His death not only caused ripples in the guitar world, but everywhere else. As he’s honored for his guitar solos in songs like «Eruption» and riffs in «Panama,» he’s also remembered for his work outside the rock world like in Michael Jackson’s «Beat It.» With his beloved Frankenstrat in hand, here are our favorite Eddie Van halen guitar solos:
Legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen passed away last Tuesday after his long battle with throat cancer, and he will forever be remembered for the insane riffs in the most iconic songs of the decades. He was honored by the Recording Academy who dubbed the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame icon a “genius” and a “true guitar hero,” and many other rockers paid tribute to the Van Halen founder for his influences including Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx, Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello, and metal band Pantera. He is survived by his son, Wolfgang Van Halen, with Valerie Bertinelli. “During his legendary career, Grammy Award winner Eddie Van Halen contributed to some of the world’s most iconic music,” the statement from Recording Academy president and CEO Harvey Mason Jr. read. “His explosive guitar playing and approach to the musical process solidified him as an undeniable force in his field and forever established his place as a true guitar hero. The world is lucky to have witnessed Eddie’s genius as a guitarist, and we know he will influence and shape rock music indefinitely.” His death not only caused ripples in the guitar world, but everywhere else. As he’s honored for his guitar solos in songs like “Eruption” and riffs in “Panama,” he’s also remembered for his work outside the rock world like in Michael Jackson’s “Beat It.
