Van Halen were an American rock band formed in Pasadena, California in 1974. Credited with "restoring hard rock to the forefront of the music scene", Van Halen was known for its energetic live shows and for the virtuosic talent of its lead guitarist, Eddie Van Halen. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. From 1974 until 1985, Van Halen consisted of Eddie Van Halen; Eddie's brother, drummer Alex Van Halen; vocalist David Lee Roth; and bassist/vocalist Michael Anthony. Upon its release in 1978, the band's self-titled debut album reached No. 19 on the Billboard pop music charts and would sell over 10 million copies in the U.S. By 1982, the band released four more albums, all of which have since been certified multi-platinum. By the early 1980s, Van Halen was one of the most successful rock acts of the day.
| Also known as | Genesis, Mammoth (early) |
| Origin | Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Hard rock, heavy metal, glam metal, pop rock |
| Years active | 1974–2020 |
| Labels | Warner Bros, Interscope |
| Associated acts | Chickenfoot, Sammy Hagar and the Circle, Planet Us |
| Past members | Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Michael Anthony, Sammy Hagar, Gary Cherone, Wolfgang Van Halen |
关于Van Halen
Their 1983 single "Jump" peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. David Lee Roth, their best known lead singer, performed with the band from 1974-1985 and starting again in 2007.
Van Halen的成就
Eddie Van Halen and Alex Van Halen are the only band members who have been with the band since it was created in 1972.
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