Eddie Van Halen

Edward Lodewijk Van Halen (January 26, 1955 – October 6, 2020) was an American musician and songwriter. He was the guitarist, keyboardist, backing vocalist, and one of the primary songwriters of the rock band Van Halen, which he founded with his brother Alex Van Halen in 1972, and the brothers were the only two constant members during the band's existence. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists in rock history.