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 frontman David Lee Roth’s band in … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2011
Van Halen, Sammy Hagar featured in Eddie Trunk’s new book
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 Hagar which includes Montrose, Chickenfoot, solo career, and … [Read more...]
Hurtsmile video premiere / Gary Cherone on “Eddie Trunk Rocks!” radio show
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 … [Read more...]
In defense of Van Hagar …
From the San Francisco Chronicle: Believe me, I don't want to be the one to defend Van Hagar. I've spent nearly five years building a peaceful community on this blog, only to throw it away faster than you can sing the chorus to "When It's Love." (Please don't.) But while you will never see a discussion of circumcision or breast-feeding on this so-called parenting blog, we … [Read more...]
The 30 Coolest Guitarists Of All Time: Eddie Van Halen
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 "Frankenstein" Strat COOLEST RIFF: … [Read more...]
Gary Cherone on Hurtsmile, Extreme, and Van Halen’s “Vaults Of Music”
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. For the full interview, check out Bravewords.com. Cherone … [Read more...]
Robbie Krieger from The Doors on Eddie Van Halen
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 a lot of people copy him and he was the originator." And … [Read more...]
Gary Cherone’s new band’s CD, HURTSMILE, released today
Former Van Halen singer Gary Cherone has teamed up with his brother Mark to write his most succinct record to date, which is released today, February 15th. The self-titled, HURTSMILE hits you like a raw sonic sucker punch to the face! Hurtsmile is a powerful guitar-driven rock 'n' roll album. From the opening buzz saw riff of “Just War Theory” to the epic finale of ”Slave” … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot checks in with some video & photos
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! The band are working with Mike Fraser at Sammy … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth’s “Nothing But Yeah!” Zen of Life
"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 gone places most people will never go, even in their … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen’s Frankenstein on cover of Guitar Legends “Most Iconic guitars” issue
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 will set an … [Read more...]
