The historic photo above is one of the oldest Van Halen photos ever. Here's the story... In 1964, fourteen years before Van Halen's first album, Eddie and Alex Van Halen were young kids (age 9 & 11) who had immigrated to the United States just two short years earlier. Eddie Van Halen met fellow student Kevan Hill in their early morning music class at Hamilton Elementary … [Read more...]
Archives for 2012
THE ROTH SHOW Episode 2: Language of Video
Your host, David Lee Roth, speaks about the processes of creating films and music videos, including Van Halen's "Jump" as well as his version of "California Girls." … [Read more...]
1983: A Day With Eddie Van Halen in Rio
From Playadelnacho.com: This is an article originally conceived in Portuguese by Brazilian journalist LUIZ ANTONIO MELLO, translated by me [English is not my first language, so bear with me] for your entertainment. Basically, these are his memoirs from a day with EDDIE VAN HALEN back in 1983, during the infamous –and only EVER- Van Halen South American Tour. Photos posted … [Read more...]
Photo: Eddie Van Halen Backstage with Smashing Pumpkins
Eddie Van Halen hangin with Smashing Pumpkins at the Gibson Amphitheatre. Sunday, Oct. 14th, 2012. By the way, Smashing Pumkins founder, Billy Corgan's favorite Van Halen album is Fair Warning. Read what he has to say about it here. … [Read more...]
Van Halen: Exuberant California, Zen Rock ‘n’ Roll
New Van Halen book takes an unconventional look at the band's origins From The Examiner: John Scanlan's Van Halen: Exuberant California, Zen Rock 'n' Roll (Reaktion Books – Reverb) is a different kind of book. Instead of the typical rock bio that documents the chronology of the band's rise to fame and inevitable excesses and egos while at the top, Scanlan took a unique … [Read more...]
Audio: Mitch Malloy’s Audition for Van Halen (1996)
Hear Mitch Malloy Perform "Panama" With Van Halen! Van Halen fans all know the the two major eras of the band — the original era featuring lead singer David Lee Roth, the “Van Hagar” era with Sammy Hagar. And there was also the album and tour with Gary Cherone. But most fans are unaware that during the Summer of 1996, the band auditioned singer Mitch Malloy. Surprisingly, … [Read more...]
Beyonce Slated for Super Bowl (Despite 2/3 of ESPN’s Voters Voting For Van Halen)
Despite rumors and speculation that Van Halen could perform at the Super Bowl halftime show next year, the NFL has decided to go with Beyoncé, The Associated Press reports. An official announcement is expected Wednesday. Over 100 million viewers are expected to tune in to watch Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans on February 3rd, 2013. Van Halen was cleary the people's choice, … [Read more...]
New Van Halen Book: ‘VAN HALEN: 40 Years of the Great American Rock Band’
The editors of Guitar World have compiled a new book dedicated to one of the greatest rock bands the U.S. has ever produced: Van Halen. The book, Van Halen: 40 Years of the Great American Rock Band, tells you everything you ever wanted to know about Eddie Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Michael Anthony, Alex Van Halen and Sammy Hagar. VHND notes: Approximately half of everything … [Read more...]
The Roth Show’s First Episode – Sarcasm/Tattoos
Today is a big day - here's the first episode of "The Roth Show" with your host, David Lee Roth! This is a real treat from the ultimate storyteller. Just press play and you'll be virtually hanging out with ol' Dave. By the way, we love his original artwork sprinkled in. And if you pause it during the quick comic book segments, you'll be able to read various David Lee Roth … [Read more...]
The Roth Show: Sensei
The new video from David Lee Roth... … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday, Sammy Hagar!
The Red Rocker turns 65 today. Happy Birthday, Sammy! … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Voted “GREATEST GUITARIST OF ALL TIME” in Guitar World Readers Poll
From GuitarWorld.com: After nearly half a million total votes were cast, Eddie Van Halen has been named the victor in Guitar World's first-ever Greatest Guitarist of All Time poll. The tournament-style readers poll began in April with 132 guitarists, including four — Malcolm Young, Nuno Bettencourt, Jake E. Lee and Chet Atkins — who were voted in by readers. In the … [Read more...]