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My little brother and I live a thousand miles apart, but one way we’ve been able to bridge the gap has been our love for music. Every now and then we come up with ideas to share the music we love with each other: One such idea was creating a list of “no skip rock […]
Because Van Halen (1978) didn’t just arrive, it reset the physical limits of what a rock band could sound like and it did it in real time, right out of the gate. Start with the obvious: Eddie Van Halen. Before this record, guitar heroes, whether it was the monolithic riffs of Tony Iommi on Black Sabbath (1970) or the meticulously layered perfection […]
Replacing a lead singer can make or break a band. Some groups find lightning twice, while others lose the sound that made them famous. It’s one of rock’s toughest challenges — and fans never forget how it plays out. RELATED: Journey’s Farewell Tour Faces Turmoil from All Sides From arena rock giants to cult legends, […]
‘Ain’t Talkin’ ’bout Love’ by Van Halen is one of the band’s most iconic tracks, originally released in 1978 on their groundbreaking debut album Van Halen. Though it would later become a staple of classic rock radio, the song had surprisingly modest expectations when it was first written. Guitarist Eddie Van Halen initially composed the […]
Led Zeppelin — “One Last Night…or Maybe Ten”Let’s be honest: a full Zep reunion tour is the unicorn of all unicorns. Jimmy Page has shown sparks of interest, Robert Plant still performs and Jason Bonham has filled in before.Would it happen? Highly unlikely.Would it melt the fabric of space-time? Absolutely yes. Pink Floyd — Gilmour […]
Released in 1987, ‘When Love Walks In’ became one of the most melodic and emotional songs recorded by Van Halen during the band’s era with vocalist Sammy Hagar. The track appeared on the band’s album OU812, which followed the enormous success of their previous record, 5150. By this point, Van Halen had fully embraced a […]
Eddie Van Halen's groundbreaking guitar techniques inspired a generation of shredders.
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and for those looking to curate the perfect playlist for a romantic night with the one you love, rock music has plenty to offer! RELATED: 15 Romantic Road Trips in Texas for Valentine’s Day RELATED: ROCK MOMENT – Tesla ‘Love Song’ From soft rock love songs of the […]
Van Halen’s ‘Poundcake’ is one of the most explosive openings in the band’s catalog, launching their 1991 album For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge with a blast of attitude, groove, and innovation. The song immediately announced that Van Halen, now firmly in the Sammy Hagar era, was heavier, more aggressive, and more confident than ever as they […]
1. Led Zeppelin — “One Last Night…or Maybe Ten”Let’s be honest: a full Zep reunion tour is the unicorn of all unicorns.Page has shown sparks of interest, Plant still performs and John Bonham’s son Jason has filled in before.Would it happen? Highly unlikely. Would it melt the fabric of space-time? Absolutely yes. 2. Pink Floyd […]
Panama – Van Halen (1984)Eddie Van Halen never played it safe and Panama is proof. That snarling, high-octane riff wasn’t just about speed, it was speed. After critics teased David Lee Roth for only singing about cars and women, he doubled down and made a song that celebrated both. Eddie cooked up the riff using […]