In 1972, what name did the band Van Halen call itself before discovering the name was already in use?
Correct answer: Genesis
RushMama2112
In an intersting bit of synchronicity they were inducted into the R&RHOF the same year as Genesis.
RRP
ChewyGazelle68623, They never heard of Genisis? Seriously?
treaclepants
the lead singer of Genesis in 1972 was actually Peter Gabriel.
Player #18371700
the lead singer wasnt Phil Collins at the beginning he was the drummer. Peter gabriel was the lead singer
ChewyGazelle68623
their band was just ok. I liked the heavier rock and roll bands. led zeppelin, pink floyd, moody blues, Jethro tull, etc.....
Apai
I had the chance to meet them and party with them when they visited the resort where I was working...got along well with David Lee Roth, the Van Hallen brothers were a bit stuck up. The legs dance in California Girls was inspired by a number in one of the shows at the resort. Originally they wanted to shoot it at the resort with the cast, but as it was in Haiti in 1984, it was deemed too dangerous by their managers...
ReadersWives
This answer is incorrect. They were called Mammoth before Roth joined.
*:Mody:*
Both Mammoth and Genesis were their names at one time. Both answers are true! This was a bad one!!
Player #3366575
SpookyStove10, no, Van Halen rules