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Edward Lodewijk "Eddie" Van Halen (born January 26, 1955) is a Dutch-born American musician, songwriter and producer. He is best known as the lead guitarist, keyboardist and co-founder of the eponymous hard rock band Van Halen. He is often considered one of the world's greatest guitarists. Allmusic guide has described him as "Second only to Jimi Hendrix, undoubtedly the most influential, original, and talented rock guitarist of the 20th century." In 2011, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Van Halen number 8 in the list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists. In 2012, Guitar World's poll named him as the greatest guitarist of all-time.

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