Complex sentence: It is a widespread myth that Eddie and Alex Van Halen from the neighboring Pasadena High Scool were paid to preform at prom, this is a highly widespread myth thus it is unconfirmed.
Split into simpler sentences: It is a widespread myth that Eddie and Alex Van Halen from the neighboring Pasadena High Scool were paid to perform at prom. This is a highly widespread myth thus it is unconfirmed.