Eddie Van Halen Dies

CNN reports Eddie Van Halen, lead guitarist from the group Van Halen, has died of cancer.  Lead guitarist of the band that bore  his name, Van Halen was originally one of two brothers who comprised half of the group.  Brother Alex played drums, Michael Anthony was bass player and originally David Lee Roth was lead singer.  Changes to the band's line up included bringing in Sammy Hagar to replace Roth, and Eddie son, Wolfie, who replaced Anthony on Bass.