The legendary guitarist moved to Pasadena from Holland in 1962. Eddie and his brother Alex Van Halen attended Pasadena High School. They teamed with John Muir High School student David Lee Roth and Michael Anthony to form the legendary band known for “Jump” and “Panama.”  Eddie became one of the most innovative and imitated rock guitarists since Jimi Hendrix. Van Halen played the Pasadena Civic Auditorium 14 times between 1975 and 1978, and was eventually inducted into the Rock and … Continue reading Mayor, Councilmembers Help Unveil Eddie Van Halen Memorial