Inside 5150: The Legendary Studio Built by Eddie Van Halen

:guitar:5150 was named after the California Welfare and Institution Code for involuntary confinement, symbolizing Eddie Van Halen's escape from music industry constraints.

:studio_microphone:The control room in 5150 was built using a Bill Putnam-designed universal audio console, chosen for its superior sound quality.

:sound_wave:5150's unique construction, including chicken wire walls, ensured a noise-free recording environment despite its proximity to a nearby radio station.

:money_with_wings:Eddie Van Halen bought out his neighbor, Lindsay Wagner, to address noise complaints, demonstrating his dedication to creating the ultimate recording space.

:musical_note:5150 has been the birthplace of iconic albums and tracks, shaping the sound of Van Halen and attracting many legendary artists to record there.

Why was 5150 named after a California welfare code?

—Eddie Van Halen and Don Landee jokingly called themselves '5150s' after the California code for involuntary confinement, symbolizing their escape from music industry constraints.

What makes the control room in 5150 special?

—The control room in 5150 features a Bill Putnam-designed universal audio console, chosen for its superior sound quality and impact on the recordings produced there.

How did Eddie Van Halen address noise complaints from neighbors?

—Eddie Van Halen bought out his neighbor, Lindsay Wagner, to address noise complaints and ensure a peaceful recording environment in 5150.

Which legendary artists have recorded at 5150?

—5150 has attracted many legendary artists, including Michael Jackson, Brian May, and Tom Petty, who have all recorded at the iconic studio.

What is the significance of 5150 in Van Halen's music?

—5150 has been the birthplace of iconic albums and tracks that have shaped the sound of Van Halen, contributing to their success and lasting legacy.

00:08Eddie Van Halen begins building 5150 studio, named after California Welfare and Institution Code for involuntary confinement.

09:455150's unique construction includes chicken wire walls to combat nearby radio station interference.

13:32Van Halen buys out neighbor Lindsay Wagner to address noise complaints and maintain the peace in 5150.

14:44Sound system testing begins in 5150 with Dweezil Zappa's 'My Mother Is a Space Cadet,' impressing the builders.

14:59Neighborhood sound complaints lead to Eddie buying out his neighbor to preserve the recording experience in 5150.

12:265150 attracts legendary artists like Michael Jackson, Brian May, and Tom Petty to record in the iconic studio.