Tributes pour in for guitar, rock legend Eddie Van Halen l GMA

[@golden1302]

I don't cry often, when I hear of celebrity deaths, but this one did it. What a guy. Rest in Peace Eddie, we love you.

[@denisemarie7991]

Was getting choked up talking about Eddie's passing with my husband this morning. He said he was brought to tears years ago watching him play guitar because he was always smiling, he always looked so happy. ❤

[@lostinspacerobinson1527]

Same ... =/

[@bmeeseeks2881]

Me too. Broke my heart to see the tributes.

[@angelinakindness330]

R.I.P. Eddie you have been a inspiration for many. You have fought a hard battle. You have earned your wings, fly free...🌹

[@kenarthur6253]

VH was a world-class band. Eddie will be missed, but never forgotten.

[@pamproctor6980]

My crazy youth has died. We will miss you EVH. Rest In Peace.

[@shaukahodan2373]

VH is no more without it's heart and soul. RIP EVH

[@katbowl9971]

I feel the same way. 💔

[@pamproctor6980]

@@katbowl9971 Van Halen was the soundtrack to the days of being young and Free! I will love and miss EVH always.

[@katbowl9971]

@@pamproctor6980 Agreed. Van Halen is the soundtrack of my youth.

[@donush9139]

Eddie R.I.P. My Thoughts & Prayers are With His Family.

[@OmogeVblogTV]

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[@williamvandervoort3869]

VH was a world-class band. Eddie will be missed, but never forgotten.

[@kevdogrudi7260]

Eddie's talent and creativity were on a whole other level. Never forget you Ed. You wrote the soundtrack of my youth

[@jamescarey9197]

He was a beautiful soul with an incredible talent, 10-6-2020....the day the guitar died😭

[@ladydeerheart1]

This just hurts. Not Eddie, not Eddie. Nothing worse could happen in 2020.

[@brunohistoriayletras]

Yesterday was my birthday, imagine what I thought when I heard Eddie died.

[@abigailmiller6983]

@@brunohistoriayletras 😔

[@Requiem_304]

@@brunohistoriayletras Happy birthday still

[@maxxxmodelz4061]

Eddie was so incredibly influential for rock guitar back in the 80s, it can never be overstated. Everyone from Joe Satriani to Steve Vai admired his work, and everyone in a rock band in the 80s copied his style.

[@Perktube1]

Shelley Ross don't say that.

[@jordanspory7633]

I would’ve never even thought about playin guitar if it wasn’t for Eddie. Thank you so much for everything you have given us. Rest easy...

[@cc8751]

If you didn't live in that era, its probably hard for you to understand just how EVH changed the musical landscape, and revolutionized the way that guitar was played. An absolute legend. RIP brother.

[@grizzghost2085]

My first guitar I purchased was at 6 years old in 1989. I collected quarters off the floor of the Rock Venue my Dad used to Janitor. When I got the guitar my dad bought me Van Halen I & II, my life was never the same. Eddie inspired so many kids who wanted to be just like him.

[@TheEberlyFam]

I’m 31 but my parents made sure us kids listened to their music. And I’m so glad they did. They took me to see them in concert when Sammy Hagar was with them. I’ll never forget it. Best night of my life!!! Rip to the greatest to ever do it!

[@paulmcgo1089]

Sad you couldn't see the Diamond Dave edition. So much better

[@TheEberlyFam]

Kevin Prima I absolutely have! They are part of my daily playlist! Lol 🤘🏼

[@TheEberlyFam]

Paul Mc Go I agree! I would’ve loved to see that!

[@SnowAnayathatweirdgirl]

I'm 32 and my parents were the same way. My dad was a guitarist so we'd listen to a lot of VH growing up. Eddie's guitar playing felt like a spiritual experience.

[@beyondbeleef1013]

I love Sammy but if you'd have seen them with Dave then you'd have been blown away. Before he got fired the first time they were freaking amazing. No disrespect to Sammy because I loved his time there too but the fun, feel good songs were with Dave

[@feliciaalbanese3338]

Such talent I still get the chills.

[@hudsonrichey1260]

Fucking genius

[@trapperboy1915]

You do?

[@asherdeangelo3268]

2020 just keeps getting worse...RIP EVH. People dont realize how important this man was to music ..he inspired everyone who played guitar from the time he came out...to this day he still holds the best solo from eruption...13 minutes of genius.. also he built every guitar he used....

[@Militaria_Collector]

I'm one of many he inspired to play guitar ... The first time I heard "ain't talkin bout love"..... I was HOOKED. I had the privilege of seeing van halen live 3 times ... Each time with a different vocalist. And my own take was as long as Eddie and Alex are there..... I GOT MORE THAN MY MONEYS WORTH. and as long as I love I will carry those memories with me. As well as the music he left with us. Prayers for wolfy, val, Janie, and of course his brother Alex. The whole world is hurting with you.

[@Nola50]

Icon Genuis!!!

[@Nola50]

Hot for Teacher's solo...OMG it was insane!!!

[@pasqualedavino4783]

cancer too much time ma now is dead

[@calvincooley1074]

Eruption was actually a warmup that the producers convinced Ed to record.

[@Bloomr09]

My heart will hurt for a long time over this one :( RIP Eddie and you were a true legendary guitarist and will be missed greatly.

[@rick3747]

Don't be sad that he died. Be happy that he lived and we were witness to his story. To our friends in the Netherlands and Indonesia, Edward made US proud here in the US. He loved his Dutch/Indonesian roots as much. I never met Edward but his music, his passion and his soul touched my soul. RIP Edward.

[@tiffanyroseangeles7517]

Nice thoughts. That's what dreams are made of" VH Reach for the golden dreams reach for the sky"get higher get higher straight up well climb" BEAUTIFUL MAN TO LOOK AT GREAT GUITARIST REMEMBER THOSE LYRICS THOSE ARE BUT A FEW OF THIS INSPIRATIONAL PIECE OF GENIUS THAT GOT ME THINKING. EDDIE WOULDNT WANT US TO WEEP a& MOURN HIS DEATH! BUT TO PUT ON HIS MUSIC CELEBRATE HIS LIFE! I CHOSE WELL AT FIRST I WAS HORRIFIED I DID CRY SOME THEN I CHANGED THINKING THESE THOUGHTS EDDIE ALWAYS SMILING! I PUT ON LATER THAT NIGHT VH GREATEST HITS THEN 1984 DANCED AS MUCH AS I COULD IM FROM THE 1980s a 20 yr old chick ( then!) But,still in fairly good shape! THEN DID MEDITATION THINKING OF HIS SPIRIT FLYING HIGH AS HE USED TO TOSS HIS GUITARS OVER A SUNLIT SKY......HOPE YOUR JOURNEY OVER THE OTHER SIDE WAS PEACEFUL YOU SO SO EARNED IT EDWARD

[@fanofspooks]

🎸🌹😢 same day of Eddie's passing a new baby was born into my family a great-nephew! I had elation on one side and then omg. I sure cried about Eddie & his family & all of us fans too. Very emotional day!🎸🌹 I'll be for sure be sharing Eddie & about all of the gang!😇✝️ with him! 🎸 Peace be with you Eddie! But when I hear your sounds! I'll know you're up helping keep me and the fans always cheering for you! 🎸🌹😇✝️ Live in in our hearts🎸🌹😇😢✝️🙏

[@ddelashmet6491]

He was the epitome of Rock guitarists. All others only dreamed of reaching his level of expertise. He was my absolute favorite rock guitarist. He defined my teen years. RIP Eddie

[@jennifersaunders315]

RIP EDDIE VAN HALEN. WE LOVE U.

[@conradofigueroa8671]

I was 6 years old when my big brother put on a vhs of Van Halen Live Without a Net for me to watch in our living room. I was this chubby little fat kid, sitting on my feet in the middle of the room, watching the entire concert with my eyes soldered onto the screen in Eternal amazement. When King Edward played his guitar solo, I could not believe that the Creator of the Universe could bestow such a Powerful talent in one human being; and he was immeasurably more than that. Similar to how others grow up watching their favourite super hero’s reading comics, movies etc, I am forever grateful to God for allowing me to watch and witness on screen and in the flesh, the greatest guitar hero in the history of mankind. Eddie Van Halen is, and will Forever be my Guitar Superhero. Thank you Eddie, for being the greatest musical inspiration to me and my family. I still can’t believe you are gone and will hurt for a long time yet, but I’m hopeful to meet you one day in Eternity. God bless, and we love you... Eddie Van Halen Forever.

[@deathcheatersguild4266]

Part of my youth died 💔 last night! Much respect to Eddie 🎸, Alex 🥁, David 🎤, Michael 🎸, Sammy 🎤 , and fellow VH Fans for carrying the torch 🔥 for all those awesome years & lighting it up LOUD 🔊!!! 🤟🏻

[@tiffanymharris2986]

RIP to the legendary rock n roll star. 😔😞🙏🏾🙏🏾😢😢

[@DJNurseAnnabella]

Who else cried when they heard the news? actually I can't stop crying over this,biggest loss in music history imo... RIP EVH!

[@ers1472]

I can't stop crying. I'm gutted. I've loved him since 1984. I was 11 years old. Never looked back. I can't bear it. Why.

[@clairemoon3722]

I've been very sad all day. Just hard to believe. Anyone who grew up in their heyday is reeling..."Jamie's Cryin" for sure!!!

[@deepthoughts8393]

Still cryin

[@mynameisjoy2001]

Been crying ever since I heard. Feel so sorry for all of his family and the world. We lost a GREAT!!!

[@cassicamful]

I bawled my ass off. I started playing because of The King. Got my replica Frankenstrat at age 12. Had to explain to my 16 year old daughter why I was cradling it most of the night.

[@amandaraymond9488]

He and the group were such a big part of my teenage years and still is. He will always be remembered.

[@madboyreadynow28]

The soundtrack to my life as a kid and I mean a Black kid growing up in the projects. Their music was more than rock music it was just dam good music.

[@Vera-xu3xw]

@Kevin Prima How many black guys do you talk to that bring up Van Halen?

[@denisemarie7991]

Check out his interview on What it Means to Be an American. Eddie talks about moving to America as a kid and not speaking English. He said school was tough, he got bullied, and the only kids that stuck up for him were the black kids. Its a cool interview...

[@toddinthemiddle]

i've never been to the projects, but if i went, it would be awesome to hear some van halen.

[@stevekirby5546]

@@Vera-xu3xw None, in my 57 years on this planet, growing up in a mixed community of White and Black, going into the military for 20 years and then now, I have only met a few African Americans who like Rock and I would have to say you can count them on One hand.

[@SouthPawGirlie]

@Kevin Prima Really? That's all me and brothers listend to was Van Halen, Sting, Duran Duran...Etc...Van Halen was the soundtrack to my childhood too. I am just shocked that your shocked.

[@beastonrye]

I’m actually crying. He was such an inspiration

[@grillybeen9047]

R.I.P Eddie Van Halen.....a true guitar legend. Thankyou for all you gave us 👍

[@charlieromeo7663]

The man responsible for the music of my youth. Our paths crossed one unforgettable day in December 1982. He and Valerie were so gracious to my friends and me, handing out cold drinks and VH guitar picks in the parking lot at Disney World. May he Rest In Peace

[@clairemoon3722]

What a cool experience. I am very sad. Condolences to the VH family. One day stupid cancer will not exist!

[@manricobianchini5276]

I grew up with Eddie Van Halen and have never looked back. Awesome band, awesome man. Hope to see you soon in Heaven, guitar God. RIP

[@TheCjbowman]

Eddie's influence, music, and inspiration will live forever. Thank you and God Bless you, Eddie.

[@tylerpuszczewicz2535]

My 1st ever concert was seeing Van Halen back in 2015, which turned out to be their last tour. I'm glad I had a chance to see the Guitar God. RIP Eddie Van Halen.

[@celestialstarseed111]

Please 2020 go awaaaaaaay! A piece of my childhood goes with Eddie. I’m so sad. The 80’s will live on forever in the music of artists like MJ and EVH.

[@sunshinehour9752]

Rip Eddie Van Halen! It's crazy to think so many legendary people have passed away this year now Eddie.. It's crazy i was just listening to Panama 24+ hrs ago on the radio and then i get a notification for a ac/dc premiere on KZbin.. I click the video to set my reminder on KZbin.. Then someone types rip eddie in the live chat and i thought it was just another celebrity hoax hoping it wasn't true and well i looked it up myself to find out Eddie passed away of Throat Cancer.. Rip Eddie Van Halen... You'll be missed! Eddie is now rocking out in heaven with Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, & Chester Bennington etc... I'm getting chills rn just typing this..Soon we'll reunite with you all in Heaven!

[@nickrenzo6285]

Rockin with John Bonham, Jim Morrison, Chuck Berry, Cliff Burton and more.

[@Perktube1]

Ikr, the best drummer, now the best guitarist.

[@DVincentW]

Jamming with Allan Holdsworth.

[@helenabolhak840]

Agree with you, Eddie and Jimi Hendrix were the Best Guitarists

[@toddinthemiddle]

chester bennington??? not sure how he made your list of legendary people with so many that were ACTUAL legends. geez...

[@jamiehooper4038]

R.I.P EVH gone but DEFINATELY not forgotten . You will be remembered ,your talent was respected and appreciated. You left your mark!!! Condolences to the family.

[@jamesallen5591]

No, he will never be forgotten. Because legends never die.

[@slikchik58]

Am soooooo upset.....his music lives on forever....rock on in heaven Eddie.... thanks for so many great memories...we will miss you.

[@williamrobinson7061]

The thing I remember the most about Eddie Van Halen was his humility. In an interview, he admitted that Alan Holdsworth was the best guitar player of all, and then went on to help him sign with Warner Brothers for the IOU album, thus lifting Holdsworth out of obscurity. I will always remember this! Thank you, EVH, I salute you my brother!

shows you how stupid Eddie was.

[@1r0nm4n4]

R.I.P Eddie. You will never die. Your music forever lives. There will never be another guitarist like you.

[@minervagarza95]

Guitar in heavenly peace Eddie, definitely a rock god. For me the greatest guitarist in the world.

[@jenjoseph9394]

OMG.!!!!!,SO TERRIBLY SAD,. OH HEAVENS.., GOSH WOW , ...R.I.P. MR EDDIE VAN HALEN ... MAY GOD REST YOUR BEAUTIFUL SOUL AND SPIRIT.🎸🎻🎶🤧😷. ....... TO VALERIE AND WOLFY, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES.MR VAN HALEN WAS A BEAUTIFUL PERSON, GOD BLESS HIS HEART, REST ASSURED HE WILL NEVER EVER BE FORGOTTEN....BUT PLEASE ,ALWAYS REMEMBER, THAT HE REALLY IS IN A PLACE OF PEACE , AND NOT SUFFERING ANY LONGER.

[@popscola2574]

He don't need Jesus he has a 100 million dollars.

[@clairemoon3722]

@wigwamman1 "The wages of sin is death" Romans 6:23. We all pay the price for sin at death and therefore have a chance of a resurrection. Acts 24:15, John 5:28,29. Mr. Van Halen now has that hope. Condolences to the Van Halen family. He was very talented and from all accounts a pretty nice guy. So sorry he had to suffer from the plague of cancer.

[@beatletoons6645]

an EVH tribute video , to the music of David Lee Roth kzbin.info/www/bejne/mp6mgpSdjtR2mK8

[@popscola2574]

Na Jesus doesn't pay the bills. Ask Jesus for money and quit your job.

[@koolerm4806]

Truly Changed The Face of GUITAR 🎸🎸 ....... Right Behind Jimi And Before Yngwie!!! Thanks Brother 👊 RIP IN PEACE!!

[@jerrywoods6125]

loved them all but it was blacmore shenker iommi page before eddie it was those players that brought out eddie ace yngwie etc i thank god ive seen most of them

[@zackmarkland9561]

The Dr. Frankenstein of guitar playing. True god.

[@adahbombdon1512]

Great name

[@richevans609]

I cried like a baby...Music does something to you unlike any other.Ed was "my guy"....Love ya Ed...You will definitely be missed!

[@simonenovaes2009]

What that guy said? Every band has a great guitarist? but not all band had EVH. Eddie will be missed, but never forgotten

[@innnews6299]

The greatest guitarist, musician, inventor, composer, and performer ever. Forever will be missed. RIP Eddie Van Halen.

[@kennethdileo6578]

I'm completely speechless, RIP Eddie 🎸

[@boujiebarbie3198]

Ahwww....Not Eddie❤ He made me love the guitar, just lived his antics on stage and the way he could connect with his guitar like it was appendage of his body. I loved him with David Lee Roth, Running Wity the Devil was iconic. I loved so much of the music here made with David, but I think Right Now with Sammy Haggar was one of my favorite songs ever. You've given me so many fun times in my youth, rest well❤

[@anejr2556]

It feels like it isn't true.. im so dizzy it feels like it's a nightmare I can't believe he is gone..

[@MicheleMJJ]

That sweet smile melted my heart. Love you, Eddie.

[@Johnjones-vx1wy]

2020(sigh). Grew up-Iike so many others-with him. I hope and pray "right now" that he goes to be amongst that great cloud. Eddie Van Halen.

[@victorarredondo304]

Eruption will go down as the greatest solo of all time

[@spacelyzrocketband1181]

How bless we all are to have had the greatest guitarist and such a wonderful person. God bless his family. R.I.P.

[@vjr5261]

Oh boy he was a cutie❤️

[@denisemarie7991]

I love when people describe his " impish grin" .... so true.

[@dawnaellis5011]

No words can express my true heartfelt sadness for losing him. Now he's jamming with Jan. The world is emptier without you Eddie. We will see you again someday. Your legacy is indelible and will live on for eternity. Love you Eddie and play in peace

[@andrewcomments5812]

Fond memories listening to Van Halen with my dad in the car when I was little. He'd always put on VH at some point when we were driving. Still my favorite band today, and Eddie's still my favorite guitarist. Thank you so much for the music, Ed. Rest in peace, you legend.

[@johnpomeroy8602]

2020 is one of the worst years in history. This man is a legend

[@bmeeseeks2881]

I’m heartbroken. In mourning for a guitar legend. Love you always, Eddie.

[@bentlight04]

This is the most useful GMA has ever been . Good job on the EVH piece!

[@moreiraleite6790]

Wonderful, inspiring, the master of the guitars will miss you, rest in peace

[@robtech341]

That was a really nice tribute. Thank you GMA.

[@tinalschmidt-banks3415]

He's always been one of the my favorite guitar players. He will be missed.

[@jorgerocha1184]

My ears still ringing since 80s RIP EVH

[@dannahinojosa1934]

How grateful I am to be in the world where Eddie Van Halen was a guitar god. Thank you for the chunk of my life spent with your music. Your absence is felt and it hurts.

[@kevincosgrove948]

Nice tribute. God, i can’t believe this legend is gone. One of a kind

[@MsMadmax1]

It was worth the three days of nerve deafness I suffered when I saw them in Chicago in the early 80's!

[@markjmaxwell9819]

RIP Eddie and thank you for the many guitar riffs and entertainment...

[@808rebel4]

"The KING of 10 fingers and 6 strings"... - David Lee Roth

[@robertschaffer2551]

So very true

[@deanna5612]

Love my Eddie...end of my childhood RIP rock on in HEAVEN

[@naryah22]

Eddie, thanks for everything and you creativity in music

[@victoriablakeman9463]

My favourite guitarist of all time, exceptional talent, listening and watching Eddie play eruption is awesome, amazing makes me feel elated,r.i.p Eddie 🎸🎸🎸❤️❤️❤️

[@Noledad77]

This was a wonderful story. Well done, GMA. I'm not crying, you're crying... RIP, Eddie!!

[@teekelly2599]

RIP Eddie. Hell of a guitar player

[@heathbarker3004]

VH is no more without it's heart and soul. RIP EVH

[@heathbarker3004]

@Jerome Lund You're right about that.

[@jacobmccarthy1171]

I saw Van Halen twice. In 2012 and 2015. The best band I’ve ever seen live. He was taken from us too soon.!! Rip Eddie🎸🎸🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@tinamoritz3742]

There will never be a another one like him, rip eddie Van Halen, thanks for the great music you have given us over the years, your music and great 🎸 works will live on for ever in our hearts,

[@kimkochel6754]

RIP Eddie you are in Rock and Roll Heaven now. Condolences to the family, including Valerie and Wolfy. Greetings from a Canadian fan. 🇨🇦🙏🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@josephwhiteelk8518]

Stringing with The Angels now, and still rockin! God Bless you, Eddie!

[@christinerodriguez3976]

I will always love Eddie and no one compares to his musical genius!💕

[@candycane61]

Eddie was awesome! I only saw Van Halen once, but I still remember that show like it was yesterday. He had tremendous talent. I will miss him. Prayers to him and his family 🌹❤️.

[@donnakowalski2622]

Awesome tribute! Rest in peace, love and paradise Eddie Van Halen 😢🎶 🎸❤

[@dianefinegan5286]

Just doesn't seem real...so devastating. You will always be remembered...my heart goes out to his family..you have rocked the world.

[@jrbland18]

HE IS MUSIC WILL LIVE ON. HE REINTRUCTED HIS OWN GUITARS. HE WAS A GREAT MAN AND I LOVED HIS MUSIC AND HIS BAND. REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS YOU EDDIE VAN HALEN.

[@garywalters5468]

the last time i cried was at my father's passing. Eddie's passing is just as painful. kennedy, lennon, 9-11, and now...this.

[@reneeheknowsmyname6771]

WOW! Is he really gone! When I was graduating high school. My class voted for a 'Class Song'. There were 4 songs to chose from., only 2 I can remember.....'Don't Dream It's Over or Dreams' from Van Halen. My class voted for Dreams, which to this day, still has such a wonderful and special place in my heart!! Class Of 1987...Dreams!! Man!!! This one hurts just like when we lost Glen Frye! My heart is very, very heavy!!!! Thank you Eddie for the amazement of your special gift of guitar playing!

[@RWildekrav66]

Thanks for the memories Eddie , thanks for the music Thank You for Everything .

[@barbmais7270]

Awesome guitar player all time . RIP Eddie

[@rjd5758]

Eddie was so Iconic! 65 is too young😔. R.i.p Eddie Van Halen🙏🎸

[@juliebrown7879]

Heaven has the best rocker ever known.Keep rocking in the stars Eddie you were the best and always will be.

[@mikey90504]

7-9-78 @ Long Beach Arena, good times! First time and not the last.

[@markgarduno4597]

It was like I lost my big cool brother. I wept for a good while remembering the great times we had in the 80's and VH's 84 Jump was blasting down Whittier blvd. Im still having a hard time now. RIP brother and see you in the next life.

[@FreshCutFrenchFries]

From self taught to guitar legend. What a hero. Rip EVH

[@kalelc1996]

As a guitar player myself I must say that no matter what genre or style you play you gotta give it to the LEGEND. His guitar skills and talent were out of this world. There'll never be another one like EVH. I'm still stunned, numb and in disbelief. Rest in peace Eddie Van Halen 🎸🎸🎸🎸😭😭😭

[@MrMrsmytube]

Eddie was one of the greats. Hate hearing when the musicians and singers that played and sang the soundtrack to my formative years pass away. I realize how vulnerable now my generation has now grown to. So sad😔 cherish each day we have together.

[@donnastephan8828]

Wolfie will live out Eddie's legacy.. I guarantee it. He will make his dad proud 💖🎸 I haven't stopped crying either.

[@vickylapenna3617]

Rest in peace to THE GREATEST GUITARIST EVER!!!! LOVE YOU EDDIE!!!

[@richiebattung3362]

EVH revolutionized how the electric guitar is played. 😭😭😭😭😭

[@GROOVYJOJO]

Nobody gets out of here alive RIP eddie and the family. He made a mark...his legacy lives on glad family was w him🙏🙏🙏🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@wendywhite2642]

Great tribute! I'm crying 😥

[@spidermanfan.3161]

I got devastated and heartbroken when i heard he died, he was one of my favorite guitarists of all time may him Rest In Peace 😢😢😢

[@vanflor7159]

Iconic musician 💯🙏 May he be remembered for years to come.. Rest In Peace good sir 🥺🙏🙏🙏