Forum The Longship Eddie Van Halen died

Eddie Van Halen died

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65 years old from cancer. 

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#1 · Oct 6, 1:45 PM
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Awwww man, this one hurts. RIP

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#2 · Oct 6, 1:51 PM
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RIP Eddie, one of greats!!

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#3 · Oct 6, 2:05 PM
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The King! RIP...

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#4 · Oct 6, 2:10 PM
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Was diagnosed with mouth cancer in 2000, even though he smoked 3 packs of cigarettes a day forever, he blamed it on the guitar picks that he'd sometimes put in his mouth. The cancer moved down to this throat and I believe that is what eventually killed him. RIP. Maybe one of the greatest guitar players ever, but as a person? Hmmmm. Not sure. Doesn't get along with any of his ex-band mates besides his brother. 

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#5 · Oct 6, 2:11 PM
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Just recently re-read both of these:

Very interesting band. Loved the original line-up. RIP Eddie.

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#6 · Oct 6, 2:22 PM
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Lots of memories live in your place. Rest up Maestro. 

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I remember seeing them in 84 before Roth left.   Great show.   RIP Eddie.

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