Eddie Van Halen Reportedly Back In Rehab
Mar 6th, 2008 by Guitar MX Admin
There have been rumors circulating, but now it’s being reported that Eddie Van Halen has checked himself back into rehab. If you saw this video of his horrible solo at the MGM Arena this past December, then you probably had your suspicions that Ed, a recovering alcoholic, was drinking again. Apparently, Ed checked himself into a rehab center in San Antonio after a drunken confrontation with his son Wolfgang, who is also the bass player for Van Halen.
The Van Halen reunion has lasted longer than many people thought, but I don’t think it’s surprising that it came to this.
Here’s a video from the reunion tour of a great performance by Eddie….not Dave’s best night though.
Get well soon Ed. You can read the complete story here.
It’s such a pity!Such a great player…I don’t know, maybe the fame and stage lights make them drink and take drugs but still…It’s too much. I thought he’s overcome it.
I would almost rather hear a chimpanzee slap his ass repeatedly than to hear what passes as singing by DLR. It may have been good 25 years ago, but it sucks now. Sometimes the good old days should just be left alone.
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