Innovative playing an inspiration to artists here

In a photo taken on July 5, 2012, Eddie Van Halen performs during a private show to announce the band's upcoming tour in New York. PHOTO: REUTERS
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Eddie Van Halen's musicianship, songwriting and sense of style had a big impact on many local guitarists and fans.

The songwriter and lead guitarist of the American rock band Van Halen died of cancer at the age of 65 on Oct 6.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on October 08, 2020, with the headline Innovative playing an inspiration to artists here. Subscribe