Photographer Ross Halfin has shot Van Halen numerous times over the years. His most recent shoot took place Wednesday (12/13), and his first-person account of that day---which he posted as a diary entry on his website---is definitely intriguing: Head off to meet up with Edward Van Halen. It is hot today and I'm in black which doesn't help my thumping head. I feel like I'm … [Read more...]
Archives for 2006
Eddie Van Halen says VH “reunion” is up to David Lee Roth; Wolfgang Van Halen has replaced Michael Anthony after playing bass for only three months
From Blabbermouth.net: Eddie Van Halen spoke to Guitar World magazine about the current status of VAN HALEN following the departures of vocalist Sammy Hagarand bassist Michael Anthony. Rumors continue to swirl that original singer David Lee Roth, who was replaced by Hagar in the mid-1980s, will return to the fold, despite years of enmity. Roth, who has recently worked as a … [Read more...]
Second annual Cabo Wabo Cruise locked in
From Sammy's website: Redheads! It's confirmed! The annual CRUISE dates have been set for: 3/11 - 3/18 with the Cabo show being on 3/16! Here's your link to get booked for the 2nd annual "Are We Havin Any Fun Yet" Cruise!! Just click on the link and fill out your information and you're good to go!!! Don't get left behind! Do it … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony is Out
Well, gang, it's time to open wide for what some might consider the worst spoonful of bad medicine that Ed and Al have served up yet: No more Michael Anthony. Janie Liszewski, Ed's current girlfriend/publicist is quoted in a report posted yesterday at G4TV.com as saying the following: "Yes, I can confirm this story in the respect of Wolfgang being the new bass player for … [Read more...]
Everyone in Van Halen is named Van Halen?
Though the writing's been on the wall for some time, it appears that Michael Anthony's ousting from Van Halen is officially complete, if a recent TMZ.com report is to be believed. From TMZ.com: TMZ is first to confirm that Van Halen has hired 15-year-old Wolfgang Van Halen -- the son of guitarist Eddie Van Halen and estranged wife Valerie Bertinelli, and nephew of drummer … [Read more...]
Van Halen among 2007 Rock Hall nominees
Van Halen, which several years ago became eligible for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has made it onto the ballot for the first time. The group is one of nine nominees who make up the field of acts vying for induction next year; the others include R.E.M., Patti Smith, Grand Master Flash and the Furious Five, The Stooges, The Ronettes, Joe Tex, Chic, and The Dave … [Read more...]
Van Halen to mount reunion tour with David Lee Roth in ’07?
False rumors of David Lee Roth's return to Van Halen have popped up all too often over the past 10 years, but ... According to MelodicRock.com, “Van Halen will likely tour in 2007 with David Lee Roth as frontman." The MelodicRock report reads as follows: VAN HALEN AND ROTH - FINALLY IN 2007 No more teasing. Never tease where Van Halen is concerned...I have information … [Read more...]
Eddie returns to House of Petals
Upscale Hollywood flower shop House of Petals celebrated its one-year anniversary last Wednesday (9/4) with a party that included an appearance by none other than Eddie Van Halen. Ed---who is friends with owner Joey House, and who had appeared at another House of Petals event earlier this year---hung out at the party and strapped on his guitar for one song. Joining him at the … [Read more...]
Eddie gives Howard Stern a VH update
Eddie called in to Howard Stern's SIRIUS Satellite Radio show last month and dished the latest dirt on Van Halen. Highlights included: announcing that he and a partner had discovered a cure for cancer. speculating that his tongue cancer was caused not by his decades of cigarette smoking, but rather by electromagnetic energy emanating from his studio gear that was … [Read more...]
Purchase “Sacred Sin” DVD with 2 new EVH Videos!
Watch the two new Eddie Van Halen videos and purchase the "Sacred Sin" DVD here. … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth books fall tour dates
Dave's been on the road for much of the summer, and is now poised to keep his tour bus rolling into the fall. Here's the itinerary: August 2006 4 - Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live 5 - Mobile, AL - Greater Gulf State Fair 12 - Sturgis, SD - Legendary Buffalo Chip 15 - St. Charles, MO - Ameristar Casino 17 - Sault Ste Marie, MI - Kewadin Casino 19 - Clarkston, MI - DTE … [Read more...]
More details surface about Eddie & Sacred Sin
Strange days. The official place to hear new music from Ed is in a porn flick, and the official place to get the full story on how it all came about is in a porn publication. From Adult Video News' website: Rocker Eddie Van Halen Collaborates with Michael Ninn in Sacred Sin By: Jared Rutter CHATSWORTH, Calif. - In a major crossover move, rock superstar Eddie … [Read more...]