(CNN) Eddie Van Halen, the renowned lead guitarist of iconic rock group Van Halen, has died, according to a social media post by his son. Eddie Van Halen, whose full name was Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, and his brother Alex Van Halen began performing together as teens, but formed the core of what would later become Van Halen after meeting David Lee Roth. Photos: Remembering Eddie Van Halen Eddie Van Halen plays guitar in 1993. Hide Caption 3 of 19 Photos: Remembering Eddie Van Halen Eddie Van Halen sits in the band's tour bus outside the Lewisham Odeon on May 27, 1978. Hide Caption 4 of 19 Photos: Remembering Eddie Van Halen Van Halen strikes a pose at Tokyo Kōsei Nenkin Kaikan in June 1978.

Source: CNN October 06, 2020 20:15 UTC