Patty Smyth Turned Down Van Halen Because They Drank Too MuchPatty Smyth Turned Down Van Halen Because They Drank Too MuchBand's hard-partying ways were part of why the Scandal singer turned down the job. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Hear 25 Unreleased Van Halen Songs: A Hidden HistoryHear 25 Unreleased Van Halen Songs: A Hidden HistoryThere are more than two albums' worth of tracks on YouTube.Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Remember When Sammy Hagar Wrote A Song For The NFLRemember When Sammy Hagar Wrote A Song For The NFLA few years ago the NFL released a 3 song EP and asked Sammy Hagar to write a song for the NFL.Chris AllenChris Allen
Is 2019 the Year Van Halen Disappeared?Is 2019 the Year Van Halen Disappeared?Members went unrecognized among rock fans and pop star said she’d never heard of them - have they slid into the past?Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Have Eddie Van Halen’s Health Issues Kept Van Halen Off the Road?Have Eddie Van Halen’s Health Issues Kept Van Halen Off the Road?David Lee Roth stoked new conjecture by linking hints of a cancer relapse with his newly confirmed solo shows.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
David Lee Roth Has 'Always Hated' Van Halen BandmatesDavid Lee Roth Has 'Always Hated' Van Halen BandmatesSinger claims to have never seen eye-to-eye with the other members, despite their massive success. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
The Day Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony Became Best FriendsThe Day Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony Became Best FriendsFrontman says he was in Van Halen for several years before he and bassist really connected. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
How ‘Panama’ Became Van Halen’s Last David Lee Roth-Era HitHow ‘Panama’ Became Van Halen’s Last David Lee Roth-Era HitIt’s about a car, or perhaps a stripper, or both – but the third single from ‘1984’ marked the pinnacle of the band’s world dominance.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Van Halen ‘Lost Weekend’ Documentary Screening This WeekVan Halen ‘Lost Weekend’ Documentary Screening This WeekFourteen-minute film tells the story of fan who won the chance to party with the band in 1984.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Sammy Hagar Says He ‘Inherited’ His Van Halen Era SongsSammy Hagar Says He ‘Inherited’ His Van Halen Era SongsSinger discusses the “magic” of ‘5150’ album on its 33rd anniversary.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
David Lee Roth Says He Was ‘Butchered’ Over Van Halen EarningsDavid Lee Roth Says He Was ‘Butchered’ Over Van Halen EarningsSinger bouncing back after watching his “whole fortune walk off into another man’s pocket.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Is Van Halen’s First Album Their Best? Our Writers Answer Five Burning QuestionsIs Van Halen’s First Album Their Best? Our Writers Answer Five Burning QuestionsOur writers celebrate the 40th anniversary of Van Halen's debut album by answering burning questions about its highs and (alleged) lows. Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff