Celebrate the timeless influence of rock’s most revered guitarist on his birthday.
Today is the birthday of the pride of Pasadena, who was born on Jan. 26, 1955 (in Amsterdam), when the world welcomed Edward Lodewijk Van Halen.
After leaving an indelible mark on music history, the iconic 65-year-old Van Halen guitarist died of cancer on Oct. 6, 2020 at Santa Monica’s St. John’s Hospital, which is where fellow guitar legend Randy Rhoads was born (Dec. 6, 1956).
EVH delivering a solo at the Forum, around 2012.
To honor EV’s unparalleled influence, we’re sharing evanescent tributes that popped up across Los Angeles circa 2020. Although most of these memorials have faded away, we’ve captured their essence to share with fellow Van Halen fans.
So, crank up some VH tunes today and relish in the musical legacy!
Artist Robert Vargas’ mural at Guitar Center SunsetGraffiti art covers a trash bin on the Sunset Strip just outside the Whisky.EVH graffitied bin outside the Whisky A Go-Go, 2020.Van Halen tribute on the pavement outside of the Whisky A Go-Go.Authentic Van Halen guitars on display at Guitar Center Sunset, circa 2005.Roxy Sunset salutes a legend, 2020.Chalk memorial on the site where Gazzarri’s once stood on the Sunset Strip.Sunset Strip’s “Rock Row” circa 2020 “Hot for Teacher” hot-rod on display at L.A.’s Petersen Automotive Museum.Whisky A Go-Go pays its respect.Tribute band Fan Halen rockin’ Thousand Oaks, circa 2010.Street art by Destroy All Design spotted in West Hollywood, circa 2000.Nice shirt! Decal on a pipe outside the former site of Gazzarri’s on Sunset.Awesome VH tribute band Nerd Halen at the Whisky, 2021.Wolfgang Van Halen kept the VH flame alive at the Whisky, 2021.
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