Full Name: Edward Lodewijk Van Halen
Profession: Rock Guitarist
Biography: Best known as the lead guitarist, keyboardist and co-founder of the hard rock band Van Halen.
Ranked as one of the world's greatest guitarists, Van Halen is considered one of the most influential rock guitarists of the 20th century.
Born: January 26, 1955
Birthplace: Nijmegen, Netherlands
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
Died: October 6, 2020 (aged 65)
Cause of Death: Throat cancer
Married Life
- 1981-04-11 American "One Day At A Time" actress Valerie Bertinelli (20) marries American rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen (26); divorce in 2007
- 2007-12-20 "Hot in Cleveland" actress Valerie Bertinelli (47) divorces guitarist Eddie Van Halen (52) due to irreconcilable differences after 26 years of marriage
- 2009-06-27 Rocker Eddie Van Halen (54) weds publicist Janie Liszewski (39) at his seven-acre estate in the hills above Studio City, California
Historical Events
- 1984-01-09 Rock band Van Halen release their most successful album "1984"
- 1984-07-13 Eddie Van Halen makes a guest appearance, performing "Beat It", in a Jacksons concert, in Dallas, Texas
- 2007-03-12 22nd Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees: Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five; R.E.M.; The Ronettes; Patti Smith; and Van Halen
- 2015-10-04 American rock band Van Halen's final public performance takes place at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California.
Biographies and Sources
- Eddie Van Halen Dies at 65 - Variety
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