Test your Van Halen 1984 album knowledge with this quick quiz — challenge fans on tracks, band history, and iconic moments from Eddie Van Halen's classic record.
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Van Halen's drummer Alex Van Halen opens "Hot for Teacher" with one of rock's most recognizable and technically demanding drum intros, full of shifting accents and rapid snare work.
Practice Questions
Q:How did the album perform on the Billboard 200 chart?
A:Peaked at number two on Billboard 200.
1984 reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200, reflecting massive sales and radio play amid strong competition from other blockbuster releases.
Q:What sales certification did 1984 receive?
A:Certified Diamond in the United States.
RIAA certified 1984 Diamond (10× Platinum), reflecting over ten million U.S. sales and massive commercial success; global sales further increased its impact and legacy.
Van Halen's 1984 was the last original studio album to feature David Lee Roth as lead vocalist until the band reunited for a new studio album decades later.