Rock Legends Gene Simmons and Ozzy Osbourne React to Eddie Van Halen's Sudden Death (Exclusive)

ET exclusively spoke with both Gene Simmons and Ozzy Osbourne about the death of rock legend Eddie Van Halen.
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[@sugarjoe50]

I'm convinced Ozzy will outlive all of us.

[@sammyallen6331]

Very true

[@servantofthelamb7880]

Must be the bats

[@jamesgabioud6654]

Nope Keith Richards will out live everybody.

[@annepurcell4495]

Ozzy will outlive everyone. Him and Cher.

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

@@jamesgabioud6654 Two things will survive a nuclear blast cockroaches and Keith Richards I saw a bright light and I thought we where on.

[@Iggypres]

EDDIE IS ALIVE! Because of his musical legacy. He lives on through his music, and through other people he inspired!

[@PrinceWesterburg]

You're so very right,; Is Beethhoven dead? Is Mozart Dead? Is Hendrix dead? NO!!! :o)

[@benoakes7497]

@Jack Wells actually stfu

[@cyclops9750]

@Jack Wells ahaha doubt u could even play a note wit a guitar so dont say he wasnt that good

[@simpoolman9473]

Eddie will truly live forever through his music, inspiring kids for many generation’s.

[@simpoolman9473]

@Jack Wells and who are you, what have you done? Who have you inspired? Eddie was the greatest guitarists there has ever been. He has inspired many kids that have become musicians.

[@Starlababy]

He always looks so happy when he was playing. His music made me happy too.

[@leonasalinas1475]

I was literally giving my whole art class a speech on who Eddie Van Halen is and how Ive been obsessed with him and VH (w/ DLR) ever since I was 8. And thats when I got the news alert and started bawling in front of the class. Everyone was confused and my art teacher (Shout out to Mrs. Coro) said no effing way. We couldnt believe it. I spent that night driving and blasting his instrumentals, music, and interviews and just about ate my weight in ice cream. I dont think ive ever cried that hard. And my close friends keep spamming me saying sorry for your loss. I fucking love that god. Rest In PEACE EDWARD LUDEWIJK VAN HALEN. You will be missed. Im still waiting for someone to tell me this is a fucking sick joke or for him to pull a Nikki Sixx. I love you man, rock the hell out of heaven.....

[@truth6733]

Leona, you have great taste. He was a great hard working person. A god to many of us. Play his music, wear his shirts, tell the world about who he was and we will never let him die. Cheers.

[@ddavis4730]

I'm so very sorry, I felt just as devastated when Prince died. Thankfully we'll always have the music ♥️

[@pablobaldomir9430]

Salutes leona

[@miguelssupergaming1012]

@Jesco Nevada hes not just some dude he made the best music and made millions your some dude he's a legend

[@brandonbergfelt2530]

Hi

[@charlesmcgehee3227]

I am not blind but I can sort of imagine what a blind person would experience when Eddie and band began to play. It must be the equivalent of seeing fireworks. That is what I heard when I first listened to the first Van Halen album. Fireworks. With all of the color's and the intensity.

[@michael9000]

I understand what you are saying, Charles. Same as a guy's first kiss, when they see fireworks. Too bad, that Jesco didn't understand what you meant by that.

[@flyfishincrazy]

You nailed it!

[@ruthgossett8607]

@@michael9000 toa sh rsrursrSrRsrTers

[@TylerPCoyne]

The world lost a rock legend, but his legacy will never be forgotten! R.I.P. Eddie! 🤘🏻😔

[@peaceuniverse8637]

His music will live forever. RIP Eddie!

[@Jim-be8sj]

It's impossible to overstate the influence his playing and technique have had on rock guitar. Legendary musician.

[@garyogrady8304]

Everyone’s soul is shattered ! There is a world full of fans and air guitarists that will miss him forever

[@Kojikeefy]

Everyone? Lol ion even know this guy but rest in peace

[@TabithaStabitha]

@@Kojikeefy Sad. I hope you become inspired to look up Van Halen and enjoy some of it, man. Trust and believe there's plenty of reason the rest of us have been absolutely devastated since we heard. Eddie was a TRUE guitarist through & through. RIP EVH

[@yolantarooney9191]

Cv

[@raymonzaida4906]

His music will live forever. RIP Eddie!

[@fortis619]

This is insane , I can’t imagine EVH not being here , RIP LEGEND , this one hurts

[@scsi_joe]

I know right, on top of everything else going on in the world, we get this. Truly surreal.

[@PoohbearPlus]

Man it has been a sad year for rock. First Neil Peart of Rush, then Frankie Banali from Quit Riot, and now Eddie Van Halen. And let's not forget one of rock's pioneers Little Richard. Let's pray we don't have any more tragedies. RIP to Eddie and all the rock icons we lost this year.

[@curtis3987]

Ozzy outlived Eddie. I have already said good bye a long time ago to both. Never missed a show, an Ozzfest, and saw both last tors. Ozzy at Shockwave. Thanks for the good times and saving my life. So sad that this day had to come, but now, I can focus on the happy times without tears of pain. Light Up the Sky my friend.

[@ukmedicfrcs]

Eddie was a life long smoker. It's not a shock that he passed from cancer. Luckily we still have his music, so he will never truly be gone. Take care

[@yaimavol]

Not sure if Ozzie's brain will outlive his body

[@sokop5192]

That EVH smile is as legendary as his music. RIP brother.

[@joeyrollright147]

This is one man who definitely has earned himself a statute.

[@Denniss7420]

*Statue*

[@JediJan]

@@Denniss7420 One of each lol ...

[@cryeyres1610]

Wolfie got it all. He's the only son. His father gave everything to him. I can only imagine how happy he was playing in a band with the rock legend.

[@Fireglo]

At Michael's expense though. Almost 40 years loyalty then "sorry my 15 year old son's the bass player now, cya".

[@expletivedeleted]

Kid did not earn a second of it.

[@tbugher62]

Eddie was an a..hole and everybody knows it,put his 450 lb kid on Bass,told Micheal to get lost after 35 years of support,Eddie sucks.

[@expletivedeleted]

@@tbugher62 suckED

[@Fireglo]

@@tbugher62 what does his son's weight have to do with anything? Michael Anthony was a big guy as well i'm pretty sure he's actually bigger than Wolfgang.

[@biscuitstheanteater7306]

We seriously need to bubble wrap Ozzy immediately. Maybe it was the camera quality or the parkinsons medicine, but he wasn’t looking his best

[@michaelshields7777]

Looks like he’s in need of some adrenochrome

[@nicolascovers.]

bubble wrap lmfao

[@mrabrasive51]

Ozzie in the on deck circle!⚰🩺

[@keri1981]

@@michaelshields7777 Oh definitely!

[@mdb2879]

I am so worried we are gonna lose him as well this year

[@ronaldd2154]

Man, I don't know the guy, but whenever I seen eddie in footage, hes always smiling...... Its contagious...... Genuinely looked like a happy go lucky guy who really enjoyed what he did with music, a great showman who loved his fans, friends, and family♥️ R. I. P. EVH 🎸🔥🤘

[@llllllllllllllIIlIllIIllIIIIll]

Rip Eddie , ozzy is looking rly different let’s pray for him

[@crystalship9900]

Jay On my gawd, he looks near death himself. Wow, poor guy.

[@GerardPedrico]

Sound track of the Twister movie by Van Halen... "Humans being... Shine on shine on!"

[@marksantucci4230]

@@GerardPedrico Let's pray for Ozzy?

[@fireball8767]

I thought the same I should of seen ozzy Osbourne in 2019 I don't think it will happen again now but I've kept hold of ticket just in case but i can't see it

[@thequebee_0101]

Dude Ozzy being alive is a miracle in itself

[@badazzma4eva420]

Eddie was Halen was undoubtedly THE GREATEST GUITAR PLAYER 🎸 When I first heard him play I was totally blown away by what I heard... Needless to say, 30 years later when I listen to his music I am still blown away!! RIP Legend 👑

[@Tackz777]

"At just 65 years old." It's not like he was 35. He smoked like a chimney since the age of 12 & had throat & mouth cancer for over a decade. How is anyone surprised? Still....one of the greatest axemen to ever walk on two feet.

[@andycanter6322]

You just dont care that he died do ya

[@caustixsoda8125]

We're all dying, it's a matter of how and when not if. You'd think EVH was Jesus Christ or something. Not to take away from his death, but he was, as you say, not exactly young and with cancer.

[@luiscarlosdavila8196]

and his share of pot and crack cocaine

[@Tackz777]

xBowster I absolutely care. Like many, I grew up with EVH & saw VH live twice. It’s a real blow for the rock world that he has passed. I’m just pointing at that statement “At just 65 years old”. That’s not really all that young & with his history, not all that surprising. Be easy 🤙🏻

[@andycanter6322]

@@Tackz777 true i guess I was just being a smart ass 😂

[@candicegerman9793]

Gene Simmons said it all, “at the end of the day, all we have is family” .. that’s on Earth but in heaven / Earth we have our father , God..... RIP Eddie..

[@Petequinn741]

Rip Eddie, he took music to another level..the sound, the songs..

[@ms.lisaharris307]

Very cool of his wife to let Valerie be by his side in his final moments. EVH passed away surrounded by Love. ❤️

[@alukuhito]

I don't think Valerie should've been there, being the ex.

[@lowbrowrodeo]

alukuhito Well, they thought otherwise. It’s their family dynamic.

[@sebastiaan3202]

Alukuhito who are you to judge..

[@alukuhito]

@@sebastiaan3202 That's true.

[@alukuhito]

​@@lowbrowrodeo That's a valid viewpoint.

[@mihrabjaironjundam3969]

You will forever be remembered RIP EVH 💔

[@crazygingerjakeholden2771]

Rest in peace to the most legendary guitar player ever Eddie Van Halen.

[@BoogyWoogyCreep]

Every single one of us that started playing guitar in the late '70s and early 80s owes Eddie a debt of gratitude for the techniques and skills he taught us. Eddie invented this style and I sure as hell will never forget him.

[@bkirby1732]

I’m so blessed to have seen him in our youth and love Valerie as well as Wolfie. Truely a fabulous little family! Love you all!! Take care, he’s in a better place with now with no pain!! ❤️ He’s looking out for you all including his present wife! God bless you all!!!

[@elroberts597]

Its difficult to express the true greatness of Eddie Van Halen. Life is fleeting but in his time he brought the world something that hadn't existed, its extremely unlikely it ever will again. Thank you Eddie, RIP

[@mariosquisa9950]

RIP eddie van halen i will alwaya lisen to your music thank you for all the wonderful songs my heart goes to your family godd bless you

[@jimn1968]

I’m 52. In 1978 my life changed. My best friend and I used to do air concerts at his house with the stereo cranked with his big brother’s vinyl albums; Skynyrd, Ted Nugent, Foghat, Nazareth......some of you here did the same stuff back then. Anyway, his brother suddenly had a new album with this freakin awesome looking dude, bent waaaaaay back with his hair touching the floor. And on the other side were these four photos that seemed as though they were literally on fire. You could barely make out the drummer, but he looked so badass. And the guy with the black and white striped guitar was the coolest image of a human being I’d ever seen. It was captivating to just stare at. Then we put the record on. We heard a loud car horn that seemed to be blaring in slow motion. Then a booming bass followed by a successive plinking sound......then all hell came through the floor and there was this impossibly perfect sounding guitar, with its B and G strings in perfect double-stop intonation that was majestic in a way and for reasons which i couldn’t articulate at the time, because I was only ten, and although I’d no idea yet, my journey to be an awesome rock guitarist began right then, right there. Oh but then, then the track finished, and the second one started. “”””””"””””””””””””””” What in the absolute fuck was that?!!! What did we just hear?’ I, I couldn’t believe what we heard. We played it over, and again, and again.....again. What the hell is going on? What is that? It Was AMAZING!!!!!!!.......... Eruption. My buddy and I must’ve said that word a million times each that day. WOW.......and then the world blew up. And Rock was reborn. Nothing was going to be the same. Edward Van Halen had blew up the world. And when the pieces landed back down, the world belonged to Van Halen. Say it....Van Halen. Awesome. Legendary. Eternal.........................

[@mikej9089]

Wouldn’t that have been awesome to hear Eddie fill in for Ace during his leave! Momentarily that is.

[@gerry_atric]

Born in 73 my 1st 3 musical influences were John Cougar Mellencamp, Billy Joel, & Van Halen. Eddie was the greatest to me. Rock in Peace, Eddie. You are missed.

[@barbaraeggleston6858]

My thoughts and prayers for the family and friends a great Rock legend fly high with the angels

[@maureenwagg5305]

I don't know a single person who wasn't blown away by Eddie Van Halen. We are all mourning him and celebrating him with his iconic music. If Eddie was playing you knew it was him. You didn't have to see the video.

[@davidedelman4536]

Rip legend I’m crushed influnced millions .... thanks for the music!

[@douglaspierce7033]

This man changed the culture of Rock&Roll in 78. With disco and punk ruling the charts VanHalen broke it wide open and never looked back! He has a special place in my heart. Will always feel we saw a miracle in music like Mozart was in his day so Edward VanHalen was in our day. There will never be another who changed music for ever! RIP brother may your music live forever!!

[@brianh5803]

We are going to feel this way when ozzy and gene leave us.......our HERO'S WILL DIE....BUT NEVER GO AWAY.

[@claireconneally2418]

I am a mere humble Irish songwriter and fellow. Musician.. We have lost a legend and a true inspiration not just to the era but for all young artists.. May god give u rest and may every cloud be the one for all true to faith .. Always look up and forward God rest true friend .. Teacher .. And with heartfelt sympathy .. Sorrow but joy for all u will always be... God rest a true inspiration Love forever.. Ireland xxx its time to jump in every respect.. X deepest condolance

[@Taylor-hu2no]

He would never leave his brother for KISS. I’m leery of that statement.

[@ophidicism]

I can't imagine EVH ever settling for something like that... but it sure would have made KISS a lot more relevant. (and I say that as someone that does appreciate KISS but can't stand Gene).

[@d0nKsTaH]

Story I heard was the exact opposite... that Gene tried to get him to replace Ace... and eventually, Eddie said "no". Who knows?

[@Taylor-hu2no]

d0nKsTaH That’s right, now that I think about it.

[@josherickson5630]

Gene has told the same story mul times. Kiss was sick of Vinnie Vincent and Eddie was sick of DLR who just happened to be writing their hit songs. Eddie changed the game but there is a reason they only had commercial success with DLR and Hagar.

[@accountemail9712]

Gene is full of crap, this is coming from a member of the kiss army

[@leonardbarber9598]

This man will never die he's left us so much .. RIP Eddie prayers for the family. Damn loved to hear him play

[@debrajenkins1622]

I remember Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, they wanted to play like Eddie Van Halen. 🌈🌈🙌

[@doryangellotti3916]

@countrygirl countrymusiclover1127 - that 14 min. guitar solo is Eruption (most likely)- released in 1978 when I was 18 and I was instantly hooked. He has remained my all-time favorite. I always like to give credit where it's due and I hear Paisley is very talented at what he does, but there is no "country Van Halen". There just isn't. Doesn't matter, though. Without music life would be a mistake. Enjoy whatever blows your skirt up!

[@douglaspierce7033]

Fast Times @ Ridgemont High also has a VanHalen reference!

[@B3AN5]

They wanted him in the band because they couldn't play well but they needed a killer video to get him on board but they couldn't make a killer video of they couldn't play and because they couldn't play they should be van Halen in, beautiful beautiful beautiful film

[@tylerdurden4096]

I was 12 yrs old in 1984 when 1984 came out. When some kids were writing KISS , OZZY & pentagrams with Motley Crue on picnic benches. I was tagging lockers & my book covers with the winged VH .. “ I say Rock On , Hey Rock On” Eddie Van Halen .As for this 2020 , “Where have all the good times gone?’

[@ruthcollins2555]

That's so sad. My prayers go out to his family😢

[@FXR_OG]

I grew up listening to VH and losing someone like EVH is sad but Eddie would want us to be happy and celebrate not be bummed. I’ll miss him, u may be gone but you will never be forgotten. Long live Rock ‘n Roll🤘🇺🇸

[@jimdavis8864]

God bless Wolfie, Alex, Valerie and all who are mourning. 2020 is the year from HELL!

[@loki6253]

I certainly agree

[@mightyquinn38]

who's next? I will lose my shit if Neil Young dies.

[@reedeaton8994]

Jim Davis Well put Jim, this year 2020 is pure hell for me. My Mom is dying and in palliative care for last few weeks. The covid-19, isolation, and now seeing my loved one dying, is more than I can cope. This has to be the year from HELL !

[@loki6253]

@@reedeaton8994 So sorry Reed. Yes Dad in nursing home with pancreatic cancer and can not go in because of covid. Can only see him laying in bed through the window and talk to him on the phone. Then all this political stuff and riots etc. It is wearing my brain out. GOD BLESS.

[@Golfer964]

You got that right!

[@jesseserna8424]

My parents were hard core country fans and basically I was also till one day in junior high school I heard a Van Halen tune.That was it I bought the 8 track Van Halen 1 and listened to it constantly .8 tracks played over and over.that was 1978 I was 13 now I'm 55 a truck driver and still listen. R.I.P.Eddie !

[@chrissimpson6701]

Prayers and condolences to the Van Halen Family. We love you Eddie, the pain is over. 💔 1955-2020.

[@Mark-um5hc]

All this is too much for a lot of us. I still can't believe it. Eddie influenced me on playing back in the days. I started playing in 1989. 5150 & OU812, got me by the heart, and I was addicted right away. I carried a Walkman back then. And also carried my cassette tapes with me everywhere. I couldn't hear them enough. Eddie gave me hopes for becoming a good guitar player. A reason to continue my life journey. I was going through a lot then at the age of 15. My friend Chris Haynes played like him. And we became best friends for life. He was my brother. And he passed away about 3 yrs ago. My heart is broken 💔. Thank you Eddie for all you did in music. It really meant something to me. Peace to your family and your friends. And to all of your fans. We love you man.

[@brisiplays3899]

Rest In Peace Eddie, no fingers in the world will ever move quite as quickly around the neck of a guitar as yours did, thank you for all of the memories. Unfortunately now it is time for you to go play that big guitar in the sky, and if what you did here is big: you will definitely rock even bigger there. We will miss you, and we will see you again one day!

[@iofthetiger67]

Ever hear of Randy Rhodes?

[@jerrywoods4066]

Blackmore Gary Moore rik Emmitt Micheal shenker

[@blairdanies8387]

All of the greats have a style that defines them. Eddie had a style that made him one of the greats. R.I.P. Eddie you were an artist and we THANK YOU !!!!

[@julieseaton923]

So sad!! you will be missed!! prayers for the family!!! The Stars are brighter now ✨

[@larry-of9kh]

R.I.P EDDY I grew up in the 1908s in high school and Van Halen was one of my favorite bands, seems like the last few years we are loosing a lot of great singers this saddens me, I remember 1984 and little guitars by Van Halen I used to play the back to back all the time.... god bless you and your family , you will be missed but your still here when I crank your music on my boat and driving!!!! god bless brother!!

[@flogginga_dead_horse4022]

you must be super old!!! just kidding , just a typo :P

[@funkrocker8011]

He wasn't uncredited for the solo on Beat It. That album was released in 1982 and I remember seeing his name credited as guitarist on that sing in the liner notes. He wasn't paid for the session because he opted to do it for free.

[@evilqtip7098]

WOW Love this . Nice to see this memory lane and everybody leaving a love you eddie goodbye .. E.T You are the best!!! Thank you for this..

[@hectorsantiago5350]

A legend gone too soon. RIP Eddie Van Halen! 😭

[@jaimeeiswriting]

The year will be 2055 and we will miss him just as much on his would be 100th Birthday, and 100 years after that. That’s what legends leave on this earth! Pure gold.

[@maniamraja5543]

"The saddest part of life is when the person who gave you the best memories becomes a memory" THANK YOU

[@babycat8580]

I was literally giving my whole art class a speech on who Eddie Van Halen is and how Ive been obsessed with him and VH (w/ DLR) ever since I was 8. And thats when I got the news alert and started bawling in front of the class. Everyone was confused and my art teacher (Shout out to Mrs. Coro) said no effing way. We couldnt believe it. I spent that night driving and blasting his instrumentals, music, and interviews and just about ate my weight in ice cream. I dont think ive ever cried that hard. And my close friends keep spamming me saying sorry for your loss. I fucking love that god. Rest In PEACE EDWARD LUDEWIJK VAN HALEN. You will be missed. Im still waiting for someone to tell me this is a fucking sick joke or for him to pull a Nikki Sixx. I love you man, rock the hell out of heaven.....

[@douglaspierce7033]

I So Agree!

[@caroldaronch1974]

I feel so bad for Wolf. He’s taking it so hard. He shares all these wonderful pics & vids of him & his Dad. RIP Eddie & peace & strength to Wolf during these difficult times 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@raymondvaughan6262]

Joy to watch and play great player sadly be missed so creative guitarist one off rip Eddie 🙏

[@stephenpaden1618]

We are gonna miss Eddie. Thank you ET for doing a nice job with this segment and showing just how gifted Eddie was. RIP EVH

[@LiftingwithGrandpaCharlie]

Their first Album was amazing and stands on its own as the Album that change Rock guitar forever.

[@juanpablomarin5463]

Is unbelievable his legacy! Hard to say goodbye to the greatest Eddie Van Halen!! He as a virtuoso changed everything in terms of creativity!! God!!😭 The greatest!!

[@jerryporter1700]

at least Eddie got to play onstage with his son and brother at his side for those last tours...must haven been cool to see them and know his family was right there with him...

[@ethanlocke3604]

It’s so bittersweet how the whole rock community has come together over this tragedy. Even I did a tribute on my channel. But he will be enormously missed Edit: This wasn’t intended as a shout out to my channel. I put that in there to show how everyone from ozzy and gene to a random bassist on the internet who doesn’t even play rock normally are all paying homage to Eddie

[@subway5907]

Weird way to shout your own channel out

[@theotherguy21]

@@subway5907 I saw right through the comment also

[@ukmedicfrcs]

I watched your video. You're really good! You should post more videos. May I post a link to your channel on my IG page to try and get you more subs? Take care

[@ethanlocke3604]

@Subway bruh why would I be shouting out my channel when I have one vid and wasn’t planning to make more? It was just showing how everyone from Ozzy abs Gene to random bass player on the internet who doesn’t even play rock or metal are all acting as one over this tragedy

[@ethanlocke3604]

@@ukmedicfrcs hey thanks a lot man! I guess I might do some more vids, since I’ve received pretty good feedback. Although I might wait a bit so it doesn’t seem like I’m trying to use EVHs death to kickstart my channel And yeah I don’t care if you link it go ahead

[@Sammy-mp9xn]

Light up the skies Eddie⚡🎸⚡💔💔 We will miss you!!💔

[@basilmarasco1975]

"Light up the skies ... " *Great* quote from a *great* song off a *great* album ... by a *great* guitarist!

[@Saybleu]

Been a fan from the beginning. Was lucky enough to see the band 5 time before DLR's departure. The concerts were always exciting events and awesome and memorable. RIP my friend.

[@charleenneal]

Can't help but feel sorry for his wife, Janie. Valerie is not his wife. Great that they remained close friends, but... Janie was with him to the end. It must hurt to see nothing but Eddie and Valerie everytime she sees a story.

[@seanpaccassi1805]

, p xd lf4

[@octo.lina69]

I get that but Valerie is the mother of his son. But i do hope Janie will be ok😟

[@theartsyzoologist]

Lina J I agree, Valerie gave him the greatest gift of all, their son Wolfie, that is a bond that could never be broken, he carries his fathers legacy. Janie would be silly to give media free rent in her headspace, she knows how much she meant to Eddie and they shared a strong love right up until his end, she can hold onto that forever. I’m sure she and Valerie have a mutual understanding in that respect.

[@KipCount]

Janie's crying. too soon?

[@terrystewart3692]

I agree. Not taking away from Valerie and Wolfie, but Janie was married to Eddie for over 11 years. I would be crushed that she was not mentioned very much. Double hurt to lose her husband but then to not hardly be acknowledged. Not cool!!!

[@marshallguerra1353]

RIP. He will be missed !!!! Thanks for the memories !!!!

[@guybrooks3480]

My sincerest condolences to his friends and family 🙏 , Rest in piece , bruh ,🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@filterman2100]

Thank you for the memories EVH! My Junior High and Teen yrs we're always filled with your guitar riffs playing from my car always! Van Halen with DLR and Hagar were always there best! Gonna miss you terribly, Drop Dead Legs, Hot for Teacher, So this is Love, Jump, Eruption, The Cradle will Rock and Mean Street were some of my favorites, Thank you and God bless you! Blessings to The Van Halen family,Wolfie, Alex, Valerie, and his current wife. My condolences are with you at this time! 🥺😢🙏 🎼🎶🎸🎶

[@robertcubinelli4961]

ROCK IN PEACE EDDIE. TY FOR YOUR MUSIC.

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

Van Halen was the sound track of my youth. I was 16 in 1985 and if you opened my cassette case you would have found every VH album in order of release. I saw them on the 1984 tour in Raleigh NC. My first concert of my life. It was from that point I became a guitar player. Of course I painted it like Eddies Frankenstrat and every lick I would learn would be a “mini concert “ to my family. “Look what I can play!!!” And my mom would congratulate me even though she had no clue she just heard an EVH lick from a VH song. That man had more influence over me than anybody other that my own parents.

[@bubbercakes528]

I knew it was Eddie on “Beat It” after the first not. Could not mistake his great sound!

[@mr198221]

Took me a few listens! Then one day I said 'That sounds like Ed's style!' Then I found out for sure! I was ELATED because here I am a Black man hearing the great EVH on an R & B station!!!

[@alukuhito]

I can't believe some people didn't know it was him. It was obviously him.

[@sevyxuoir6714]

we can reconize his style and sound

[@oliverabraham9488]

I remember the first time I ever listened too van Halen on CD wen I was younger and honestly it blew my mind an changed my world I loved his music it inspired me too pick up a guitar an learn how too play rest in peace eddie u will be greatly missed ❤

[@AD1978leo]

Wow even Gene Simmons was on his best behavior for the topic.

[@jeffalbillar7625]

Eddie Van Halen. Nothing more to be said. RIP🙏🤘✌🤙

[@thegee-tahguy4877]

OCTOBER 6TH IS NOW EVH DAY! Eddie will NEVER be forgotten!

[@kozlovracing2772]

Its funny the first time I heard "Beat It" from Micheal Jackson, I instantly knew It was Eddie and all my friends did too. You're not a true fan in you could not recognize Eddies playing, he needed no credits to tell me that was him. RIP Eddie thank you for the memories and the music.

[@rinehardt6837]

EVH forever. ET get stuff wrong all the time he was credited on Beat It. I bought thriller the day it came out and in liner notes it said Eddie Van Halen guitar solo. But he didn't take any money it was just a favor. God still can't believe it. I wish i had got to see him live.

[@DavianSinner]

The first time I heard the "Beat It" solo I thought, Damn those Jackson boys have been practicing! For some reason I thought it was The Jackson 5. Oops.

[@rikmuao4699]

Agreed. When Beat It came out I said to my classmates " That's Eddie". They said that it wasn't. This argument went on for awhile until it was confirmed. You just knew. He had his own sound.

[@kozlovracing2772]

@@rikmuao4699 Thank you and you're absolutely correct no one sounded like Eddie no one. Believe me I have tried and failed miserably lol but I'm nowhere near alone on that.

[@dawnhazelett7184]

I’ve seen Van Halen many many times ..through all the changes. One time I was in the front ..Vets Memorial in Phx .. and I’ll never forget it. There is nothing like experiencing the magic of Eddie performing live right in front of you. Sorry Dave you didn’t do it for me ...RIP Eddie

[@lamasteve6905]

Eddie is fine right now, he doesn't want to come back right now ! EDDIE HAS BEEN BY, EVERY DAY !

[@margaretriley9146]

Rest In Peace, Eddie...!!!! Heaven's Got A Kick-Ass Guitarist Now...!!!! 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@cem2756]

My dad had Eagles Hell Freezes Over, Van Halen 1984, and Joe Satriani Surfing With the Alien Cds in his car and we listened to them everyday on the way to school. Had the lyrics to JUMP and PANAMA memorized before I had the Pledge of Allegiance memorized. RIP Eddie!

[@uptownsunni3560]

“At first I said “No, no. No. You’re not going on tour with your father.” I almost died laughing. What a loss, though.

[@reedeaton8994]

I am so shocked and sadden by his death ! I grew up listening to his music, long live Van Halen !

[@shelley780]

Family is in my prayers

[@elainebird58]

I use to listen to him while getting ready for school...rest easy,,,good soul❤❤❤

[@dar44445]

So sad...😔 Gone too early. RIP #EddieVanHalen 🎸

[@felipecobos4460]

I was lucky to have seen Van Halen in concert more than once in the 80’s. I will never forget it. It was an amazing experience. RIP Eddie.

[@XMattingly]

“He tried to join KISS because he wasn’t getting along with one of his band mates” *cough*ROTH*cough*

[@Fireglo]

I call bullshit on that story. No way Eddie would walk away from his successful multi-platinum band where he calls the shots to become a low paid hired gun for KISS.

[@XMattingly]

@@Fireglo You’d be wrong, because it actually happened.

[@Gonz216]

Eddie was asked about this and said it never happened. He wasn't happy with Roth, but he never wanted to join kiss. It's Gene...take EVERYTHING he says with a huge grain of salt. www.vhnd.com/2014/03/14/eddie-responds-to-kiss-rumor/

[@centaurus5676]

Total Crap! It's just Simmons wishing he had joined KISS...Frehley was out at this time and The elder album had flopped! Kiss needed a hype boost!

[@XMattingly]

“He said... but”. The “but” is where contrarianism loses traction. Sure you have to take things Gene Simmons says with a grain of salt, but the same is true of Eddie, who is well known to have stretched the truth or outright lie on multiple occasions over the decades. In this case, I’m betting he conveniently “forgot” those conversations, since with hindsight it seems like a ridiculous idea (keep in mind one constant - EVH has always been _extremely_ protective of his reputation). Same goes for him asking Patty Smyth to join the band - he tried to keep that swept under the rug for years. Another known quantity is his frustration of dealing with bandmates, record labels, management, and all the other bullshit that goes with the business end of the music biz. We saw this repeatedly over the years with him wanting to do a solo record with guest artists after Roth left, building 5150, dumping Ted Templeman, hiring Mike Post, etc etc. IMO those conversations about possibly joining KISS _did_ happen, even if it wasn’t an outright invite or declaration that he’d quit his namesake band.

[@superflystone7637]

Eddie Van Halen was the best while I was growing up! I was very sad, to hear of his passing and play Van Halen still to this day.Rip in Eddie!

[@canalltda642]

Eddie Van Halen The greatest guitarrist of ALL time.

[@spiritedtruthseeker5929]

In your opinion and many others. Not mine. Randy Rhoads and Dimebag.

[@shanetutt518]

Rip king eddie..this year just keeps getting worse..this one hurts...

[@jaephantom2913]

When i want to hear Ozzy's take on something....do I always have to hear Sharon's shrew voice too???

[@jamesbrookfield104]

Of course! Ozzy can't wipe his own rear end without Sharon getting involved

[@centaurus5676]

Ozzy has to pay Sharon a Royalty Fee every time he opens his mouth!

[@dogsgalore9929]

Someone always has to be with Ozzy to interpret what he babbles.

[@jeffalbillar7625]

That's so trippy cause I thought the same damned thing when I heard her voice.

[@stalinfortimee5065]

I love how everyone supported Sharon in the comments lol. That woman is amazing to stick by ozzy with the amount of shit he did and did to her.

[@WilliamKing-hf8lc]

I was a freshman in high school when Van Halen album came it. It blew us away!!!!

[@_paulluevano]

The Eddie Van Halen trying to join KISS thing is FACT. He wanted to join after ace frehley departed KISS.

[@centaurus5676]

Gene wanted him to join!

[@_paulluevano]

Spiritualistic that’s what he wanted apparently

[@babbyfacerevocation2740]

I've been through cancer treatment two times I'm working on my third right now Hodgkin's lymphoma. He is was a good man Eddie Van Halen.

[@alanfoxx4048]

"Eddie wanted to quit because he wasn't getting along with one of his band mates" Gee... I wonder which one it was.

[@drazzle6267]

Lol!

[@PoohbearPlus]

Yeah let's see. I don't think it was Michael. And it couldn't be brother Alex. Well doggone it, you got me on that one!!

[@drrogue]

Good thing that Sammy said that he made peace with Eddie before he died

[@David-ei1fs]

@@drrogue HA. Good one. I get tired of the DLR hater and their sly comments.

[@PoohbearPlus]

If COVID was under control, me and my girlfriend would have seen DLR open up for Kiss in Lafayette LA tonight. But we will be seeing him in October of next year because they postponed the concert until 2021

[@TSD438]

Wow! Shocked to hear of his passing. I'll never forget the concert in 1980 in ROC. NY. It was awesome. It was the best time to be growing up. Time goes so fast. At least he's in peace now. He will always live on through his music. RIP.....

[@johnnyrotten5507]

I hated Eddie all throughout the 1980's because he was "too good" of a guitar player !! - but that didn't last long - his smile personified a down to earth person who did not have any ego

[@dame5372]

Always gene and that line I’m sad Eddie Van Halen was a musical prophet rip your music plays on forever god bless your family and loved ones your free

[@mikej9089]

The Entertainment Host (whatever his name is) said he spoke to KISS’ “front man “ Gene 1:32 . The guy don’t even know who who is talking to.

[@11SEXMACHINE]

RIP legend. Part of the soundtrack of my youth growing up, even though I was a 90s kid and didn't care for that kind of music at the time. My dad listened to van Halen non stop so I know every single song ever. Now in my 40s, I always tell my boys what a great band VH was and they Don't make music like that anymore. You will be missed by the entire planet.