January 27, 2012

The Final Word on EVH’s VHI Setup?

The following article is a WoodyTone.com exclusive. WoodyTone is a great site for guitarists that’s written by a self-professed “tone-freak” who’s favorite guitarist is Edward Van Halen. L-R top: Variac, Marshall 50. L-R bottom: Vox, Marshall SL 100. There’s been a lot of stuff written about, said about and speculated about regarding Edward Van Halen’s [...]

Mashup: Santana vs. Lady Gaga vs. Van Halen

Audio Mashup by Dan Mei vs. Marc Johnce Video Mashup by VJ Magic Man Bands: Santana, Lady Gaga, Van Halen

Eddie Van Halen on Black Sabbath documentary

Eddie Van Halen appears on the new Black Sabbath special airing this month on the Biography channel. The Van Halen interview was filmed this Spring and edited into several short clips sprinkled into the episode. He also appears very briefly in parts 1, 3, and 7, found on Youtube.

The Kinks vs. Van Halen

"You Really Got Me" / "Atomic Punk" 1978 7" Single

From Hennemusic.com: Van Halen really got to Dave Davies of The Kinks with their version of “You Really Got Me.” In a new interview with Classic Rock magazine, The Kinks’ original lead guitarist offered his thoughts on the VH version for the first time – more than 30 years after its release. “Van Halen’s version [...]

Sammy Hagar interview in Fireworks magazine

sammyhagarFrom issue #40 of Fireworks magazine:

“I’m gonna make a statement, and you’ll probably think I’m crazy…”

Sammy Hagar discusses Chickenfoot live, their “averagely brilliant” new DVD, Michael Anthony and Van Halen, Chad Smith being crazy, Joe Satriani being from another dimension, and why Sammy in a Smart Car is just a joke.

BUZZING!

By James Gaden

Fireworks Magazine Online - Issue 40Last year a brand new band exploded onto the scene known as Chickenfoot, sparking a lot of hype due to each individual member of the band being a star in their own right – ex-Van Halen bass player Michael Anthony, ex-Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar, guitar hero Joe Satriani and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith. Back in issue 36, James Gaden went to London to interview Joe Satriani in support of the album. Shortly after that, he attended the sole UK show at Shepherds Bush which was excellent. Chickenfoot’s live reputation impressed virtually all who had seen it, so a decision was taken to capture the band on tour for a live DVD and Blu-ray. ‘Get Your Buzz On’ is the result, a full live Chickenfoot show, backed with an hour long documentary of the band on the road. When offered the chance to talk to the legendary Sammy Hagar about it, James Gaden jumped at the opportunity to phone the enthusiatic Red Rocker to hear his thoughts on the latest product…

Hi Sammy, it’s James from Fireworks Magazine in the UK.

How are you doing Jim? Wow, we’ve got a great connection here, I thought with all the volcano in Iceland

Can any one album truly be flawless?

From  Crawdaddy.com: The Weakest Cut: Van Halen by: James Greene Jr. Our musical heritage is littered with albums deemed “classic” and “essential.” Yet can any one album, even the most highly-touted or beloved, truly be flawless? I say no. Welcome to The Weakest Cut, a weekly feature in which the least important, interesting, cohesive, or [...]

Sammy Hagar’s website revamped

Sammy Hagar’s official Website, RedRocker.com, has been completely revamped. Over the coming months, Sammy will be adding more official photos and videos from the past. He’s scouring the Redrocker archive vaults and will be handpicking some great things to share with people over the coming months. This is just the beginning.

Cabo Wabo 2010 Birthday Bash Dates Announced

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Sammy Hagar has announced his 2010 Birthday Bash dates celebrating the Red Rocker’s 63rd birthday. The annual bash is held at the world-famous club Cabo Wabo in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

A note from Hagar reads: “Sammy and The Wabo’s will be playing the Cantina October 8, 9, 11 and Sammy’s Birthday October 13th. More details will be coming your way, but mark your calendars. See ya in Cabo!!!”

For more general info on Sammy’s Birthday Bashes, see our Rockin’ Cabo article, which is the most extensive article ever written on the tradition of Hagar’s bashes.

From the April 16th edition of the Baja Pulse newspaper:

Cabo Wabo Celebrates 20 Years of Rock and Roll


Jorge Viaña and Sammy Hagar when they first met over 20 years ago

We all know, that what goes on the road stays on the road,” Sammy Hagar shouts into the microphone from the stage at Cabo Wabo. Packed shoulder to shoulder, hair damp with sweat, the crowd on the dance floor beneath him shifts and begins to make noise. “But, what happened in Cabo,” (loud and proud strum of the guitar) “Never happened,” he roars. The crowd screams, hands fly into the air, the famous guitar begins to sing and the crowd sings along. The energy level is off the proverbial charts. Cabo Wabo is a rock and roll cantina. The Cabo San Lucas bar is an icon that put the sleepy fishing village on the

15 Worst Outfits Ever Worn By Rock Stars

from BeatCrave.com: Does anybody remember decadence in rock n’ roll? If you don’t, then good for you. Mixing rock n’ roll with drugs & poontang isn’t the unspoken requisite it used to be, and because of that, fewer ‘rock stars’ dress accordingly (badly) anymore. Regardless, there are still some out there rich enough to look [...]

Interview: Michael Anthony from Chickenfoot

Michael Anthony gave an exclusive interview to RockConfidential.com: Published Jul 14th, 2010 // Mike, I appreciate you taking time for this today. What’s been going on? I had one daughter just graduate high school. Another daughter just had her 25th birthday and her boyfriend just graduated college. We’ve been in birthday – graduation – home [...]

New Sammy Hagar DVD in the works

The hardest working guy in rock and roll, Sammy Hagar, has a new DVD in the works entitled “Go There Once, Be There Twice,” produced and edited by Paul Ware. Could be the long awaited follow up to his fantastic five-hour “Long Road To Cabo” DVD? No word yet on a release date. Here’s a [...]

Sammy and Dave mash-up video

A fan emailed us his mash-up of “Runnin’ With The Devil” and “Baby’s On Fire. ” A tribute to the legends David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar.