Sean Costello, of Arcadia, photographs Eddie Van Halen's childhood home, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. Van Halen, who had battled cancer, died Tuesday at age 65.
(Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)PASADENA, Calif. – The childhood home of Eddie Van Halen and a sidewalk outside a nearby liquor store have been turned into memorials to the legendary rock guitarist in his adopted hometown near Los Angeles.
The shrines began popping up shortly after Van Halen’s death from cancer at age 65 earlier in the week.
“This way people have a chance to come out and share their feelings,” said Jackie Gibson, whose younger brother was childhood friends with the Van Halens.
The Van Halens formed their first band, The Broken Combs, at Hamilton Elementary and played at lunchtime.