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Tales of David Lee Roth From Guitar Man Steve Vai
Original at Real Rock
• Tue, Oct 27
Guitarist extraordinaire Steve Vai is out with a new live DVD, although it’s doubtful that anything on this new DVD, which is entitled Where the Wild Things Are, can compare with some of the wild experiences Vai had early on in his career when he was touring with David Lee Roth of Van Halen fa...
STOLEN VAN HALEN GUITAR RECOVERED
Original at PR Inside (Pressemitteilung)
• Sun, Sep 27
Three men have been arrested for allegedly stealing a rare EDDIE VAN HALEN guitar. Jeronimo Frutero, a shipping supervisor at the American Musical Supply store in New York, and his friend Richard Rodriguez worked together to orchestrate the scheme, which saw them steal more than $50,00...
Van Halen’s official Facebook
Original at vhnd.com
• Mon, Sep 14
By jeff As of last week, Van Halen has an official Facebook page. There’s not much up there yet, but it’s a work in progress.
Van Halen to hit the road in 2010!
Original at vhnd.com
• Wed, Sep 9
By jeff Van Halen manager, Irving Azoff, announced today that Van Halen is planning on touring in 2010! From Pollstar: Van Halen Tour? Posted on Wednesday September 9, 2009 at 12:01 PM Van Halen will hit the road in 2010, Ticketmaster Entertainment CEO Irving Azoff announced during the 2009 Ban...
Upcoming Eddie Van Halen appearance on ‘Two And A Half Men’
Original at vhnd.com
• Mon, Aug 24
By jeff From Daemon’s TV: Check out a first look at the TWO AND A HALF MEN Season 7 premiere airing Monday, Sept. 21 (9:00-9:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.. The first episode is titled “818JKLPUZO” and guest stars Emmanuelle Vaugier and none other than Eddie Van Halen. Episode Synopsis:...
Interview with Les Paul and Eddie Van Halen from 1986
Original at vhnd.com
• Thu, Aug 20
By jeff Back in 1986, Edward Van Halen and Les Paul had the pleasure of meeting each other at the opening of Guitar Center in Los Angeles. Thankfully, the long talk that they had together that night was recording and transcribed. Enjoy. From UltimateGuitar.com: Rock Chronicles. 1980s: Les Paul By Ste...
Eddie Van Halen gets Married
Original at Hollywood Heartbreaker
• Sun, Jun 28
By kateb The 54-year-old groom’s 18-year-old son, Wolfgang, served as best man, while brother Alex Van Halen, an ordained minister, officiated at the 20-minute, nondenominational service. Among the 100 guests: Van Halen’s ex-wife, Valerie Bertinelli (they divorced in 2006, after 25 years o...
Eddie’s guitar solo for Michael Jackson’s “Beat It”
Original at vhnd.com
• Fri, Jun 26
By jeff Eddie Van Halen appeared on Michael Jackson’s Thriller album for the song, “Beat It”. Eddie reflects on his experience working with award-winning producer/songwriter Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson, in the later half of 1982: “I used to have this old phone system in the studio. Phone ra...
Chickenfoot debut album falls short of expectations
Original at Examiner.com
• Sun, Jun 14
In a supergroup, combining four talented musicians like Sammy Hagar (ex-Van Halen and Montrose), Michael Anthony (ex-Van Halen), guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani, and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) doesn't mean that the result of their collaboration ...
Eddie Van Halen engaged and sober
Original at Examiner.com
• Fri, Jun 12
You would have had to been under a rock or on a deserted island to not know who “Eddie Van Halen” was. Ahhh…Eddie Van Halen, just say the name it flows so well. For rockers everywhere “Eddie Van Halen” was the guitar hero to many. ...
Steel Panther's Feel the Steel out now
Original at Examiner.com
• Thu, Jun 11
Saenz is the former lead singer of the "Atomic Punks", a Van Halen tribute band, and was also lead singer for LA Guns briefly. Parrish was the former guitarist for the Atomic Punks, as well as the band "Fight", the Rob Halford-fronted band. ...
Eddie Van Halen Thanks God for Sobriety and Guitar Riffs
Original at vhnd.com
• Thu, Jun 11
By jeff From Spinner.com: (VHND.com notes: This interview was conducted sometime before the interview that Eddie did with Rolling Stone two weeks ago) Between Jimi Hendrix and Slash, there was Eddie Van Halen. For rockers who came of age in the late '70s and early '80s, EVH was the ultimate guitar h...
Van Halen feud spills over to 'Guitar Hero'
Original at Digital Spy
• Wed, Jun 10
UK By Liam Martin Activision has confirmed that Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony will not appear in Guitar Hero: Van Halen. According to MusicRadar, only David Lee Roth and youngster Wolfgang Van Halen will appear in the title, alongside founders Eddie and ...
Ratt and Extreme announce tour
Original at Examiner.com
• Wed, Jun 10
Bettencourt is the longtime guitar player for Extreme. The current roster also includes original members Pat Badger on bass, and Gary Cherone on vocals. Cherone also did one album singing with Van Halen (Van Halen III). The band is rounded out by new ...
CD Review: CHICKENFOOT
Original at iFMagazine
• Wed, Jun 10
Some view the David Lee Roth era as prime Van Halen with their endless succession of hard rock anthems and Roth's flamboyant frontmanship. But I fall into the latter category, becoming a fan AFTER Roth left and Sammy Hagar took over as lead singer for ...
Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony Chopped From Guitar Hero: Van Halen Game
Original at Post Chronicle
• Wed, Jun 10
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by Staff Former Van Halen stars Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony have been dealt another savage blow in their ongoing feud with Eddie Van Halen - they've been chopped out of the band's upcoming Guitar Hero videogame. Neither singer Hagar or longtime ...
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Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony axed from 'Guitar Hero: Van Halen'
Original at NME.com
• Tue, Jun 9
Former Van Halen members Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony will not appear in the new 'Guitar Hero: Van Halen' videogame, it was announced today (June 9). Singer David Lee Roth will be the only vocalist to appear in the game, an Activision spokesman told ...
Eddie Van Halen voted “Best Rock Guitarist of 2008″ by Guitar World readers
Original at vhnd.com
• Thu, May 21
By jeff The readers of the best selling guitar magazine in the world, Guitar World, recently voted Eddie Van Halen the “Best Rock Guitarist of 2008″ in the 15th Annual Guitar World Readers Poll. Eddie won by a landslide, receiving nearly seven times as many votes as the runner up, Angus Young. We men...
TMR Music Review: Chickenfoot
Original at TMR Zoo
• Sat, May 16
This is Heavy Metal's new super group with Sammy Hagar (Montrose, Van Halen) on vocals, Joe Satriani on guitar, Michael Anthony (Van Halen) on bass and Chad Smith (The Red Hot Chili Peppers) on drums. Sounds like really good Van Halen but with great ...
Mean Street
Original at Riverfront Times
• Fri, May 8
MO But with the recent postponement of the band's show here — on top of years of inner-band drama, cancelled tours, lackluster recorded output and even that ill-conceived Gary Cherone thing — it feels more like the Van Halen faithful are frankly just ...
Chickenfoot - New Band of Van Halen and Red Hot Chili Peppers Members Launch with “Heat Sensitive” Album Cover
Original at PR Inside (Pressemitteilung)
• Tue, May 5
Chromatic Technologies Inc. (CTI), a custom special effect inks and coatings manufacturer, literally covers the packaging for a new band of rock legends, Chickenfoot. The band is comprised of guitar hero Joe Satriani, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer Chad Smith, former Van Halen bassist...
How To: Riff of tomarrow - By Van HalenOriginal at YouTube
• Sun, May 3
By rss@youtube.com (pugster360) Author: pugster360 Keywords: guitar hero van helan dogs cats guitars how to Added: May 3, 2009
How To: Van Halen - Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love cover by Kalil MottaOriginal at YouTube
• Sat, Apr 25
By rss@youtube.com (kalilmotta) Author: kalilmotta Keywords: Van Halen EVH Aint Talking Bout Love solo 5150 how to play Kalil Motta Added: April 25, 2009
How To: Van Halen-Unchained Intro (EVH)Original at YouTube
• Wed, Apr 22
By rss@youtube.com (HomeCRAFTON11) Author: HomeCRAFTON11 Keywords: van halen frankinstrat eva unchained how to play intro solo sg gibson epiphone Added: April 22, 2009
How To Play Eruption by Eddie Van Halen on piano/keyboardOriginal at YouTube
• Mon, Mar 30
By rss@youtube.com (jordus) Author: jordus Keywords: How To Play Eruption by Eddie Van Halen on piano keyboard lesson tutorial Added: March 30, 2009
Review: EVH Frankie Pickup Worth Every Penny
Original at vhnd.com
• Mon, Mar 30
By jeff WoodyTone.com has what seems to be the first review of the new EVH Frankenstein Humbucker: Ed’s Sound: Priceless If you’re a fan of Edward Van Halen, ask yourself this question: How much money would you pay for a pickup that EVH personally designed with Seymour Duncan? Bear in mind that goo...
The Van Halen Holy Grail: 1981 Oakland Footage
Original at vhnd.com
• Thu, Mar 19
By jeff Mystery of the Fair Warning tour footage — Does a complete Oakland concert exist on film? Anyone even remotely familiar with the third Indiana Jones film “The Last Crusade” is aware the film dealt with Dr. Jones pursuit of the Holy Grail. Through much intrigue, action and hardship, Jones fi...
EVH Frankenstein Humbucker now shipping
Original at vhnd.com
• Wed, Mar 18
By jeff Eddie Van Halen’s new pickup is in stock & shipping now at Van Halen Store. The legendary humbucking pickup from the guitar that changed everything. Think of it as a brand-new version of the original Frankenstein’s battle-worn pickup, wound to the exact original specs and built to fit...
How To: Georgia Style Pinch HarmonicsOriginal at YouTube
• Sun, Mar 8
By rss@youtube.com (nwtimberlake) Just a little idea about how to make your guitar squeal. I hope... Author: nwtimberlake Keywords: Pinch harmonics squeal ping pick artificial Zakk Wylde Eddie Van Halen your mom brad pitt shred kick ass Added: March 8, 2009
Eddie reflects on the 2007-2008 tour in new interview
Original at vhnd.com
• Tue, Feb 17
By jeff There is a new interview with Eddie Van Halen in the April 2009 issue of Hustler magazine. Here are some of the highlights where Eddie talks about Van Halen’s 2007-2008 tour: What was it like the first time you guys played after all those years ? It was amazing. At first, obviously, Dave doubte...
How To Play Ain't Talkin' Bout Love - Van Halen (intro)Original at YouTube
• Sun, Feb 1
By rss@youtube.com (wierddude751) This is me teaching you how to play Ain't Talkin' Bout Love by Van Halen. Enjoy!!!!! Author: wierddude751 Keywords: van halen riffs guitar wierddude751 Added: February 1, 2009
How To: GuitarOriginal at YouTube
• Wed, Jan 14
By rss@youtube.com (DLuteProductions) This is an instructional video of how to pull off and finger tap on a guitar. Author: DLuteProductions Keywords: Guitar Pull Off Hammer On Finger Tap Fender Strat Instructional Teaching Eddie Van Halen Jimi Hendrix Learn Knowledge Fun Added: January 14, 2009
How To: FEEL YOUR LOVE TONIGHT by Van Halen (Guitar Tutorial)Original at YouTube
• Sun, Jan 4
By rss@youtube.com (GuitarUTube) This is an instructional guitar video of the main riffs for Van Halen's "Feel Your Love Tonight." It is not a complete rendition of the song. Author: GuitarUTube Keywords: Van Halen; Feel Your Love Tonight; rock guitar; tutorial; instructional; technique; how to Added: January 4, 2009
How To: Eruption Tapping PartOriginal at YouTube
• Sat, Dec 20
By rss@youtube.com (KrippleSkateboards) Shoutout to Rory the Beast Daniels (eruption tapping part) Van Halen Author: KrippleSkateboards Keywords: eruption tapping part van halen solo tutorial how to play backflip frontflip tre flip kick 360 numa lil wayne john freak giant Harley Muldoon ft tall Added: December 20, 2008
How to play Jump by Van Halen on the KeyboardOriginal at YouTube
• Fri, Dec 19
By rss@youtube.com (checkstar3) how to play jump by van halen on the keyboard. Author: checkstar3 Keywords: how to jump van halen keyboard piano strings Added: December 19, 2008
Van Halen’s Infamous “No Brown M&Ms” Tour Rider Emerges
Original at Rolling Stone
• Thu, Dec 11
By Daniel Kreps • Van Halen Reunion Tour Grosses $93 Million Photo: Retna We finally have proof of the mother of all insane tour rider demands, Van Halen’s request for “No Brown M&M,” thanks to the Smoking Gun. Written in 1982 and coming in at an astounding 53 pages, the band’s oddball demands range fro...
Van Halen’s “Almost Infamous”
Original at vhnd.com
• Thu, Dec 11
By jeff Here's a entertaining recollection of what it was like to discover, and then to meet, Van Halen back in 1978. Written by Jeffrey Liles from the Dallas Observer. Echoes & Reverberations: Van Halen's "Almost Infamous" It was the spring of 1978 and rock music was in big trouble. The Village...
Opinion: The Ian Christe Interview-Heavy Metal's Reigning Journalist and Van Halen Guru
Original at THE SCREEN DOOR...with Anthony Kuzminski
• Sun, Dec 7
By noreply@blogger.com (ANTHONY KUZMINSKI) b) Favorite Van Hagar album: The heavy half of Balance. d) Favorite Sammy Hagar: My favorite is the self-titled Montrose album. I know it kind of sucks to credit him just for the first thing he ever did, so let me throw in “Top of the Rock” from the HSAS album — that’s some kick ass radio fury!
These guys are 'band-wreckers'? Hardly!
Original at Lightning Strikes | tampabay.com
• Tue, Nov 25
By Steve Spears VAN HALEN (with Sammy Hagar) Shawn's take: "Van Halen are serial cheaters. First they broke up with David Lee Roth for Sammy Hagar. Then they cheated on Sammy for Gary Cherone. THEN they bring back Diamond Dave but boot bassist Michael Anthony."
Opinion: 52: We Were at the Van Halen Concert…and Now, So Were You!
Original at Living in Las Vegas
• Wed, Oct 8
By ScottW It’s been 25(ish) years since I’ve seen Van Halen live. In celebration of their current worldwide tour, today’s Living In Las Vegas Podcast features our live on-the-spot review of the band’s December 30th, 2007 concert at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Show notes (warning…some cussin’ incl...
Van Halen and Foo Fighters Extend Tours, New Mega-Fest Heading to Jersey Summer ‘08, Ozzy-Bust Sheriff Hawking Shirts for Charity
Original at Rolling Stone
• Wed, Nov 28
By Erica Futterman January 16 - Sunrise, FL January 17 - Orlandao, FL January 19 - Birmingham, AL January 20 - Pensacola, FL January 22 - Houston, TX January 24 - Dallas, TX January 25 - Memphis, TN January 26 - Nashville, TN January 28 - Fayetteville, AK January 29 - Oklahoma City, OK February 18 - Worcester, MA
Podcast: Rock and Roll Geek Show 272- Two Fisted Drink Dedications
Original at mevio.com
• Sun, Nov 4
Thanks to Jeff from Concord and Keith Jacoby for the Beer fund donations! Van Halen Show Review from Chuck Speer Starz/American Heartbreak Show Review Audio Comment from Steve from Boston–Comment Line- 706 621 ROCK(7625) Next Great American Band Recap Heavy Metal Box Set Winner
Concert review: Tony Bennett's joie de vivre inspires his music
Original at Minneapolis Star Tribune
• Thu, Oct 25
Does age really matter in popular music? This week, the Twin Cities have seen Disney Channel superstar Miley Cyrus, 14, thrill a throng of tween and teen girls; the reunited Van Halen -- three 50-somethings plus one of their 16-year-old sons -- rock baby boomers and Gen Xers, and Tony Benn...
More Van Halen Rehearsal Footage, Madonna Eyeing Birthday Tour, James Taylor Plans Short Jaunt Supporting Live CD/DVDOriginal at Rolling Stone
• Tue, Sep 25
By Erica Futterman New footage from Van Halen’s tour rehearsals has emerged: Click here to watch the band perform “Everybody Wants Some” from their September 16th run-through in Los Angeles. The Michael Anthony-free tour kicks off this Thursday in Charlotte, NC. Amazon has launched a beta version of its mu...
Podcast: Rock and Roll Geek Show 258 Discecting The Van Halen Press Conference
Original at mevio.com
• Sat, Aug 18
Topics: Discecting The Van Halen Press Conference Joan Jett concert Question 1 of the Tommy James Signed Guitar Contest Millions CD winners Listener Emails and Audio Comments Music: VH Joan Jett The Shazam Links: Join the Forums! SUBSCRIBE TO ALL OF THE SHOWS I PRODUCE WITH ONE CLICK!
The Worst Career Moves of All Time: Rock Lawsuits We’d Like to See
Original at Rolling Stone
• Wed, Jun 20
By Andy Greene Back Story: When Sammy Hagar was fired from Van Halen in 1996, The Van Halen Brothers at first brought David Lee Roth back into the fold – even cutting two new songs with him. But when it came time for a new album and tour, they dumped Diamond Dave in favor of former Extreme singer Gary Cherone. Th...
Podcast: Hidden Persuaders - 80's Cheesy Mash
Original at Gen Kanai weblog
• Thu, May 3
Jump to Heaven – Martinn Call on Valerie - Mixamatosis More than a feeling (Act of Dog’s minimally moulded mix) - Boston Jump! In the name of Love (Van Halen v Supremes) – DJ Scmolli Girls Jump (Xtina v Van Halen) – Go Home Productions Livin’ on a Prayer (Dropbass cheeeze mix) – Bon Jovi
Eddie Van Halen Out of Rehab, Morrissey Ready to Pick Hall of Fame Fight and More
Original at Rolling Stone
• Mon, Apr 23
Bob Dylan tour dates: Fri 06/22/07 Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Hotel Casino / Spa Wed 06/27/07 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Tue 07/03/07 Quebec City, QC Colisee Pepsi Sat 07/07/07 Rama, ON Casino Rama Sun 07/08/07 Rama, ON Casino Rama Fri 07/27/07 Paso Robles, CA California Mid-State Fair
Podcast: StoryTime07
Original at Dopefiend.co.uk
• Fri, Nov 3
By lefty@dopefiend.co.uk Franklyn Ajaye - Stoned for a final exam; Draggin' the Line - Tommy James; Thank You (Falletin' Me Be Mice Elf Again) - Sly & The Family Stone; Street Fightin' Man - The Rolling Stones; Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas; Defeat You - Smash Mouth; Dont Tread On Me - 311; Van Halen - Nerf Herder...
Podcast: Story Time with Lefty 01
Original at Dopefiend.co.uk
• Fri, Jun 16
By lefty@dopefiend.co.uk Van Halen - In A Simple Rhyme; Queen - I'm in love with my car; Paul Oakenfold - James Bond Theme; Gene Simmons - Firestarter; Thin Lizzy - Jailbreak; Linval Thompson - I Love Marijuana; Mission Impossible Theme (new version composed by Lalo Schifrin); George Baker Select - Little Green Ba...