Spotlight of the Day: Van Halen

The 1970's favorite band, Van Halen, originated in Pasadena, California and reached a rock n roll milestone by evovling into one of the most well-known rock band of all time. Orginally, the group was named Mammoth, but after discovering it was taken, chose "Van Halen." They are on of five rock groups that have had two albums sell more than 10 million coipes in the United States.

Controversy
Controversy over the status of band members have plagued the musicians for decades. Several members have left and come back over the years. The group hasn't always had the same vocalists. Departing under specific personal circumstances, the vocalists included David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar and Gary Cherone. The instrumentalists have remained the same, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen and until 2006, Michael Anthony, was replaced by Eddie's son, Wolfgang. Other issues include members getting involved with alcoholism, money and personal issues with the members.

Concerts/Tour
After their concert tour in 2004, the band went on hiatus until 2006. The band has not released any new material since 1998. Some of the most influential songs of their time include "Runnin' with the Devil" and "Jump." Other popular songs included in movies and telelvision shows are "Everybody Wants Some!!," "Eruption," "Brown Sound," and "Right Here, Right Now." (RHRN, definitely recommend listening to that song if you have not yet!)

Current Events
On march 12, 2007, Van Halen and its members were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Congratulations guys! Currently, sources state that Eddie, David Lee Roth, Alex and Wolfgang have all met up to practice and plan touring dates for an upcoming reunion tour. Despite rumors, Rolling Stones confirmed that the tour IS still on and that the tour should launch sometime September of 2007. Van Halen tickets can be yours today! Get your Van Halen concert tickets today!

Albums
*Van Halen *
Van Halen II
*Women and Children First
*Fair Warning
*Diver Down
*1984
*5150
*OU812
*For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge
*Balance
*Van Halen III
*Live: Right Here, Right Now
*Best of Volume I
*The Best of Both Worlds

See them live below! "Right Here, Right Now"