Guitarist Eddie Van Halen in 2015. -

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He was considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time.

Eddie Van Halen, the co-founder of the Van Halen group, died Tuesday at the age of 65 from cancer, his son announced on Twitter.

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- Wolf Van Halen (@WolfVanHalen) October 6, 2020

His frenzied solos, notably that of

Eruption,

have influenced generations of amateur and professional guitarists.

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