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Monday, December 14, 2020

Music Deaths: Eddie Van Halen

EDDIE VAN HALEN, 65

Died 6 October 2020

Guitarist/songwriter with rock band Van Halen.

Band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1974 with the Van Halen brothers (Eddie and Alex), bassist Michael Anthony and front man David Lee Roth.  Eddie was noted for his guitar ability and histronics.

Lots of big hits for these guys:

"Dance the Night Away"  (#15-1979)

"Jump"   (#1-1984)

"Panama"  (#13-1984)

"Why Can't This Be Love"  (#3-1986)

"When It's Love"  (#5-1988)

Their greatest hits CD is on my 300-disc Ultimate Jukebox.


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