Exclusively Van Halen: Fair Warning Turns 44! Celebrate the Legacy! #fairwarning 4/29/25

Fair Warning Turns 44! Released April 29, 1981, Fair Warning may not have been Van Halen’s biggest commercial hit, but it’s become a fan favorite and a cult classic. Gritty, dark, and aggressive, this fourth studio album captured the band at their rawest—and showed just how far Eddie Van Halen could push the boundaries of rock guitar. 🎸 While it sold over two million copies in the U.S. and peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200, it was the attitude and intensity of this record that made it legendary. From haunting artwork to streetwise lyrics and next-level guitar work, Fair Warning hit differently—and critics took notice. Esquire even called it one of the "75 Albums Every Man Should Own." ⚡ Tonight on Exclusively Van Halen, we celebrate this masterpiece—digging into the sound, the gear, the stories, and the legacy. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering Fair Warning for the first time, this is a stream you won't want to miss! Van Halen – Fair Warning (Released April 29, 1981) Side One "Mean Street" – 4:58 "Dirty Movies" – 4:08 "Sinner's Swing!" – 3:09 "Hear About It Later" – 4:35 Side Two 5. "Unchained" – 3:29 6. "Push Comes to Shove" – 3:49 7. "So This Is Love?" – 3:06 8. "Sunday Afternoon in the Park" (instrumental) – 1:59 9. "One Foot Out the Door" – 1:58 🎛️ Want the EVH tone? Check these out: MXR EVH117 Eddie Van Halen Flanger Pedal - http://sweetwater.sjv.io/Wq5q1J MXR EVH Phase 90 Eddie Van Halen Phase Pedal - http://sweetwater.sjv.io/oqJ1Je EVH Chorus - http://sweetwater.sjv.io/g1ae40 EVH 5150 Blue Channel OD Pedal http://sweetwater.sjv.io/R52N9a Striped Frankenstein Relic, RBW Guitar - http://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKk5jZ EVH Frankenstein Series Relic Electric Guitar - Red Frankie Relic Red - http://sweetwater.sjv.io/VmdE0J 🛒 Shop my gear on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/johnnybeane 📱 Phone Stand: https://a.co/d/11q0UK2 | Tripod: https://a.co/d/gEIizVI 📸 Follow Johnny Beane: Website: johnnybeane.com Instagram: @johnnybeane Facebook: Johnny Beane TV TikTok: @johnnybeanetv Twitter: @johnnybeane 📦 Send mail or products to review: Johnny Beane 4768 Soquel Dr, Box 232 Soquel, CA 95073, USA 🎤 We talk all things Van Halen — LIVE and LOUD! Celebrate 44 years of Fair Warning with us TONIGHT! #VanHalen #JohnnyBeaneTV #EddieVanHalen #ExclusivelyVanHalen #FairWarning44 #DLRera #MeanStreetEnergy #UnchainedVibes