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I had the pleasure of assisting in a magazine photo shoot a few years ago with Eddie. We were there with him for over 3 hours. He was a total class act and awesome to chat with. At one point the photographer asked if he could do some tapping for a few shots and we realized he was doing Eruption!
When it was over he asked if we wanted a couple photos, when his assistant went to grab a couple guitars off the display wall he was like no man, get MY guitars! So those are his two concert guitars in the photo.
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One of the greatest guitarists of all time😇. Loved his band when David Lee Roth was lead singer. It was a real loss when they broke up. I had no idea he was sick. Thanks for the info!🎸🎸🎸🎶🎶🎶
I just heard about this a couple hours ago. I’ve been remodeling a home next door to him
the last 2 years. I used to see home a couple times a week when he got his mail. We would just
wave hello to each other.
I heard a bunch of hammering and noises over there this morning so I just thought he was
having some minor work done.
Changed the way the git-box was played. Along with the Beatles on Ed Sullivan, man on the moon, and the Kennedy assassination, hearing Eddie for the first time is something I'll always remember.
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I had the pleasure of assisting in a magazine photo shoot a few years ago with Eddie. We were there with him for over 3 hours. He was a total class act and awesome to chat with. At one point the photographer asked if he could do some tapping for a few shots and we realized he was doing Eruption!
When it was over he asked if we wanted a couple photos, when his assistant went to grab a couple guitars off the display wall he was like no man, get MY guitars! So those are his two concert guitars in the photo.
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We might as well give you the "post of the day" award right now.....no need to wait.
the first thing that came into my mind was "And The Cradle Will Rock" which was sort of an anthem for the 80's. I remember my boss at a job in the early 90's used to freak out when I'd play "Runnin' With the Devil" and I'd crank it up at the beginning. I think he figured a car was crashing through the garage doors!!
Had the opportunity to see him with Dave and Sammy, heard it on the radio on the way home from work, instant goosebumps. Take your whiskey home brother, RIP EVH.
I saw Van Halen 3 or 4 times in the early 80's. Definitely one heck of a show. I even caught a guitar pick from his base player at one show, that was very cool. R.I.P. Mr. Eddie Van Halen
I didn’t have a photo of these earlier. After the shoot his assistant walked over and handed these to me and said here, put these in your pocket. His picks from the day.
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I saw this as I left my office today, waiting for my car to warm up. Sad day indeed. One of the most influential guitar players, ever. I know he inspired the hell out of me as a young rocker.
You really got me Eddie
2020 ... we lost one of the greatest drummers (Neil Peart) and one of the greatest guitarists (Edward Van Halen) of all time. Both super influential, and both some of the greatest showmen of their time.
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
My first concert was the 1984 Tour. The opening song was Unchained. Thank you Eddie for the music and the memories that will live for a very long time!
I met Eddie just as Van Halen was getting well known at Handlebars Saloon in Pasadena. He played Eruption with one foot on a chair. It was perfect. We met outside in the alley, smoking Marlboro Reds and talking guitar, motorbikes and cars. He had a Norton motorcycle decal on his guitar case which caught my eye. Rest In Eternal Peace Eddie.❤
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I didn't even know he was sick.
News to me. Too bad.
wow he was a good musician, grew up with some of his music
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Throat cancer. End of an era
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I had the pleasure of assisting in a magazine photo shoot a few years ago with Eddie. We were there with him for over 3 hours. He was a total class act and awesome to chat with. At one point the photographer asked if he could do some tapping for a few shots and we realized he was doing Eruption!
When it was over he asked if we wanted a couple photos, when his assistant went to grab a couple guitars off the display wall he was like no man, get MY guitars! So those are his two concert guitars in the photo.
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Wow - sad news. What a rock icon.
1955 gave us Eddie and this:
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Too young, saw him with the band in PDX in Sept 27, l978 at the MC, great show, original Eruption, first album played. RIP VH.
Best, SH
One of the greatest guitarists of all time😇. Loved his band when David Lee Roth was lead singer. It was a real loss when they broke up. I had no idea he was sick. Thanks for the info!🎸🎸🎸🎶🎶🎶
2020 has reached a new level of "suck."
Damn.
(Someone will get it.)
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Great story and photo, Sirius!
Polk audio, bud, enough said.
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@SiriusBlack that’s awesome
I am still baffled how he could make a guitar sound like it does in the opening and before the solo in _And the Cradle Will Rock.
I just heard about this a couple hours ago. I’ve been remodeling a home next door to him
the last 2 years. I used to see home a couple times a week when he got his mail. We would just
wave hello to each other.
I heard a bunch of hammering and noises over there this morning so I just thought he was
having some minor work done.
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Changed the way the git-box was played. Along with the Beatles on Ed Sullivan, man on the moon, and the Kennedy assassination, hearing Eddie for the first time is something I'll always remember.
Listened to him all throughout my teen years. I idolized him. I knew he was sick but this news still hits me pretty hard. RIP Legend.
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Man, that's crazy.
Just put on Van Halen cd....RIP
Still have my T-Shirt from 5150 and saw them the prior year for 1984.
Saw them other times too.....but my memory is a little smoky.
I can't believe none of you coin / Van Halen people posted this yet:
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We might as well give you the "post of the day" award right now.....no need to wait.
absolutely shocking, I just saw the news feed.
the first thing that came into my mind was "And The Cradle Will Rock" which was sort of an anthem for the 80's. I remember my boss at a job in the early 90's used to freak out when I'd play "Runnin' With the Devil" and I'd crank it up at the beginning. I think he figured a car was crashing through the garage doors!!
RIP EVH.
A lot of fond musical memories...
Given that he died of throat cancer, him smoking two cigarettes during the above 13:05 minute solo seems like foreshadowing...
A shining star and colorful guy...
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RIP EVH!
Wow, that sucks. An obvious influence on guitar players around the world. RIP Edward.
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Bummer. I'm sorry to hear that
RIP EVH
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Had the opportunity to see him with Dave and Sammy, heard it on the radio on the way home from work, instant goosebumps. Take your whiskey home brother, RIP EVH.
I saw Van Halen 3 or 4 times in the early 80's. Definitely one heck of a show. I even caught a guitar pick from his base player at one show, that was very cool. R.I.P. Mr. Eddie Van Halen
Sad day, RIP Eddie.
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I didn’t have a photo of these earlier. After the shoot his assistant walked over and handed these to me and said here, put these in your pocket. His picks from the day.
Collector of randomness. Photographer at PCGS. Lover of Harry Potter.
I saw Van Halen and Black Sabbath in 1978 in the Coliseum Music Hall in Houston, Tx. Awesome concert. RIP Eddie.
I saw this as I left my office today, waiting for my car to warm up. Sad day indeed. One of the most influential guitar players, ever. I know he inspired the hell out of me as a young rocker.
You really got me Eddie
2020 ... we lost one of the greatest drummers (Neil Peart) and one of the greatest guitarists (Edward Van Halen) of all time. Both super influential, and both some of the greatest showmen of their time.
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
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Great Guitarist. He will be missed. RIP.
Very sad when I heard this. One of the best.
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I was there 4th of July 1981 weekend in Detroit. Great show!! Ticket is a little faded.
Main floor $11.oo. If only now!!
My first concert was the 1984 Tour. The opening song was Unchained. Thank you Eddie for the music and the memories that will live for a very long time!
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Saw the same show at New Haven Coliseum. Two of my favorite bands of all time. He always looked like he was having such a great time. RIP
I met Eddie just as Van Halen was getting well known at Handlebars Saloon in Pasadena. He played Eruption with one foot on a chair. It was perfect. We met outside in the alley, smoking Marlboro Reds and talking guitar, motorbikes and cars. He had a Norton motorcycle decal on his guitar case which caught my eye. Rest In Eternal Peace Eddie.❤