[Big Red Clay]

Just some clarification. As a hugh fan of America's greatest rock band, I must state for the record that no cow bell has EVER been played on a Van Halen record.
With that said, I will return to my hole.

BRC

[Tennessee_Bob]

no cow bell has EVER been played on a Van Halen record.

Better take a look at his drum kit...

http://www.classicvanhalen.com/bios_avh.shtml
Yeah, I'm too lazy to do a link ;)
Or this: Black and Blue
Dance the Night Away
Dancing in the Streets
Drop Dead Legs

[real saxophonist]

If you ever do need a Cowbell, get one from Latin Percussion