Breaking: Eddie Van Halen Undergoes Emergency Surgery, Tour Dates to Be Rescheduled

Guitar legend Eddie Van Halen has undergone an emergency surgery for a severe bout of diverticulitis, according to a post on the band's official Facebook page.

The statement continues, "No further surgeries are needed and a full recovery is expected within 4 - 6 months."

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Josh Hart

Josh Hart is a former web producer and staff writer for Guitar World and Guitar Aficionado magazines (2010–2012). He has since pursued writing fiction under various pseudonyms while exploring the technical underpinnings of journalism, now serving as a senior software engineer for The Seattle Times.