#private school in pasadena

[clairbournschool]

At Clairbourn, we live our mission of Creating Scholars and Leaders with Heart. We believe in the ability of every student to achieve balanced and competitive academic success. https://www.clairbourn.org/

[poisonpercy]

you’re 3 years old and a wolf is accepting you as of their own. you’re 10 years old and lightning dances off your fingers in preparation for a fight. you’re 15 years old and you topple kronos’s throne and be become praetor of the legion. you’re 16 years old and you watch your best friend die in battle against gaea. you’re 16 years old and you decide to go to a private boarding school in pasadena. you’re 16 years old and you realize that you’ve never learned how to read or how to do math or that the mitochondria is the powerhouse to the cell or— you’re 16 years old and you realize that you’ve never fucking attended school.

you’re 16 years old and you die doing what you’ve been raised to do since you were 3, helping a god.

your name is jason grace.

[gaystan]

South Park High School - Class of 2013

Private • 201 Members • 7 posts a year

Craig Tucker: For those who’ve moved to California: What is there to do in LA that’s cheap and possibly alcohol based?

Stan Marsh: Bongs at Pasadena 👍

Eric Cartman: there’s a guy in west hollywood who will suck your dick for $4.50 hell even play with your balls for an extra dollar

Craig Tucker: i have zero desire to meet up with you let alone give you money

Eric Cartman: $3.50?

[lboogie1906]

Arthur Chester Duncan (September 25, 1925 – January 4, 2023) was a tap dancer, called an “Entertainer’s Entertainer,” known for his stint as a performer on The Lawrence Welk Show (1964-82). He was the first African American regular on a variety television program. He performed all over the world, and notably at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall.

Born in Pasadena, one of thirteen children, he entered show business at age thirteen, when he was a member of a dance quartet that performed at McKinley Junior High School. He entered Pasadena City College to study pharmacy but left to pursue a career in show business.

The weight of this, as well as the weight of being the only Black man on the show, led to him pre-recording his tap dancing, saying he “didn’t take chances.” This confined him and his dance moves, not allowing him to experiment, which is a key element of tap dancing.

The 1989 film Tap featured him in a cameo appearance with other famous tap dancers. He made more TV guest appearances on Diagnosis Murder, Columbo, and The Phil Donahue Show.

In 2004 he was honored at the annual “Tap Extravaganza” in New York City.

In 2006, he was honored for his contributions to tap dance at the 15th Annual St. Louis Tap Festival.

In 2017, he appeared on the series premiere episode of the reality talent series Little Big Shots: Forever Young, where he performed a dance and reunited with actress Betty White.

In 2018, he made an appearance on The Talk as part of a surprise for co-host Sheryl Underwood, who performed a tap dance routine with Savion Glover as part of the show’s New Year’s Evolution.

He served in the army as an army private. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

[mightyflamethrower]

California Beach Town Bans Smoking Inside People's Own Homes

Althouse 8:40 AM | August 27, 2024    

"Carlsbad, a surfing hot spot near San Diego, has decided to prohibit people from lighting up inside apartments, condos and other shared buildings where multiple families live.... At least 84 of California’s 483 municipalities — including Beverly Hills, Cupertino and Pasadena — have enacted similar bans in multi-family private residences, according to the American Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation."

On the other hand consuming fentanyl around children is totally acceptable Yes, sometimes I get my news of what's happening in the U.S. from a U.K. paper. Here's another one: "California’s TikTok generation must learn joined-up handwriting/US state is the latest to adopt rules that require cursive writing to be taught in schools." I'd never seen the expression "joined-up handwriting." By the way, I didn't see the term "cursive" back when I was learning it. It was just called "writing" — as opposed to "printing." Somewhat later, before "cursive," I saw "script." But "joined-up handwriting" is completely new to me, and it really makes it seem silly: Whatever was so important about not lifting the pen up when going from letter to letter? It was once believed to be faster, and there was so much time to be saved.

By virtue of what do we claim to be a free people?

[mybeingthere]

Born in 1952 in Sangsar, a small village in the North East of Iran, Reza Derakshani is a painter, musician and performance artist. Graduating from The University of Tehran in 1976, Derakshani continued his studies at Pasadena School of Art, going on to teach at the University of Tehran before leaving the country in 1986. Reza Derakshani’s work is featured in many public art collections including the British Museum, London; the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; the State Russian Museum; the Museum Gunzenhauser, Germany; the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art and numerous private collections worldwide.

Derakshani also performed as a musician at festivals such as the Brooklyn Museum and the Montreux Jazz Festival among others. He now spends his time in St Petersburg, Russia.

www.rezaderakshani.com

[softlyapocalytpic]

Dr. Mae Ishikawa

Eleanora Mae Ishikawa graduated the Commonwelath Institute of Technology in 2066 with a PHD in AI Theory and minor in pyschology. She worked briefly at General Atomics before the DIA recruited her for The P.A.M Initiative. Before Boston, however, she grew up in Queens alongside her future husband, Takeshi, and twin sister, Lin. Her hobbies/interests include building model kits, gardening, chess, jigsaw puzzles, and submitting fan theories to her favorite sci fi magazines.

Dr. Malcolm Davidson

Malcolm Davidson graduated SouthWest Institute of Technology (i.e. CalTech) in 2060 with his PHD in mechanical engineering and a major in statistics. He worked briefly for RobCo before he left for the Pentagon where he worked on various projects until recruited for The PAM Initiative. He grew up as an only child in Santa Monica, California to affluent parents and has not been able to hold down a committed relationship yet. His hobbies/interests include chess, SCIENCE! Magazine, TTRPG’s, serial dating, and the French horn.

And the lead of the team Dr. Indra Ramarijan!

Indra Ramarijan graduated Commonwealth Institute of Technology in 2056 with his PHD in computer systems and a minor in electrical engineering. He continued to work at CIT as a researcher and project scientist until he was recruited for The PAM Intiative. He was Mae's mentor while she was in undergrad. He grew up in Pasadena, California with his mother as a principal of a small private school and his father the owner of a local chain of laundromats. His hobbies/interests include computer games, watching the history channel, cooking, mycology, and baking.

Here's the updated version of this! I had less changes to make then I thought there'd be.

[lorien1208]

 Top Universities in the U.S

The United States is home to some of the world’s most prestigious universities, known for their academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and notable alumni. This article highlights ten of the top universities in the U.S., each distinguished by its unique strengths and contributions to education and society.

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Founded in 1861, MIT is synonymous with innovation and scientific research. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, it is renowned for its engineering, computer science, and physical sciences programs. MIT's culture encourages collaboration and entrepreneurship, producing leaders in technology and industry. Its research labs and initiatives often lead to groundbreaking discoveries and inventions.

2. Harvard University

Harvard, established in 1636, is the oldest institution of higher education in the U.S. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, it is revered for its rigorous academics, extensive library system, and influential faculty. Harvard’s alumni network includes numerous U.S. presidents, Nobel laureates, and business leaders. The university’s programs in law, business, medicine, and the humanities are particularly distinguished.

3. Stanford University

Located in Stanford, California, this private research university is known for its entrepreneurial spirit and close ties to Silicon Valley. Established in 1885, Stanford excels in fields like engineering, business, and the sciences. Its interdisciplinary approach and emphasis on innovation have fostered a culture that encourages students to turn ideas into reality, making it a breeding ground for tech giants and startups.

4. University of California, Berkeley

UC Berkeley, founded in 1868, is a leading public research university recognized for its impactful research and diverse academic programs. It boasts a strong reputation in the sciences, engineering, and social sciences, producing numerous Nobel Prize winners and influential thinkers. The university is also known for its activism and commitment to public service, reflecting its role as a leader in societal change.

5. University of Chicago

The University of Chicago, established in 1890, is famous for its rigorous academic standards and emphasis on critical thinking. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the university’s economics program, shaped by the Chicago School of Economics, has had a profound impact on economic theory and practice. UChicago’s interdisciplinary approach encourages students to explore complex issues across various fields, fostering a rich intellectual environment.

6. University of Pennsylvania

Founded in 1740, the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) is a pioneer in interdisciplinary education. Located in Philadelphia, it is known for its strong business school (Wharton), as well as its programs in law, medicine, and the humanities. Penn’s commitment to integrating practical experience with academic learning prepares students for leadership roles across various industries.

7. Cornell University

Cornell, established in 1865, is an Ivy League university located in Ithaca, New York. It is recognized for its diverse range of programs, including agriculture, engineering, hotel administration, and veterinary medicine. Cornell’s unique blend of public and private education offers a rich academic experience, and its commitment to research and public service has made significant contributions to society.

8. California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Caltech, founded in 1891, is a small but mighty university located in Pasadena, California. It is renowned for its cutting-edge research in science and engineering. Caltech’s rigorous academic environment and low student-to-faculty ratio foster close mentorship and collaboration. Its contributions to fields like physics, chemistry, and astronomy are globally recognized, making it a leader in scientific innovation.

9. Yale University

Established in 1701, Yale is one of the oldest universities in the U.S. and is located in New Haven, Connecticut. Known for its strong liberal arts curriculum, Yale excels in fields such as law, drama, and humanities. The university's commitment to producing well-rounded individuals is evident in its focus on critical thinking and interdisciplinary studies, alongside its vibrant campus culture.

10. Princeton University

Founded in 1746, Princeton is known for its commitment to undergraduate education and its prestigious academic programs. Located in Princeton, New Jersey, the university excels in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Princeton’s emphasis on small class sizes and personalized learning fosters close relationships between students and faculty, enhancing the educational experience.

Conclusion

These ten universities represent the pinnacle of higher education in the United States. Each institution boasts its own unique strengths, from groundbreaking research to interdisciplinary education, shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Whether aspiring to innovate in technology, explore the humanities, or lead in public service, students at these top universities are equipped with the skills and knowledge to make a significant impact on the world.

About the Author: Dhruv

Dhruv is a talented content writer who worked at Lorein Finance in 2023. With a passion for making complex financial topics accessible, he crafted engaging articles that informed and empowered readers. His background in literature and writing allowed him to effectively communicate intricate concepts, bridging the gap between finance and everyday understanding. Outside of work, Dhruv enjoys reading and biking, which inspire his writing and enrich his perspective on life.

[whitefromthebeginning]

On May 31st, 2024, CIGNA Insurance supervisor Juan Aguire who admitted he's also a Crazy Rider that generates millions of dollars a month operating a brothel that I've been petitioning to close exploiting light skinned children at 2010 N. Los Robles retaliated against me on June 3rd, 2024 by embezzling money from my CiTi Bank checking account but within minutes I was notified by Jean who investigates fraud against CiTi Bank customers that there were six withdrawals from my account through a money transfer company I'd never heard of in the past hour and she got my money back the next day. If I was still banking with Chase like I was in Chicago in 2012 that gave a credit card with my name on it to the career criminal Jesus Gomez to steal my identity and receive down payments from many companies including Ferrari to use my letter designs for their corporate logos or with Wells Fargo like I did in Pasadena, California that in 2020 turned $35-Million dollars sent to me by Terrapin Tribespeople that I have been Chief to since February 1st, 1999 over to the WOKE Judge Carlos E. Vasquez who fraudulently claimed I was subject to civil asset forfeiture because I was a flight risk with pending charges of espionage and treason he just made up and who later gave me sciatica when I was lying with permission on private property by kicking my ass with steel toe boots in front of witnesses and while being recorded by the Laemmle Theater because with my Rh-Negative Blood he knew he could get away with it. ChiefHuntingBear considers PayPal the only legitimate money transfer service because it routinely reimburses victims of fraud who report what happened within 180 days and is absolutely required to conduct business on Ebay because sellers don't want to wait for credit card payments. I have nothing against Bank of America that cashed an out-of-state check immediately for $100.00 written to me by a New York physician in California attending a convention who I went to Harvard Medical School with after I lost my California State I.D. and could only prove who I was by having my thumb print scanned . Don't use Zelle unless you want to be ripped off.

[abroadeducation]

Best Biotechnology Master's Programs in the USA

Introduction 

Biotechnology is a rapidly growing industry with potential to transform our lives, work, and play. It is used in medicine and agriculture, and biotech companies seek experienced employees. Master's programs are available for those interested in this exciting field. Some of the best biotechnology master's programs include: 

California Institute of Technology 

Caltech, a private research university in Pasadena, California, was founded in 1891 by Amos GNNNEERR and Yale University students. With an undergraduate acceptance rate of 6.3%, Caltech offers graduate degrees in various departments, including engineering, Applied Physics Laboratory, biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, planetary science, physics, and astronomy. With an average student/faculty ratio of 4:1, the school has approximately 2,172 students. 

University of California, Davis 

UC Davis is a top biotechnology program in the US, offering an MSc with a low acceptance rate of 26% and a high transfer acceptance rate of 68%. 

Tulane University 

Tulane University, one of the top universities in USA, educates over 12,000 students annually through four academic units: A.B., MPA/MBA, MD, PhD programs, the School of Architecture, the School of Engineering, and the Graduate School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine (GSPH&T).

Cornell University 

Cornell University, founded in 1865 by Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White, is a private Ivy League research university in Ithaca, New York. It focuses on teaching and contributing to various fields, including classics, sciences, theoretical, and applied. The university also has global research outposts in India, Singapore, and Dubai. 

University of Wisconsin - Madison 

The University of Wisconsin-Madison offers a strong biotechnology program accredited by the ACGME, focusing on research, teaching, and clinical training. Students can choose between lab-based research and clinical skills tracks. Internships at companies like Pfizer and Abbott Laboratories provide valuable experience while earning a salary. 

Stanford University 

Stanford University is a top American institution for studying biology, genetics, and biochemistry. Known for its academic strength, wealth, and proximity to Silicon Valley, it ranks among the world's top universities according to QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). 

[Learn more: How to Apply for a Dhirubhai Ambani Fellowship to Attend Stanford University]

Emory University 

Emory University, a private research institution in Atlanta, Georgia, is the second-oldest higher learning institution in the state and ranks among the top 100 universities by endowment. With 13 schools and colleges, it enrolls 10,000 students, including graduate students. 

Conclusion

This guide aims to simplify the decision-making process for master's in biotechnology, whether seeking guidance or already considering the program.

[kuramirocket]

E-DECOLONIZE #20: Mexica Identity? Mexica Centrism and Decolonization: 9/16/22

Meet the panelists:

Cuitlahuac Arreola Martinez:

Cuitlahuac Arreola Martinez is a Nahuatl Language Learner & Teacher. They teach people of all ages from preschoolers to elders. As a 3rd language learner their role is to teach beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes of modern Nahuatl variants with an emphasis on Huasteca dialects from Veracruz, Hidalgo, & San Luis Potosi. Classical Nahuatl or ancient Nahuatl or colonial Nahuatl is also taught but the main focus is to speak in our original languages that is why they are also an Indigenous Language Promoter & Activist. They want to empower our community via language, a passion that they have had their whole life. They want to encourage everyone to speak their native language as a way of decolonizing, as a way to heal. They have been teaching virtually since 2018 and presently via Zoom. Pre-pandemic, they taught at LA Plaza de Culturas y Artes, Semillitas Preschool, Pasadena City College and other schools in so-called Southern California.

For more info: Speaknahuatl.com on Social Media

Huitzilyolotl Anahuac:

Huitzilyolotl is from Orange County, California. He’s a third-generation Chicano with roots in Jalisco, Zacatecas, and Coahuila and of Zacateco, Guachichile, and Nahua descent. He has a Master’s degree in Chicano Studies. He has been working in education for 18 years and currently working on his special education credentials to continue working with students with emotional disturbance. Huitzilyolotl is also a third-generation massage therapist and is continuing his family legacy of healing. Huitzilyolotl is also an Indigenous activist and poet.

Kurly Tlapoyawa:

Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, cultural consultant, and filmmaker. His research covers Mesoamerica, the American Southwest, and the historical connections between the two regions. He is the author of numerous books and has presented lectures at Harvard University, The University of New Mexico, Yale University, San Diego State University, and numerous others. He most recently worked as a cultural consultant for an upcoming film from Nickelodeon Animation Studios.

Kurly is the co-host of the podcast “Tales From Aztlantis, which deals with Chicano identity, Mesoamerican pseudo history, and archaeological misconceptions.

Talesfromaztlantis.com

Chimalli.org

Mexickanewyear.com

Chris Cuauhtli:

Chris Cuauhtli is an Indigenous Nahua Tamazulteco from Tamazula Jalisco Mexico. He was born in Soyatlan, outside of Tamazula Jalisco and raised in Sacramento California. He is a Professional tattoo artist and Indigenous Language advocate currently working on the revitalization of the Nahuatl variant of southern Jalisco. He has been involved in Danza Azteca Chichimeca and Indigenous ceremonies in the US and Mexico for over 25 years. He currently works as an English language tutor and Tattoo artist and resides in Mexico. Visit Jalisco Nahuatl on Youtube and IG for more information

Citlalli Anahuac:

Anahuac is a historian, poet, activist. For the past 26 years she has been studying decolonial Mexican history as a detribalized Mexicana and has dedicated her activism, poetry, and research to understanding and sharing that history. She is a fourth generation removed from a Nahua speaking community of El Grullo Jalisco. She uses social media to share critical research on decolonial history of México. Her publications include Obsidian Blades: Decolonizing Poetry for Indigenous People of Occupied America (2013) and Don’t Call Me Latina: Notes from a decolonizing Mexican reclaiming everything that is ours (2022) She launched E-Decolonize in 2020 and since then has dedicated her time to teaching free and private courses that focus on providing accessible education for all ages and a priority to teaching the BIPOC community. Find her on social media under MEXICAN EXCELLENCE.

www.citlalli-anahuac.com

[professionaltimes001]

26-YO Indian-Origin Designer’s Foldable Homes Could Be the Answer to Homelessness

Jayati Sinha, a San Francisco-based Indian designer, has come up with a potential solution called Pop Hut, an an easily transportable, foldable and flat packed housing concept. https://theprofessionaltimes.com/2022/01/16/26-yo-indian-origin-designers-foldable-homes-could-be-the-answer-to-homelessness/ In April 2018, Eric Garcetti, the Mayor of Los Angeles, reached out to a number of architecture and design schools for guidance in designing bridge housing (a temporary shelter) for homeless people. The mandate was to build structures that felt private and secure, where the homeless could enjoy a sense of community.

Responding to this was a team from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena led by Professor James Meraz, who teaches environmental design there, and Jayati Sinha, who at the time was doing her Masters in environmental design. https://theprofessionaltimes.com/2022/01/16/26-yo-indian-origin-designers-foldable-homes-could-be-the-answer-to-homelessness/

“This project was extraordinary and very attractive to me because it was directly transferable to any country in the world that faces some version of homelessness,” says Jayati Sinha, who is currently based in San Francisco, in a conversation with The Professional Times

Visit: https://theprofessionaltimes.com/2022/01/16/26-yo-indian-origin-designers-foldable-homes-could-be-the-answer-to-homelessness/

[profoundlyluckyfox]

And that's not what they eat.That's what falls off what they eat!You know what a Cinnabon is?No.It's bread and cinnamon and frosting. They heat it up...Sit down!...really hot!Listen to me!We are not them! We're us.There's us and there's them!Yes, but who can deny the heart that is yearning?There's no yearning. Stop yearning. Listen to me!You have got to start thinking bee, my friend. Thinking bee!Thinking bee.Thinking bee.Thinking bee! Thinking bee! Thinking bee! Thinking bee!There he is. He's in the pool.You know what your problem is, Barry?I gotta start thinking bee?How much longer will this go on?It's been three days! Why aren't you working?I've got a lot of big life decisions to think about.What life? You have no life!You have no job. You're barely a bee!Would it kill you to make a little honey?Barry, come out. Your father's talking to you.Martin, would you talk to him?Barry, I'm talking to you!You coming?Got everything?All set!Go ahead. I'll catch up.Don't be too long.Watch this!Vanessa!We're still here.I told you not to yell at him.He doesn't respond to yelling!Then why yell at me?Because you don't listen!I'm not listening to this.Sorry, I've gotta go.Where are you going?I'm meeting a friend.A girl? Is this why you can't decide?Bye.I just hope she's Bee-ish.They have a huge parade of flowers every year in Pasadena?To be in the Tournament of Roses, that's every florist's dream!Up on a float, surrounded by flowers, crowds cheering.A tournament. Do the roses compete in athletic events?No. All right, I've got one.How come you don't fly everywhere?It's exhausting. Why don't you run everywhere? It's faster.Yeah, OK, I see, I see.All right, your turn.TiVo. You can just freeze live TV? That's insane!You don't have that?We have Hivo, but it's a disease. It's a horrible, horrible disease.Oh, my.Dumb bees!You must want to sting all those jerks.We try not to sting. It's usually fatal for us.So you have to watch your temper.Very carefully.You kick a wall, take a walk, write an angry letter and throw it out. Work through it like any emotion: Anger, jealousy, lust.Oh, my goodness! Are you OK?Yeah.What is wrong with you?!It's a bug.He's not bothering anybody.Get out of here, you creep!What was that? A Pic 'N' Save circular?Yeah, it was. How did you know?It felt like about 10 pages. Seventy-five is pretty much our limit.You've really got that down to a science.I lost a cousin to Italian Vogue.I'll bet.What in the name of Mighty Hercules is this?How did this get here? cute Bee, Golden Blossom, Ray Liotta Private Select?Is he that actor?I never heard of him.Why is this here?For people. We eat it.You don't have enough food of your own?Well, yes.How do you get it?Bees make it.I know who makes it! And it's hard to make it!There's heating, cooling, stirring. You need a whole Krelman thing!It's organic.It's our-ganic!It's just honey, Barry.Just what?!Bees don't know about this! This is stealing! A lot of stealing!You've taken our homes, schools,hospitals! This is all we have!And it's on sale?! I'm getting to the bottom of this.I'm getting to the bottom of all of this!Hey, Hector. You almost done?Almost.

if this gets 1k notes (it won't) i'll put away the 7 baskets of clean laundry that have been piling up on my bedroom floor for weeks and weeks. it's been 3 months. come on guys. 1k. or at least 500.

[justinsentertainmentcorner]

Chris Morris at Variety, via Yahoo! News:

Eddie Van Halen, whose innovative and explosive guitar playing kept the hard rock band that bore his family name cemented to the top of the album charts for two decades, died on Tuesday morning after a long battle with cancer. He was 65.

Van Halen’s son Wold announced the news. “He was the best father I could ever ask for. Every moment I’ve shared with him on and off stage was a gift. My heart is broken and I don’t think I’ll ever fully recover from this loss,” he tweeted.

Born in the Netherlands and raised in Pasadena, he founded Van Halen with his older brother, drummer Alex; the siblings were joined by vocalist David Lee Roth and bassist Michael Anthony in the first recording lineup of the group, which exploded after star-making gigs at such West Hollywood clubs as Gazzarri’s and the Starwood.

It was instantly apparent from “Eruption,” the solo showcase on Van Halen’s self-titled 1978 debut album for Warner Bros., that Eddie Van Halen was an instrumentalist to be reckoned with. In a mere one minute and 42 seconds, the axe man detonated a dazzling display of fretboard tapping, ringing harmonics, lightning-fast licks and smeared, dive-bombing effects.

Writing about that recording in Rolling Stone’s 2015 poll of the 100 greatest guitarists – in which Van Halen placed eighth, between Duane Allman and Chuck Berry – Mike McCready of Pearl Jam wrote, “It sounded like it came from another planet…[I]t was glorious, like hearing Mozart for the first time.”

Acting as the band’s musical director and co-authoring the band’s tough-riffing songs, which straddled the boundary between hard rock and heavy metal, Eddie Van Halen found immediate success, and formulated a style that would be emulated by hordes of long-haired rockers.

The group’s first LP “Van Halen,” though it climbed no higher than No. 19 in the U.S., would ultimately be certified for sales of 10 million copies. Its next five multi- platinum albums all reached the top 10; “1984,” released in its titular year, contained the band’s first and only No. 1 single, the synthesizer-driven “Jump,” and sifted another 10 million units.

Ongoing conflict between the guitarist and the antic front man Roth – who reportedly took exception to Van Halen’s extracurricular work, which included jaw-dropping lead guitar chores on Michael Jackson’s ubiquitous 1983 single “Beat It” — led the singer to split with the act after its elaborate and wildly successful 1984 tour.

Such a defection would likely have split a less popular band, but Van Halenfound even greater sales after ex-Montrose vocalist Sammy Hagar replaced Roth. Between 1986 and 1995, the group released four consecutive No. 1 albums.

However, Hagar ankled Van Halen after a tiff about the group’s planned greatest hits package. Eddie Van Halen brokered a truce with former singer Roth long enough to complete a pair of new tracks with the vocalist for the 1996 collection, but after another wrangle, a planned reunion with the singer broke down, and Gary Cherone, vocalist for the Boston pop-metal unit Extreme, signed on for a single album, “Van Halen III” (1998), which tallied comparatively meager sales.

Eddie Van Halen was dogged by personal and health issues that would intermittently interfere with his work in music over the course of the next decade. A chronic joint problem, exacerbated by his reckless onstage style, forced him to undergo hip replacement surgery in 1999. The onset of cancer – likely the result of heavy smoking – led to the surgical removal of part of his tongue in 2000.

The recording of three songs with Hagar for the two-disc compilation “The Best of Both Worlds” led to a lucrative 2004 reunion tour with Van Halen’s second lead singer. However, the alliance proved to be temporary, and it marked the end of both Hagar’s and bassist Anthony’s association with the group (though they would serve as representatives at the band’s 2007 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, which the Van Halens and Roth declined to attend).

After years of false starts, Van Halen reconvened in 2007 with Roth as the front man and Wolfgang Van Halen, Eddie’s 16-year-old son, replacing Anthony on bass. Though a tour grossed more than $90 million, it was plagued by rumors of inter-band strife.

Eddie Van Halen’s escalating drug abuse and alcoholism hastened his 2007 divorce from TV actress Valerie Bertinelli, his wife of 16 years, after a protracted separation. He entered rehab in 2007, and was reportedly sober from 2008.

“I was an alcoholic, and I needed alcohol to function,” he said in a 2015 interview with Chuck Klosterman. “I didn’t drink to party. Alcohol and cocaine were private things to me. I would use them for work. The blow keeps you awake and the alcohol lowers your inhibitions. I’m sure there were musical things I would not have attempted were I not in that mental state.”

A second tour fronted by Roth was launched on a more even keel in 2012, supporting an all-new album on Interscope, “A Different Kind of Truth,” which vaulted to No. 2. However, Eddie’s surgery for diverticulitis forced postponement of shows in Japan, which were among the first international dates since 1984.

Though whispers of further shows would swirl thereafter, Roth opined that “I think Van Halen’s finished” in a September 2019 radio interview in Detroit, just weeks before news of Eddie Van Halen’s treatment for throat cancer surfaced in the press.

Edward Lodewijk Van Halen was born Jan. 26, 1955, in Amsterdam. His father played the clarinet, saxophone, and piano, and both he and his brother Alex were schooled on the latter instrument from the age of six. They continued their studies after the family moved to Pasadena in 1962.

Though Eddie – who never mastered sight reading — would perform at classical piano recitals, he sought something contemporary and took up the drums, while Alex began playing guitar. The two teenage musicians would ultimately switch off their instruments; Eddie claimed Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page, the respective guitar stars of Cream and Led Zeppelin, as his principal inspirations.

After high school years spent in local party bands, the brothers founded a new quartet – which they unwittingly named Genesis, ignorant of the English group’s existence – in 1972 with singer Roth, whose PA system they were renting for gigs, and bassist Mark Stone, who was replaced by Michael Anthony.

An attention-grabbing date at Gazzarri’s on the Sunset Strip by the rechristened Van Halen led to a demo session with Gene Simmons of KISS, who in the end opted out on working further with the band. However, as bassist Anthony recalled at the group’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, the act was signed after Warner Bros. chief executive Mo Ostin and producer Ted Templeman caught the band at a 1977 show at the Starwood.

Produced by Templeman, the band enjoyed a hit run of six albums with Roth as front man. Both “Van Halen II” (1979) and “Women and Children First” (1980) reached No. 6 nationally, while “Fair Warning” (1981) and “Diver Down” (1982) hit No. 5 and No. 3 respectively.

In the wake of the extroverted Roth’s exit and Hagar’s arrival, some anticipated a downturn in Van Halen’s popularity, but the new vocalist’s flair for power balladry and Eddie Van Halen’s still-puissant guitar attack thrust four albums to the sales pinnacle: “5150” (1986), “OU812” (1988), “For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge” (1991) and “Balance” (1995).

However, the band never found similar chemistry with Cherone, and Van Halen only witnessed renewed life when it regrouped with Hagar and Roth in the new millennium.

Eddie Van Halen is survived by his second wife, the band’s former publicist Janie Liszewski, whom he married in 2009, and his son.

RIP Eddie Van Halen.

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