Van Halen

Released: February 10, 1978

Songwriter: Michael Anthony (Bassist) David Lee Roth Eddie Van Halen Alex Van Halen

Producer: Ted Templeman

[Verse 1]
I am a victim of the science age, uh
A child of the storm, whoa yes
I can't remember when I was your age
For me, time's no more, no more

[Chorus]
Nobody rules these streets at night but me
The atomic punk!

[Verse 2]
Whoa yeah, wow
I am the ruler of these nether worlds
The underground, whoa yes
On every wall and place my fearsome name is heard
Just look around, whoa yes

[Chorus]
Nobody rules these streets at night but me
The atomic punk!

[Guitar Solo]
(Ooo, Ahhh)

[Verse 2]
I am the ruler of these nether worlds
The underground, oh, oh
On every wall and place my fearsome name is heard
Look around, whoa yeah

[Chorus]
Nobody rules these streets at night but me, nobody, ah
The atomic punk

Van Halen is one of the most iconic American rock bands of all time. Formed in Pasadena, California in 1972, the group’s primary line-up consisted of Eddie Van Halen on guitar, Alex Van Halen on drums, David Lee Roth providing lead vocals, and Michael Anthony providing bass duties and significant harmonies.

Their first six albums, recorded and released between 1977–1984, are considered to be classics and pioneering efforts in the field of hard rock. Eddie Van Halen’s groundbreaking guitar sound and techniques completely changed the landscape of music and radio culture in the 1980s. His and brother Alex’s virtuosity, along with David Lee Roth’s charisma and bassist Michael Anthony’s foundational contributions garnered the band early comparisons to their predecessors—Led Zeppelin—a group who had a profound influence on them. Though, even more so than Jimmy Page, Eddie cites Eric Clapton as having the biggest impact on his playing.

In 1977, after recording a demo with Gene Simmons (who wanted the band to change their name to “Daddy Longlegs”) they were introduced to KISS‘ management, who told Simmons they wouldn’t sign them

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