Eddie Van Halen, one of the greatest, if not THE greatest guitar player of our era turns 58 today.

Eddie Van Halen Celebrates his Birthday January 26th
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"Edward the Great" took guitar playing and guitar solos to a whole different level than we had ever seen before, His signature fingertapping techniques and blazing-fast hands made for jaw-dropping guitar solos.

In celebration of the guitar legend's birthday, coupled with the story that news on a Van Halen Tour may be forthcoming, we bring you 10 underrated Van Halen songs for you to enjoy.


10.

'Hang 'Em High' -  from 'Diver Down'

 


9.

'Don't Tell Me (What Love Can Do)' - from 'Balance'

 


8.

'House of Pain' - from '1984'

 


7.

'Atomic Punk' - from 'Van Halen'

 


6.

'Human's Being' - from 'Best of Volume 1'

 


5.

'Mean Street' - from 'Fair Warning'

 


4.

'Take Your Whiskey Home' - from 'Women and Children First'

 


3.

'DOA' - from 'Van Halen II'

 


2.

'Ice Cream Man' - from 'Van Halen'

 


1.

'Somebody Get Me a Doctor' -  from 'Van Halen II'

 


So what are some of your favorite underrated Van Halen songs? Keep the list going by commenting below.

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