Rewind & Rock with Sharon Stewart: Van Halen's 5150 Double-Platinum Gamble

We're heading back to May 28, 1986, the day Van Halen pulled off a staggering, historic trifecta by going gold, platinum, and double-platinum all on the exact same day.Sharon Stewart shares the story behind 5150, the make-or-break album that had fans questioning if the band could even survive after losing their legendary frontman. Instead, a name inspired by a psychiatric code led to their first-ever number-one album and proved they had plenty of firepower left in the tank.Listen now.Stream Mega Rock anytime on the MegaRockPA app or at MegaRockPA.comPodcast Footer:Thanks for tuning in to Mega Rock On Demand!   Don’t forget to subscribe for more of the Rock Report with Sharon Stewart, Music News and Hollywood Minute with Pat Urban and more! Follow us on social media @MegaRockPA for more music content and exclusive giveaways. Got a topic or question for the show? Drop us a message—we’d love to hear from you!