It was October 5, 2007 when I saw you live at Mohegan Sun, and now I can't stop thinking about you. I look back at the various pictures and videos posted on the internet and remember you 30 years ago - such a cutie and oh so talented. Didn't really think you'd make it back, Eddie. Those pics of you early in 2006 made you look horribly old. But the music never aged. What you hear coming from that guitar never changed.
When you came out on stage that night, by yourself, the audience thought it was your son. But they were mistaken, it was you, Eddie. There was no rehab in March of '06. You did what you thought was right -- you got yourself in damn good shape. From hair style, hair color, veneers and a buff bod to boot, you successfully put other 53 year olds to shame. During that whole time on stage, you never tired, you smiled the whole time and you kept giving your son adoring looks - it was just so awsome. Your music was to die for.
I went to the internet and began researching old interviews, biographies and some old video of you and Val doing interviews together. You were so cute -- she was so cute -- what an unbelievable couple to have lasted 20 years. Then separation, divorce -- ouch that hurt - how awful that after all that, after all the two of you had been through that it ended. This makes me very sad as I don't think it should have ended. I really think that the two of you are soul mates. You've changed your life around for the better, she's changed her life around and is happier, your son is following in your footsteps braving the harsh world of rock at such a young age. What more could you possible want....what more could she possibly want.
Stick around Eddie (and stop smoking) you've got so much to give. Your talent is unbelievable - I just never noticed it before - isn't that strange. I've always loved Van Halen but up until October 5, they were just another good band. I'm smitten now and have downloaded every song I like from I Tunes. When I want to drink from the fountain of youth, I go to YouTube and watch one of your videos and suddenly I'm young again. You ARE the best guitar player that has ever lived.
From those of us who lead simple lives and who will never get to personally meet people like you, I'm thankful that at least I saw you live once - but as a stated before - I can't get you out of my head.
Happy Valentines Day to an infatuation I'll never meet.
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