Eddie Van Halen
Born | January 26, 1955 |
Hometown | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
Net worth | $100 million |
Height | 5'8" (1.73m) |
Spouse | Janie Liszewski, Valerie Bertinelli |
Children | Wolfgang Van Halen |
Parents | Jan van Halen |
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