Topix — The 8 Ball 10.15.12: The Top 16 Guitarists Posted by Jeremy Thomas on 10.15.2012 From Slash and Eddie Van Halen to Keith Richards, Jerry Garcia, Prince and more, 411's Jeremy Thomas begins his look at the top 16 guitarists of all time with #16 - 9! W... more info

411 Mania — News and thoughts on Steven Tyler insulting KISS, Eddie Van Halen placing on Guitar World's Top 100 guitarists list, Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson airing their personal issues in concert, Thin Lizzy changing their name and more! more info

411 Mania — From Slash and Eddie Van Halen to Keith Richards, Jerry Garcia, Prince and more, 411's Jeremy Thomas begins his look at the top 16 guitarists of all time with #16 - 9! more info

ContactMusic — Rock star Eddie Van Halen has topped a poll to find the greatest guitarist of all time.The Van Halen legend landed at number one on Guitar World's... more info

Mercury News, California — The Beach Boys breakup is the latest chapter in a history that includes Van Halen, the Everly Brothers and Kings of Leon. more info

Guardian Music — Van Halen postpone tour as guitarist recovers from treatment for a digestive disorderEddie van Halen has undergone emergency surgery. Van Halen have postponed the remainder of their 2012 tour dates as their guitarist recovers from treatment for "a se... more info

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People.com — His band postpones a planned tour after he has a procedure to correct a severe bout of diverticulitis more info

USA Today Music — Van Halen has had to postpone its upcoming tour of Japan. more info

ContactMusic — Eddie Van Halen is recovering after undergoing emergency surgery The Van Halen guitarist went under The Knife for a severe bout of Diverticulitis - small pouches formed in the wall of the intestine that can cause a great deal of pain when inflam... more info