Van Halen: The Pioneers of Hard Rock Guitar
Van Halen was an American rock band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1972. Credited with restoring hard rock to the forefront of the music scene, they are known for their energetic live shows, the virtuoso guitar playing of Eddie Van Halen, and a string of multi-platinum albums spanning five decades.Founded by Dutch-American brothers Eddie Van Halen (guitar) and Alex Van Halen (drums), along with bassist Mark Stone (soon replaced by Michael Anthony) and charismatic vocalist David Lee Roth. ...