These EVH Frankenstein Striped Flip Flops sport the iconic Eddie Van Halen stripes and are sure to impress! Offered in all 3 classic EVH stripe color combinations–Red, Yellow, or White, or grab the Complete Set! These ultra comfortable, premium quality Flip Flops are the perfect fit for summer. Make a stylish statement and keep your [...]
Chickenfoot Update from Joe & Michael
May 30, 2011 40 Comments
Chickenfoot spent part of May holed up in the foot locker working on their second album, due sometime later this year. *Joe Satriani says, “Chickenfoot’s second album is almost finished, and we’re hoping to mix sometime in June. It is heavier, and better than the first one, and I can’t wait to get it out [...]
Sammy Hagar and Gary Cherone playing together in Arizona
May 30, 2011 30 Comments
Gary Cherone’s current side project, HURTSMILE, will be opening for Sammy Hagar and the Wabos one night only–this Saturday, June 4th in Tucson, Arizona–at the AVA Amphitheater at Casino Del Sol. (more info). FYI for those who live in Arizona – Hurtsmile is also playing this Friday, June 3rd at Club Red in Tempe, Arizona. [...]
Van Halen Makes Gibson.com’s Top 50 Cover Songs of All Time
May 27, 2011 67 Comments
From Gibson.com: Some of the most famous songs in music history are cover versions – whether it’s The Beatles doing Motown hits, Elvis tackling R&B tunes or just about everyone covering Bob Dylan songs. In honor of the artists who didn’t write the songs, but recorded legendary versions of them, Gibson.com is counting down the [...]
A Brief History of the “Parodying a Bunch of Recent Videos” Music Video
May 26, 2011 79 Comments
PopDust.com has a story featuring five classic MTV videos that parody some of the iconic-but-overblown music videos of the time. One of which is David Lee Roth’s Just A Gigolo / I An’t Got Nobody” (1985). The prototypical “parodying a bunch of recent videos” (PABORV?) video, David Lee Roth used the clip for his second [...]
Smithsonian’s Q & A with Eddie Van Halen
May 24, 2011 93 Comments
From Smithsonian Magazine: Recently, guitarist Eddie Van Halen donated his guitar, the Frank 2, to the National Museum of American History. Smithsonian corresponded with him via email about his decision to give up his cherished guitar. “Eruption” is widely regarded as one of the greatest-if not the greatest-guitar solos ever. What’s the best guitar solo [...]
Slash: Van Halen mixing album
May 21, 2011 206 Comments
On May 17, Tom Russell of U.K.’s Rock Radio conducted an interview with legendary guitarist Slash (Velvet Revolver, Guns ‘n’ Roses). Here’s what Slash had to say about what Van Halen is up to: Slash: “I’m a huge Van Halen fan. They’re finishing [up their new album right now], actually. I don’t wanna speak on [...]
Van Halen Mix 06
May 20, 2011 55 Comments
“Eddie Van Halen” Hardcover Photo Book by Neil Zlozower Now Available For Pre-Order; Autographed Copies Exclusively at VanHalenStore.com
May 18, 2011 136 Comments
Legendary rock photographer Neil Zlozower has just completed his second Van Halen hardcover coffee table photo book, Eddie Van Halen, to be released October 12th, 2011! Once again Van Halen Store is the exclusive retailer of autographed copies, signed by the author himself, at no additional charge. Pre-orders begin today, so order NOW to reserve [...]
Photo: Eddie Van Halen and Mike McCready
May 13, 2011 257 Comments
VAN HALEN TO HEADLINE AUSTRALIA’S SOUNDWAVE REVOLUTION MUSIC FESTIVAL
May 11, 2011 269 Comments
It’s OFFICIAL – the first confirmed VAN HALEN tourdates for 2011 have been announced! VAN HALEN will headline SOUNDWAVE REVOLUTION, an annual music festival held in major cities around Australia. The confirmed festival dates: Brisbane – September 24 Sydney – September 25 Melbourne – September 30 Adelaide – October 1 Perth – October 3 SOUNDWAVE [...]
1978 Sammy Hagar Concert Video Surfaces
May 10, 2011 22 Comments
