Van Halen Drum Kit, Cobain Self-Portrait Expected to Fetch Huge Money at AuctionVan Halen Drum Kit, Cobain Self-Portrait Expected to Fetch Huge Money at AuctionSee what else is on the block as well.Chad ChildersChad Childers
How Black Sabbath’s Opening ‘Bar Band’ Turned Out to be Van HalenHow Black Sabbath’s Opening ‘Bar Band’ Turned Out to be Van HalenOzzy Osbourne just wanted "a bar band from L.A." to open his band's 1978 'Never Say Die!' tour. He got a whole lot more.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Alex Van Halen Posts New Tribute to Brother Eddie: ‘VH Forever!’Alex Van Halen Posts New Tribute to Brother Eddie: ‘VH Forever!’"The view from my drum set will never be the same." Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Rock Stars Celebrating Birthdays in MayRock Stars Celebrating Birthdays in MayBlow out the candles!Chad ChildersChad ChildersAlicia SelinAlicia Selin
Van Halen Longboxes and Deluxe Packages: Photo GalleryVan Halen Longboxes and Deluxe Packages: Photo GalleryBand's first nine albums were all released in the now-extinct packaging format. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
25 Years Ago: How ‘Humans Being’ Spelled Disaster for Van Halen and Sammy Hagar25 Years Ago: How ‘Humans Being’ Spelled Disaster for Van Halen and Sammy HagarTheir initial 11-year association ended slowly, and then all at once.Michael ChristopherMichael Christopher
Sammy Hagar ‘Would Have Been Embarrassed’ to Be in ‘Van Hagar’Sammy Hagar ‘Would Have Been Embarrassed’ to Be in ‘Van Hagar’Singer recalls record-label executive suggesting name change during band meeting. Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Why Van Halen Didn’t Change Band Names When Sammy Hagar JoinedWhy Van Halen Didn’t Change Band Names When Sammy Hagar JoinedDavid Lee Roth's replacement eventually helped the group to four consecutive chart-topping albums. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Sammy Hagar Regrets ‘Angst’ About Van Halen in His MemoirSammy Hagar Regrets ‘Angst’ About Van Halen in His MemoirFormer frontman wishes he’d “been a little more conservative” 10 years ago.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Why Van Halen’s ‘5150’ Made Steel Panther’s Satchel MadWhy Van Halen’s ‘5150’ Made Steel Panther’s Satchel MadGuitarist thinks he formed his band to avoid “growing and evolving” like his heroes.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Dreams: Imagining Van Halen’s ‘5150’ With David Lee RothDreams: Imagining Van Halen’s ‘5150’ With David Lee RothLet's make some educated guesses based on history and artistic trajectories – and a little bit of wishful thinking.Jed GottliebJed Gottlieb
Wolfgang Van Halen Addresses Grammy ‘In Memoriam’ Tribute to Eddie Van HalenWolfgang Van Halen Addresses Grammy ‘In Memoriam’ Tribute to Eddie Van HalenEddie's son reveals he was asked to play.Chad ChildersChad Childers