If ever a back catalogue epitomised the American Dream, it’s the albums of Van Halen.

Rock band Van Halen was riding high on the success of its new single, "Jump," when it came to the old Jacksonville Coliseum on its 1984 Tour on Jan. 18, 1984. It was opening night for the tour ...

Though Alex had been the guitarist in the family, when they formed Van Halen, it quickly became clear who would play: "[Ed] ...

Van Halen had their fair share of commercial success, but guitarist Eddie Van Halen highlights 'Drop Dead Legs' as a favourite "whether it was a hit or not." ...

"Jump" is also the only Van Halen song to reach No. 1 on the Hot 100, and the video was must-see television on MTV or Friday Night Videos. 4. "Hot for Teacher" (1984) ...

Welcome to 1984: it was the album that would see Van Halen straddle theplanet like a rock colossus, but it would also mark the end of the originalline-up ...

Hagar, who fronted Van Halen from 1985 to 1996, and again from 2003 to 2005 ... which featured the Hot 100-topping single ...

Eddie Van Halen mastered his signature speed and style on the guitar by studying a different instrument in childhood.

Known for their extravagant high-energy performances, Van Halen is credited with being one of the most influential rock bands of all time. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "JUMP") VAN HALEN: (Singing ...