How Sammy Hagar ‘Ruined Everything’ at Van Halen’s Farm Aid DebutHow Sammy Hagar ‘Ruined Everything’ at Van Halen’s Farm Aid DebutA swear word forced singer and guitarist's first live appearance off the air. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Kiss Vetoed Working With Van Halen to Rein in Gene SimmonsKiss Vetoed Working With Van Halen to Rein in Gene Simmons"We were trying to hold Gene in check," Paul Stanley says in new Eddie Van Halen biography.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Guitar Eddie Van Halen Gave Jerry Cantrell Went Missing for Almost 20 YearsGuitar Eddie Van Halen Gave Jerry Cantrell Went Missing for Almost 20 YearsAlice in Chains and Van Halen toured together back in the day.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
Wolfgang Van Halen: ‘I’m Not F—in’ Playing ‘Panama’ for You Guys’Wolfgang Van Halen: ‘I’m Not F—in’ Playing ‘Panama’ for You Guys’"I honor my dad by existing and doing what I do every day."Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Sammy Hagar Says ‘A Few Jams’ Remain in the Van Halen VaultSammy Hagar Says ‘A Few Jams’ Remain in the Van Halen Vault“There were two songs that we actually finished,” the singer admits to UCR, adding that Eddie Van Halen left behind a million "jams and pieces."Matt WardlawMatt WardlawRyan ReedRyan Reed
Sammy Hagar: Eddie Van Halen Wanted to ‘Make Some Noise’ Together AgainSammy Hagar: Eddie Van Halen Wanted to ‘Make Some Noise’ Together AgainSinger and guitarist reconnected a few months before Van Halen's death.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Why ‘A Different Kind of Truth’ Will Be Van Halen’s Last Album: Exclusive InterviewWhy ‘A Different Kind of Truth’ Will Be Van Halen’s Last Album: Exclusive InterviewEddie Van Halen once suggested they had sketched out as many as 35 demos during the original sessions.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Car Engineer Who Connected Sammy Hagar and Eddie Van Halen DiesCar Engineer Who Connected Sammy Hagar and Eddie Van Halen DiesClaudio Zampolli played a crucial role in getting singer to join Van Halen.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Best of Both Worlds?: Van Halen’s ‘5150’ vs. David Lee Roth’s ‘Eat ‘Em and Smile’Best of Both Worlds?: Van Halen’s ‘5150’ vs. David Lee Roth’s ‘Eat ‘Em and Smile’They'd just debuted a new lead singer when the old one released his first solo album. Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
How Van Halen’s ‘So This Is Love?’ Stands Apart on ‘Fair Warning’How Van Halen’s ‘So This Is Love?’ Stands Apart on ‘Fair Warning’Poppy, upbeat song stands out on an otherwise dark, aggressive album. Jed GottliebJed Gottlieb
80 Rock + Metal Bands With Multiple Platinum Albums80 Rock + Metal Bands With Multiple Platinum AlbumsThat's a lot of records sold!Chad ChildersChad Childers
‘Superbad': When Bill Hader Did Donuts to Van Halen’s ‘Panama’‘Superbad': When Bill Hader Did Donuts to Van Halen’s ‘Panama’Actor's hilarious improv wound up leading to a memorable — but expensive — scene from the 2007 comedy. Ryan ReedRyan Reed