Van Halen at 50

Van Halen at 50 is a comprehensive celebration of the bands 50th anniversary,featuring 50 significant milestones,stunning concert and candid offstage photography,images of memorabilia,a gatefold Van Halen timeline,and a selection of sidebars covering specialized topics. It is an apt tribute to one of the most popular bands in rock history.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 20 June 2024
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Van Halen, a legendary rock band formed in Southern California in 1974, has left an indelible mark on the music world. With their rock-solid rhythm section, outrageous frontman David Lee Roth, and groundbreaking guitar heroics of Eddie Van Halen, they became one of the best-selling bands in rock history and one of the highest-grossing tour acts. To celebrate their 50th anniversary, prolific rock journalist Martin Popoff has curated 50 significant milestones in Van Halen at 50. This volume features stunning concert and candid offstage photography, images of memorabilia, including gig posters, vinyl record sleeves, ticket stubs, period ads, and more. Popoff covers the band's formation in Pasadena, California, and early years as a So-Cal party band, their 13 best-selling studio albums and the tours undertaken in support of the LPs, the departure of Roth and his replacement by "The Red Rocker" Sammy Hagar, notable appearances like Texxas Jam, Farm Aid, and Monsters of Rock, a selection of their greatest singles, like the classic-rock standards "Runnin with the Devil," "Hot for Teacher," "Jump," and "Why Can't This Be Love?" Awards such as MTV Music Video Awards, platinum and diamond album certifications, and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Eddie Van Halen's battle with cancer, and bassist Michael Anthony's replacement by Eddie's son, Wolfgang. In addition, Popoff includes a selection of sidebars covering specialized topics like Eddie's finger-tapping technique, the band's influence on the music industry, and their legacy. Van Halen's music has touched millions of fans worldwide, and their impact on rock music is undeniable. From their early days as a party band to their later years as a rock and roll powerhouse, Van Halen has always pushed the boundaries of what is possible in music. Their music is a testament to the power of hard work, dedication, and creativity, and it will continue to inspire generations to come.

Weight: 1168g
Dimension: 277 x 243 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780760386446