Van Halen
Van Halen was a hard rock group from Pasadena, California. They were formed in 1972. Guitarist Eddie Van Halen's style of playing changed the guitar world. He used lots of new techniques such as shredding and tapping. They made history with their first self-titled debut album in 1978, producing 4 major hits. The band released twelve studio albums, which have sold 80 million records worldwide.
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 Current Van Halen line-up: David Lee Roth, Wolfgang Van Halen, Eddie Van Halen, and Alex Van Halen | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Pasadena, California, United States |
| Genres | Hard rock, heavy metal, glam metal |
| Years active | 1972–2020 |
| Labels | Warner Bros., Interscope Records |
| Associated acts | Montrose, The Other Half, Chickenfoot, Mad Anthony Xpress, Extreme, The David Lee Roth Band |
| Website | www |
| Members | Eddie Van Halen Alex Van Halen David Lee Roth Wolfgang Van Halen |
| Past members | Mark Stone Michael Anthony Sammy Hagar Gary Cherone |
Eddie Van Halen died on October 6, 2020, from cancer. His son, bass guitarist Wolfgang Van Halen, confirmed that the band had broken up.[1]
Influences
Van Halen's influences include Cream, Alice Cooper, Black Oak Arkansas, Deep Purple, Grand Funk Railroad, Jimi Hendrix, The Kinks, Vanilla Fudge, AC/DC, Frank Zappa, Kiss, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Bad Company, Black Sabbath, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, The Dave Clark Five, The Who, ZZ Top, Aerosmith, Golden Earring and Montrose.
Van Halen Media
Van Halen performing at La Cañada High School in 1975.
Flyer handed out at La Cañada High School show. Ed playing an Ibanez Destroyer.
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Van Halen, rock band.
The introduction of Sammy Hagar (pictured in 2005) as vocalist continued the band's worldwide popularity.
Vocalist Gary Cherone (pictured in 2008) joined the band briefly in the late 1990s.
After leaving Van Halen, Hagar has focused on his band the Waboritas as well as branching out into the Cabo Wabo nightclub, merchandise, and alcohol brands.
Van Halen during their 2004 reunion period. Left to right: Michael Anthony, Sammy Hagar, Eddie Van Halen.
Roth and the Van Halen brothers performing in San Antonio, Texas in 2008.
Van Halen onstage with Roth and Wolfgang in 2008.
Roth and Eddie Van Halen performing live in 2015.
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References
- ↑ Hiatt, Brian (16 November 2020). "Van Halen Considered Reunion Tour With Both David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
