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Mike and Sam Rock Hall Q&A

Mike & Sam at Rock Hall press room

Mike and Sam appeared in the press room after accepting their Rock Hall trophies, and answered some questions. Here are some highlights: Mike, after being asked why he wasn’t invited to participate in the now-postponed summer reunion tour with Dave: “I don’t know. I’m here. I’m ready to play. The people wanna hear it. Sammy [...]

Van Halen inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Mike and Sam at Rock Hall induction

UPDATED 1 p.m. ET, 03.13.07 Couple of things: Though a glorious invention, the Internet can sometimes be a pain in the ass. Translation: We originally did not catch Mike’s initial words during his acceptance speech last night, which were a personal message to Eddie. They are now included in the transcript below. Streaming video of [...]

Van Halen’s Rock Hall induction is tonight

Those with VH1 Classic can watch tonight’s ceremony live starting at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Those without can watch it live online HERE. And those who want to wait can watch a two-hour edited version that premieres on VH1 this Saturday (3/17). As it stands now, it looks like Sammy and Mike are the only [...]

Ed heads into rehab … at last

Eddie’s getting sober. We could not be more relieved. We love the man, and it has pained us to see him on a downward spiral. From VH’s official website: I would like Van Halen fans to know how much I truly appreciate each and every one of you. Without you there is no Van Halen. [...]

Band name: two words, starts with ‘V’ …

“And now, ladies and gentlemen, in honor of their induction tonight into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, please welcome to the stage … VVVVVVVaaaan … er, uh … ahem … I mean, VVVVVVelvet Revolver!” So here’s how next Monday’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony is shaping up: Sammy, Mike and Dave [...]

Condolences to Sammy

Sam’s mom, Gladys Hagar, passed away last week at age 84. Our thoughts go out to Sam and his family. Those interested can read more about Gladys’s life here.