Van Halen

As turbulence within the group hit dangerous heights, their producer told them they needed a hit.

Story of 1984 MTV contest is summed up in less than 15 minutes.

Bassist had previously disclosed two instances when they asked him to join.

Kiss and the former Van Halen frontman played the first of many planned shows together.

Final LP with Sammy Hagar had a difficult birth. Was it worth the trouble?

Members went unrecognized among rock fans and pop star said she’d never heard of them - have they slid into the past?

Fourth and final single from hit '1984' album also signaled the end of original lineup's spectacular run.

Sammy Hagar recalls “craziest songwriting experience” in shower.

Single incident took place during joint tour in 2002.

Our writers look back at the band's catalog.