Rockers Mourn Loss of Guitar Legend Eddie Van Halen

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Oct 06, 2020

Rockers Mourn Loss of Guitar Legend Eddie Van Halen

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Eddie Van Halen, longtime lead guitarist of the legendary Van Halen, has died today (Oct. 6) at the age of 65. The news came from his son, Wolfgang Van Halen.

Van Halen rose to popularity in the latter half of the 1970s with the release of their self-titled debut album in 1978 and its follow-up, 1979s Van Halen II.The guitar virtuosos incredibly distinctive sound, especially showcased on instrumental tracks like Eruption, became a signature part of the bands identity. His playing has served as an influence for guitarists all around the world.

A plethora of musicians have taken to social media to share their sentiments and mourn the loss of Van Halen, including members of Black Sabbath, Tool, Motley Crue Megadeth, Anthrax, Queensryche, Judas Priest and more. See their tributes below.

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CURRENT WEATHER

REGINA, SK, CANADA

Thursday Apr 16, 2026 2:15 am

-5℃

FEELS LIKE -12℃

SNOW

VISIBILITY: 10.0 KM

WIND DIRECTION: E

HUMIDITY: 85%

WIND SPEED: 26 KM/H

UV INDEX: 0

WIND GUST: 37 KM/H

WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR THE NEXT 8 HRS

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	FRIDAY
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		SNOWFALL WARNING	ISSUED BY: ENVIRONMENT CANADA START DATE: WEDNESDAY APR 15, 2026 3:28 PM END DATE: THURSDAY APR 16, 2026 7:28 AM
		SNOWFALL WITH TOTAL AMOUNTS OF 15 TO 25 CM IS EXPECTED. A SWATH OF HEAVY ACCUMULATING SNOW IS EXPECTED FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN SASKATCHEWAN BEGINNING OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY AS A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM MOVES ACROSS THE NORTHERN USA. THE PRECIPITATION WILL LIKELY BEGIN AS RAIN WEDNESDAY EVENING BEFORE TRANSITIONING TO SNOW. 15 TO 25 CM OF SNOW IS EXPECTED IN THE HEAVIEST BAND, WITH 10 TO 15 CM EXPECTED ELSEWHERE. THE SNOWFALL ACCUMULATION MAY VARY CONSIDERABLY ACROSS THE WARNED AREA AS THERE IS STILL UNCERTAINTY ON WHERE THE HEAVIEST BAND OF SNOW WILL OCCUR. VISIBILITY WILL BE REDUCED IN HEAVY SNOW IN COMBINATION WITH MODERATE NORTHEASTERLY WINDS. TRAVEL MAY BE CHALLENGING, PARTICULARLY ALONG THE TRANS-CANADA HIGHWAY FROM THE ALBERTA BORDER TO REGINA, AND ALONG HIGHWAY 11 FROM REGINA TO SASKATOON. THE SNOWFALL WILL EASE FROM WEST TO EAST BEGINNING THURSDAY EVENING. TRAVEL WILL LIKELY BE CHALLENGING. THERE MAY BE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. VISIBILITY WILL LIKELY BE REDUCED AT TIMES. ROAD CLOSURES ARE POSSIBLE. PLEASE CONTINUE TO MONITOR ALERTS AND FORECASTS ISSUED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA. TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER, SEND AN EMAIL TO SKSTORM@EC.GC.CA, CALL 1-800-239-0484 OR POST REPORTS ON X USING #SKSTORM.


	DEF LEPPARD ROCKET 02:18 AM

	SPLIT CHAIN ROOKIE 02:13 AM

	AFI HIDDEN KNIVES 02:10 AM

	COLD AMERICAN DREAM 02:06 AM

	FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH MAKING MONSTERS 02:03 AM

	TIM MONTANA AINT COMIN DOWN 02:00 AM

	STARBENDERS SATURDAY 01:56 AM

	SMASH INTO PIECES MAN OR MACHINE 01:53 AM

	SKILLET UNPOPULAR 01:50 AM

	THE STEVE MILLER BAND ROCKIN ME 01:47 AM

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