Wolfgang William Van Halen turns 21 years old today (born March 16, 1991). The Eddie Van Halen instrumental "316" was named in his honor, after Wolfgang's birthday. Named after the classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, he is the son of Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Halen and actress Valerie Bertinelli, and the nephew of Van Halen drummer Alex Van Halen. Like his … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2012
Classic Van Halen Interviews Featured on “In The Studio”
While the quintessential American hard rock band Van Halen is on the road once again, this time supporting their new album, “A Different Kind Of Truth,” the syndicated radio series "In The Studio" felt it's a good time to examine the early years of the band. Van Halen’s 1978 debut quickly became a benchmark for every hard rock band ever since , and six years later they even … [Read more...]
Roth Stops Audience Fight During Manchester Van Halen Show (Video)
Push Comes To Shove... During tonight's Van Halen's show in Manchester, NH, David Lee Roth noticed a vicious fight breaking out between two audience members soon after the band began playing "Pretty Woman". Dave handled the incident perfectly, stopping the show on a dime and verbally laying into the rumblers. The fight instantly stopped, the crowed cheered, and then Roth … [Read more...]
Magic Remains for Roth and Van Halen (Boston Review & Photo Gallery)
From Telegram.com: By Craig S. Semon TELEGRAM & GAZETTE REVIEWER BOSTON — For a band that has a signature tune of “Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love,” there was nothing not to love about the rejuvenated Diamond Dave-fronted Van Halen that played last night at the TD Garden. During the two-hour, 24-song set that covered the David Lee Roth years (and avoided the Sammy Hagar … [Read more...]
Van Halen Hang’s ‘Em High in Boston
The surprises just keep coming! Van Halen cranked out yet another rare gem in Boston last night. For the first time in 30 years, Diver Down's "Hang 'EM High" was performed, despite it not being included on the printed set list. Boston fans were treated to a killer show. During "Panama" Dave said, " I hope your YouTubing this a particularly good show this evening".... It's … [Read more...]
Van Halen Buffalo NY Concert Reviews
Two reviews from Friday nights, Van Halen show in Buffalo, NY... From BuffaloNews.com: Roth-led Van Halen Roars Back in Town with High-powered Rock By Jeff Miers Eddie Van Halen arrived on stage at the First Niagara Center on Friday night with a huge grin plastered to his face. That grin stayed put for the next two hours, as the revered, iconic guitarist led his … [Read more...]
Eddie and Alex Van Halen Attend Church in Trenton NJ
“We will keep playing music as long as our fans want us to” -Alex Van Halen From BucksLocalNews.com: Pastor Mark Granville could not finish his sermon fast enough. Granville on Tuesday night delivered a rewarding message about faith and truth but I wanted an interview with the guys pushing a new music release called “A Different Kind of Truth.” Van Halen members … [Read more...]
“There Would Be No New VH Tour or Album Without Wolfgang in the Band”, Says Valerie
From UltimateClassicRock.com: Since her ex-husband Eddie Van Halen so far isn’t doing any interviews in support of his band’s new album and tour, Valerie Bertinelli called into WRIF Detroit’s Drew and Mike show to talk about how the band, and specifically their son Wolfgang, is doing out on the road. The ‘Hot in Cleveland’ actress was proud to talk about her son’s skills … [Read more...]
Van Halen Hangs Backstage with Chickenfoot’s Chad Smith
One week ago today, Van Halen performed their second sold out show at Madison Square Garden. That same night, Chickenfoot happened to performed a song on the Tonight Show, minus their original drummer Chad Smith, who is currently being replaced by Kenny Aronoff. Chad had other plans that night. Here he is backstage at the Garden with Eddie, Alex, and Wolf. Priorities, … [Read more...]
Classic Rock Magazine: Van Halen Cover Story
The new issue of Classic Rock magazine features a VAN HALEN cover story and new interview with David Lee Roth! (Issue 169, April 2012) Van Halen Store has imported these great collector's items from the UK and are able to offer their limited supply at a discount....just $9.95. VAN HALEN CONTENT: "Runnin' With The Devil" At the tag end of the 70's, Van Halen were … [Read more...]
Concert: Van Halen in Philadelphia
From SoundSpike.com: Story by Jon Zahlaway Only a complete a fool would expect the 56-year-old version of Edward Van Halen to play with the same kind of turbo-charged fury and mind-blowing complexity that knocked the rock world on its collective ass more than three decades ago. And yet, that is exactly what the guitar legend did in Philadelphia Monday night (3/5). For … [Read more...]
A Sold Out Show For Van Halen (Philly Review & Photos)
From Philly.com: The Wells Fargo Center was sold out Monday for Van Halen. The band was about to play "Tattoo" - the lead track from its strong new album A Different Kind of Truth, its first in 28 years with original singer David Lee Roth. So Roth introduced the song with a rap about two of his own tattoos. On his left hip, he said, he has a tattoo with the phrase stay … [Read more...]