Van halen

Rock was a dominant cultural force, but pop still ruled the charts.

Get out your air drumsticks and get ready to play along with everyone from Twisted Sister to Paul Simon.

The band has been opening up their long-closed vaults in recent years.

Sammy Hagar's first tour with Van Halen is finally being released on vinyl.

It's typically associated with the computerized, neon-tinged sounds of MTV, but there was much more to this wildly varied decade.

The cover helped launch Van Halen's career.

These bands are loud, anthemic and can electrify the masses.

Here's your chance to grab copies of the updated edition, which features rarities and previously unreleased live recordings.

Few have reached the uppermost echelon of commercial success.

The scene birthed some of the biggest acts in rock history.