Van Halen Album Art: The Stories Behind 14 Different CoversVan Halen Album Art: The Stories Behind 14 Different CoversLP images occasionally offered clues to the band's struggles and personality conflicts. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
The Song That Kept David Lee Roth in Van HalenThe Song That Kept David Lee Roth in Van HalenProducer Ted Templeman wanted to fire singer after second show he saw but eventually became impressed by his talent.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How a Crude Remark Inspired Van Halen’s ‘Everybody Wants Some!!’How a Crude Remark Inspired Van Halen’s ‘Everybody Wants Some!!’It all started with an off-color joke by David Lee Roth.Corey IrwinCorey IrwinMatt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Visiting Wolfgang Van Halen’s First Day as Van Halen’s BassistVisiting Wolfgang Van Halen’s First Day as Van Halen’s BassistEddie Van Halen's son seems to have inherited his father's musicality and confidence. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
When Eddie Van Halen’s ‘SNL’ Guest Spot Didn’t Go as PlannedWhen Eddie Van Halen’s ‘SNL’ Guest Spot Didn’t Go as PlannedUnplanned appearance that went perfectly in dress rehearsal left him “upset,” G.E. Smith recalled.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
25 Years Ago: Van Halen Release Only Non-LP B-Side, ‘Crossing Over’25 Years Ago: Van Halen Release Only Non-LP B-Side, ‘Crossing Over’Flip side of "Can't Stop Lovin' You" remains band's only exclusive single track.Michael ChristopherMichael Christopher
25 Years Ago: Van Halen Dive Into Pop with ‘Can’t Stop Lovin’ You’25 Years Ago: Van Halen Dive Into Pop with ‘Can’t Stop Lovin’ You’As turbulence within the group hit dangerous heights, their producer told them they needed a hit. Michael ChristopherMichael Christopher
Watch Van Halen’s ‘Lost Weekend’ Mini-DocumentaryWatch Van Halen’s ‘Lost Weekend’ Mini-DocumentaryStory of 1984 MTV contest is summed up in less than 15 minutes.Michael ChristopherMichael Christopher
What Tony Iommi Thinks of Van Halen and KissWhat Tony Iommi Thinks of Van Halen and KissBoth bands upset Black Sabbath guitarist, but only one of their members is still a friend.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Listen to Unheard Version of Van Halen’s ‘Runnin’ With the Devil’Listen to Unheard Version of Van Halen’s ‘Runnin’ With the Devil’Studio mix includes alternate vocal take and different guitar solo.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty