Van Halen Quizzes & Polls

Q: Which Van Halen quiz trips up fans the most?

The [Van Halen 1984 Album Trivia - Fan Quiz](/quiz/van-halen-1984-album-quiz) at just 55% correct. — Even superfans struggle here! Deep cuts like the synthesizer Eddie used on 'Jump' and who co-wrote 'I'll Wait' separate the casual listeners from the true devotees.

Q: How do Van Halen fans compare to fans of similar artists like [Aerosmith](/artist/aerosmith)?

Van Halen fans score 80% overall vs. just 69% for [Aerosmith](/artist/aerosmith) fans. — That's an 11-point gap! Van Halen's fanbase is clearly a well-studied, dedicated crew who do their homework before quizzing.

From Pasadena garage gigs under names like Trojan Rubber Co. to a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, Van Halen rewrote the rulebook on hard rock — and now it's time to prove you were paying attention. Jump into the Ultimate Van Halen Fan Quiz, put your catalog knowledge to the test with the Songs Quiz, settle the eternal debate in the Sammy vs. Dave Quote Quiz, or go deep on the album that defined an era with the 1984 Album Quiz. Fair warning though — fans are only answering correctly about 80% of the time overall, and questions like "which synth did Eddie use on Jump?" are separating the casual listeners from the true obsessives — so let's find out which side you're on.

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Inception	Formed in Pasadena, California in 1972.
Former Names	The Broken Combs, Trojan Rubber Co., Genesis, Mammoth
Members	David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar, Eddie Van Halen, Wolfgang Van Halen, Alex Van Halen
Key Albums	1984 (1984), Van Halen (1978), 5150 (1986), Balance (1995), Van Halen II (1979), For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (1991), Diver Down (1982), Fair Warning (1981), OU812 (1988), A Different Kind of Truth (2012).
Key Tracks	Jump (1983), Panama (1984), Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love (1978), Eruption (1978), Runnin' With the Devil (1978), You Really Got Me (1978), Hot for Teacher (1984), Dance the Night Away (1979), Why Can't This Be Love (1986), Dreams (1986).
Grammy Record	1 won and 3 nominated.
Billboard Hot 100	1 Number One Hits 3 Top-10 Hits
UK Singles Chart	2 Top-10 Hits
Hall of Fame	Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.

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