VAN HALEN NEWS DESK

David Lee Roth battling bosses over radio show

Diamond Dave has come under fire from his bosses at CBS radio, who have massively retooled the former Van Halen frontman’s fledgeling radio show. Roth was back on the air Friday, but the suits at CBS canned his sidekicks, and stripped the show of the music beds that he had been talking over. “I wouldn’t [...]

Sammy and Mike on the radio

Michael and Sammy

Sammy and Mike called into California radio program “The Mark and Brian Show.” Sam’s official website features an MP3 file of the interview. Download the interview.

Livin’ It Up summer tour dates

Sammy has announced the initial itinerary for this summer’s “Livin’ It Up!” tour, which will feature Sammy and The Wabos, as well as The Other Half—a.k.a. Sammy, Michael, Vic and David, who will play all Van Halen material. Here’s the itinerary as of March 20: May 2006 5-7, 12-14 – Lake Tahoe, NV – Harrah’s [...]

Eddie sighting: Elton John Oscar Party

Ed at Elton John's Oscars party

Our favorite reclusive guitarist turned up at last night’s 14th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party. Photographer David Livingston snapped some pics of Eddie at the event, which are now posted at the Getty Images website.

Sammy releases new single “Sam I Am”

Sammy bites his guitar

“Sam I Am,” the first single from Sammy’s forthcoming album “Livin’ It Up,” has hit rock stations. A clip of the track is streaming at Sam’s website.

Sammy, Michael to tour as The Other Half, play VH tunes

The Other Half tour announcement

No one knows if we’ll ever see another Van Halen tour, but Sammy and Mike are trying to give fans the next best thing. They, along with The Wabos, will hit the road this summer for a tour that will feature an opening set from Sammy and The Wabos, and a closing set from Sammy, [...]