Based on reports of Eddie's behavior during the band's final show of this tour, which took place in Tucson last Friday, it sounds like Van Halen has hit more bumpy ground. A reporter for Tucson Weekly reviewed the show, and his write-up includes the following excerpt: Seeming to have fallen off the bandwagon yet again, EVH's mood changed drastically as the final … [Read more...]
Archives for 2004
David Lee Roth training to be a NYC paramedic
The New York Post reported this week that David Lee Roth is training to be a New York City paramedic. The paper said that Dave has gone on dozens of actual calls, and recently revived a woman using a defibrillator. "Legendary Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth has stopped "runnin with the devil" to do Gods work - riding ambulances in gritty neighborhoods throughout the city … [Read more...]
Sammy denies breakup, Alex says new album possible
Sammy and Alex have gone on the record to refute widespread rumors that Sammy and the group are on the verge of their second divorce. "Listen here, all these crazy rumor flying around cyberspace are that," Sammy said in a statement posted at his website. "Plain and simple, I never said I was quitting Van Halen." Last Friday (11/5), Alex told Kansas newspaper The Wichita … [Read more...]
“Best of Both Worlds” hits stores
Today, Van Halen issues "The Best of Both Worlds," a hits compilation that also features three new songs. The complete tracklisting follows: Disc 1 1. Eruption 2. The Best of Both Worlds 3. Up For Breakfast 4. Learning To See 5. Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love 6. Finish What Ya Started 7. You Really Got Me 8. Dreams 9. Hot For Teacher 10. Poundcake 11. And The Cradle … [Read more...]
Van Halen unveils stage design
The group's stage, which is designed to look like the band's swirling "VH" logo, features two standing-room-only pits that will corral a limited number of concertgoers. Tickets for the special seating area---which is dubbed the Golden Ring---are available for various stops on the outing via an online auction hosted by Ticketmaster. (Ticketmaster is liveDaily's parent … [Read more...]
Sammy and Alex discuss reunion tour, best-of set
From LiveDaily.com: Reinstated Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar and drummer Alex Van Halen talked to reporters on Thursday (5/27) about Hagar's return to the group, the band's upcoming summer tour and a forthcoming hits compilation that includes three new cuts. "The simple answer is: It just felt right," Alex Van Halen said of the decision to reunite after splitting on bad … [Read more...]
New VH publicity photos
Here are two more new publicity shots that show the guys back together again: … [Read more...]
Van Halen posts strong ticket sales, adds more tour dates
Ticket-demand for Van Halen's first tour in almost a decade with singer Sammy Hagar has led to additional nights in several markets. Shortly after tickets hit the box office on Saturday (4/3), the group posted sellouts in Worcester, MA; East Rutherford, NJ; St. Louis; and Las Vegas. Tickets are on sale now for second performances in each of the aforementioned … [Read more...]
Sammy talks to Howard Stern about VH reunion
Sammy talked to morning-radio host Howard Stern on Friday (3/26) about his return to the band, and discussed some of the new material that the group has written and recorded during the past few months. Known for his no-holds-barred interviewing style, Howard put the screws to Sam by playing clips of some of Sam's late-'90s appearances on Howard's show after his acrimonious … [Read more...]
Van Halen announces tour dates, officially christens Hagar
Van Halen has unveiled the itinerary for its upcoming summer tour, and has officially confirmed former lead singer Sammy Hagar's return to the band. … [Read more...]
Van Halen ends 6-year hibernation
Hallelujah! After lying dormant since its 1998 world tour ended, The Mighty Van Halen has finally announced plans for its return to the road. … [Read more...]