Day 2 of the new serial "12 Days of the Foot" featuring Joe, Chad, Mike, Sammy sharing some insight on each track on the new album. In this episode: Soap On A Rope. … [Read more...]
Archives for 2009
Now Playing: 12 Days of the Foot!
It's now only 12 more days until Chickenfoot's album is released! And Chickenfoot's got a brand new video serial, "12 Days of the Foot". Join Joe, Chad, Mike, Sammy as they share some background on each song of the new album. Also included are clips of each song so you can get a listen in advance of the release date! One episode, one song per day. The VHND will embed all 12 … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen voted “Best Rock Guitarist of 2008” by Guitar World readers
The readers of the best selling guitar magazine in the world, Guitar World, recently voted Eddie Van Halen the "Best Rock Guitarist of 2008" in the 15th Annual Guitar World Readers Poll. Eddie won by a landslide, receiving nearly seven times as many votes as the runner up, Angus Young. We mention this poll because it's not just another meaningless list written by some random … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen’s extended 1984 keyboard solo
Here's a blast from the past that most Van Halen fans have never heard! "1984," the little synth ditty that opens the 1984 album, was performed every night on Van Halen's 1984 tour, right before the band launched into "Jump." Presented here is the only known recording of Eddie performing an extended version of "1984." Listen carefully, and you'll hear bits of other VH … [Read more...]
Flashback: David Lee Roth Dons “Jesus Ensemble” For Joan Rivers
From RollingStone.com: This week, long-running rumors that Guitar Hero: Van Halen would be coming to your nearest GameStop were confirmed when Activision announced the title will be ready before year’s end. So, for this week’s Flashback, in honor of this momentous gaming news, we bring you the sometimes-inebriated, but always-hilarious David Lee Roth. Which Dave showed … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot concert reviews!
Chickenfoot has completed three gigs since their tour kicked off last week. The first leg of the tour is the sold-out "Road Test," in which they are playing clubs. PLEASE POST A REVIEW in the comments section below if you've seen a show! SET LIST (SPOILER ALERT)! - Highlight the empty space below and the set list will appear: SET LIST: Avenida Revolution Soap On A … [Read more...]
More Chickenfoot articles
Three new articles about Chickenfoot: Shay Quillen: Joe Satriani and Chickenfoot A new interview with Joe Satriani, who says Chickenfoot has already booked a full six months of tour dates! (No new dates are announced yet, though). Chickenfoot’s Joe Satriani glad to share the spotlight Another new Satch interview. TMR Music Review: Chickenfoot Bruce Ownes reviews … [Read more...]
The Lefsetz Letter: Down The Drain
This following article is from the blog of Bob Lefsetz, an American music industry figure and author of the email newsletter and blog, the Lefsetz Letter. Based in Santa Monica, California, Lefsetz worked previously as an entertainment business attorney, majordomo of Sanctuary Music's American division and as a consultant to major record labels. Lefsetz deals with issues at the … [Read more...]
Sick 11-year-old wants to meet Eddie Van Halen
This is a touching story about an 11 year old boy named Bradley Zugel, who happens to be a huge Van Halen fan. Bradley was recently diagnosed with cancer. His wish, through the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northern Nevada, is to meet guitarist Eddie Van Halen. The first part of the story was published Dec. 15th, 2008 in the Reno Gazette-Journal: Boy Diagnosed With … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot’s ChickenMash (Montage)
A montage of songs from the new album with exclusive live, rehearsal, and behind the scenes footage. Songs featured are Avenida Revolucion, Soap On A Rope, Sexy Little Thing, Oh Yeah, and Get It Up. visit chickenfoot.us for more info … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot on Rockline June 17th
From: Rocklineradio.com: June 17th (Wednesday) 2009: Chickenfoot Featuring Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony and Chad Smith ROCKLINE is the only nationally syndicated radio show where fans can directly help interview their favorite Rock and Roll stars live and on the air. To get on the air call 1-800-344-ROCK (7625) at 8:30pm Pacific time/11:30pm Eastern. … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot: Two new interviews with Satch
From Ultimate-Guitar.com: Joe Satriani: 'I Could See Chickenfoot Recording Three To Four Albums' artist: joe satriani date: 04/18/2009 category: hit the lights In terms of live performance, the weight of expectation varies from group to group. As Hit The Lights reveals all too clearly, some performances are met with hefty expectations, whilst others are met with … [Read more...]