| First Name | Eddie |
| Middle Name | Lodewijk |
| Last Name | Van Halen |
| Full Name at Birth | Edward Lodewijk Van Halen |
| Other Names | Eddie Van Halen |
| Age | 57 |
| Date of Birth | January 26, 1955 |
| Birthplace | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
| Build | Average |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
| Star Sign | Aquarius |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Ethnicity | Multiracial |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation Category | Guitarist |
| Claim to Fame | Guitarist & Founder Of Van Halen |
| Father | Jan Van Halen |
| Mother | Eugenia Van Halen |
| Brother(s) | Alex Van Halen |
| Other Family Members | Wolfgang Van Halen (son) |
Edward Lodewijk "Eddie" Van Halen (born January 26, 1955) is a Dutch-born American guitarist, keyboardist, songwriter and producer, best known as the lead guitarist and co-founder of the hard rock band Van Halen, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Eddie Van Halen is commonly known for his innovative performing and recording styles in blues-based rock, tapping, intense solos and high frequency feedback; he is also known for energetic and acrobatic stage performances. The All Music Guide has described him as "Second to only Jimi Hendrix...undoubtedly one of the most influential, original, and talented rock guitarists of the 20th century.". He is ranked 70th on the Rolling Stone list of Top 100 guitarists.
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