Van Halen’s self-titled debut was released 41 years ago (February 10.) The album contains some of VH’s most-enduring tracks, from “Runnin’ With The Devil” to “Eruption.” However, upon its released, it was torn apart by Rolling Stone.
As rumors of a 2019 Van Halen reunion swirl, lead vocalist David Lee Roth teased in a recent told Vulture interview that VH could be playing live next summer. Roth also told Vulture that he's contacted the camps of Foo Fighters, Metallica, Guns n' Roses and country artists Jason Alden, Eric Church and Chris Stapleton…
Fun fact about 1979: A bunch of amazing albums came out that year! With 2019 upon us, these 10 albums will be celebrating their 40th anniversary. Honestly, they sound just as fantastic as did when they were released.
As 2018 is coming to a close, it’s looking like one of the potentially biggest stories heading into 2019 could be the reunion of the original Van Halen lineup, which means bassist Michael Anthony would be back in the fold.
When it comes to Van Halen, things have been awfully quiet the past couple of years, but David Lee Roth may have hinted that that silence will be coming to an end soon.
Before year’s end, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will announce which artists will be part of their 2019 induction class, which will then lead us all to wonder just who will actually show up.
