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42 Years Ago Today: Van Halen Unleashes “Hot For Teacher”!
42 years ago today, on October 27, 1984, Van Halen’s “Hot For Teacher” debuted on the Billboard Hot 100! From Alex Van Halen’s explosive drum intro and Eddie’s blistering guitar work to David Lee Roth’s outrageous lyrics and one of the wildest music videos of the MTV era, “Hot…
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The Art of Eddie Van Halen: How His Stripes Took on a Life of Their Own
On International Artist Day, we celebrate one of rock’s most recognizable works of art, and the thousands of fans who have made it their own. Some artists create paintings. Others create sculptures. Eddie Van Halen created something with a little masking tape, spray paint, and…
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Van Halen’s ‘A Different Kind of Truth’ Returns to CD and Vinyl Today!
After years of being out of print, Van Halen’s A Different Kind of Truth is finally back! Originally released on February 7, 2012, Van Halen’s twelfth and final studio album reunited David Lee Roth with Eddie and Alex Van Halen, with Wolfgang Van Halen on bass. It was the band’s…
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30 Years Ago: Van Halen Releases ‘Best Of’ Amid the Most Tumultuous Period in the Band’s History
On October 22, 1996, Van Halen released Best Of: Volume I, their first greatest-hits album, during what was perhaps the most tumultuous period in the band’s history. The 17-track collection featured classics from both the David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar eras, along with three…
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If Not For Eddie Van Halen, Marty McFly Wouldn’t Have Existed At All
Back to the Future Day lands on our calendars every October 21, inviting fans to celebrate the beloved sci-fi franchise that took us on a wild ride through time. Eddie Van Halen even appeared in the original 1985 film. In one unforgettable scene, Marty McFly blasts Eddie’s…
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Name That Tune!
Think you know your Van Halen? Here’s a fun challenge to put your knowledge to the test. The illustration above contains clues to 13 different Van Halen songs, cleverly hidden throughout the scene. Some might jump right out at you, while others will take a little more detective…
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Happy 79th Birthday, Sammy Hagar! Watch Highlights From His 2026 Cabo Birthday Bash
Happy 79th Birthday to the Red Rocker! Sammy Hagar turns 79 today (October 13), and he’s celebrating in familiar fashion by rocking out with his friends and fans in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Sammy’s annual Birthday Bash is underway at his Cabo Wabo Cantina, with the first two…
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Happy 72nd Birthday, David Lee Roth!
Happy 72nd Birthday to the one and only David Lee Roth! Diamond Dave helped define what a rock ‘n’ roll frontman could be. With his unmistakable voice, outrageous stage presence, quick wit, and larger-than-life personality, he helped propel Van Halen from the clubs of Southern…
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David Lee Roth’s Emotional Acoustic ‘Jump’ Has Fans Wondering If He’s Singing To Eddie Van Halen
David Lee Roth has shared an unexpectedly emotional acoustic version of Van Halen’s biggest hit, “Jump,” and the timing has fans wondering if Diamond Dave is paying tribute to his late bandmate, Eddie Van Halen. On Wednesday (October 7), just one day after the sixth anniversary…
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Eddie Van Halen: An Undeniable Category of One
Six years ago today, we lost Edward Van Halen. The passing years haven’t diminished his presence. Eddie is still with us every time we hear the music, pick up a guitar, see those unmistakable stripes, or watch another generation discover what made him unlike anyone who came…
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WATCH: 32 More Minutes of Alex Van Halen & David Lee Roth at TEDxFargo
UPDATE: This article was originally published before the new video premiered today. Now that we’ve seen it, there’s something important Van Halen fans should know: Despite being billed as an “EXTENDED CUT,” this isn’t simply a longer version of the 15-minute video released last…
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One This Day: Van Halen Launches First Tour with David Lee Roth Since 1984!
Photos by ROBERT YEAGER Nineteen years ago tonight, Van Halen launched their first tour with original singer David Lee Roth since 1984! The 2007–2008 tour became the highest-grossing tour in the band’s history, with arena sellouts across the country and more than $93 million in…
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WATCH: Alex Van Halen & David Lee Roth Reunite for TEDxFargo Conversation
For the first time in more than a decade, Alex Van Halen and David Lee Roth are back on stage together — and now we can finally watch it. The complete TEDxFargo conversation featuring Alex, Roth and acclaimed artist Robert Vargas has been released online. The 15-minute talk,…
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On This Day in 1978: Eddie Van Halen Records ‘ERUPTION’
It was exactly 40 years ago today that Eddie Van Halen recorded the wildly innovative instrumental, “Eruption.” The date of Sept. 8th, 1977 was uncovered by Van Halen biographer, Greg Renoff, during his extensive interviews with Van Halen producer Ted Templeman. Here’s an…
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Van Halen’s ‘A Different Kind of Truth’ Returning to CD & Vinyl!
It’s official: Van Halen’s final studio album, A Different Kind of Truth, is finally coming back into print! Rhino will re-release the album on October 23, 2026, on CD and as a 2LP set pressed on 180-gram black vinyl. The vinyl edition comes in a double gatefold package, with…