Here’s a blast from the past that most Van Halen fans have never heard! “1984,” the little synth ditty that opens the 1984 album, was performed every night on Van Halen’s 1984 tour, right before the band launched into “Jump.” Presented here is the only known recording of Eddie performing an extended version of “1984.” [...]
Flashback: David Lee Roth Dons “Jesus Ensemble” For Joan Rivers
May 19, 2009 19 Comments
From RollingStone.com: This week, long-running rumors that Guitar Hero: Van Halen would be coming to your nearest GameStop were confirmed when Activision announced the title will be ready before year’s end. So, for this week’s Flashback, in honor of this momentous gaming news, we bring you the sometimes-inebriated, but always-hilarious David Lee Roth. Which Dave [...]
Chickenfoot concert reviews!
May 18, 2009 43 Comments
Chickenfoot has completed three gigs since their tour kicked off last week. The first leg of the tour is the sold-out “Road Test,” in which they are playing clubs. PLEASE POST A REVIEW in the comments section below if you’ve seen a show! SET LIST (SPOILER ALERT)! – Highlight the empty space below and the [...]
More Chickenfoot articles
May 18, 2009 1 Comment
Three new articles about Chickenfoot: Shay Quillen: Joe Satriani and Chickenfoot A new interview with Joe Satriani, who says Chickenfoot has already booked a full six months of tour dates! (No new dates are announced yet, though). Chickenfoot’s Joe Satriani glad to share the spotlight Another new Satch interview. TMR Music Review: Chickenfoot Bruce Ownes [...]
The Lefsetz Letter: Down The Drain
May 17, 2009 31 Comments
This following article is from the blog of Bob Lefsetz, an American music industry figure and author of the email newsletter and blog, the Lefsetz Letter. Based in Santa Monica, California, Lefsetz worked previously as an entertainment business attorney, majordomo of Sanctuary Music’s American division and as a consultant to major record labels. Lefsetz deals [...]
Sick 11-year-old wants to meet Eddie Van Halen
May 14, 2009 54 Comments
This is a touching story about an 11 year old boy named Bradley Zugel, who happens to be a huge Van Halen fan. Bradley was recently diagnosed with cancer. His wish, through the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northern Nevada, is to meet guitarist Eddie Van Halen. The first part of the story was published Dec. 15th, [...]
Chickenfoot’s ChickenMash (Montage)
May 14, 2009 21 Comments
Chickenfoot on Rockline June 17th
May 14, 2009 Leave a Comment
From: Rocklineradio.com: June 17th (Wednesday) 2009: Chickenfoot Featuring Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony and Chad Smith ROCKLINE is the only nationally syndicated radio show where fans can directly help interview their favorite Rock and Roll stars live and on the air. To get on the air call 1-800-344-ROCK (7625) at 8:30pm Pacific time/11:30pm Eastern.
Chickenfoot: Two new interviews with Satch
May 13, 2009 14 Comments
Chickenfoot guitarist Joe Satriani has given two recent interviews:
From Bravewords.com:
JOE SATRIANI Discusses CHICKENFOOT In New Video Interview
Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 at 10:30:02 EST
Steven Seaweed of San Francisco’s 107.7 The Bone recently spoke with JOE
SATRIANI about new supergroup CHICKENFOOT, which also features drummer Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS), bassist Michael Anthony (ex-VAN HALEN), and vocalist Sammy Hagar (ex-VAN HALEN).
Check out the interview below. We’ve embeded part 1, and linked to all nine parts:
Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9.
And here’s a second interview with Satch, from Ultimate-Guitar.com:
Joe Satriani: ‘I Could See Chickenfoot Recording Three To Four Albums’
Chickenfoot In-store signing in Los Angeles
May 13, 2009 7 Comments
In Store Appearance at Best Buy (West LA) 11301 W. Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90064 Friday, June 5th 8:00 pm Come down early for an in-store in Los Angeles and meet the guys and get an autographed copy of the new album! Note: Due to anticipated attendance, autographs will be first come, first served. [...]
Two new Chickenfoot songs unofficially leaked
May 12, 2009 51 Comments
CHICKENFOOT: Audio Samples Of Entire Album Available!
May 11, 2009 61 Comments
30-second audio clips of all 11 tracks from the self-titled debut album from CHICKENFOOT are available for streaming at the web site of the Swiss multimedia shop CeDe. CHICKENFOOT is the new rock supergroup comprised of drummer Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS), bassist Michael Anthony (ex-VAN HALEN), guitarist Joe Satriani and vocalist Sammy Hagar [...]
