van halen

Some are bad poetry, while others spark head-scratching confusion. Still others are just plain wrong.

Costumes and unique cover songs are among the treats offered by rock's biggest stars at these shows.

Eddie Van Halen's connection to Shreveport runs deep, with memories that still strum the chords of local music lovers.

It was a year of era-defining changes, bending of genres, big debuts and famous last stands.

Many of these albums marked important endings - or exciting new beginnings.

Singer says he painted himself into a corner with 1995 hit that his bandmates wanted to be darker than he aimed for.

Drummer's new bio doesn't mention years with second Van Halen frontman.

Drummer thought the track would bomb because it sounded like John Denver until he heard finished version on singer’s solo album.

Special show found Sammy Hagar making good on a promise to Texas fans.

Alex Van Halen promises a cautious approach to the material.

He was the first choice to replace Sammy Hagar, and says he shared “wicked chemistry” with the band.

Drummer’s onstage mishap is one reason he and brother Eddie didn’t like ‘This Is Spinal Tap.’