Eddie Van Halen

Date of Birth: January 26, 1955

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Date of Death: October 6, 2020

Biography

Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, known to the world as Eddie Van Halen, was a Dutch-American musician, songwriter, and producer. He was born on January 26, 1955, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and moved to Pasadena, California, with his family in 1962. Eddie, along with his brother Alex Van Halen, founded the rock band Van Halen in 1972. The band quickly rose to prominence with their self-titled debut album in 1978, which featured Eddie’s innovative guitar techniques, including his famous two-handed tapping. Eddie’s influence on the rock guitar genre is immeasurable, and he is considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Throughout his career, Van Halen released numerous successful albums and singles, earning multiple awards and accolades. Eddie’s unique style and technical prowess have inspired countless musicians, and his legacy continues to live on through his music.

5 Interesting Facts about Eddie Van Halen

1. Eddie Van Halen was a self-taught guitarist and could not read music.

2. He held several patents for guitar-related inventions, including a device to support a guitar in a flat position.

3. Eddie played the guitar solo in Michael Jackson’s hit song “Beat It.”

4. He was an avid car enthusiast and owned several high-performance vehicles.

5. Eddie was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Van Halen in 2007.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Eddie Van Halen

1. “You know, most people think that classical music is a lot of technicality and speed; that’s not true at all. It’s just about emotion.”

2. “If it sounds good, it is good.”

3. “Music is for people. The word ‘pop’ is just short for ‘popular.’ People relate to it.”

4. “The guitar is a part of me, and I feel like my best friend is gone.”

5. “I don’t feel a day over 60.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Eddie Van Halen was estimated to be around $100 million.

Children

Eddie Van Halen had one child, Wolfgang Van Halen, born in 1991. Wolfgang followed in his father’s footsteps and became a musician, playing bass for Van Halen in his later years and forming his own band, Mammoth WVH.