Eddie Van Halen

Eddie Van Halen secretly recorded the wild guitar solo heard in ‘Back to the Future’ during Marty’s “Darth Vader” scene. Uncredited due to licensing issues, the solo was labelled “Edward Van Halen” as a workaround—an unforgettable 10-second rock cameo.

With a heavy heart, we are saying good-bye to the legend, Eddie Van Halen! As a tribute to his legacy, here are some of his words of wisdom.