| Alternative Name | Genesis Mammoth (early) |
| Group Members | David Lee Roth Alex Van Halen Eddie Van Halen Wolfgang Van Halen |
| Past Group Members | Mark Stone Michael Anthony Sammy Hagar Gary Cherone Alex Van Halen Eddie Van Halen David Lee Roth Wolfgang Van Halen |
| Music Genre(s) | Hard Rock Heavy Metal Glam Metal |
| Music Genre | Rock Pop/Rock |
| Origin | Pasadena, California, United States Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Year(s) Active | 1972–present 1972'“present 1972–present (on hiatus as of 2015) 1974–2020 |
| Record Label | Warner Bros. Interscope |
| Official Websites | van-halen.com |
| Associated Acts | Montrose Chickenfoot Mad Anthony Xpress Extreme The David Lee Roth Band Top Jimmy & The Rhythm Pigs The Circle Planet Us Sammy Hagar and the Circle |
Van Halen ( van HAY-len) was an American rock band formed in Pasadena, California in 1974. Credited with "restoring hard rock to the forefront of the music scene", Van Halen was known for its energetic live shows and for the virtuosic talent of its prodigy lead-guitarist, Eddie Van Halen. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.
