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June 12, 2008

Secrets of the Guitar Heroes: Eddie Van Halen
June 12, 2008

Van Halen: The Essential Album-by-Album Guide

From the First Album to "III," Every Sizzling Riff and Hot Fan Kick

The Best Of Both Worlds

Sixteen of the thirty-six tunes here are powerful examples of the greatest party band of the past twenty-five years. From 1978 to 1985, Van Halen were a showcase for impish, groundbreaking guitarist Eddie Van Halen as well as for David Lee Roth, whose gifts included being a frontman nonpareil and dr...

2004 RS: 3.5of 5 Stars

Van Halen 3

1998

Balance

1995

For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge

1991

OU812

1988

5150

1986

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Since their national debut in 1978, Van Halen has become one of the most popular American heavy-metal bands. Initially fronted by the flamboyant and ever-quotable David Lee Roth and always featuring the highly original guitar pyrotechnics of Eddie Van Halen, Van Halen garnered a loyal mass following that held fast after Roth's 1985 departure and beyond.

The Van Halen brothers' father, Jan, was...

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