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Every song is like a kid. How can you have that many kids and have a favorite? Which one do I like to hang most with?
Eddie Van Halen
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Eddie Van Halen
Age: 65 †
Born: 1955
Born: January 26
Died: 2020
Died: October 6
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Netherlands
Edward Van Halen
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Edward Lodewijk van Halen
Edward Lodewijk Van Halen
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