There's strength in numbers — if you need proof, just look at our picks for the top five '80s hard rock guitar duos. But not every hard rock band from the '80s wanted or needed a singular guitar hero.

Rock legend Sammy Hagar, known for his tenure as the lead singer of Van Halen, recently revealed which band was his favorite to play in over the years — and the answer might surprise you. “Chickenfoot ...