Eddie Van Halen plays the final chord of ‘Jump’ during a Van Halen concert in New Jersey in June 2004. Photo: NJ Advance Media via AP
Guitar rock legend Eddie Van Halen dies of cancer at 65
- Eddie Van Halen founded Van Halen, one of the most popular rock acts ever, with his brother Alex
- He was considered one of the greatest American guitarists of his generation
Eddie Van Halen plays the final chord of ‘Jump’ during a Van Halen concert in New Jersey in June 2004. Photo: NJ Advance Media via AP