From Bravewords.com: Further to our initial report on the passing of LES PAUL, who at the age of 94 died due to complications from pneumonia, the following acclamied guitarists have issued the following statements: Eddie Van Halen (VAN HALEN): "Les Paul was a pioneer, an innovator and a dear friend. I am deeply saddened at the news of his passing. It was truly an honour … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2009
Guitar legend Les Paul dies at age 94
(AP) – 50 minutes ago WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Les Paul, the guitarist and inventor who changed the course of music with the electric guitar and multitrack recording and had a string of hits, many with wife Mary Ford, died on Thursday. He was 94. According to Gibson Guitar, Paul died of complications from pneumonia at White Plains Hospital. His family and friends were by his … [Read more...]
The return of the Van Hauler
This 1993 Chevy truck is a rare piece of history that is finally seeing the light of day again. Back in 1993, Eddie Van Halen asked Boyd Coddington to build a very special Chevy truck that would reflect his personality and strengthen his world-famous brand. The truck was christened “Boyd’s Hauler,” and was penned by Chip Foose. The running gear was comprised of the best … [Read more...]
Extreme Performs “Mean Street”
August 8th: Extreme wrapped up their Summer 2009 tour at the House Of Blues in Boston. The band was in perfect form, ripping it up for the hometown crowd (over 200 family and friends were on the guest list!). Their incredible two-hour-plus set closed with a blazing rendition of Van Halen's "Mean Street." The show was filmed for an in-concert DVD that Gary Cherone tells us will … [Read more...]
Why is Weezer in ‘Guitar Hero: Van Halen’?
From IGN.com: Why is Weezer in Guitar Hero Van Halen? Blame Wolfgang. by Erik Brudvig August 10, 2009 - Last week, Activision announced the track list for 'Guitar Hero Van Halen', due out this December. Along with more than two dozen Van Halen songs, the likes of Weezer, blink-182, and Tenacious D are also included. Wait, what? IGN caught up with the head of music … [Read more...]
Chad Smith on Chickenfoot
From Mlive.com: Super-group Chickenfoot comes to Fifth Third Ballpark in Grand Rapids by John Sinkevics | The Grand Rapids Press Sunday August 09, 2009 COMSTOCK PARK -- Drummer Chad Smith describes Chickenfoot in a slew of ways: It's a super-group, a cult band, a "loose and fun" bit of musical moonlighting and a way to re-energize his work with the Red Hot Chili … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen and Sheryl Crow Perform “Bitch” (Video)
Here's an Eddie Van Halen guest appearance that few VH fans have seen — Sheryl Crow and Eddie Van Halen performing together during City of Hope at Universal Studios, Hollywood. This was from the Oct 17th, 1996 VH1 All Star Garage Band performance of the Rolling Stone's sleazy classic, "Bitch." … [Read more...]
‘Guitar Hero: Van Halen’ Official Trailer
The official trailer for 'Guitar Hero: Van Halen' (release date Dec. 22nd, 2009): … [Read more...]
New Video of Eddie Van Halen—Mentions Roth & Rehearsing
Check out the video above of Edward Van Halen answering the papparazzi while Leaving Beso Restaurant In Hollywood, California, August 5th, 2009. With him are his wife Janie, his son Wolfgang, and Wolfgang's lady friend. … [Read more...]
‘Guitar Hero: Van Halen’ Song List And Release Date Revealed
An update today from MTV Multiplayer: Activision, unwilling to skate by the holiday season with just "Guitar Hero 5" and "DJ Hero," is bringing one more rhythm game into your already rock-laden household before the year is out. "Guitar Hero: Van Halen" will be releasing on December 22nd, and features the musical stylings of Eddie, Alex and Wolfgang Van Halen along with the … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen to appear on `Two and A Half Men’
From HollywoodInsider.com: Look who’s hot for…Two and A Half Men! Eddie Van Halen will play himself in an episode when the CBS comedy returns Sept. 21, executive producer Chuck Lorre confirmed to EW exclusively. Lorre approached the guitar god - while on his recent honeymoon, no less! – after learning he was a big fan of the sitcom. “He was gracious enough to do a cameo, … [Read more...]
Roth’s “California Girls” video nominated for “Best Video (That Should Have Won A Moonman)”
From FMQB.com: The 2009 MTV Video Music Awards are coming up soon. This year's nominees include a category of classic videos competing for "Best Video (That Should Have Won A Moonman)." The nominees from the past for this new award are: U2 - "Where The Streets Have No Name," Dr. Dre - "Nuthin' But A G Thang," Beastie Boys - "Sabotage," Bjork - "Human Behavior," Radiohead - … [Read more...]