2) was “basically the only guitar player who influenced me – even though I don’t sound like him.” In a tribute for Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitarists, Van Halen, who was No. “My whole life has been music,” he told CNN’s John Vause. Speaking to CNN in 2017 after making a charitable contribution to help raise money for school music programs, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer noted the role music has played in his story. Van Halen also famously lent his guitar chops to Michael Jackson for “Beat It,” the smash 1983 hit from the landmark “Thriller” album that melded Jackson’s silky pop with a harder rock edge. 1 hit – which topped the pop singles charts in 1984. His solos crackled like lightning and powered all the band’s signature songs: “Runnin’ With the Devil,” “Panama,” “Hot For Teacher,” “Why Can’t This Be Love?” and of course “Jump” – their only No. Van Halen’s guitar wizardry anchored the band through four turbulent decades of platinum albums, sold-out tours and a revolving door of lead singers, from Roth to Sammy Hagar to Gary Cherone and back to Hagar and Roth again. Over four decades, Van Halen released more than a dozen albums together. I will see you in our next life my love.”Įddie Van Halen, whose full name was Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, and his brother Alex Van Halen began performing together as teens, but formed the core of what would later become Van Halen after meeting David Lee Roth. “I’m so grateful Wolfie and I were able to hold you in your last moments. “Through all your challenging treatments for lung cancer, you kept your gorgeous spirit and that impish grin. “You gave me the one true light in my life, our son, Wolfgang,” the actress wrote. “My heart is broken and I don’t think I’ll ever fully recover from this loss,” he added.īertinelli wrote on Twitter that her life changed 40 years ago when she met the guitarist. Van Halen went on to marry actress Janie Liszewski in 2009. Wolf Van Halen, Eddie and Valerie Bertinelli’s son, said his father died after a “long and arduous battle with cancer” on Tuesday morning. “Every moment I’ve shared with him on and off stage was a gift.” “He was the best father I could ever ask for,” his son, Wolf Van Halen, wrote in a note posted to Twitter. © 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc.Eddie Van Halen, the renowned lead guitarist of iconic rock group Van Halen, has died, according to a social media post by his son.

Patton Oswalt, Piers Morgan, Dane Cook, Jimmy Kimmel, designer Kenneth Cole and many more offered their condolences. The rock ‘n’ roll world wasn’t the only one heartbroken over the loss of the iconic songwriter and guitarist. Tributes poured in from other rock legends as well, including from Kiss frontman Gene Simmons and members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Van Halen bandmates David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar - who replaced singer Roth in Van Halen in 1985 - also took to Twitter to celebrate their late colleague’s legendary life and career. She shared a family photo on Instagram, captioned “40 years ago my life changed forever when I met you.” One of the tributes was posted by his ex-wife, 60-year-old Valerie Bertinelli, who was married to the “Runnin’ With the Devil” rocker from 1981 to 2007. Her heartfelt note comes amid an outpouring of online support following her husband’s untimely passing. Liszewski, a stuntwoman-turned-publicist, married Van Halen in 2009. Saying goodbye is the hardest thing I have ever had to do so instead I say so long, I will see you again soon in a place with no pain or sorrow.” Janie Liszewski posted a moving tribute to her late husband Wednesday. “Our journey together has not always been an easy one but in the end and always we have a connection and love that will always be.

“I never knew it was possible to cry so many tears or feel such incredible sadness. Janie Liszewski posted a moving Instagram tribute to her late husband and Van Halen guitarist Wednesday: “My heart and soul have been shattered into a million pieces,” she wrote. Mick Jagger, Tina Turner & more who said 'cheese' to this photographerĮddie Van Halen’s widow has spoken out following the 65-year-old rocker’s tragic death from throat cancer Tuesday. Valerie Bertinelli 'so proud' of Wolf Van Halen's Taylor Hawkins tribute: 'Killed it' '80s rock 'n' roll photog reveals what Tom Petty learned from the Boss Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' at 40: Inside the making of the masterpiece

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