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Alex Van Halen: Some Things You Might Not Know About Him

Barbara LaRue — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:52:26 +0000

Happy birthday to the other Van Halen brother who was born on May 8, 1953, in The Netherlands. Drummerworld.com has this to say about the drummer: Alex’s powerful and dynamic drumming style and voice are as unique and instantly recognizable as Edward’s guitar sound. Maybe you knew that, but according to ultimateclassicrock.com, there are ten [...]

[Top 5 Tuesday] Top 5 Van Hagar Songs

Varacchi — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:37:39 +0000

Last week’s [Top 5 Tuesday] list focused on the David Lee Roth era of Van Halen, so the natural progression is to bring you my Top 5 Sammy Hagar tunes. Next week, Gary Cherone! (not really). 5 – Can’t Stop Lovin’ You 4 – When It’s Love 3 – Dreams 2 – [...]

Sammy Hagar Would Love to Hang Out With Eddie Van Halen Again

Dave Lifton — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 16:18:59 +0000

The relationship between Sammy Hagar and Van Halen has been strained, to say the least, for quite a number of years now. However, in a new interview, the singer and alcohol magnate says that he'd love to try to patch things up with Eddie Van Halen.

[Top 5 Tuesday] Top 5 Van Halen Songs

Varacchi — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:17:17 +0000

Yesterday marked the 28th anniversary of David Lee Roth leaving Van Halen, so this week’s [Top 5 Tuesday] focuses on the best VH songs (focusing just on the Diamond Dave era). 5 – Jamie’s Cryin’ 4 – Feel Your Love Tonight 3 – Runnin’ With the Devil 2 – Beautiful Girls [...]

28 Years Ago: David Lee Roth Quits Van Halen

Nick DeRiso — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:52:43 +0000

Though long-time fans likely hoped it was an April Fool’s joke gone terribly wrong, original frontman David Lee Roth did in fact quit Van Halen 28 years ago today, on April 1, 1985. The group, featuring guitarist wonder Eddie Van Halen were then in the midst of a seven-year run of huge albums and sold-out [...]

Audio Clip of Eddie Van Halen and LL Cool J Collaboration Leaks Online

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:55:48 +0000

Legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen recently confounded some of his longtime fans by tweeting a photo of himself sitting at the board of a recording studio with rapper LL Cool J, accompanied by a single cryptic line of text that read, "Authentic 4.30.13." When the rapper posted the same picture, it touched off fevered speculation about a collaboration between the two performers. Now that cross-genre alliance has been confirmed, as the first audio clip of a track they recorded together has leaked online.

Suspended 'Hot for Teacher' Student Suing University

Billy Dukes — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:31:45 +0000

Last year an Oakland University (Mich.) student was suspended and severely reprimanded for writing an essay titled 'Hot for Teacher' and turning it into the teacher he was hot for. Now 57-year-old Joseph Corlett is suing members of the University and the Board of Trustees for violating his right to free speech and free expression. He wants $2.2 million.

David Lee Roth: 'There is Always Conflict' in Van Halen

Matthew Wilkening — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 15:31:15 +0000

David Lee Roth has been securely back in the Van Halen camp for over five years now, but he says that doesn't mean the band members are done arguing with each other, as they've apparently done since the moment they formed: "The conflict was immediate and sustained from day one. Not a note of this symphony has changed."

Eddie Van Halen Hints at LL Cool J Collaboration

Dave Lifton — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:48:16 +0000

It seems as though Eddie Van Halen is about to appear on old-school hip-hop icon LL Cool J‘s new album. Today (March 14), the guitar legend teased his fans with a picture of the duo in the studio. “Authentic 4.30.13,” read Van Halen’s tweet that accompanied the picture. A quick check at Amazon reveals that [...]

Van Halen Set for Massive 2013 European Tour, Says David Lee Roth

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:32:39 +0000

The mighty Van Halen are getting back into action after Eddie Van Halen was sidelined by emergency surgery last year. According to front man David Lee Roth, the powerhouse rock group will perform a long string of dates in Europe toward the end of the year.

Van Halen Working on New Songs

Nick DeRiso — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 03:06:58 +0000

All signs point not just to a full recovery and return to the road for Eddie Van Halen, but some forthcoming new music, as well. The guitarist, who was sidelined by a nasty case of diverticulitis last year, has posted a photo to Facebook of himself in the studio.

Van Halen Announce First U.S. Concert of 2013

Eduardo Rivadavia — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 23:16:40 +0000

In a move that’s sure to silence persistent doubters and reasonable cynics everywhere, Van Halen appears committed to prolonging its latest reunion with long-estranged frontman David Lee Roth well into the summer of 2013. Today, the band completed by brothers Edward and Alex Van Halen, plus Eddie’s son Wolfgang, confirmed its intention to headline this [...]

David Lee Roth on Difference Between Him and the Van Halens: 'I'm Truly a Wanderer'

Billy Dukes — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:59:50 +0000

David Lee Roth doesn't mince words when it comes to what's kept Van Halen from playing Australia in recent years. The group announced they'll play the Stone Festival in Sydney this April. Roth suggests they'd tour the world regularly if it were up to him.

[Top 5 Tuesday] The Top 5 Classic Rock Drummers

Varacchi — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 02:03:34 +0000

The drummer provides the heartbeat for a band. These are my Top 5 Drummers, who are yours?

David Lee Roth Wants Michael Anthony Back in the Band

Barbara LaRue — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:42:54 +0000

David Lee Roth is yearning for the old days. He told Rolling Stone magazine in a new interview that he and Eddie haven’t really talked about Roth’s desire to have original bassist Michael Anthony back in the lineup. According to loudwire.com, DLR said: “We haven’t really been able to speak about it and it’s a [...]

Have You Heard the New "Jump" Remix?

Barbara LaRue — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:07:10 +0000

According to vhnd.com: “….(it’s) the NEW REMIX of Van Halen’s colossal #1 hit, JUMP! Dave calls it the Super Floor WHITENOIZE Remix. Whitenoize are famous remix DJs … you can find their stuff on beatport.com … their website is whitenoize.com.” It’s NOT my thing at all, and I have to say I’m sure you’ll agree. [...]

10 Underrated Van Halen Songs

Double Down — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 20:00:06 +0000

Eddie Van Halen, one of the greatest, if not THE greatest guitar player of our era turns 58 today. “Edward the Great” took guitar playing and guitar solos to a whole different level than we had ever seen before, His signature fingertapping techniques and blazing-fast hands made for jaw-dropping guitar solos. In celebration of [...]

Van Halen Tour News on the Way?

Barbara LaRue — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:11:58 +0000

First, a happy early birthday to Eddie Van Halen, who turns 58 tomorrow, born January 26, 1955 in the Netherlands (but raised in So Cal). Eddie’s recovering from the surgery he underwent last year for a severe bout of diverticulitis, but a hint about an upcoming tour announcement seems to have been made by his [...]

Van Halen's Former Director of Security Looks Back on 'Insane 'Round-the-World Ride'

Jeff Giles — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:00:22 +0000

Discretion is definitely the better part of valor (not to mention job security) when you're part of the crew surrounding a band of young rock hedonists at their peak, and former Van Halen director of security Ed Anderson must have a million stories he he'll never tell. But that doesn't mean he won't share a little of what he's seen.

New Eddie Van Halen Interview Celebrates 30th Anniversary of 'Beat It' Guitar Solo

Billy Dukes — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 21:48:53 +0000

Eddie Van Halen didn't even get a mention on Michael Jackson's mega-smash album 'Thriller,' which celebrates it's 30 year anniversary today (Nov. 30), despite having a heavy hand in the success of the third radio single. The guitarist says he did the solo on 'Beat It' for free -- and even wound up re-arranging the song while Jackson was out of the room.