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Eddie Van Halen · 2012

Eddie Van Halen

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

August 31, 2012Personal⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Eddie Van Halen was urgently taken to hospital for surgery on his digestive system due to severe diverticulitis. Van Halen's concert dates were postponed while he recovered.

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