I met him once in Austin, TX. during Van Halen's "5150" tour in 1986, backstage after the pre-show sound check (I worked at the venue). He seemed like a nice guy, very friendly and unpretentious. Too bad...
Legendary Rocker Eddie Van Halen Dead at 65 After Battle with Throat Cancer
Guitar legend Eddie Van Halen died Tuesday at the age of 65-years-old following a lengthy battle with throat cancer, TMZ reports.
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