Van Halen

Origin: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Genre: Hard Rock

Description: One of Hard Rock’s biggest names. Many say they revived rock in the late 70s when disco was in full force. Eddie Van Halen’s guitar playing was extremely innovative for it’s time and made "tapping" a popular soloing technique which is still heard today in guitar solos. In 1984 when David Lee Roth left the band many said they wouldn’t go on but they joined up with veteran singer Sammy Hagar and released over five albums with him. They have conquered the world of metal and survived the trends of Disco, New Wave and Grunge. The band recently reunited with singer Sammy Hagar and released Best of Vol. 2.

3 Personal Favorite Songs: Running With the Devil, Unchained, Eruption/You Really Got Me.

3 Most Known Songs: Running With the Devil, Jump, Eruption/You Really Got Me.

Line Up:

David Lee Roth (Vocals – Before 1985)

Gary Cherone (Vocals - 1998-2003)

Sammy Hagar (Vocals – 1985-1996; Present)

Eddie Van Halen (Guitar)

Michael Anthony (Bass)

Alex Van Halen (Drums)

Albums:

Van Halen (1978)

Van Halen 2 (1979)

Women And Children First (1980)

Fair Warning (1981)

Diver Down (1983)

1984 (1884)

5150 (1986)

OU812 (1988)

For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (1991)

Live: Right Here, Right Now (1993)

Balance (1995)

Best Of Vol. 1 (1996)

Van Halen 3 (1998)

Best of Vol. 2 (2004)

Website: www.vanhalen.com