Eddie Van Halen

Born: Nijmegen, The Netherlands, 1955

Years Active: 1984-2000

Member of: Van Halen

Influenced by: Eric Clapton, Tony Iommi, Allan Holdsworth, The Dave Clark Five, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, Tommy Bolin, Montrose, Leslie West, Jimmy Page

Genre: Rock & Alternative

Biography: Second to only Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen was undoubtedly one of the most influential, original, and talented rock ...

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Oct 28 2009 13:46PM by Spinner Staff

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Spinner: Fender guitars could arguably be considered the quintessential American axe. The iconic instruments have been graced by the fingers of such legends as Eric Clapton, Eddie Van Halen and Jimi Hendrix. Signature Fender guitars such as the Stratocaster ... Read more

 
Jun 29 2009 7:00AM by John D. Luerssen

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Spinner: Eddie Van Halen married his longtime girlfriend on the grounds of his seven-acre manse Saturday night. Wearing flip-flops, the iconic guitarist wed Janie Liszewski, in his estate's garden after she came down the aisle to a performance of Van Halen's ... Read more

 
Jun 17 2009 6:20AM by John D. Luerssen

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Spinner: Eddie Van Halen is suing Nike over claims that the footwear giant used the trademarked red, white and black stripe design found on his guitars since 1978 on their new line of "Dunk Lows" sneakers. Court papers filed on behalf of Van Halen's company, ... Read more

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