"The ultimate guitar hero" – Blackmore, Page, Schenker, May, Satriani, Vai and more pay tribute to Eddie Van Halen
Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony also paying their respects to the legend
The loss of Eddie Van Halen is the passing of one of the all-time guitar greats, a player whose influence is difficult to fathom. Few guitarists blazed a trail with such fire and finesse as Eddie, and the guitar world has responded in kind to his loss with an outpouring of love and respect.
We're collecting those tributes and updating as they come in.
A photo posted by @therealritchieblackmore on Oct 7, 2020 at 12:30pm PDT
Hi Eddie,You were the BEST of our generation.I am so sorry you have gone.My condolences to your loved ones.I miss you, but like my partner said to me: "You have gone to a better place."Rest In Peace, my friend! pic.twitter.com/YaT7rpuo4sOctober 7, 2020
A photo posted by @joesatriani on Oct 8, 2020 at 11:50am PDT
We received this from Alex Van Halen… "Hey Ed. Love you. See you on the other side. Your brother, Al”#EddieVanHalen #EddieVanHalenRIP pic.twitter.com/dunXGiXhkKOctober 8, 2020
What a Long Great Trip It’s Been.. David Lee Roth
A photo posted by @davidleeroth on Oct 6, 2020 at 5:57pm PDT
Heartbroken and speechless. My love to the family. Sammy Hagar
A photo posted by @sammyhagar on Oct 6, 2020 at 1:12pm PDT
No words...Heartbroken, my love to the family💔 Michael Anthony
A photo posted by @mad_anthony_bassman on Oct 6, 2020 at 4:01pm PDT
A photo posted by @gary.cherone on Oct 6, 2020 at 5:10pm PDT
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A photo posted by @jimmypage on Oct 7, 2020 at 2:04am PDT
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A photo posted by @markttremonti on Oct 6, 2020 at 3:30pm PDT
Today we lost a six string master, that most would need 7 strings to replace. Thank You for inspiring all of us. Goodbye Edward.. Your Friend, Richie Sambora pic.twitter.com/mW9fJBpmUPOctober 6, 2020
A photo posted by @metallica on Oct 6, 2020 at 3:40pm PDT
~ 💔💔💔 Eddie Van Halen ⭐️ RIP Adam Jones
A photo posted by @adamjones_tv on Oct 6, 2020 at 1:18pm PDT
RIP @eddievanhalen pic.twitter.com/j9lcTCys3bOctober 7, 2020
A photo posted by @tommorello on Oct 6, 2020 at 12:50pm PDT
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A photo posted by @officialmyleskennedy on Oct 6, 2020 at 7:12pm PDT
the GOAT. RIP, Eddie Van Halen. 👑 Mateus Asato
A photo posted by @mateusasato on Oct 6, 2020 at 12:55pm PDT
A photo posted by @markagnesi on Oct 6, 2020 at 12:49pm PDT
One of the greatest guitarists of all time! Rest in peace Eddie Van Halen Matt Bellamy
A photo posted by @mattbellamy on Oct 6, 2020 at 1:24pm PDT
We're saddened to hear of Eddie Van Halen's untimely passing today. Given the news today, we want to dedicate our album Van Weezer to Eddie as a thank you for all the incredible music that soundtracked our youth and inspired the record. RIP EVH. pic.twitter.com/plb9WIuo64October 6, 2020
My heart is broken. Eddie was not only a Guitar God, but a genuinely beautiful soul. Rest in peace, Eddie! ...Eddie Van Halen Dead at 65 from Cancer https://t.co/gITtcndQVvOctober 6, 2020
A photo posted by @kennywayneshepherd on Oct 6, 2020 at 12:52pm PDT
A photo posted by @normansrareguitars on Oct 6, 2020 at 12:57pm PDT
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A photo posted by @hurricanenita on Oct 6, 2020 at 12:41pm PDT
A photo posted by @slash on Oct 6, 2020 at 2:24pm PDT
Crushed. So fucking crushed. RIP Eddie Van Halen. You changed our world. You were the Mozart of rock guitar. Travel safe rockstar.October 6, 2020
I just heard about Eddie Van Halen and I feel terrible about it. Eddie was such a great guitarist and I remember how big Van Halen was, especially here in L.A. Love and Mercy to Eddie’s family & friends. pic.twitter.com/PY8fyrx1LuOctober 6, 2020
A photo posted by @seymourduncanpickups on Oct 6, 2020 at 1:00pm PDT
A photo posted by @emilywolfemusic on Oct 6, 2020 at 5:26pm PDT
Just when I thought 2020 couldn't get any worse, I hear Eddie Van Halen has passed. So shocking- One of the nicest, down to Earth men I have ever met and toured with. A true gent and true genius. RIP. So sad.Thoughts go out to his brother Alex, and his family. pic.twitter.com/fwIw040YMXOctober 6, 2020
The world lost an icon, innovator, showman, virtuoso, master songwriter and perhaps one of the biggest inspirations ever to learn how to play guitar. Heartbroken to hear of Eddie Van Halen’s passing. Our love, condolences and best wishes to his his family, friends and fans. #RIP pic.twitter.com/pGhPUXRzybOctober 6, 2020
Very sad to hear about the passing of the legendary @eddievanhalen. You will be missed. #RIPEddieVanHalen📸: @markweissguy #EddieVanHalen @VanHalen pic.twitter.com/x4J6nfxOqYOctober 6, 2020
Legendary guitar and musical innovator Edward Van Halen. 1955-2020. Heaven will be electric tonight. pic.twitter.com/hdLd7atI74October 6, 2020
Rest in peace guitar legend Eddie Van Halen. 💔 We will miss you. #fuckcancer @eddievanhalen #eddievanhalen pic.twitter.com/S4vnN3tyWcOctober 6, 2020
Oh man, bless his beautiful creative heart. I love you Eddie Van Halen, an LA boy, a true rocker. I hope you jam with Jimi tonight. Break through to the other side my brother. ❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/XpcTlPJq9AOctober 6, 2020
A photo posted by @williamduvallofficial on Oct 6, 2020 at 1:16pm PDT
A photo posted by @marshallamps_uk on Oct 6, 2020 at 1:25pm PDT
RIP😞 #eddievanhalen Tosin Abasi
A photo posted by @tosinabasi on Oct 6, 2020 at 1:53pm PDT
What a player. One I doubt we’ll see the likes of again. Rest in peace Eddie. ❤️ Joanne Shaw Taylor
A photo posted by @joanneshawtaylor on Oct 6, 2020 at 1:29pm PDT
Take a bow, Eddie. You changed guitar playing for all of us 👑 Bare Knuckle Pickups Official
A photo posted by @bareknucklepickupsofficial on Oct 6, 2020 at 1:08pm PDT
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