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Van Halen formed in Pasadena, CA. The band was known for Eddie Van Halen’s guitar virtuosity and flamboyant singer David Lee Roth. But Roth left for an ill-advised solo career in the mid-80’s and was replaced by Sammy Hagar. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. #10….
Van Halen has become the latest band with a song that has surpassed one-billions streams on Spotify. Released in December ’83 “Jump” was the lead single from Van Halen’s sixth studio album, “1984.” Eddie Van Halen not only played the synth parts he also delivered a killer guitar solo. The song went to #1 on…
On this day… Van Halen’s self-title debut album dropped. The set included “Runnin’ With The Devil,” “Eruption” and a blisteringly brilliant cover of The Kinks “You Really Got Me.” Producer Ted Templeman made it known he was looking for a “guitar hero” act. It was suggested he check out a local L.A. band named Van…
“Brothers,” a new 384-page book by Van Halen drummer Alex Van Halen (pictured left with Eddie), is available. “It is the definitive take on Edward Van Halen’s life and death from the one who knew and loved him best,” wrote the book’s editor Sara Nelson. Alex has said the memoir of is a “love letter” to his late…
On this day… “Van Halen III,” the only Van Halen album with singer Gary Cherone and the last with bassist Michael Anthony drops. It’s also the only album in the Van Halen catalog not to go platinum – it’s close with over 800,000 units moved. The band’s eleventh studio album was their first studio effort…
A signed Eddie Van Halen Peavey EVH Wolfgang guitar that went on the auction block December 14th has sold for $110,000 by Guernsey’s auction house in New York City. The guitar formerly belonged to Jason Becker, a rising guitar phenom who recorded two albums and had stints with David Lee Roth, before being diagnosed with ALS…
The guitar Eddie Van Halen used in the music video for Van Halen‘s “Hot For Teacher” has sold for $3,932,000 during a 4/18 auction at Sotheby’s. It was Van Halen’s primary guitar in ’83 – ’84. “Hot For Teacher” appeared on Van Halen‘s album “1984.” The Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC) called for the song/video to be pulled from both the radio and television due…
5150 wasn’t just a new Van Halen album—it was a rebirth. Hagar’s soaring vocals, slicker production, and Eddie’s electrifying solos pushed them higher than ever. A gamble? Maybe. But this wasn’t just a party—it was the sound of a band leveling up.
Van Halen’s 1984 is a landmark album that pushed the boundaries of hard rock while embracing the emerging sounds of the 1980s. Released at the dawn of its titular year, the album is a daring blend of electrifying guitar riffs, soaring vocals, and the strategic use of synthesizers, showcasing a band at the peak of their creative powers.
Diver Down is a playful detour for Van Halen, packed with quick, explosive tracks that blend rock-solid musicianship with chaotic fun. At just 31 minutes, the album experiments with styles from surf rock to doo-wop, showing the band’s restless energy and unfiltered creativity while keeping their signature swagger intact.