35 Years Ago: Van Halen Solidifies the Sammy Hagar Era With ‘OU812′
Reworked lineup expanded their sound and kept the hits coming.
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Defending Van Halen’s Much-Maligned ‘Diver Down’
Their fifth studio album is often dismissed. Here's what's wrong with that line of thinking.
How Van Halen’s ‘Women and Children First’ Cover Shoot Nearly Destroyed the Band
At this point, it's common knowledge that David Lee Roth's thirst for the spotlight was pretty much always a source of tension between the singer and his bandmates during the early days of Van Halen.
Michael McDonald Recalls Writing ‘I’ll Wait’ With David Lee Roth
Between his string of hits with the Doobie Brothers and his solo career, five-time Grammy winner Michael McDonald seemed to be everywhere in the early-'80s, but the songs that featured his distinctive voice only told part of the story -- he was also a busy songwriter whose list of credits included a surprising collaboration with Van Halen...
40 Years Ago: Van Halen’s ‘Jump’ Video Points to the End of an Era
Producer Robert Lombard was abruptly fired before they completed the shoot.
When Eddie Van Halen Served as Michael Jackson’s Secret Sideman
He said he did the solo on the third radio single from 'Thriller' for free.
Van Halen’s ‘5150’ Vs. David Lee Roth’s ‘Eat ‘Em and Smile': Great Rock Debates
Rock 'n' roll is rife with band family feuds, but perhaps none received quite as much publicity or caused a bigger fan base rift.
When Van Halen Played Their First Show With Gary Cherone
Everything seemed lively onstage but behind the scenes, it was an entirely different story.