Van Halen: A True Force of Nature

While I imagine none over us would say we consciously took Eddie for granted, I think we always just expected him to be there, like a mountain or a sea. So click over to his 12 top solos, compiled nicely by the NYT, and appreciate the majesty of what he gave us over the years.

Eddie Van Halen’s 12 Essential Songs

His guitar solos stunned and inspired, but the musician, who died of cancer, was also a gifted songwriter, producer and keyboard player.