The 1960s singer Eddie Van Halen always wanted to work with: “I’d like to make a record”
The perfect musical foil.
Van Halen
Credits: Far Out / Van Halen / Sammy Hagar
Van Halen was formed by two brothers formed in 1972, their most successful album being the self-titled ‘Van Halen’.
Van Halen, one of the most influential bands in rock history, got their start in California after the brothers relocated there from the Netherlands. The brothers, Eddie and Alex, had originally named the band Genesis before renaming it to Mammoth. When lead vocalist David Lee Roth and bassist Michael Anthony joined the band in 1974, they renamed themselves the iconic ‘Van Halen’.
The band’s biggest commercial success was the song ‘Jump’ from 1984; many have argued that ‘Runnin’ With The Devil’ was a more defining song in their discography.
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The one guitarist who left Eddie Van Halen dumbfounded: “What the hell is this”
“Interesting stuff in there.”
The 1984 song Gene Simmons considers the height of hard rock: “There’s nothing better”
The height of hard rock mastery.
The 1978 single Eddie Van Halen never wanted to release: “I was really bummed”
Taking things in the wrong direction.
The singer who “sucked the life” out of Van Halen: “We’re from different planets”
Making music a chore.
The 1973 classic Sammy Hagar doesn’t want to hear again: “It makes me cringe”
Face to face with his past.
The 1984 song Eddie Van Halen knew his band hated: “Nobody wanted anything to do with it”
The right song for the wrong crowd.
The 1996 album Sammy Hagar wanted nothing to do with: “He completely conned me”
Pulling the short straw.
More About Van Halen
Van Halen is a hard rock band formed in 1972, best known for their flamboyant appearance and innovative approach to classic rock music.
Van Halen's biggest hit is their single 'Jump' from 1984, achieving hundreds of millions of streams.
The lead vocalist of Van Halen was originally David Lee Roth, before the role was passed onto Sammy Hagar, and Gary Cherone.