Though the writing's been on the wall for some time, it appears that Michael Anthony's ousting from Van Halen is officially complete, if a recent TMZ.com report is to be believed. From TMZ.com: TMZ is first to confirm that Van Halen has hired 15-year-old Wolfgang Van Halen -- the son of guitarist Eddie Van Halen and estranged wife Valerie Bertinelli, and nephew of drummer … [Read more...]
Archives for November 4, 2006
Van Halen among 2007 Rock Hall nominees
Van Halen, which several years ago became eligible for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has made it onto the ballot for the first time. The group is one of nine nominees who make up the field of acts vying for induction next year; the others include R.E.M., Patti Smith, Grand Master Flash and the Furious Five, The Stooges, The Ronettes, Joe Tex, Chic, and The Dave … [Read more...]