Eddie Van Halen, 64, ‘is suffering from throat cancer which ‘doctors believe he contracted after years of sucking on his metal guitar pick’The rocker, 64, had part of his tongue removed in 2000, blaming holding the pick in his mouth, and had reportedly been declared cancer free in 2002 But he has been going to Germany for treatment over the last five years, TMZ say A source told the site ‘for the most part it’s worked to keep the disease in check’The band last performed in 2015 at at L.A.’s Hollywood Bowl and there were rumors the band’s classic lineup were set to perform for the first time since 1984    Daily Mail Online