From Redrocker.com: 2010 Birthday Bash Photos Are Up! The Official 2010 Birthday Bash photos have been posted! Relive your memories or check out what you missed here: Cabo Wabo Cantina - Birthday Bash 10-08-2010 Cabo Wabo Cantina - Birthday Bash 10-12-2010 Cabo Wabo Cantina - Birthday Bash 10-13-2010 … [Read more...]
Archives for 2010
Happy Halloween
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New 5150 Baseball Tee
Van Halen Store is stocking a new Eddie Van Halen 5150 baseball tee. It's a traditional raglan style, featuring a white body with 3/4-length black sleeves. Tee features a distressed print 51 on the front and 50 on the back, along with an arched athletic print E. VAN HALEN. Each sleeve features three stars, each filled with Eddie's striped guitar design and the initials E, V … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar’s Birthday Bash 2010 Recap
It was another ridiculously fun time down in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, for Sammy Hagar's Birthday Bash this year. As usual, the Wabos and Michael Anthony were there to partake in the festivities. On one day during the weeklong bash, a bunch of fans who were partying at a beach bar all day where pleasantly surprised when none other than Michael Anthony and his entire family … [Read more...]
Sammy Joins Camp Freddy in San Francisco
From RedRocker.com: Sammy jammed with Camp Freddy at a private party this past Friday, October the 22nd, 2010. Sam is joined here by by Stevie Stevens (Billy Idol), Billy Morrison (Billy Idol, The Cult), Dave Navarro (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jane’s Addiction), Matt Sorum (The Cult, Guns & Roses, Velvet Revolver), Chris Chaney (Jane’s Addiction, Alanis … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Night
Michael Anthony will be on two VH1 shows this Saturday, Oct 23rd; Rock n' Roll Fantasy Camp at 10 pm Eastern, & That Metal Show at 11 pm Eastern. … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth’s Sister Creates Rockin’ Lullabyes
From Forbes.com: David Lee Roth, lead singer of Van Halen, used to be known as the only musical one in the Roth family. His sister, Lisa Roth, never really considered herself musically inclined. Ballet was as musical as shot got, until about three years ago. She was shopping for a baby gift, and couldn’t find anything she thought would be the perfect gift for her … [Read more...]
Shine On, You Crazy Diamond
In honor of David Lee Roth's 56th birthday last week, The Toilet Paper - Daily News for the Thinking Man - created a tribute. From TheToiletPaper.com: Sure there have been stronger voices, deeper lyrics penned by wiser souls, and less ornate attire sported onstage, but when it comes to being the greatest rock n' roll front man of all time no one can come close to David … [Read more...]
Drummer Chad Smith Confirms He Won’t Be Able To Tour With Chickenfoot Next Year
From Roadrunnerrecords.com: Oct. 18, 2010 Drummer Chad Smith has confirmed to MusicRadar.com that he won't tour with CHICKENFOOT next year in support of the band's second album due to scheduling conflicts with his main group, the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS. Although Smith plans on taking part in the recording sessions for CHICKENFOOT's second album, he will be unable to go … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday David Lee Roth & Sammy Hagar!
The VHND wishes Happy Birthday to Dave Lee Roth (Oct 10th) and Sammy Hagar (Oct 13th). We salute you both! VHND staff is currently down in Cabo celebrating Sammy's annual Birthday Bash. Full report coming in a few days. … [Read more...]
Van Halen May Tour in 2011
From Rolling Stone By Daniel Kreps Oct 05, 2010 Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage Van Halen will return to the road in 2011 — or so said Live Nation Ticketmaster chairman Irving Azoff, in a meeting with analysts meant to show that the outlook for next year's concert circuit will brighten. Van Halen, with David Lee Roth, last toured together in June 2008. According to USA … [Read more...]
I’ll Never Forget Attending Van Halen’s ‘1980 INVASION’ Rehearsal!
We are proud to feature a very unique story from Chris Moore, a VHND reader who was lucky enough to be able to attend a rehearsal(!) for Van Halen's Women and Children First tour. As this week in the anniversary of the kickoff of that tour, it's a perfect time to share Chris's story... "When I was in middle school & high school, I played in a band with Michael Anthony’s … [Read more...]