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History of Van Halen
How the band Van Halen got started
Van Halen is a hard rock band formed in in 1972. They enjoyed success from the release of their self titled debut album in 1978. As of 2007 Van Halen has sold more than 80 million albums worldwidePress Release Announcing 2004 Van Halen Concert Tour and have had the most number one hits on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. During the 1980s they also had more Billboard Hot 100 hits than any other hard rock or heavy metal band. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, Van Halen is the 19th best selling band/artist of all time with sales of over 56 million albums in the USA and is one of five rock bands that have had two albums sell more than 10 million copies in the USA.
In addition to being recognized for success, the band is known for the drama surrounding the exits of former members. The (multiple) exits of singers David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar were surrounded in controversy and mass press coverage with various contrasting press statements between them and the band. More recently, founding bassist Michael Anthony was kicked out of the band for controversial reasons. Following their 2004 concert tour the band was on a hiatus from the public until September 2006, when new bassist Wolfgang Van Halen's place was confirmed and Roth-reunion rumours began to re-surface coinciding with the band's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction on March 12, 2007. After years of speculation, Van Halen began a tour with Roth in late 2007 across North America, which has been extended into 2008. An album is proposed to follow. Along with this, a live tour DVD was announced at their May 13, 2008 concert at the Izod Center that would contain recordings from several performances on their current tour.
Current and former members of Van Halen
Members of the band Van Halen
* David Lee Roth - lead vocals (1974-1985, 1996, 2006-present)
* Eddie Van Halen - guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (1972-present)
* Wolfgang Van Halen - bass guitar, backing vocals (2006-present)
* Alex Van Halen - drums, percussion (1972-present)
Former members
* Michael Anthony - bass guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (1974-2002, 2003-2005)
* Sammy Hagar - lead vocals, guitar (1985-1996, 2003-2005)
* Gary Cherone - lead vocals (1996-1999)
* Mark Stone - bass guitar, backing vocals (1972-1974)
* Mitch Malloy - lead vocals (1996)
Best of Volume I by Van Halen
Greatest Hits of Van Halen
In addition to material from the band's first ten studio albums (minus Diver Down), Best of Volume I also features the band's contribution to the Twister soundtrack ("Humans Being") and two newly recorded songs with original vocalist David Lee Roth ("Can't Get This Stuff No More" and "Me Wise Magic").
Initial pressings of the album contained an alternate version of "Runnin' With the Devil" where the verses, chorus and solos were arranged in a different order than that of the original album version. It was reported that this was accidental and subsequent pressing have replaced this version with the one found on Van Halen.
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Track listing
1. "Eruption" - 1:42
2. "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" - 3:47
3. "Runnin' With the Devil" - 3:32
4. "Dance the Night Away" - 3:04
5. "And the Cradle Will Rock..." - 3:31
6. "Unchained" - 3:27
7. "Jump" - 4:04
8. "Panama" - 3:31
9. "Why Can't This Be Love" - 3:45
10. "Dreams" - 4:54
11. "When It's Love" - 5:36
12. "Poundcake" - 5:22
13. "Right Now" - 5:21
14. "Can't Stop Lovin' You" - 4:08
15. "Humans Being" - 5:10
16. "Can't Get This Stuff No More" - 5:03
17. "Me Wise Magic" - 6:05
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"Jump" by the rock group Van Halen
"Jump" is the only single Van Halen released to reach #1 on the U.S. Billboard
The video for "Jump" was directed by David Lee Roth.
"Jump" may be Van Halen's most popular and instantly recognizable composition, perhaps because its sound embodies the key aspects of both of the two genres of popular music most associated with the 1980s in America: synth-driven pop and "arena"-style metal. Its synthesized brass introduction is one of popular music's most recognizable musical introductions. The song changed the future and style of Van Halen from being a predominantly Hard Rock band to one of more radio-oriented popular music.
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Van Halen Tours the USA
Occurring in the fall of 2007 and winter and spring of 2008 for hard rock band Van Halen
History
A Van Halen tour with Roth was rumored for months beforehand, and there had been discussions about a reunion with him for years (in part fueled by Roth's first public attempt at a reunion with Van Halen going wrong) but there had never been success before. Three times in 2000-2001, Roth entered the 5150 studio (Eddie Van Halen's personal recording studio) with the Van Halen brothers to jam.
The controversial angle to the tour is that Eddie Van Halen's son Wolfgang Van Halen is the band's new bassist, the first time any slot other than the vocalist one has changed since 1974. This has offended many fans because original bassist Michael Anthony was not asked to be a part of this reunion. Wolfgang is a mere 17 years old at present. However the tour has sold well, selling out several dates. Initially 25 dates across the USA/Canada were announced, but 50 more have been added due to this demand.
Van Halen 2007-2008 Tour was a North American concert tour occurring in the fall of 2007 and winter and spring of 2008 for hard rock band Van Halen. It was Van Halen's first tour since 2004 (which itself was the band's only tour since 1998), and the first one with original singer David Lee Roth since he left the band in 1985. Roth was with the band from 1974-1985, when the band rose to prominence.
The tour was originally going to be a fifty date summer tour in 2007. When re-scheduled, it was announced as a twenty-five date tour in Winter 2007. Gradually, dates were added, bringing it up to forty dates. In November 2007, the band announced an extension of the tour into 2008, eventually adding...
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Van Halen by Van Halen
Released in 1978 by Van Halen
The album has sold over ten million copies in the United States alone and is considered to be one of the most successful debuts by a hard rock band. Along with 1984, it gives Van Halen two original (not a greatest hits) albums with Diamond status in sales -- a feat achieved by only five other rock bands: The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, AC/DC, and Def Leppard.
Van Halen
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Track listing
1. "Runnin' with the Devil" 3:35
2. "Eruption" 1:42
3. "You Really Got Me" (Ray Davies) 2:37
* (originally performed and recorded by the Kinks)
4. "Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love" 3:49
5. "I'm the One" 3:46
6. "Jamie's Cryin'" 3:30
7. "Atomic Punk" 3:01
8. "Feel Your Love Tonight" 3:42
9. "Little Dreamer" 3:22
10. "Ice Cream Man" (John Brim) 3:19
11. "On Fire" 3:00
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Eddie Van Halen Wiki Article
Who is Eddie Van Halen?
Edward Lodewijk "Eddie" Van Halen (born January 26, 1955), is a Dutch American guitarist, keyboardist, songwriter and producer, best known as the lead guitarist and co-founder of the hard rock band Van Halen. Van Halen is widely known for his rapid guitar playing, tapping, and high frequency feedback. The All Music Guide has called him "undoubtedly one of the most influential, original, and talented rock guitarists of the 20th century."http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:fzfqxqwgldte
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Van Halen - Why Can't This Be Love
Why Can't This Be Love from the 5150 album by Van Halen and Sammy Hagar
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Van Halen When It's Love
A Van Halen music video
Van Halen - Can't Stop Lovin' You
Van Halen with Sammy Hagar as Lead Singer
A large Van Halen Link List
Websites devoted to Van Halen
- Van-Halen.com | the official Van Halen web site
- Official site includes news, tour and ticket information, merchandise, newsletters, photos, and links.
- Van Halen.com
- This is Warren's unofficial and Unauthorized fan site. The latest news about the Van Halen reunion tour and Eddie and Alex Van Halen.
- Van Halen News Desk
- Extensive news coverage of Van Halen, David Lee Roth, and Sammy Hagar.
- VAN HALEN lyrics
- VAN HALEN LYRICS album: "Van Halen" Runnin' With The Devil · You Really Got Me · Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love · I'm the One · Jamie's Cryin' · Atomic Punk ...
- Van Halen Links.com - Your Van Halen Internet Resource Guide
- A database of Van Halen related sites, with user site ratings and reviews. Also features active discussion forums.
- Van Halen Tickets - Van Halen on Tour, Van Halen Concert Tickets
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- EddieVanHalen.com - The Unofficial Eddie Van Halen web site; The ...
- Fan site including news, tour information, forums, and links.
- Van Halen tickets, concerts and tour dates. Official Ticketmaster ...
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- Van Halen Bootlegs
- Ever wanted to know everything there is to know about Van Halen? Ever wanted to have a list of every known date Van Halen ever played? ...
- Van Halen Store
- The official source for all types of Van Halen merchandise clothing and collectibles.
- ClassicVanHalen.com
- This is a discussion forum for the classic era of Van Halen.
- Van Halen Tabs : 496 Tabs Total @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com
- Van Halen chords, guitar, bass, power, guitar pro tabs including Aint Talkin Bout Love, Beautiful Girls, Atomic Punk, And The Cradle Will Rock, 1984.
- Drummerworld: Alex van Halen
- Alexander Arthur Van Halen was born to Jan and Eugenia van Halen in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on May 8, 1953. Shortly after Edward was born, the van Halen ...
- VHTrading.com - The Van Halen Trade Site - Home Page
- Audio and video lists, set lists, trader lists, classifieds, tape trees, and other bootleg resources for hardcore Van Halen fans.
- The Van Halen Mailing List
- Subscription information, FAQ, member biographies, links.
- Van Halen Biography
- Biographical profile of hard rock band Van Halen, including Alex and Eddie Van Halen, Mark Anthony, Sammy Hagar and David Lee Roth.
- Edward Van Halen's Guitars
- ... and Content © Copyright 2003-2004 Wolfe Productions. Eddie Van Halen Edward Van Halen Van Halen Sammy Hagar David Lee Roth Michael Anthony Alex Van Halen.
- David Lee Roth in PICTURES
- The life of Rock-and-Roll superstar David Lee Roth is presented in a graphic photo montage.
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pzerbe11 wrote...
Great lens. I agree with papawu. I wasn't crazy about Sammy Hargar either. I'd like to invite you to view my lens "Herb's Hits".
Posted February 12, 2009
kiwisoutback wrote...
I saw VH last year with David Lee Roth, glad I did! Now if they could just get their bass player back...great lens!
Posted October 15, 2008
papawu wrote...
Man! Tank God they got back together! I was a big fan in the 80's all the way up until they got Sammy Hagar. I liked a couple of their songs, but it just wasn't the same without Roth. Great lens.
Posted October 12, 2008
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