42 years ago today, on October 27, 1984, Van Halen's "Hot For Teacher" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100! From Alex Van Halen's explosive drum intro and Eddie's blistering guitar work to David Lee Roth's outrageous lyrics and one of the wildest music videos of the MTV era, "Hot For Teacher" remains a quintessential Van Halen classic. To celebrate the anniversary, we've … [Read more...]
The Art of Eddie Van Halen: How His Stripes Took on a Life of Their Own
On International Artist Day, we celebrate one of rock's most recognizable works of art, and the thousands of fans who have made it their own. Some artists create paintings. Others create sculptures. Eddie Van Halen created something with a little masking tape, spray paint, and an electric guitar that would become one of the most recognizable images in rock 'n' roll … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s ‘A Different Kind of Truth’ Returns to CD and Vinyl Today!
After years of being out of print, Van Halen's A Different Kind of Truth is finally back! Originally released on February 7, 2012, Van Halen's twelfth and final studio album reunited David Lee Roth with Eddie and Alex Van Halen, with Wolfgang Van Halen on bass. It was the band's first studio album with Roth in 28 years and the first Van Halen studio album since 1998. Over … [Read more...]
30 Years Ago: Van Halen Releases ‘Best Of’ Amid the Most Tumultuous Period in the Band’s History
On October 22, 1996, Van Halen released Best Of: Volume I, their first greatest-hits album, during what was perhaps the most tumultuous period in the band's history. The 17-track collection featured classics from both the David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar eras, along with three songs making their album debut. Two brand-new recordings reunited the original Van Halen lineup … [Read more...]
If Not For Eddie Van Halen, Marty McFly Wouldn’t Have Existed At All
Back to the Future Day lands on our calendars every October 21, inviting fans to celebrate the beloved sci-fi franchise that took us on a wild ride through time. Eddie Van Halen even appeared in the original 1985 film. In one unforgettable scene, Marty McFly blasts Eddie's otherworldly guitar sounds into George McFly's headphones, giving him a … [Read more...]