When Guitar Heroes Go Bad

Six-string phenom Eddie Van Halen has checked himself into rehab, and this creepy photo of the 52-year-old guitar whiz offers a glimpse of why he might have made that decision. Good luck, Eddie -- hope you turn things around in time to do the reunion tour with David Lee Roth.

By way of comparison, check out a recent shot of 77-year-old accordion hero Dick Contino. (Of course, maybe Dick's work as an "Infinite Way Spiritual Healing Teacher Practitioner" has something to do with his youthful good looks.)