Van Halen had the 80s in a chokehold. Here are some of our favorite songs from the group that undoubtedly scream 80s.

If there was one 70s rock band that seemed machine-tooled for the dawning new decade, it was Van Halen. Frontman David Lee Roth knew it back in 1978, with the debut album Van Halen going platinum.

Van Halen's 5150 still rocks 40 Years Later with classic radio friendly hits and Sammy Hagar's Signature Vocals.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Van Halen in 1978. Left to Right: Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony, David Lee Roth, and Eddie Van Halen. (Credit: Fin ...

Van Halen knew how to make a strong first impression. Eddie Van Halen and his bandmates always took care to put their best foot forward, launching their studio albums with an opening track that ...