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Eddie Van Halen wasn't just a rock and roll icon, but a tasteful composer and musician | Augustana Campus
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06 October 2020 - Eddie Van Halen, legendary Hall of Fame Guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen -- has died after a long battle with throat cancer at the age of 65.
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