Article: Van Halen's hot seat

The excesses, extremes and the flowing locks are gone for American power rockers Van Halen, singer Gary Cherone tells WINSTON ALDWORTH

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BACK in the early '80s, rockin' power chords meant big hair and butt-clenching lycra gym shorts. The best example: Van Halen -- loud, flamboyant, utterly over the top. Successfully merging power-rock and glam-rock, Van Halen struck a light-metal formula that kids could play without their parents fearing devil-worship. They ruled the hearts of light-metal fans before a gaggle of imitators flooded the market. But it wasn't all sold-out stadiums and spandex sponsorships. Amid tales of clashing egos, Van Halen's original frontman -- the high ...

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