AllMusic relies heavily on JavaScript.
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to use the site fully.

AllMusic

photo credit: Christopher Wray-McCann

Stream or buy on:

Active

1970s - 2000s

Born

January 26, 1955 in Nijmegen, The Netherlands

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Guitar Virtuoso Hard Rock Heavy Metal

Also Known As

Eduard Lodewijk Van Halen

Edward Lodewijk Van Halen

Member Of

Van Halen Mammoth

Submit Corrections

Eddie Van Halen

Biography by Greg Prato

Second to only Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen was undoubtedly one of the most influential, original, and talented rock guitarists of the 20th century. Born Edward Lodewijk Van Halen on January 26, 1955,…
Read Full Biography

Overview ↓
Biography ↓
Songs ↓
Credits ↓
Related ↓