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4:45 AM EDT October 30, 2023:

Van Halen - “Could This Be Magic?” From the album Women and Children First (March 26, 1980)

Last song scrobbled from iTunes at Last.fm

★★★★

File under: Question Songs

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I’m so convinced that the best crossover in musical history could of been Van Halen and Bon Jovi. Eddie shredding with Jon’s vocals could of been something quite legendary.

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Happy -late- 76th birthday Sammy Hagar

(I had this on Friday I forgot to post it and it’s been in my drafts :’] )

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Eddie Van Halen

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Eddie Van Halen in the music video for Panama (x)

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Happy 69th Birthday David Lee Roth!

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Eddie Van Halen's energy matches Bill and Ted's so much, no wonder they wanted him in their band-

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can we just discuss eddie van halen’s adorableness

like most rock stars are all like “ye srs bsn son” and straight faced and stuff

and then there’s eddie looking like he’s having the time of his fuckin life

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Jeez AI, you’re harsh- 💀

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My thoughts on how David Lee Roth shaped Van Halen’s “glam-rock” image

David Lee Roth's appearance in Van Halen played a significant role in boosting the band's image during their early years. With his flamboyant stage presence, unique voice, and wild personality, Roth became a huge attraction for fans, helping to set the band apart from other rock acts of the time.

Roth's distinctive look which included, tight leather pants, and flashy costumes, made him a visual character on stage, and his animated, outspoken attitude made him a must-see singer for young adults. His ability to engage the audience and keep them entertained throughout the show was a major asset to Van Halen, and his charismatic stage presence helped to elevate the band's status.

In addition, Roth's catchy vocal style and clever lyrics appealed to a wide range of fans, helping to expand the band's fan base and increase their popularity. His high-energy performances and showmanship helped to create a unique and memorable experience for fans, which helped to drive ticket sales and increase the band's commercial success as the classic Americana band. (Don’t forget his iconic stage jumps and shaggy blonde hair!)

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Alex Van Halen and Eddie Van Halen photographed by Fryderyk Gabowicz in October 1981.

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“ Eddie Van Halen performing at Lewisham Odeon, 1978. Photo by Fin Costello. “

Source: @crockpics

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“It’s funny, I was doing a little bit of thinking why I’m always nervous, especially during interviews, because I rarely do interviews. And for one, a lot of people, just when I was growing up in school, people thought I was an asshole, because I didn’t have much to say, you know what I mean? You know, the quiet guy. And it’s just because I was shy. The funny thing is, about the whole alcoholism thing: It wasn’t really the partying. It was like — I don’t mean to blame my dad, but when I started playing in front of people, I’d get so damn nervous. I asked him, “Dad, how do you do it?” That’s when he handed me the cigarette and the drink. And I go, Oh, this is good! It works! For so long, it really did work. And I certainly didn’t do it to party. I would do blow and I would drink, and then I would go to my room and write music”

– EVH, Interview for Esquire Magazine

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Pt. 1 of giving Ai an out of context lyric from Van Halen