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Guitar Center Art Honors Van Halen

Westlake Village-based Guitar Center late last month unveiled a mural commemorating late Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Halen at its flagship store at 7425 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood.The 105-foot-long mural in front of a parking lot shows the long-haired rocker strumming his infamous “frankenstrat” guitar, built with pieces from guitars made by Fender Musical Instruments Corp. and Gibson Brands Inc.

“This mural celebrates the passion and virtuosity of Eddie’s playing that has and will continue to inspire generations of musicians,” the music equipment retailer said in a social media statement.

The mural, painted by Robert Vargas of Boyle Heights, was revealed Jan. 26 to celebrate what would’ve been Van Halen’s 66th birthday. The musician died last October of a stroke amid his battle with cancer.

Eddie Van Halen and his brother Alex grew up in Pasadena. There, they founded the band that would become Van Halen, releasing their first studio album in 1978.

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