Van Halen

Van Halen is a glam metal band whose work dates back to the seventies. They have garnered many hit singles and bestselling albums. Originally featuring David Lee Roth on lead vocals, Sammy Hagar replaced him in the eighties. Fans are divided regarding which era is better, claiming that Hagar turned the band into a sellout pop rock group. Hagar would go on to have a successful solo career. Roth would as well, but far less successful. Van Halen participated in the rockabilly revival of the eighties which had been begun by Stray Cats with their hit Hot for Teacher. When inducted into the actual Hall of Fame, both Roth and Hagar were included. Their success would dwindle in the nineties due to the rise of thrash and death metal, the former led by Metallica. The title of their album For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge becomes the acronym "FUCK", which caused controversy. Weird Al Yankovic parodied Van Halen with his song Stuck in the Closet with Vanna White. Roth eventually returned to the band, only to be replaced again by Hagar, and then again by Roth. This is the current status of the band. Eddie Van Halen provided the guitar solo for the Michael Jackson hit Beat It.