Eddie died from cancer on Tuesday, with his son, Van Halen bassist Wolfgang, announcing news of his death with a statement on Twitter.Since then, figures from across the music world have been paying tribute to Eddie, who was a member of one of the world’s biggest rock bands during the 1980s.
David Lee Roth, Eddie’s former bandmate, posted a short message alongside a black-and-white picture of the pair together.“What a Long Great Trip It’s Been..” David said.
What a Long Great Trip It’s Been.. pic.twitter.com/M5pmkVi7hWThe Who’s Pete Townshend told Rolling Stone: “It’s completely tragic that we have lost him.“He was not just an innovative and stylish player with great taste, he was also a laidback virtuoso showman who just blew us all away.
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