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“And if I would have taken lessons I probably wouldn't have done it, and what forced me to do all this weird stuff on the guitar was I couldn't afford effects pedals, I didn't have all this stuff when I was a kid so I just tried to squeeze all the weird noises I could out of the guitar, which brings me to building guitars.”

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Eddie Van Halen

Eddie Van Halen, born on January 26, 1955, is a highly influential musician known for his exceptional guitar skills and unique musical style. He is a legendary figure in the rock music world. more

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