You only have 12 notes, Edward Van Halen said.
Do whatever you want with them.
Oh, not much.
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With Eddie gripping that fretboard, it often sounded like alien possession, prompting millions to chant, Whoa.
Take me to your leader.
Simply put, to listen to Edward Van Halen play guitar was to listen to fun incarnate.
While those blazing solos grabbed all the headlines, Eddie Van Halen wrote compelling musical stories underneath them.Richard E. Aaron/Redferns
And hang on as he lays down those feisty, sprawling foundational grooves of Unchained and 5150.
He was two guitarists in one, often at the same time.
He remains one of the most influential rock guitarists ever; references to Mozart have been made.
Eddies legacy is secure as is his spot on Mt.
Ill think of the red-and-white striped guitar, complete with matching overalls.
