Van Halen

Formed: 1974 in Pasadena, CA
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Genre: Rock
Styles: Hard Rock, Pop/Rock, Heavy Metal, Arena Rock, Album Rock, Pop-Metal
Group Members: Sammy Hagar, David Lee Roth, Gary Cherone, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony
Biography: With their 1978 eponymous debut, Van Halen simultaneously rewrote the rules of rock guitar and hard rock in general. Guitarist Eddie Van Halen redefined what electric guitar could do, developing a blindingly fast technique with a variety of self-taught two-handed tapping, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and effects ...Read full biography
Van Halen
Released: 1978
Label: Warner Bros.
Critics' Rating:
Among revolutionary rock albums, Van Halen's debut often gets short shrift. Although it altered perceptions of what the guitar could do, it is not spoken of in the same reverential tones as Are You Experienced? ...Read full review
1984
Released: 1984
Label: Warner Bros.
Critics' Rating:
At the time of its release, much of the fuss surrounding 1984 involved Van Halen's adoption of synthesizers on this, their sixth album -- a hoopla that was a bit of a red herring since the band had been ...Read full review
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Van Halen (Philadelphia, 1977). Top, left to right: Michael Anthony and David Lee Roth. Bottom, left...
Eddie Van Halen of Van Halen (Holland, 1977). (Image: Kees Tabak/Sunshine/Retna Ltd.) More on Van...
David Lee Roth of Van Halen (Amsterdam, 1978). (Image: Govert de Roos/Retna Ltd.) More on Van...
Van Halen drummer Alex Van Halen (Amsterdam, 1977). (Image: Tolca/Sunshine/Retna Ltd.) More on Van...
Eddie Van Halen jumps up among the stars while performing in 1993. (Image: JM Siaud/Dalle/Retna...
David Lee Roth of Van Halen takes himself so seriously in this 1978 photograph. (Image: Fin...
Eddie Van Halen goes airborne in 1977, illustrating why they are an exciting band to watch live....
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