Van Halen is a legendary hard rock band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1972 by Eddie Van Halen (guitar) and David Lee Roth (vocals). Joined by Michael Anthony (bass) and Alex Van Halen (drums), the band created an explosive and virtuosic sound that redefined American hard rock in the late ’70s and ’80s.

Their self-titled debut album, released in 1978, shook the rock world with classics like Runnin’ with the Devil, Jamie’s Cryin’, and the groundbreaking guitar solo Eruption, where Eddie’s revolutionary tapping technique changed rock history forever. The record cemented Van Halen as icons of global hard rock.

Follow-up albums, including 1984 and its worldwide hit Jump, confirmed their legendary status. Blending raw power, melodic brilliance, and larger-than-life performances, the band thrived through different eras — from Roth’s wild charisma to the more melodic Sammy Hagar years — always delivering unmatched live energy.

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