Musicians who died on October 6

Take a focused look at the musicians who passed away on October 6. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2020 Eddie Van Halen

  Eddie Van Halen was a legendary Dutch-American guitarist, songwriter, and producer, best known as the lead guitarist and co-founder of the rock band Van Halen. Renowned for his innovative guitar techniques, such as tapping, Van Halen transformed the sound of rock music in the late 20th century and is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists in history. [bio]