EDDIE VAN HALEN - Video Of Memorial Plaque Unveiling Ceremony In Pasadena Available
October 20, 2021, 3 years ago
A plaque was unveiled to honor guitarist Eddie Van Halen in his hometown of Pasadena, CA on Octber 11th. The plaque is located on a wall outside of the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
“This event brings together history and community to celebrate a world-renowned artist,” said Councilmember Felicia Williams to Pasadena Now. “It’s not just the history of Eddie as a guitar legend, but also the challenges he faced growing up mixed race in Pasadena, which always spoke to me. And the community support and initiative to make this happen is inspiring. Thank you to everyone!”
The public was not invited to the ceremony due to coronavirus protocols and the family was also not present due to scheduling conflicts, officials said Thursday, but they hope residents will enjoy the memorial for years to come. A video of the dedication ceremony cortesy of Pasadena Now can be viewed below.
The location is where the band played several of its earliest performances. Pasadena 4 Halen, a group led by Pasadena residents, raised money from donors and fans of the musician and band to fund the plaque.
