Van Halen was an American rock band formed in Pasadena, California in 1973. Credited with “restoring hard rock to the forefront of the music scene”, Van Halen was known for its energetic live shows and for the virtuosic talent of its lead guitarist, Eddie Van Halen.The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.

From 1974 until 1985, Van Halen consisted of Eddie Van Halen; Eddie’s brother, drummer Alex Van Halen; vocalist David Lee Roth; and bassist/vocalist Michael Anthony. Upon its release in 1978, the band’s self-titled debut album reached No. 19 on the Billboard pop music charts and would sell over 10 million copies in the U.S. By 1982, the band released four more albums (Van Halen II, Women and Children First, Fair Warning, and Diver Down), all of which have since been certified multi-platinum.

Van Halen: “Unchained” and “Somebody Get Me A Doctor”

Guitar teacher John E. Davis jams Van Halen Guitar Riffs “Unchained” and “Somebody Get Me A Doctor”. Peavey 5150II Tube guitar head. Ibanez Tube Screamer. For more information visit www.TexasRockGuitarist.com.

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Van Halen: “Panama”

Texas guitarist John E. Davis jams Eddie Van Halen’s “Panama”. Using a Peavey 5150 II Tube Guitar Head and a Marshall 4×12 cab. For more information and free guitar instruction videos visit www.TexasRockGuitarist.com.

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Van Halen: “Hot For Teacher”

Texas Guitarist John E. Davis jams Eddie Van Halen’s “Hot for Teacher”. Fender Super Sonic for clean and stereo Marshall JCM 800’s for the brown sound. For more information and free guitar instruction videos visit www.TexasRockGuitarist.com.