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Tributes pour in for ‘Mozart of rock guitar’ Eddie Van Halen

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07.10.2020 - 01:19

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Tributes have flooded in for the “Mozart of rock guitar” Eddie Van Halen following his death at the age of 65. The revered guitarist and co-founder of influential group Van Halen died on Tuesday following a battle with throat cancer.

His son, Van Halen bassist Wolfgang, announced the news with a statement on social media. He said: “I can’t believe I’m having to write this, but my father, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, has lost his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning. “He was the best father I could ever ask for.

Every moment I’ve shared with him on and off stage was a gift. “My heart is broken and I don’t think I’ll ever fully recover from this loss.” Wolfgang added: “I love you so much, Pop.” Following the announcement of Van

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