The Van Halen family emigrated from the Netherlands to Pasadena in 1962. Alex and Eddie Van Halen attended schools in Pasadena and began playing music together, with Eddie on guitar and Alex on drums. Years later, the brothers formed the band Van Halen with bassist Michael Anthony and vocalist David Lee Roth. Between 1975 and 1978, Van Halen performed 14 concerts at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium and Conference Center. Regarded as one of the most successful bands of all time, Van Halen is remembered for reinventing Rock 'n' Roll and for its connection to Pasadena.