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  1. On This Day January 9 1984 - Van Halen Released Their Sixth Album 1984

    On This Day January 9 1984 - Van Halen Released Their Sixth Album 1984

    On this day January 9 1984, 1984 by Van Halen was released, marking a defining moment in both the band’s career and the decade’s rock sound. The album showcased a polished yet powerful blend of arena rock hooks synthesizer driven melodies and Eddie Van Halen’s signature guitar work, pushing the...
  2. On This Day December 21 1983 – Jump by Van Halen Was Released

    On This Day December 21 1983 – Jump by Van Halen Was Released

    On this day December 21 1983 Jump by Van Halen was released and marked a major turning point for the band as they moved toward a more synth driven sound without losing their signature energy. The song featured an unforgettable keyboard riff blended with powerful vocals and dynamic rhythm...
  3. On This Day: July 7, 1986 - David Lee Roth Released His Debut Solo Album Eat Em and Smile

    On This Day: July 7, 1986 - David Lee Roth Released His Debut Solo Album Eat Em and Smile

    On this day July 7, 1986, David Lee Roth released his debut solo album Eat 'Em and Smile, marking his first full length project after parting ways with Van Halen. Backed by a powerhouse band featuring Steve Vai on guitar, Billy Sheehan on bass, and Gregg Bissonette on drums, Roth delivered an...
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    • Category: On This Day in 80s Music
  4. On This Day: May 24, 1988 - Van Halen Released OU812

    On This Day: May 24, 1988 - Van Halen Released OU812

    On this day May 24, 1988, Van Halen released their eighth studio album OU812, the second full album to feature Sammy Hagar as lead vocalist. Blending hard rock energy with more polished production, the album showcased the band’s continued evolution and mainstream success during the late 80s...
  5. On This Day: April 29 1981 - Van Halen Released Fair Warning

    On This Day: April 29 1981 - Van Halen Released Fair Warning

    On this day April 29 1981, Van Halen released their fourth studio album Fair Warning. Known for its darker and heavier tone compared to their earlier party rock anthems, the album showcased a more aggressive side of the band both musically and lyrically. Fair Warning climbed to number 5 on the...
  6. On This Day: April 14, 1982 - Van Halen Released Diver Down

    On This Day: April 14, 1982 - Van Halen Released Diver Down

    On this day April 14, 1982, Van Halen released their fifth studio album Diver Down, a record that mixed covers, originals, and instrumentals into one of the most energetic releases of their early career. The album hit number 3 on the US Billboard 200 and went on to sell over 4 million copies in...
  7. On This Day: April 11, 1981 - Eddie Van Halen Married Valerie Bertinelli

    On This Day: April 11, 1981 - Eddie Van Halen Married Valerie Bertinelli

    On this day April 11, 1981, rock legend Eddie Van Halen married actress Valerie Bertinelli in a high profile ceremony that brought together the worlds of hard rock and television stardom. The wedding took place in California and instantly became a headline story, with fans from both music and TV...
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    • Category: On This Day in 80s News
  8. On This Day: March 26 1980 Women and Children First by Van Halen Was Released

    On This Day: March 26 1980 Women and Children First by Van Halen Was Released

    On this day March 26 1980 Van Halen released their third studio album Women and Children First. The album pushed their hard rock sound even further with heavier riffs and a rawer edge while still showcasing Eddie Van Halen’s blazing guitar work and David Lee Roth’s wild energy. Women and...
  9. On This Day: March 24 1986 5150 by Van Halen Was Released

    On This Day: March 24 1986 5150 by Van Halen Was Released

    On this day March 24 1986 Van Halen released their seventh studio album 5150. This was the band’s first album with Sammy Hagar as lead vocalist following David Lee Roth’s departure. The album marked a new era for Van Halen with a shift toward a more polished sound that combined hard rock with...
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    On This Day February 25 1984 - Jump by Van Halen Became the Number One Song in America

    Pete has published a news story: On This Day: February 25 1984 Jump by Van Halen Became the Number One Song in America. Read the full story here...
  11. On This Day February 25 1984 - Jump by Van Halen Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day February 25 1984 - Jump by Van Halen Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day February 25 1984 Jump by Van Halen reached number one on the US charts and stayed at the top from February 25 to March 30. This marked Van Halen’s first and only number one hit in America and it became one of the defining rock anthems of the 1980s. The song also reached number one in...
  12. Pete

    1984 (1983)

    Title: 1984 Artist: Van Halen Genre: Hard Rock Released: 1983 Tracks: 1 - 1984 - 1:08 2 - Jump - 4:04 3 - Panama - 3:32 4 - Top Jimmy - 3:01 5 - Drop Dead Legs - 4:15 6 - Hot for Teacher - 4:44 7 - I'll Wait - 4:45 8 - Girl Gone Bad - 4:35 9 - House of Pain - 3:19 Overview...
  13. Pete

    Women and Children First (1980)

    Title: Women and Children First Artist: Van Halen Genre: Hard Rock Released: 1980 Tracks: 1 - And the Cradle Will Rock... - 3:33 2 - Everybody Wants Some!! - 5:08 3 - Fools - 5:56 4 - Romeo Delight - 4:19 5 - Tora! Tora! - 0:56 6 - Loss of Control - 2:39 7 - Take Your Whiskey Home -...
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