The Tragic History of Eddie Van Halen

Oral cancer survivor here. Had it worse than Eddie as I had most of lower jaw replaced. Its beatable ... but you gotta clean up your act and be vigilant about your health. I'm one year cancer free.

Like it or not, Michael Anthony's harmonies ARE crucial to the sound of Van Halen records

i respect Sammy SO MUCH for sticking up for Michael..... Sammy has a really big heart

I love the fact that when you listen to Eddie when he plays, it feels like he is alive at that moment. I am dead serious. Eddie lives on in his records.

Eddie is the reason I had to have a guitar . Heard that first album and was blown away . The date of Nov 2nd 1979 is when I started learning to play. Trying hard to play catch up to" Eddie ". which was impossible . Seen Van Halen on July 28 1981 in concert . Magical !!... I was wowwed to find out his birthday was one day before mine . In March of 2020 my thumb had turned black and they had to amputate it .For a guitar player it was devastating .My thumb was removed because it was cancer . The cancer " Melanoma " went to my brain and was diagnosed as stage 4 melanoma . When Eddie passed away in October . My heart sunk , Battling cancer myself I leaned into his vibe .I am still alive and even though I lost a thumb , I still play and when I play . I look up and think " You can see me playing now buddy .. How am I doing and hope to see you soon " Eddie was my guitarist and inspiration

Rest in peace Edward Van Halen

I met Eddie when I was living in a Sober living in 1991 in Burbank . He was in rehab on the third floor at Saint Joes Medical Center. When he took his 90 day chip at an NA meeting, I gave him a book called as Bill sees it.He gave me a big hug. After he got out of rehab, I saw him around at AA meetings. He sure remembered me. We smoked a few cigarettes a few times out in the back by ourselves. I guess it was my 15 minutes. I think he already had an operation for his tongue cancer. He told me that Valerie left him because he wouldn’t quit smoking anyway I gave him my number and told him if he wanted to go to a meeting with somebody just give me a call. The call never came. Meeting him was a highlight of my life. I’m just a garage musician, but I’ve always looked up to that man’s Musical gifts. I wish I could’ve helped him. I didn’t get sober until 2000’s ITS REALLY SIMPLE !!! How NOT EASY !!

The fact that Mike took that crap from the other 3 proves that he is a better man than I. I would have told them to take a long walk off a short pier.

Sad as this story ends, I can't help but feel grateful that he had the opportunity to say goodbye to those closest to him.

Love Eddie but just can’t believe what they all did to Mike. I met Mike he’s the nicest guy . He’s a founding member and somehow holds no grudges. Glad I was there to see the rise of this great band.

Sammy Hagar & Michael Anthony...two class acts! Can't wait to see them on tour this summer 🔥

David Lee Roth isn't an artist. He's a showman. Eddie was an artist. Hence, the conflict.

As I said before, I’m a smoker and drinker, but when you ignore doctors recommendations, and only descend more into addictions, things will go bad!

I'm so lucky. I was there. I saw Van Halen open for Sabbath in Virginia in '78. Went out the next day and bought their album. Instantly they were my favorite band in the world. Their sophomore effort "Van Halen II" was the most anticipated album I've ever waited for in my life. The rest is history. RIP, Eddie!

Haygar standing up for Anthony was the wright thing to do

The treatment of Michael Anthony is probably the biggest piss off, dude was a stud on the bass and a very important part of Van Halen history.

This video hit hard. Edward, you will always be my favorite guitar player. You're dearly missed. Love you, brother. R.I.P. 😢

Every Time I see Eddie Van Halen's picture or video tears come to my eyes. Every time I listen to Van Halen, my memories go back To one of the greatest guitars In the world. And Van Halen music. We All miss you EVH.

I got goosebumps when I heard him say I love you to his fam and friends. We miss you Eddie

Every time I think about him, see a video, hear one of his songs I am not only saddened deeply it also reminds me why I should never smoke again or drink for that matter. I've been sober since my cancer in 2019 just a few short months before his passing. I can no longer play guitar like I used to because of chemo & what it's done to my finger movement. RIP EVH & F CANCER