#eddie van halen
Eddie Van Halen at his 5150 Studios in 1984.
Rest in peace Eddie Van Halen ❤️
Photo: Tommy Lee and Eddie Van Halen photographed following the 1994 Van Halen Golf Tournament in Los Angeles, California, on April 7th, 1994.
A brief farewell to a hero of mine, in my normal handwriting. This bandanna and belt buckle are visibly weathered because they accompanied me through some of the most stubbornly joyous memories of my youth, before and after I got sick.
For me and many others, Van Halen was a ray of sunshine that could cut through any darkness we faced. Eddie’s goofy smile while he played always inspired me to find joy in what I do. The dude was passion incarnate, and his enthusiasm was wildly contagious.
If you asked me which bands I listened to to put a smile on my face, the answer would always be “Rush and Van Halen.” Needless to say, 2020 has been merciless. But I know Eddie would want us to keep smiling, so let’s keep doing our best. ❤
Rest in peace and rock on, Eddie. Thanks for everything, and see you on the other side.
Image text:
“Thank you for your contributions to music, which will live on forever. Thank you for bringing so much joy into my life, and the countless other lives you’ve touched. Thank you for making me smile during the hardest periods of my life. Thank you for everything. Sleep well, Eddie.”
