From Rolling Stone By Andy Greene March 22, 2011 3:30 PM ET March 24th, 1986: Van Halen release 5150 It was widely presumed that Van Halen would collapse after David Lee Roth left the group in 1985. With the exceptions of Genesis and AC/DC, few bands had survived the departure of a high-profile frontman. Undaunted, Eddie phoned up former Montrose vocalist Sammy Hagar … [Read more...]
Archives for 2011
EVH® Introduces Wolfgang® USA Custom and Stealth Guitars
EVH introduces two new Wolfgang guitar models, the Wolfgang USA Custom and the Wolfgang Stealth. Both are distinctive variations on the hugely successful original model, the U.S.-made EVH Wolfgang guitar designed by Eddie Van Halen. Perhaps the most uniquely elegant instrument in the Wolfgang series, the Wolfgang USA Custom represents Eddie Van Halen's personal tribute … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth: “Van Halen Transcends Music”
The following David Lee Roth quotes were taken from a 1997 interview that Roth did with Frank Meyer from the now-defunct POPsmear magazine. Photographs by Robert Yager. "This band has been at each others throats since before the beginning. Once upon a time, no even before that. And out of this conflict comes marvelous, competitive, flame throwing, hallelujah, dump truck size, … [Read more...]
Video: Sammy Hagar Answers Fan Questions
Van Halen sighting
Alex, Edward and Janie Van Halen were ambushed by paparrazi when leaving a restaurant in Los Angeles last week. A 10 second video is below. … [Read more...]
RED: My Uncensored Life In Rock – REVIEWS ONLY
Last week, we asked for our readers for their reviews of Sammy Hagar's autobiography RED: My Uncensored Life In Rock. Most of the 200+ comments weren't reviews, so this time the comments below must be actual reviews from people who've read the book. What are YOUR thoughts of Sammy's story? We welcome everyone's and reviews in our Comments section. … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday, Wolfgang!
A teen no more - Wolfgang Van Halen turns 20 years old today. (Born 3/16/91). We wish Wolfgang and his family the very best. Enjoy the hell out of your birthday, Wolf, and we hope to see you & Van Halen soon! It's hard to believe it's been 20 years since Eddie recorded "316" to celebrate the birth of his son... … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar’s Autobiography, RED: My Uncensored Life In Rock , Reviewed By Fans
Sammy Hagar's hardcover autobiography RED: My Uncensored Life In Rock is released today! The first thing readers will notice is that there's 32 pages of full color photos straight out of Sammy's personal photo albums. The Foreward is written by Michael Anthony. It's certainly a rags-to-riches story. Beginning with his musical coming of age, Sammy traces his rough and … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot IV Due in the Fall
The Toronto Sun and Noisecreep.com have updates on the Chickenfoot record. From TorontoSun.com: Sammy Hagar on Chickenfoot IV Sammy Hagar has revealed the silly title of the second Chickenfoot album which he is currently recording with Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, solo guitarist Joe Satriani, and Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer Chad Smith. “I’m going to get in … [Read more...]
Cry Baby: The Pedal That Rocks the World – Watch the full movie now
Today Dunlop: released the entire movie, which features Eddie Van Halen, Kirk Hammett, Slash, and more: Guard House Pictures is proud to announce the release of Cry Baby: The Pedal That Rocks the World, a definitive documentary that tells the story of the #1-selling effects pedal of all time, from its invention in 1966 through its evolution into the present day. The … [Read more...]
MP Rocks Parliament with Van Halen on Air Guitar
An MP has been caught on camera playing a slimmed down version of air guitar in the House of Commons. Watch Tory MP Graham 'Axeman' Evans let loose with a live Eddie Van Halen guitar solo during a speech by Defence Secretary Liam Fox. … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Career-Spanning Video Montage
Sammy Hagar: Every Picture Tells A Story, Don't It? Sammy put this visual guide together to give you a sense of his musical history - from Montrose to solo career to Van Halen (and the Van Halen reunion) to the Wabos to Chickenfoot! Let Sammy tell you all about it by picking up a copy of his book at VanHalenStore.com. … [Read more...]