When David Lee Roth Was Arrested on 1980 Van Halen Tour: ExcerptWhen David Lee Roth Was Arrested on 1980 Van Halen Tour: ExcerptNew book 'Van Halen: The Eruption and the Aftershock' digs into band's history.Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
Sammy Hagar Thinks Van Halen Tried to ‘Bury the Van Hagar Era’Sammy Hagar Thinks Van Halen Tried to ‘Bury the Van Hagar Era’Red Rocker says his material with the band was ignored once they reunited with David Lee Roth. Corey IrwinCorey IrwinMatt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
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
Top 10 Songs Van Halen Never Played LiveTop 10 Songs Van Halen Never Played LiveThey didn't let too many tracks go to waste.Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
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
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
Sammy Hagar Slams David Lee Roth’s ‘Bulls—‘ Stage PersonaSammy Hagar Slams David Lee Roth’s ‘Bulls—‘ Stage PersonaHe also says original Van Halen singer's voice "hasn't aged well."Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Sammy Hagar Apologizes For Exposing Eddie Van Halen’s ‘Dark Side’Sammy Hagar Apologizes For Exposing Eddie Van Halen’s ‘Dark Side’Red Rocker painted an unflattering picture of the guitarist in his 2011 autobiography: "If I wrote the book today, I would only put the good of Eddie Van Halen."Corey IrwinCorey Irwin