Anniversaries

There were several bumps in the road while they were making one of the '80s' greatest songs.

Band reconnected with David Lee Roth for the single, but things did not sail along smoothly.

Drummer made plea in 'New York Times' op-ed published on Oct. 25, 1980.

Boisterous 'Eat 'Em and Smile' single foreshadowed singer's mainstream makeover on 'Skyscraper.'

Van Halen wrapped 'Fair Warning' tour with spectacular double-header on Oct. 24 and 25, 1981.

"I'm still singing about the same things, but from a more personal stance."

"I wanted to keep my job, and they felt the exact opposite.”

Motown stars scored their only chart-topping LP in 1966 and made history.

Thundering Black Album single was released on Oct. 19, 1992.

They were rising figures in their home country – but not yet superstars – when the band decided to shift focus.