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Van Halen is indisputably one of the greatest bands in rock and roll history. From the moment they arrived in 1978, Eddie Van Halen changed the way guitars are played forever, while Alex Van Halen and Michael Anthony helped create one of rock’s most unmistakable sounds. RELATED | Ranking Every Song by Van Halen: The […]
Few drum performances have sparked as much discussion as the opening of “Hot for Teacher.” For more than 40 years, drummers have argued over one simple question: Did Alex Van Halen really play the intro exactly as it sounds on the record? The debate centers on the incredible speed and consistency of the double-bass pattern. […]
The most influential guitarists revolutionized music through innovations in guitar design, playing techniques, and genre-defining sounds.
When Van Halen released Fair Warning in 1981, the band showed a darker, more aggressive side than fans had heard on their previous albums. Leading the charge was “Mean Street,” the opening track that immediately announced this wasn’t another party-rock record. Instead, it was a gritty look at life on the streets, powered by one […]
America 250: The 250 Greatest American Rock Bands of All Time As the United States of America reaches 250 years of independence, there’s not better time to look back at America’s history of rock and roll bands. RELATED: 250 Years: America’s Greatest Gifts America is the birthplace of rock music, thanks to American pioneers like […]
Jeff Beck, a pioneering guitarist, left an indelible mark on rock music through his technical brilliance and expressive artistry.
Grab Your Popcorn: 30 Iconic Rock Songs Made for the Movies Movies and music have gone hand in hand since sound was paired with the film projected onto silver screens across the world. Music often makes movies, as we’ve seen with hit films like Guardians of the Galaxy bolstered by a fantastic ’70s soundtrack, or […]
Jesus and Mary Chain Guitarist Says Eddie Van Halen ‘Ruined Rock Guitar’ For many, Eddie Van Halen is regarded as one of the greatest and most gifted guitarists to ever put fingers to frets. This classic rock fan regards the late great EVH as the best to ever do it. RELATED: How Eddie Van Halen […]
After a full Memorial Day weekend of riffs, solos and all-time rock anthems, Houston’s Eagle has officially wrapped up The Eagle 500. RELATED: 100 Greatest Guitar Solos Of All Time The countdown featured the 500 greatest classic rock songs of all time, chosen by the people who know them best: Houston’s Eagle listeners. Over the […]
Released in 1984 on the blockbuster album 1984, ‘I’ll Wait’ marked an important turning point for Van Halen. While the band had already become famous for guitar-driven party rock and explosive performances, ‘I’ll Wait’ introduced a darker, more keyboard-oriented sound that showed the group was evolving musically. The song became one of the standout tracks […]
In the late 1970s and early ’80s, Van Halen wasn’t just a rock band. They were the soundtrack to every keg party, parking lot tailgate, and beer-soaked Saturday night in America. Loud guitars. Screaming fans. Hot rods. Whiskey. And absolute mayhem wherever they went. At the center of the madness stood David Lee Roth. Shirtless, […]
Rock bands that replaced lead singers often achieved greater success, from AC/DC to Pink Floyd.