Hard rock Styx helped further cement heavy rock in the Midwest as a form of stadium rock. In 1978, Van Halen emerged from the Los Angeles music scene with a sound based around the skills of lead guitarist Eddie Van Halen. He popularised a guitar-playing technique of two-handed hammer-ons and pull-offs called tapping, showcased on the song "Eruption" from the album "Van Halen", which was highly influential in re-establishing hard rock as a popular genre after the punk and disco explosion, while also redefining and elevating the role of electric guitar. The opening years of the 1980s saw a number of changes
Hard Rock Hotel Penang at Hard Rock Hotel Penang include musical instruments, clothes and accessories that belong to both local and international artistes and bands. The hotel is a six-storey structure with 250 guest rooms which include: The Hotel has over 530 square meters of meeting space consisting of a marquee ballroom with seating for 300 guests (named Hall of Fame), pre-function garden area, three meeting rooms and a business centre. Hard Rock Hotel Penang Hard Rock Hotel Penang was open in September 2009. Being the first Hard Rock Hotel in Malaysia, Hard Rock Hotel Penang is a resort situated along the beaches of