VAN HALEN: VAN HALEN
Van Halen's debut album changed the face of rock music when it was released in 1978, and, for better or worse, ushered in the era of the shredder. It literally forms a touchstone that establishes a before-and-after reality, both musically and culturally. For a generation of guitarists, Eddie Van Halen was the man who changed the way in which musicians approached the instrument. But there was more to Van Halen than mere speed. Drummer Alex Van Halen and bassist Michael Anthony provided a solid grounding for Eddie's gymnastics, and out front they had one of the great frontman in the whooping, wise-cracking Dave Lee Roth. If ever a man was born to hog the limelight, it was Diamond Dave. The overall sound was, and remains, timeless.
Tracklist:
1.Runnin' With The Devil 2.Eruption 3.You Really Got Me 4.Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love 5.I'm The One 6.Jamie's Cryin' 7.Atomic Punk 8.Feel Your Love Tonight 9.Little Dreamer 10.Ice Cream Man 11.On Fire
Lineup:
David Roth - lead vocals, acoustic guitar on "Ice Cream Man", Eddie Van Halen - guitar, backing vocals, Michael Anthony - bass guitar, backing vocals, Alex Van Halen - drums