"Eddie" is a song by American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers from the band's thirteenth studio album Return of the Dream Canteen. The song was released as the second single on September 23, 2022. No music video was created for the song, but it did receive moderate airplay. Its solo was voted by Guitar World readers as the 9th best guitar solo of 2022.
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Background
"Eddie" was written as a tribute to guitarist Eddie Van Halen, who died in 2020. It was first conceived by Flea the day after his death, after which the rest of the band contributed to the track.
Live performances
"Eddie" was performed for the first time on October 9, 2022, at the Austin City Limits Music Festival. It was the first song from Return of the Dream Canteen to be performed live.
Personnel
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Anthony Kiedis – lead vocals
Flea – bass
John Frusciante – guitar, harmony vocals
Chad Smith – drums
Additional personnel
Rick Rubin – production
Ryan Hewitt – engineering
