1957 gave us a hell of a rock guitarist. It was on this day that Eddie Van Halen was born.

Eddie knows how lay down some serious licks. Just listen to the tune 'Eruption', and you know what I'm talking about. That song was listed at number 2 on a poll of of 100 greatest guitar solos.

Let's take that a bit further. Check out the video of Eddie jammin' the cords on 'Eruption,' and happy Birthday, Eddie!

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