The Music World Remembers Eddie Van Halen

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— Pearl Jam (@PearlJam) October 6, 2020

My heart is broken. Eddie was not only a Guitar God, but a genuinely beautiful soul. Rest in peace, Eddie! …Eddie Van Halen Dead at 65 from Cancer https://t.co/gITtcndQVv

— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) October 6, 2020

One of the greatest guitarists of all time! Rest in peace Eddie Van Halen pic.twitter.com/T0unvRXYmf

— muse (@muse) October 6, 2020

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— AC/DC (@acdc) October 7, 2020

RIP to the GREAT @eddievanhalen. Even though it took a couple calls to convince U it was actually me on the phone 🙂 U killed it on Thriller, & your classic 🎸solo on Beat It will never be matched. I’ll always smile when I think of our time working together. Eternal ❤️ & props.

— Quincy Jones (@QuincyDJones) October 7, 2020

https://t.co/QjAj45KED8 Apex talent. An unparalleled titan in the annals of rock n roll. One of the greatest musicians in the history of mankind. Rest In Peace, King Edward

— Tom Morello (@tmorello) October 6, 2020

Rest In Peace @eddievanhalen You will be missed! #Legend pic.twitter.com/A2dpG41dbS

— Aerosmith (@Aerosmith) October 6, 2020

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It is with great sadness that I heard the passing of Eddie Van Halen. ⁣ ⁣ He was the real deal: he pioneered a dazzling technique on guitar with taste and panache that I felt always placed him above his imitators. ⁣ ⁣ It was good to see him featured at the Met’s Play It Loud Exhibition.⁣ ⁣ R. I. P. Eddie⁣ ⁣ Photo: Paul Natkin / Getty

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RIP @eddievanhalen pic.twitter.com/j9lcTCys3b

— William Patrick Corgan (@Billy) October 7, 2020

"A man in his rightful place, so happy to be doing what he did." ~ Pete Townshend.

Eddie van Halen 1955-2020. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/JOg0vn86An

— The Who (@TheWho) October 7, 2020

Oh NO! Speechless. A trailblazer and someone who always gave everything to his music. A good soul. I remember first seeing him playing at the Starwood in 1976 and he WAS Eddie Van Halen. So shocked and sad. My condolences to Wolfie and the family. https://t.co/ExAWzFAEYJ

— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) October 6, 2020

 

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Oh man. Damn. I love you Eddie Van Halen. A true rocker, a deep musician, a HUGE heart, an LA boy through and through. A bold innovator and the undisputed king of all wheedlers. What a sound!!! I hope you jam with Jimi tonight and soar freely through the cosmos. A vibrant part of music has left this earth. Broken through to the other side. What a sweetheart, my brother. All love and condolences to your family. ❤️❤️❤️

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Legendary guitar and musical innovator Edward Van Halen. 1955-2020. Heaven will be electric tonight. pic.twitter.com/hdLd7atI74

— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) October 6, 2020

Guitar Hero is an understatement. Van Halen forever man.

— I Brought A Band, Sam Is On Trombone (@questlove) October 6, 2020

Just when I thought 2020 couldn’t get any worse, I hear Eddie Van Halen has passed. So shocking- One of the nicest, down to Earth men I have ever met and toured with. A true gent and true genius. RIP. So sad.Thoughts go out to his brother Alex, and his family. pic.twitter.com/fwIw040YMX

— Geezer Butler (@geezerbutler) October 6, 2020

Crushed. So fucking crushed. RIP Eddie Van Halen. You changed our world. You were the Mozart of rock guitar. Travel safe rockstar.

— —Nikki Sixx— (@NikkiSixx) October 6, 2020

Eddie Van Halen and Neil Peart were just too good for 2020.
We all are
My heart is broken

— Sebastian Bach (@sebastianbach) October 6, 2020

Rest in peace guitar legend Eddie Van Halen. 💔 We will miss you. #fuckcancer @eddievanhalen #eddievanhalen pic.twitter.com/S4vnN3tyWc

— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) October 6, 2020

The world lost an icon, innovator, showman, virtuoso, master songwriter and perhaps one of the biggest inspirations ever to learn how to play guitar. Heartbroken to hear of Eddie Van Halen’s passing. Our love, condolences and best wishes to his his family, friends and fans. #RIP pic.twitter.com/pGhPUXRzyb

— Nickelback (@Nickelback) October 6, 2020

Eddie Van Halen 🎸 Rest in Rock.

— Garbage (@garbage) October 6, 2020

Oh man, I just heard about Eddie. Fucking hell. I hope Wolfgang and Alex and the rest of his family are doing OK. The greatest of all time has left the building. RIP EVH.

— Scott Ian (@Scott_Ian) October 6, 2020

 

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When you’re a step up from being the greatest guitar player of all time, your name is @eddievanhalen. Thank you for the riffs Eddie, the solos, the good times, the energy, the attitude, the amazing live shows and that smile…oh that “I’m bringing whiskey to the party tonight and I don’t need a glass, because it already comes in a bottle,” type smile! God bless you #EdwardVanHalen, your work with @vanhalen and your music has done more to make the world a happier place than you’ll ever know. And one more thing….after taking #NeilPeart, @kobebryant and now #EVH from us, 2020, will you kindly just FUCK OFF already?

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I just heard about Eddie Van Halen and I feel terrible about it. Eddie was such a great guitarist and I remember how big Van Halen was, especially here in L.A. Love and Mercy to Eddie’s family & friends. pic.twitter.com/PY8fyrx1Lu

— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) October 6, 2020

 

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This is a very hard one to take for so many of us…his influence and his music will go on forever, thank you for everything Eddie Van Halen RIP #EVH

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What a loss. Eddie was a game-changer, a once-in-a-generation guitar player and musician, and a pretty cool guy. R.I.P., Eddie. #VanHalen https://t.co/qBkRBoqxel

— Mike Chills 🍁🎃🍂👻 (@m_millsey) October 6, 2020

RIP Eddie Van Halen. Van Halen were a tremendous influence on both Vinnie & Dime & Pantera. Hopefully they are all rocking out together now! pic.twitter.com/XtnL33aGsd

— Pantera (@Pantera) October 6, 2020