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Aug. 30, 2012 / 6:20 PM

Eddie Van Halen has emergency surgery

Eddie Van Halen (R) and David Lee Roth with Van Halen perform in concert at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida on April 10, 2012. UPI/Michael Bush

Eddie Van Halen (R) and David Lee Roth with Van Halen perform in concert at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida on April 10, 2012. UPI/Michael Bush | License Photo

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- U.S. rocker Eddie Van Halen has undergone an emergency operation for a severe bout of diverticulitis, his band's Web site said Thursday.

"No further surgeries are needed and a full recovery is expected within 4 to 6 months," the message said.

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The group's scheduled November tour of Japan is being rescheduled.

"The band looks forward to seeing and playing for their fans in 2013," the online message said.

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