On this day in 1976, the band that would eventually become U2 formed in one of the most quaint and simple ways imaginable. In fact, many other bands in rock history formed in similarly simple ways. Here's a look back at four incredible band origin stories.
AC/DC's debut album High Voltage was released 42 years ago today (April 30.) The album features some of the band's biggest fan favorites, including "T.N.T." and "It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll)," but those pesky critics at Rolling Stone didn't think too highly of the Aussie's debut effort.
Van Halen’s sophomore release Van Halen II was released 39 years ago today (March 23), and the conditions under which they recorded that album are simply unheard of nowadays.
Led Zeppelin’s self-titled debut album was released 49 years ago today (January 12.) Besides being one of the best albums of all time, Led Zeppelin also has one of the best opening tracks of all time, too.
The New Year will see a number of your favorite albums celebrating landmark anniversaries. Here are 14 rock/alternative albums that will be turning 30 in 2018.
Today (December 11) is Nikki Sixx's birthday, and to celebrate, we thought we'd look back on some of the pivotal moments in rock history that lead to the creation of Motley Crue and some of the biggest bands ever. Enjoy!
On August 29, 1959, an up-and-coming band called The Quarry Men played the opening night of a new teen hangout called the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool, England. Of course, that band would go on to become The Beatles. (Perhaps you’ve heard of them?)
Former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony celebrates his birthday today (June 20,) and while he’s kept himself busy playing in Chickenfoot and The Circle, many are still wondering if we’ll see him in Van Halen again.
Wished you were a fly on the wall during Van Halen’s crazy 70s and 80s run with David Lee Roth? As the band’s manager, Noel E. Monk was that fly, and he’s sharing his stories with the world in a new book.
Sammy Hagar is still thumping the drum for a Van Halen reunion that would include himself plus the original lineup -- including his frontman predecessor David Lee Roth.
Who knows if it's a sign of reconciliation or not, but here's another nice moment in the frosty relationship between the original members of Van Halen.
Chester Bennington turns 41 today (March 20th,) and if there's one thing that sets the Linkin Park frontman apart from other lead singers, it's his powerful scream. In honor of his birthday, we're looking at Bennington and other awesome screams in rock. Enjoy!
Van Halen fans were buoyed earlier this year when Eddie Van Halen and Sammy Hagar exchanged friendly social media messages around the guitarist’s birthday in January.
Van Halen’s self-titled debut was released 39 years ago today (February 10), and besides being considered by many to be the band’s best record, Van Halen also has the notable distinction of being one of only 18 debut albums certified Diamond (10 million copies sold) by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA.)
Love supposedly means never having to say you're sorry, but Sammy Hagar has decided he loves Van Halen again and is apologizing for the harsh things he's said about Eddie and Alex Van Halen over the years.
