In 1991 Van Halen returned to its hardrock roots on For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. Could Sammy do what Dave did so well?
Tag: Van Halen
Apr 29 2026
Van Halen and the dark, heavy Fair Warning
In 1981 Van Halen released their darkest and heaviest album. Eddie Van Halen took charge and emerged with Fair Warning!
Jan 09 2024
1984 and the end of the classic Van Halen line-up
On January 9, 1984, the final Van Halen album by the classic line-up was released. A story of arguments, self-direction and stunning music.
Jan 08 2024
Eddie Van Halen and his home studio: 5150
In 1983 Eddie Van Halen finally owned his very own private home studio. No more interference from unwanted others!
Jan 08 2024
Van Halen and the US Festival 1983
In 1983 Van Halen played the (in)famous US Festival in California. That one show encompasses an entire story in itself!
Jan 08 2024
Eddie Van Halen and the contours of 1984
Eddie Van Halen 1983 interview on new guitars, US Festival, Michael Jackson, Brian May and ‘Go Ahead And Jump’!
Dec 30 2020
Closing of 2020
Closing of 2020. What was good? What wasn’t? What were the main events? What blog stories were favorite? A look back at 2020.
Mar 26 2020
Van Halen’s third album slams: Women And Children First
The third Van Halen album proved that the band was more than the sum of its parts. An impressive piece of work by a band that sadly showed the first signs of the bumpy road ahead.
Dec 29 2018
Closing of 2018
Closing of 2018. What was good? What wasn’t? What were the main events? What blog stories were favorite? A look back at 2018.
Feb 10 2018
Van Halen – The best debut album of all time?
40 years ago one of the best debut albums of all time was released: the first album by Van Halen. The savior of hard rock and a new standard for guitar players. A look back.
Jul 01 2017
Best albums, 1966 – 2017: A Pop Life, 1 year anniversary
In honor of the 1-year anniversary of my blog A Pop Life (My life with music), the list of best albums per year from 1966.
Jan 29 2017
The ugliest albumcovers
After the greatest, now the ugliest albumcovers, including on not in my possession, expanded with visitors’ covers. Great watching!
Dec 10 2016
The best debut albums
The best debut albums of all times. Making your debut with a world renowned album is rare. But is it a curse or a blessing?
Nov 25 2016
Strongest & best-known band & artist logos
Music and branding go together, more and more. Logos are a part of that. An inventory of the strongest & best known band & artist logos.
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