Van Halen

Story of 1984 MTV contest is summed up in less than 15 minutes.

Clashes over ‘Balance’ track didn’t end in the studio.

‘Balance’ track was high on the charts in 1995, but not as high as Sammy Hagar believed Eddie Van Halen was.

Studio mix includes alternate vocal take and different guitar solo.

Incessant calls for the singer sowed seeds of doubt.

Hopes for a global Van Halen resurgence ended in Arizona after 80 tense concerts with Sammy Hagar in 2004.

Sammy Hagar recalls “craziest songwriting experience” in shower.

Our writers look back at the band's catalog.

Singer says his group’s success led to copycat acts who resorted to “gimmickry and trade crap.”

Singer continues to cast doubt upon band's future.