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Hard rock band from Pasadena, California, USA (formed 1972). Van Halen make music in the hard rock and classic rock genres.
4 Van Halen Music Videos from 1983–2015
Directed by Pete Angelus, David Lee Roth & Rick Friedberg
The music video (directed by Pete Angelus and David Lee Roth, and produced by Jerry Kramer and Glenn Goodwin, choreographed by Vincent Paterson with concept/treatment by…
Directed by Pete Angelus, David Lee Roth
Panama, released on June 18, 1984, is one of Van Halen’s most iconic tracks from their album *1984*. Featuring Eddie Van Halen’s electrifying guitar riffs…
Directed by David Lee Roth, Pete Angelus
Jump, released on December 21, 1983, is one of Van Halen's most iconic tracks from their album *1984*. With its infectious synth riff and David…
Directed by Andy Morahan
Poundcake, released in 1991, is the opening track from Van Halen's album “For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge”. The song features Eddie Van Halen using a power…
Active 1972–2020 · Pasadena, California, USA · hard rock, classic rock · Warner Bros. Records
Van Halen ( van HAY-len) was an American rock band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1972. Credited with restoring hard rock to the forefront of the music scene, Van Halen was known for their energetic live performances and the virtuosity of their guitarist, Eddie Van Halen. From 1974 to 1985, Van Halen consisted of guitarist, keyboardist, backing vocalist and primary songwriter Eddie Van Halen, his older brother, drummer Alex Van Halen, lead vocalist David Lee Roth, and bassist Michael Anthony. Released in February 1978, the band's self-titled debut album reached No. 19 on the Billboard 200… via Wikipedia
Band Members: Michael Anthony, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Wolfgang Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar
Awards: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Van Halen’s studio albums / EPs · 13
Artists who shaped Van Halen’s sound
3 articles about Van Halen from our favourite music publications
The Jesus and Mary Chain guitarist William Reid said Eddie Van Halen 'ruined rock guitar' and named which musician's riffs he thinks are 'better.' Continue reading…
"So many people copied him" The post The Jesus And Mary Chain’s William Reid says Eddie Van Halen “ruined rock guitar” and was one of “the worst guitar players in the world” appeared first on NME.
The Scottish musician also calls the late EVH one of "the worst guitar players in the world." Jesus and Mary Chain’s William Reid: Eddie Van Halen “Ruined Rock Guitar” Spencer Kaufman
Everything you need to know about Van Halen
Van Halen formed in 1972.
Van Halen are from Pasadena, California, USA.
Van Halen’s music spans hard rock and classic rock.
Van Halen are signed to Warner Bros. Records.
Van Halen have released 13 studio albums, from Van Halen (1978) to Zero Demos (2017).
Van Halen’s most recent studio album is Zero Demos, released in 2017.
Van Halen’s most-watched music videos on AltSounds are “Jump”, “Panama”, “Hot For Teacher” and “Poundcake”.
Van Halen’s most-viewed music video on AltSounds is “Jump” (1983), with 308 million views, directed by David Lee Roth, Pete Angelus. Jump, released on December 21, 1983, is one of Van Halen's most iconic tracks from their album *1984*. With its infectious synth riff and David Lee Roth's energetic vocals, the song became a defining anthem of the 1980s.
Van Halen cite influences including The Kinks, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Cream, Alice Cooper, Bad Company and Black Oak Arkansas.
Van Halen have received Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Van Halen’s members include Michael Anthony, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Wolfgang Van Halen, David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar.
You can listen to Van Halen on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and SoundCloud, and watch their music videos right here on AltSounds.
