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 updated our collection of 20 fun facts about the song and its legendary music video, including some fascinating behind-the-scenes stories and newly uncovered details.