Eddie Van Halen

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Born:
January 26, 1955, he's 57 and Dutch-American.
Birthname:
Edward Lodewijk Van Halen.
One Liner:
Van Halen guitarist/keyboard player/leader
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A member of 1 group, and credited 10 times on others' music. 4 collaborations and 3 musical relatives.

Biography

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Edward Lodewijk "Eddie" van Halen (born January 26, 1955) is a Dutch-American guitarist, keyboardist, songwriter and producer, best known as the lead guitarist and co-founder of the hard rock band Van Halen, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007 . Eddie van Halen is widely known for his innovative performing and recording styles in shredding, tapping, scratching solos and high frequency feedback; he is also known for energetic and acrobatic stage performances. The All Music Guide has described him as "undoubtedly one of the most influential, original, and talented rock guitarists of the 20th century."

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Eddie Van Halen - Van Halen's "Tour of The World" Getty Images

Van Halen's "Tour of The World"

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Eddie Van Halen - Van Halen Reunion Tour Press Conference Getty Images

Van Halen Reunion Tour Press Conference

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Eddie Van Halen - Van Halen's "Tour of The World" Getty Images

Van Halen's "Tour of The World"

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Eddie Van Halen - Music File Photos 1980's Getty Images

Music File Photos 1980's

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Photo of Van Halen

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Photo of Van Halen

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  • Eddie Van Halen - Van Halen's "Tour of The World"
  • Eddie Van Halen - Music File Photos 1980's
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Discography

38 releases – 31 in other groups and 10 credits on others' music Edit
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Eddie Van Halen

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  • Van Halen

    current & founder member
    • lead guitar, backing vocals:
      • 1972-
    Van Halen

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Trivia

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  • When Van Halen was first starting out in clubs in LA, Eddie would play with his back to the audience so no one could "steal" his tapping technique.
  • The solo for "Eruption" was voted as the number two guitar solo of all-time by readers of Guitar World.

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Official sites
van-halen.com
Other sites
Wikipedia - Eddie Van Halen
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