This documentary is not an official or authorized documentary of Van Halen.
Unraveling Van Halen's iconic 1984 album, witness a legendary band's musical brilliance, turmoil, and triumphs in this revealing documentary. And as the band basks in the glory of success, tensions rise, egos clash, and behind-the-scenes drama threatens to tear them apart, ultimately foreshadowing the heart-wrenching events that would eventually lead to Van Halen's dramatic and tumultuous breakup.

More info on Allan Holdsworth's and Eddie Van Halen drama: https://bit.ly/452emFc
Jump demo and interview with Eddie:    • Eddie Van Halen - Phone Interview 1982  
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Michael Christopher Van Halen: The Eruption and the Aftershock https://bit.ly/4370Bo6

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00:00 - Disclaimer
00:16 - Eddie Van Halen plays keyboards for the first time
00:43 - Eddie Van Halen’s fight to play keyboards
01:14 - Origins of Sunday Afternoon in the Park
01:41 - Eddie’s new riff gets jacked by Roth and Templeman.
02:04 - Spring 1983
02:25 - 1984 album deep dive
03:41 - The making of Van Halen’s song “Jump”
10:21 - The making of Van Halen’s song “Panama”
12:08 - The story behind Micheal Anthony’s Jack Daniels bass
13:03 - The making of Van Halen’s song “Top Jimmy”
15:12 - The making of Van Halen’s song “Drop Dead Legs”
16:31 - Allan Holdsworth and Eddie Van Halen's connection
17:27 - The making of Van Halen’s song “Hot for Teacher”
18:24 - Is it a Lambo or drums for the intro of Hot for Teacher?
21:28 - The making of Van Halen’s video “Hot for Teacher”
23:45 - Trivia about the Hot for Teacher video
25:01 - Big brother tries to censor music
27:08 - The making of Van Halen’s song “I’ll Wait”
28:22 - Michael Mcdonald helps write a Van Halen song
31:14 - The making of Van Halen’s song “Girl Gone Bad”
33:04 - Possible unreleased songs from the 1984 sessions
33:58 - Wilson Pickett’s “In the Midnight Hour”
34:39 - The drama with mixing the 1984 album
37:01 - Hijinx and blow with Eddie Van Halen and Donn Landee
38:20 - Did Ted Templeman actually produce Van Halen’s 1984 album?
39:52 - The story of 1984’s artwork
42:23 - Eddie Van Halen dies
43:24 - Why is the album called 1984?
44:06 - Reception of Van Halen’s 1984 album
44:43 - How Michael Jackson may have blocked Van Halen from the no.1 spot
45:39 - Sammy Hagar calls me a liar

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