Van Halen
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Van Halen was an American rock band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1973. Credited with restoring hard rock to the forefront of the music scene, Van Halen was known for their energetic live performances and for the virtuosity of its guitarist, Eddie Van Halen. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.
Final lineup of Van Halen in 2015. From left to right: Wolfgang Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, and Eddie Van Halen
Van Halen performing at La Cañada High School in 1975.
Flyer handed out at La Cañada High School show. Ed playing an Ibanez Destroyer.
The introduction of Sammy Hagar (pictured in 2005) as vocalist continued the band's worldwide popularity.
Alex Van Halen
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Alexander Arthur Van Halen is an American musician who was the drummer and a co-founder of the rock band Van Halen, which was formed in 1972 by Van Halen and his younger brother Eddie under the name "Mammoth" before adding Michael Anthony and David Lee Roth in 1974 and changing their name to Van Halen.
Van Halen performing in 2012
Van Halen's Ludwig drum kit that was used on Van Halen's first album and its supporting tour.