Van Halen Was An American Rock Band Formed In Pasadena California In 1972. Credited With "restoring Hard Rock To The Forefront Of The Music Scene" Van Halen Was Known For Its Energetic Live Shows And For The Virtuosity Of Its Lead Guitarist Eddie Van Halen. The Band Was Inducted Into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame In 2007. From 1974 Until 1985 Van Halen Consisted Of Eddie Van Halen Eddie's Brother Drummer Alex Van Halen Vocalist David Lee Roth And Bassist/vocalist Michael Anthony. Read More On Last.Fm
Frogtoon Music - Song Info: And the Cradle Will Rock...
"And The Cradle Will Rock..." Is A Song Written And Performed By Van Halen. It Appears On Their 1980 Album Women And Children First And Was Released As A Single. It Is Also The First Song Released By The Band That Featured The Keyboard Playing Of Eddie Van Halen. The Song Begins With What Sounds Like A Guitar But Is In Fact A Flanger-Effected Wurlitzer Electric Piano Played Through Eddie Van Halen's 1960s Model 100-Watt Marshall Plexi Amplifier. During Live Performances On The 1980 Tour Michael Anthony Would Play The Keyboards. Cash Box Called The Song A "tongue-In-Cheek Anthem " Saying That "David Lee Roth's Acrobatic Vocal Leaps Are In Fine Form " That Eddie Van Halen Provides "sonic Lead Guitar Blasts" And That The Song Has "industrial Strength Rhythms." Eric Carr Of KISS Played "And The Cradle Will Rock..." Along With Van Halen's Cover Of "You Really Got Me" As Part Of His Audition Tape Which Successfully Led To His Becoming The New Drummer For KISS.