David Lee Roth sends VHND this photo along with the following message for his friend Eddie Van Halen: Love and support from all of us in Japan. Get well soon. Love, Dave … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2012
Eddie Van Halen Update From CNN
From CNN: Eddie Van Halen is home recovering from surgery. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist had an operation for diverticulitis, an inflammation and infection of the intestines. According to a rep for the rock group Van Halen, the guitarist first developed the condition while on tour. When he came off the road, he had a serious flare-up. Eddie Van Halen … [Read more...]
Statement From Eddie Van Halen
This statement just in from the Van Halen camp: "Eddie Van Halen underwent an emergency surgery for a severe bout of Diverticulitis. No further surgeries are needed and a full recovery is expected within 4 - 6 months. Van Halen's scheduled November 2012 tour of Japan is currently being rescheduled and the band looks forward to seeing and playing for their fans in 2013." … [Read more...]
Voice Teacher Peter Strobl on Coaching, Technique and Working with Wolfgang Van Halen
Freelance writer Alison Richter interviewed Wolfgang's vocal coach, Peter Strobl. All the Van Halen content is below. For the entire interview, see Examiner.com. The human voice is our most widely used instrument, and one we don’t often care for properly. From public speaking to fronting a band, voices take abuse on a daily basis, and with neglect, the damage may become … [Read more...]
Growing Up With The Van Halens
VHND exclusive: Interview with Dennis Travis, ex-member of the Trojan Rubber Company (Eddie and Alex Van Halen's band in 1971) While many claim to have known the Van Halen brothers in their formative years before signing with Warner Brothers, few can call them their childhood friends. However, Dennis Travis not only knew the Van Halens, but was a member of one of their first … [Read more...]
Shop The New & Improved Van Halen Store!
Van Halen Store has made lots of recent changes to make your shopping experience better than ever! The site is easier than ever to navigate, products have larger photos, etc. Some of the new features include: SHOP BY SIZE: View only YOUR Size in Men's Shirts: Sm Med Large XL 2XL 3XL 4XL New Junior's Tees Category Newly Listed Items: Many newly listed Van Halen … [Read more...]
Steve Vai Discusses His Albums with David Lee Roth & Van Halen’s ‘A Different Kind Of Truth’
Justin Tedaldi at Examiner.com is a die-hard Van Halen fan and avid VHND reader who, over the weekend, spent an hour talking with Steve Vai for an exclusive Q&A. Steve was gracious enough to open up about the albums he recorded with David Lee Roth (Eat 'Em and Smile & Skyscraper), the time he and Eddie Van Halen jammed with Frank Zappa, and his thoughts on Van Halen's … [Read more...]
Thomas Hayden Church Thrown Out Of The Same Van Halen Gig Twice!
Actor Thomas Haden Church was on Jimmy Kimmel Live sharing his story about the time in college seeing Van Halen in 1978 and getting kicked out of the show. The Sideways star told the late night host about going with some friends to see Van Halen and Black Sabbath play the legendary 'Texxas Jamm' festival show. During Van Halen's set, Thomas and his friends were near the … [Read more...]
Interview with Van Halen’s Mastering Engineer Bernie Grundman
From Examiner.com: Interview by Alison Richter Mastering engineers are often the unsung heroes of recorded music. While most musicians understand production and engineering, mastering — that critical final step — isn’t always paramount in their studies. With technology making it easy for anyone with a decent computer and an Internet connection to record and release an … [Read more...]
“Mean Street” Lip-sync 1981 – Clear Upgrade
This "lost" Van Halen video of Van Halen lip-syncing "Mean Street" was aired this summer on Italian television channel Rai Storia. Luckily someone recorded it, giving us some of the clearest footage from the Roth-era. The recording was from 11/14/81. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Beach Towels
VanHalenStore.com is proud to announce new beach towels. High quality 100% cotton construction with a plush feel is the appeal of the new Frankenstein striped beach towel. Display it as a banner, use it as a bath towel, etc. Perfect for any outdoor occasion - beach, pool or picnic, there will be no mistaking whose colors you're loyal to. View all the new items at Van … [Read more...]
Gallery: Van Halen Live Gear 2012
When Premier Guitar caught up with Van Halen before their April 27, 2012, performance at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, the only thing more thrilling than getting a guided tour of Eddie’s and Wolfgang’s rigs from their techs, Craig DeFalco and Jim Survis, was getting to sit through soundcheck and hear Ed, Wolf, and Alex pound out flawless versions of classics such as … [Read more...]