Examiner.com conducted an interview with Billy Sheehan who played bass on David Lee Roth’s first two solo LPs. We’ve listed the Van Halen content below: Considered by many to be the Eddie Van Halen of bass, Billy Sheehan launched his recording career in the late ’70s with the Buffalo-based rock trio Talas, then joined original [...]
Van Halen, Sammy Hagar featured in Eddie Trunk’s new book
February 26, 2011 28 Comments
Van Halen and Sammy Hagar are tow of the many bands featured in Eddie Trunk’s upcoming book, Eddie Trunk’s Essential Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. We emailed Eddie and asked exactly how much VH & Hagar are featured. His response; “There are entire sections and lots of exclusive photos for both Van Halen and Sammy [...]
Hurtsmile video premiere / Gary Cherone on “Eddie Trunk Rocks!” radio show
February 25, 2011 42 Comments
The brand new video for Hurtsmile’s “Just War Theory” is premiering today and can be viewed below. Hurtsmile is frontman extraordinaire Gary Cherone’s (Extreme/ex-Van Halen) latest project and features Cherone collaborating with his brother, guitarist Mark Cherone. The Boston Globe referred to “Just War Theory” as a “revved-up rocker(s)” and the video is an equally-dynamic [...]
In defense of Van Hagar …
February 23, 2011 252 Comments
The 30 Coolest Guitarists Of All Time: Eddie Van Halen
February 22, 2011 51 Comments
Guitar World magazine’s Sept 2010 issue listed the 30 coolest guitarists of all time, in no particular order. They featured a classic photo by Neil Zlozower of Eddie showing off his rarely seen Snake/Dragon guitar. Here’s what Guitar World said about Eddie: EDDIE VAN HALEN BORN: January 26, 1955 BAND: Van Halen ICONIC GUITAR: Homemade [...]
Gary Cherone on Hurtsmile, Extreme, and Van Halen’s “Vaults Of Music”
February 21, 2011 63 Comments
Gary Cherone recently talked to Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles about his new band Hurtsmile (which has a record out and available at iTunes, Amazon, Best Buy, etc), Extreme’s future, and Van Halen’s “vaults of music” and what he thought of their last two tours with Sammy and Dave. The Van Halen segment is below. [...]
Robbie Krieger from The Doors on Eddie Van Halen
February 16, 2011 45 Comments
During the 2011 Grammys at The Staples Center in Los Angeles, Foster and Bob The Blade ask Robbie Krieger from The Doors about his favorite guitarists and favorite guitar solos. Ed talk starts at 1:10. Robbie Krieger: “I love ["Eruption"]. I think Van Halen in underrated. He came up with a whole new thing and [...]
Gary Cherone’s new band’s CD, HURTSMILE, released today
February 15, 2011 106 Comments
Chickenfoot checks in with some video & photos
February 13, 2011 96 Comments
Mike, Sammy, Joe, and Chad take a moment while recording the new album to check in and talk about recording, burgers, Ric Flair and sing some Little Richard. Chickenfoot have been in the studio working on the follow-up to their hugely successful debut CD and after only two weeks have already recorded a dozen tracks! [...]
David Lee Roth’s “Nothing But Yeah!” Zen of Life
February 11, 2011 87 Comments
“Diamond” David Lee Roth. Rock ‘n’ Roll frontman. Kung Fu sage. Living, breathing action figure. As the quarterback for legendary bad boy rock band Van Halen, a successful solo artist, music video pioneer, best selling author, and world traveler, “Diamond” David Lee Roth has led the life that most folks only dream of and has [...]
Eddie Van Halen’s Frankenstein on cover of Guitar Legends “Most Iconic guitars” issue
February 9, 2011 46 Comments
Besides making into the Smithsonian, Edward Van Halen’s homemade Frankenstein guitar made it onto the cover of the latest Guitar Legends issue, “100 Of The World’s Most Iconic Guitars.” Here’s an small excerpt from the extensive article: Should Edward Van Halen ever decide to auction off his original Frankenstein guitar, conservative estimates are that it [...]
National Museum of American History Receives Eddie Van Halen’s “Frankenstein Replica” Guitar
February 7, 2011 78 Comments
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has recently acquired the Van Halen “Frank 2″ guitar played and made famous by Eddie Van Halen through a partnership donation with Fender Musical Instruments. The guitar was made in 2006 as part of a joint venture between the artist and Fender to produce a limited edition number [...]
