 |
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Oh J*sus...
I'm f*cking crushed... Steve G., wow man you hit it... 2020 sucks... I'm losing my heroes.... This hurts as fiercely as losing Neil... |
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Posted: October 06 2020 at 15:24 |
apparently Sabbath were not happy when so many people were turning up to see the support band and not them
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^^^ the infamous tour where Sabbath came off as choir boys in comparison. Edited by Atavachron - October 06 2020 at 15:25 |
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