Van Halen (/væn ˈheɪlɛn/ van HAY-len) is an American rock band
formed in Pasadena, California in 1972. Credited with "restoring hard
rock to the forefront of the music scene", Van Halen is known for its
energetic live shows and for the work of its acclaimed lead guitarist,
Eddie Van Halen. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame in 2007.From 1974 until 1985, Van Halen consisted of Eddie Van
Halen; Eddie's brother, drummer Alex Van Halen; vocalist David Lee
Roth; and bassist Michael Anthony. Upon its release in 1978, the
band's self-titled debut album reached No. 19 on the Billboard pop
music charts and would go on to sell over 10 million copies in the
U.S. From 1979 to 1982, the band released four albums (Van Halen II,
Women and Children First, Fair Warning, and Diver Down), all of which
have since been certified multi-platinum. By the early 1980s, Van
Halen was one of the most successful rock acts of the time. The album
1984 was a commercial success with U.S. sales of 10 million copies and
four hit singles; its lead single, "Jump", is the band's only U.S.
number one single to date and was internationally known.
formed in Pasadena, California in 1972. Credited with "restoring hard
rock to the forefront of the music scene", Van Halen is known for its
energetic live shows and for the work of its acclaimed lead guitarist,
Eddie Van Halen. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame in 2007.From 1974 until 1985, Van Halen consisted of Eddie Van
Halen; Eddie's brother, drummer Alex Van Halen; vocalist David Lee
Roth; and bassist Michael Anthony. Upon its release in 1978, the
band's self-titled debut album reached No. 19 on the Billboard pop
music charts and would go on to sell over 10 million copies in the
U.S. From 1979 to 1982, the band released four albums (Van Halen II,
Women and Children First, Fair Warning, and Diver Down), all of which
have since been certified multi-platinum. By the early 1980s, Van
Halen was one of the most successful rock acts of the time. The album
1984 was a commercial success with U.S. sales of 10 million copies and
four hit singles; its lead single, "Jump", is the band's only U.S.
number one single to date and was internationally known.
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