Van Halen

A prog band turned pop colossus led to a record-breaking year – but there were some sad farewells, too.

Glam metal reached a fever pitch, thrash hit a new benchmark and former bandmates squared off against each other.

Springfield had a Top 10 hit with a Hagar-penned song back in 1981.

Well, guess who's back in circulation?

Are the longtime friends about to start working on unreleased music featuring Eddie Van Halen?

Feeling old yet? Don't worry, these albums will keep you young.

Few albums reach the coveted 10-million sales mark. All of these are darn good.

Sometimes there are clear winners. Other times, both sides triumph, and frequently the two sides realize they were better off together after all.

The book will feature rare and never-before-seen photographs, as well as Van Halen's memories of six specific years in the band's career.

Costumes and unique cover songs are among the treats offered by rock's biggest stars at these shows.

The Red Rocker says fans "have waited a long time and so have I."

That they're still enjoyable at all speaks to the quality of the songs.