Ultimate Classic Rock had a recent chat with AC/DC guitarist Angus Young where he talked about the last time he saw Eddie Van Halen, as well the relationship with him.
Angus said:
“He was the exact same as when I’d last seen him. Big smile; big hug, very happy to see me, super happy to see Mal, he loved Mal, had a very tight bond with Mal.
”The saddest part was hearing when his throat cancer had come back. You still hope that he would have gotten through that. So it was a big loss for everyone
” In the musical world, yes, and obviously for his family and anyone that was close to him.
“The guy was a wizard on the guitar. He had his own unique style. You can see why he influenced so many people that came along… I’ll always remember him with that big smile. He always brightened up the room.”