14 Pics of Early Van Halen That’ll Have You Jamming ‘Eruption’
Carly Tennes
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12/17/2024
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Throughout the '70s and '80s, no one ruled the world of rock n' roll quite like Van Halen. Since coming together in '73, the now-legendary band made it abundantly clear that they'd someday make the Jump into music legend status.
From tour snaps to music videos, here are 14 pics of early Van Halen that'll have you jamming "Eruption."
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1. Howdy, Partner!
Courtesy of RogerTheAliens on Reddit“David Lee Roth doing David Lee Roth things backstage before a 1981 Van Halen concert.” -
2. They’re Lovin’ It
Courtesy of HannYe on Reddit“Eddie Van Halen and David Lee Roth outside a McDonald's, Akron Ohio 1979.” -
3. Pack Your Bags
Courtesy of klsi832“Van Halen touring for their album, 1984.” -
4. Rock n’ Roll High School
Image courtesy of DapcardsVan Halen takes the stage at La Cañada High School, circa 1975. -
5. Jump!
Courtesy of David BertinelliEddie Van Halen lives up to the name of his hit single during a 1982 performance in Dallas, Texas. -
6. Publicity Stills
Image in Public DomainVan Halen strikes a pose in a 1984 promotional photo. -
7. Tour Life
Courtesy of David BertinelliEddie Van Halen smiles from his band’s tour bus jump seat, date unknown. -
8. Too Cool for School
Courtesy of David BertinelliEddie Van Halen makes a face while filming the “Hot for Teacher” music video at Marshall High School in Los Angeles in 1984. -
9. Super Shredder
Courtesy of Spalding_Smails on Reddit“Eddie Van Halen, 1979.” -
10. Family Photos
Courtesy of EdwardBliss on Reddit“Alex and Eddie Van Halen with their parents, 1980.” -
11. Practice Makes Perfect
Courtesy of @therockarchive on Instagram“Eddie Van Halen warms up backstage (1982).” -
12. Sick Kicks
Courtesy of Cabo_Refugee on Reddit“Eddie Van Halen (early 80s) with his CJ-5 Jeep Renegade and rocking a pair of Payless Pro Wings.” -
13. All Smiles
Courtesy of an unknown RedditorEddie Van Halen smiles for the camera in 1978. -
14. Take a Bow
Courtesy of David BertinelliVan Halen bids adieu to the audience at one of their 1986 concerts.
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