Michael Anthony---you know, the happy-go-lucky, fan-friendly, well-adjusted, ex-Van Halen member whose bass-playing, on-stage presence, stellar background vocals and overall energy helped make Van Halen the great band it once was?---has posted a new entry at his blog: Hey everyone! I thought I would post a little update as to what I've been up to. Last Fri. one of my dreams … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2007
Ed and Al talk to Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone has posted some audio clips of an interview RS reporter Brian Hiatt conducted with Eddie and Alex a few weeks back, when the summer reunion tour with Dave was still "on." Among the things the brothers discuss are: what they thought upon hearing that they'd been nominated to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. what their plans are for performing at the … [Read more...]
Eddie ‘somewhere between Axl Rose and Michael Jackson’
The most insightful article about "The Reunion Tour That Almost Was" comes from L.A. Times reporter Greg Boucher. Highlights: The Van Halen tour has been "shut down," according to a top official at Live Nation, the huge concert promoter that finally surrendered in the face of the chaos surrounding guitar hero Eddie Van Halen. Roth, meanwhile, says he is unsure whether the … [Read more...]
Van Hosejob
If you took the "Under" bet on how many shows this summer's Van Halen reunion tour would last, guess what? You win! A legitimate source has confirmed that the outing has been "indefinitely postponed." Well, at least we got a new color photo of a semi-reunited Van Halen. If they ever do actually work this mess out, let's hope that Michael Anthony is the guy standing on … [Read more...]
The new Van Halen
Rolling Stone has scored the first picture of Van Halen Mach IV. From RollingStone.com: Exclusive: Feast Your Eyes on Van Halen 2.0!! Here they are in all their glory! Use your imagination to replace the dapper blazer with a plunging spandex bodysuit! Credit for the pic goes to Rolling Stone photographer Richard McLaren. … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth talks about reunion
From Rolling Stone: Exclusive: Diamond Dave Spills His Guts About Van Halen Reunion Van Halen recently announced that they'd be touring together with their original frontman David Lee Roth for the first time in twenty-three years. Roth spoke exclusively to our Brian Hiatt about burying the ax with Eddie, playing the old favorites with a different attitude and the … [Read more...]
Third best-of set pushed back again
From Roadrunner Records' Blabbermouth section: VAN HALEN: 'Best Of (1978-1984)' Pushed Back Once Again BLABBERMOUTH.NET can reveal that Rhino Records has once again pushed back the projected release date of VAN HALEN's "Best Of (1978-1984)", the first single-disc compilation exclusively spotlighting 1978-1984, the group's original David Lee Roth era---this time to April … [Read more...]
Rock ’n’ Roll Reunion 101
Well, class, it's been about a week since Van Halen issued an underwhelming press release at around 5:30 p.m. ET on a Friday, in which they announced a summer reunion tour with David Lee Roth, and without much-beloved founding bassist Michael Anthony. There hasn't been a peep since. No momentous press conference (complete with a performance, perhaps?). No picture of the new … [Read more...]
It’s OFFICIAL! Van Halen to tour with David Lee Roth this summer (but Mike’s still out)
Hot off the wire, kids: VAN HALEN Is Back: VAN HALEN Officially Announces Summer Tour With David Lee Roth LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In what is no doubt one of the most anticipated moments in rock and roll, VAN HALEN officially announces their 2007 North American tour. The tour will mark the first time since 1984 that original VAN HALEN front man David Lee Roth … [Read more...]
The Exiled Half
Michael Anthony has posted a new message at his website, along with photos from his New Year's Eve shows with Sammy at the Cabo Wabo Cantina. From Mike's site: BETTER LATE THAN NEVER! POSTED: 1/29/07 We've put together a bunch of photos from the New Year's Eve gigs at the Cabo Wabo in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico along with some shots from Kari's 70's themed Birthday Bash. … [Read more...]