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Pop culture icon and teen heartthrob Van Halen wants to play the 2012 Super Bowl halftime show.

Lead singer, David Lee Roth published an open letter saying that they weren't offered the show but they would "accept in a NY minute."

The letter read:

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Eddie Van Halen has been struggling with alcohol for a very long time. Since the days of Van Halen.

Which means a very verrrry long time.

He claims he developed "the whole alcoholism thing" when he asked his dad what he can do to fight off nerves when playing guitar up on stage in front of people.

His father gave him a shot of vodka and

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Nice guy!

Eddie Van Halen endorsed musical education by donating 75 electric guitars to El Lay schools from his personal collection last week.

The rock star made the donation to Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports music education in public schools, and said:

"Music is the universal language. It has the ability to transcend and convey every human emotion that exists without saying a word. Music kept me off the streets and out of trouble and gave me something that was mine that no one could take away from me. Music education and families are dealing with the economic times, and I wanted to help them. If I can help a kid discover a liking, or even a passion for music in their life, then that's a wonderful thing. Music has provided a good life for me and hopefully it can help make life better for others with this donation."

So true! Music has done nothing but good in this world and we're happy famous musicians are willing to support others trying to learn how to make it!

[Image via WENN.]

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Rock trio Peter Bjorn and John have just embarked upon their U.S. "All You Can Eat" tour and are giving out free grub at top local food trucks along the way!

Visit your local Eater website to find out where the band will be giving away free food when they make a tour stop through New York City, Houston, San Francisco, Miami, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC!

The Swedish band also created a special playlist for Rolling Stone of their favorite food-related tunes, including tracks from artists such as the Beach Boys, Van Halen and the Kinks. Check it out here!

Such an awesome way to not only give back to their fans, but encourage people to check out great local food they may have otherwise missed out on!

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