. Here's a 4-page excerpt from the new book on Eddie Van Halen entitled, Edward Van Halen: A Definitive Biography. CHAPTER 14 Public Relations The Diver Down tour, nicknamed the “Hide Your Sheep Tour,” was the biggest tour of its kind to date with over 170 tons of equipment required to put on the stage show. The tour didn’t kick off until July—much later in the year … [Read more...]
Archives for 2011
Beach Boys Confirm Grammys Surprise Was To Be The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys confirm that the "mystery" band that was rumored to reunite at the Grammy Nominations Concert Live event in Los Angeles on Nov. 30th was to be themselves, not Van Halen. From WENN.com: Former The Beach Boys star Al Jardine has revealed his band was supposed to be the subject of the Grammy Awards' big reunion announcement last month and he has no idea why … [Read more...]
Videos: Creation of the EVH Brand & EVH 5150 III Design
Guitar Player magazine meets with the EVH design and support team: Keith Chapman, Chip Ellis, Chris Cannella, Matt Bruck, and Mike Ulrich. … [Read more...]
A Look Back At Van Halen’s 1984
From Ultimate Classic Rock: In anticipation of the expected 2012 release of the first Van Halen studio album to feature David Lee Roth on vocals in almost 30 years (and in honor of this being our 1,984th published story), we’re going to take a look back at the original lineup’s last record together, ’1984.’ It’s really hard to find bad things to say about any of the … [Read more...]
Unearthed Photos: Van Halen 1978 In-Store Appearance
Here's something very cool from the VHND.com archives...15 photos of Van Halen making a special in-store appearance at a record store during their first world tour back in 1978! A promotional flyer on the wall shows an image of Van Halen's only album cover and reads "APPEARING IN STORE FRIDAY 2:30 - 4:00". Check out all the teenage fans who showed up. Can you imagine hanging … [Read more...]
Make It A Striped Christmas
EVH High Top & Low Top Sneakers EVH Hoodie EVH Flip Flops Quality and affordability are the rule with EVH accessories, including knit beanies, silk ties and bandanas, available with the classic Eddie Van Halen Frankenstein striped theme. 100% cotton knit beanies and bandanas are hip and trendy accessories for everyone. Unisex Tee-shirts are a … [Read more...]
Documentary About Artist Behind Van Halen’s “Fair Warning” Album Cover
There is a new documentary about the life of artist William Kurelek, who's painting, "The Maze" was used for Van Halen's "Fair Warning" album cover art. For more info about the troubled artist, see our Story Behind Van Halen’s Fair Warning Album Cover Art. ABOUT THE FILM William Kurelek’s The Maze is a documentary about the life of celebrated Canadian artist William … [Read more...]
EVH Factory Tour
Guitar Player magazine's Matt Blackett takes a tour of the EVH factory and takes a look at what goes into creating an EVH guitar. … [Read more...]
New Van Halen Clothing from Chaser
Check out the newest additions to Van Halen's high-end clothing line, made in the USA by Chaser. These amazingly comfortable fashion tees really stand out in the crowd. All are Limited Edition and make great Christmas Gifts! First, the Van Halen "World Tour" Pullover Fleece: The weathered & worn Van Halen "World Tour" Vintage White Tee: The latest in fashion, the … [Read more...]
Hitler Reacts to an Eddie Van Halen Guitar Challenge
Watch Hitler's reaction when challenged to a guitar battle by none other than the guitar hero himself, Eddie Van Halen! Let's see if Hitler can stand up to the challenge... … [Read more...]
How to Fake it Like Eddie Van Halen: Symmetrical Scales
From Gibson.com: Symmetrical scales are one of the most fun – and easiest to wrap your head around – ways of making harmonically interesting music without having to spend 10 years at music school (although if you can afford to spend 10 years at music school, please do, then tell me all about it so I may live vicariously though you, ’cos that sounds rad!). Two very well … [Read more...]
Tweeting With the Devil: How the Grammys Launched a Misinformation Campaign in 140 Characters
First, the L.A. Times hears it was the Beach Boys instead of Van Halen, then Rolling Stone, then VHND, and now The Hollywood Reporter... From The Hollywood Reporter: Tweeting With the Devil: How the Grammys Launched a Misinformation Campaign in 140 Characters (Opinion) Were Van Halen supposed to appear on Wednesday's Grammy Awards nominations special or the … [Read more...]