not that any of you are surprised by that. I'm seeing more posts about Eddie, condolences, than any celebrity/musician I think I've ever known since Michael Jackson. So why am I suprised?
Well... I was never really into Eddie (Van Halen), during their heyday.... don't misunderstand... I came to love them, have all their music. Van Halen was more my sons era... which is, I think, the same era as most of you. I was aware Van Halen was huge.... I have to admit, however, I didn't know he was THIS huge.
I remember my son trying to get me into Van Halen, (he didn't have to try very hard).... and I think it may have been "Eruption" that he played for me? Anyway, whatever song it was.... he told me if I liked Jimi Hendrix then I'd like Van Halen... he was right.
I never saw Van Halen live, I may be the only person in the USA that didn't. I damn sure wish I had, however. RIP Eddie. - JamesJM