How Van Halen’s ‘Right Now’ Triumphed After Years in PurgatoryHow Van Halen’s ‘Right Now’ Triumphed After Years in PurgatoryEddie Van Halen came up with the song nine years before it was finally released as a single.Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
30 Years Ago: Van Halen Cook Up a Hit With ‘Poundcake’30 Years Ago: Van Halen Cook Up a Hit With ‘Poundcake’First single from 'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge' arrived with some new six-string tricks up its sleeve.Michael ChristopherMichael Christopher
Van Halen Wouldn't Let Crystal Pepsi's Super Bowl Ad Rip Them OffVan Halen Wouldn't Let Crystal Pepsi's Super Bowl Ad Rip Them OffBand members recall deal with Pepsi, who used their song "Right Now" for a Super Bowl commercial. Allison RappAllison Rapp
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