Our favorite tour guide is taking us on another trip. The destination is "Tarkio Road." David Lee Roth's cover of the 1971 Brewer & Shipley single is the focus of the latest animated video released by the Mojo Dojo YouTube channel. Roth likely heard "Tarkio Road" often on the radio in the spring of 1971. Released as the follow-up single to Brewer & Shipley's hit "One … [Read more...]
Archives for 2024
Eddie Van Halen: An Undeniable Category of One
It's been four years since Edward Van Halen passed away, yet he is with us daily through the music he created. It will forever be the soundtrack to our lives and the lives of generations to come. This year we remember Edward's lasting legacy with a heartfelt tribute video created by fellow Van Halen fan Gair Maxwell. Of all the great Edward Van Halen tribute videos made, … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen To Be Part Of Ozzy Osbourne Tribute At Rock Hall Inductions
Wolfgang Van Halen, along with Zakk Wylde, and Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens will headline an all-star tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony coming up on October 14th at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio. Also part of the Ozzy tribute will be producer Andrew Watt, Billy Idol, Jelly Roll, Chad Smith, Maynard James … [Read more...]
Edward Van Halen Mini-Documentary: The Early Guitars In His Own Words
Credit: Neil Zlozower A brand-new mini-documentary on the creation of Edward Van Halen's iconic Frankenstein guitar has been released and it's a must-see! The video, produced by Simon Alkin and posted on his YouTube channel Icons Remembered, is narrated by Edward himself, telling his own story of the path that led him to create Frankenstein between 1967 and 1977. … [Read more...]
Watch Extreme Cover ‘Mean Street’ Live
Nuno Bettencourt strapped on his custom-made black and yellow striped "Bumblee" guitar for Extreme's cover of Van Halen's "Mean Street" at a recent show in Montreal. Extreme played the Van Halen classic during their show at MTELUS in Montreal last weekend (September 28th). The band is currently on a U.S. tour supporting their new album, "Six". … [Read more...]
ERUPTION Flannel! EVH Partners with Dixxon
EVH and Dixxon Flannel Company ("Flannels That Don't Suck!") are thrilled to announce their collaboration - the Eddie Van Halen ERUPTION Flannel! A tribute to the 45th anniversary of Eddie’s world-famous Frankenstein Guitar, the Eddie Van Halen Eruption Flannel features an allover red, black, and white plaid pattern that offers a clean and classic design. Dixxon’s signature … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar To Appear At 2024 Rock Hall Induction Ceremony [UPDATED]
The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame has announced the listed of performers and presenters who will appear at its 2024 induction ceremony on October 19 at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. Among them will be Sammy Hagar. Hagar and Slash will be part of a star-studded group celebrating Foreigner. They will be joined by pop singer Demi Lovato and Red Hot … [Read more...]
Gene Simmons: ‘Paul Stanley Should’ve Taken My Advice And Signed Van Halen’
Credit: Neil Zlozower Regrets. Gene Simmons has had a few. One he often talks about is his missed opportunity getting a then-unknown Van Halen signed. Here's an excerpt from a recent article by Ultimate-Guitar's Greg Prato: Throughout the history of rock music, there have certainly been quite a few close calls and "What if?" scenarios. And high on the list would … [Read more...]
Why Wolfgang Van Halen Owed Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s Dad A Thank You
Wolfgang Van Halen felt he owed Ken Shepherd a sincere "thank you". After all, without Shepherd, there would be no Wolfgang. In 1980, Edward Van Halen and Valerie Bertinelli met for the first time. Valerie was staying at her parents’ home in Shreveport, Louisiana due to an actors strike and scored backstage passes to see Van Halen perform in the area. Those passes were … [Read more...]
Van Halen Brothers Rank 2nd On Top 20 Sibling Acts List
Credit: Neil Zlozower Alex and Eddie Van Halen were named the second best sibling act in rock by Van Halen at 50 author Martin Popoff. Popoff listed the 20 best siblings in a recent article for Goldmine magazine. The VH brothers finished second behind the Angus brothers Angus and Malcolm. Below is what Popoff had to say about Eddie and Alex: Ticking many of the … [Read more...]
Friends & Strippers Welcome: The US Fest ‘Backstage Compound’ Story
Credit Neil Zlozower Van Halen was as rowdy backstage as they were onstage at the 1983 US Festival. A recent article from Ultimate Guitar shed some light on what fans didn't see that Memorial Day weekend. Here's an excerpt from a recent article by Ultimate Guitar's Greg Prato: The line-up was stellar: headlined by Van Halen, supported by the Scorpions, … [Read more...]
Dweezil Zappa Shares Edward Van Halen Guitar Lessons with Rick Beato
Dweezil Zappa appeared on Rick Beato's YouTube show to share his guitar lessons from Edward Van Halen. Dweezil first met Edward, who was good friends with his father Frank, when he was 12 years old. In the video above he recalled the moment he first met Edward, played some of his favorite Van Halen riffs, and explained the ease and joy in which Edward played the … [Read more...]