Wolfgang Van Halen and Sammy Hagar took part in the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies Saturday night (10/19) in Cleveland and a few videos of their performances have surfaced. Wolfgang joined Chad Smith, Robert Trujillo, Andrew Watt, and Maynard James Keenan for a performance of "Crazy Train" . Rolling Stone's Andy Greene wrote: "The Randy Rhoads parts … [Read more...]
Alex Van Halen Hasn’t Retired: ‘I’ll Die With Sticks In My Hand’
When Alex Van Halen auctioned his drum equipment in June, many figured he had decided to retire from performing. Not so says Alex. “I’m not quitting," Alex told Billboard's Gary Graff. "I don’t know where that came from. I’ll die with sticks in my hand.” Although Alex is still dealing with spinal issues he’s had for decades, he's optimistic about getting behind the drums … [Read more...]
Alex Van Halen Breaks Silence In Candid Rolling Stone Interview
Alex Van Halen has broken his silence. In a new Rolling Stone interview with Brian Hiatt (with additional reporting by Kory Grow), Alex opened up about the loss of his brother Edward, his current health, the failed post-Edward tour with David Lee Roth, unreleased Van Halen music, a possible Van Halen biopic, and much more. Below is a breakdown of Alex's comments in the … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday Diamond David Lee Roth!
Born to Nathan and Sybil Roth on born October 10, 1954 in Bloomington, IN. Just a little over twenty years later, David Lee Roth would begin his reign as one of the world's most well-known rock frontmen and one of the best entertainers in the business. His life story is a tale of unusual events that eventually molded a great performer. So what made him what he is? Until the … [Read more...]
Listen To David Lee Roth’s Cover Of Brewer & Shipley’s ‘Tarkio Road’
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...]
Edward Van Halen Mini-Documentary: The Early Guitars In His Own Words
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. Alkin said, "Edward Van Halen … [Read more...]
Van Halen Brothers Rank 2nd On Top 20 Sibling Acts List
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 boxes, brothers Alex and Eddie … [Read more...]
TNA Champ Nic Nemeth Credits David Lee Roth For Fashion Inspiration
Current TNA Wrestling champion Nic Nemeth is known for his flashy, 80s-metal look when he entered the ring. So it should come as no surprise to find out his number one fashion influence is the Diamond one himself - David Lee Roth. "I usually say Mötley Crüe, Guns N' Roses, Poison, Ratt, whatever but the absolute...my favorite one [is] David Lee Roth," said Nemeth during a … [Read more...]
Thomas Dolby: Edward Van Halen’s Life Was Like ‘Spinal Tap’
Edward Van Halen saw This Is Spinal Tap. He also lived it. During a recent interview with Jeremy White, Dolby recalled a conversation with Edward when the topic of Spinal Tap came up. At the time, Edward was lending his guitar talents to a few tracks on Dolby's then-upcoming album Astronauts & Heretics - "Eastern Bloc" and "Close But No Cigar". "I went up to his … [Read more...]
Did David Lee Roth Almost Form A Band Featuring Billy Sheehan & Carmine Appice?
A David Lee Roth band featuring a returning Billy Sheehan and drummer Carmine Appice almost happened in the late 90s? That was a question DLR Book author Darren Paltrowitz recently posed to Sheehan. Below is the Q&A excerpt from Sheehan's recent appearance on Paltrowitz's podcast The Paltrocast. DP: In '97, '98 Dave did this newsletter through a website that's since … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Expects Alex Van Halen’s Book To Focus On The Good Times
Michael Anthony doesn't know what's inside Alex Van Halen's upcoming book "Brothers" but he expects Alex will focus on the good times had rather than the dirt. "Alex, basically, like myself — I've never been one to wanna talk smack about the band or whatever, 'cause I choose to remember all the good stuff and all the good times that we had," said Anthony during a recent … [Read more...]
Kenny Aronoff Replaces Jason Bonham, ‘Saves The Day’ For Hagar
Jason Bonham had to exit Sammy Hagar's "The Best Of All Worlds" tour due to an undisclosed family matter. Kenny Aronoff, a former bandmate of Hagar in Chickenfoot, covered for Bonham on Tuesday (August 27) in Cincinnati and last night (August 28) in Nashville. Two shows remain on the summer run. It's unclear whether Aronoff will finish out the tour on drums or if Jason Bonham … [Read more...]