Archives for 2009
The “FOOT” comin at ya!!!
From Michael Anthony's official site: Hey everyone. As you probably know by now, there is alot happening with Chickenfoot. We played out first gig on Wed.the 18th, and it was great!!! It was a private show for Best Buy Corp. at the Grove in Anaheim, Ca. We played for about 45 min., and rocked the house!! Check out my website(www.madanthonycafe.com), as I will be throwing up … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot debuts two songs!
Chickenfoot has released two full songs from the new album for you to listen to now! "Soap On A Rope" and "Down The Drain." You can listen to them on the band's official webiste, but they sound better on their Facebook page. Here's a photo from Chickenfoot's first concert ever, a March 18th private concert for Best Buy: … [Read more...]
The Van Halen Holy Grail: 1981 Oakland Footage
Mystery of the Fair Warning tour footage -- Does a complete Oakland concert exist on film? Anyone even remotely familiar with the third Indiana Jones film "The Last Crusade" is aware the film dealt with Dr. Jones pursuit of the Holy Grail. Through much intrigue, action and hardship, Jones finally had the Grail in his grasp... A similar chase has been undertaken by … [Read more...]
EVH Frankenstein Humbucker Now Shipping
Eddie Van Halen's new pickup is in stock & shipping now at Van Halen Store. The legendary humbucking pickup from the guitar that changed everything. Think of it as a brand-new version of the original Frankenstein's battle-worn pickup, wound to the exact original specs and built to fit in any humbucking-pickup-equipped guitar. One of the most famous humbuckers of all … [Read more...]
Van Halen III Released 11 Years Ago Today
Van Halen III was released 11 years ago today, on March 17th, 1998. The album is considered to be the only disappointing Van Halen album ever made, but the tour was another story. The 1998 tour was the second Van Halen tour when Eddie was clean and sober. While many fans didn't think Gary Cherone was a good fit for Van Halen, most fans who caught a concert that year loved … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot photos from the studio
Nine new photos of Chickenfoot recording in the studio shot by photographer John Cuniberti are at the bottom of this page. Producer Andy Johns (Chickenfoot, Van Halen, Led Zeppelin, etc). is pictured with the band. Joe Satrianai recently described Chickenfoot's music to Billboard.com as, "High-energy, kick-ass rock'n'roll. We all bring to the table some unusual influences … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Dismisses Jimi Hendrix Comparisons
From www.spinner.com: When Eddie Van Halen talks about guitars, people listen. It's like LeBron James waxing poetic on the art of the assist, or Kate Winslet on getting acting awards. Van Halen is that highly regarded in the guitar world. In fact, in a recent article in USA Today, he was referred to as "the Jimi Hendrix of his generation." High praise indeed. What does … [Read more...]
Eddie at NAMM, 1987 (Rare Video)
Here's some little-seen footage of Eddie Van Halen playing at the Anaheim Convention Center during the NAMM show, January 30th, 1987. He's jamming with Steve Stevens, Michael Winslow, and others at the Kramer booth. This was just two months after the 5150 tour wrapped up, and just before he went into the studio to play bass on Sammy's I Never Said Goodbye album. Songs: … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday, Wolfgang!
Happy Birthday to Wolfgang Van Halen, who turns 18 years old today. (Born 3/16/91). To celebrate, Wolfgang and his girlfriend are going out to dinner tonight with his dad, Eddie Van Halen, Ed's fiance Janie, his mother, Valerie Bertinelli, and Valerie's boyfriend Tom, and Tom's children. We wish Wolfgang and his family the very best. Enjoy the hell out of your birthday, … [Read more...]
Full-size cover of Chickenfoot Guitar World
Here's a look at the cover of the June issue of Guitar World, which features a Chickenfoot cover story: The Behind-the-Scenes Making of a NEW, RED-HOT American Supergroup! You can pre-order the magazine at Van Halen Store. … [Read more...]
Exclusive Chickenfoot update
The Van Halen News Desk brings you another CHICKENFOOT UPDATE with exclusive info: CD & TOUR INFO: Chickenfoot's self-titled debut CD will be released in either APRIL or MAY. The first single might be either "Oh, Yeah!" or "Bitten By The Wolf." The tour will kick off in MAY, warming up in smaller venues (possibly clubs) in the USA followed by a few weeks in Europe … [Read more...]