Legend has it that Eddie Van Halen painted his Frankenstrat guitar (also known as The Frankenstein) with the iconic red/black/white color scheme sometime in early 1979. We've just figured out that it was almost certainly the last week of March when he painted it. That makes it 35 years ago this week that the famous guitarist transformed his white guitar (with black stripes) … [Read more...]
VHND’a All Access Photo: Eddie Last Night At The L.A. Kings Game
Eddie Van Halen last night at the L.A. kings game. He went with Wolf and Eric Friedman of Tremonti. “All Access” Photos is a weekly feature at VHND.com. Every weekend we feature a photo from a roadie, friend, or band insider. Many are never-seen-before exclusives. Tune in every weekend for more! … [Read more...]
Van Halen: Intimate Pics of the Early Days
From Rolling Stone: Amazing vintage photos of Eddie and Co. through the lens of Mark Weiss Greetings From Asbury Park Mark Weiss was still in high school when he began sneaking into New Jersey concerts with his camera in the mid-Seventies. "I'd give the guy at the door three or four dollars," he says. "I'd stuff my camera under a baggy sweatshirt and between bands … [Read more...]
This Day in ’79: Van Halen Kicks Off First Headlining Tour! (Video)
Embed from Getty Images On March 25th 1979, two days after the release of their second album, Van Halen kicked off their very first headlining tour! On the first world tour a year earlier, Van Halen were like caged animals on stage, touring as the opening act for Black Sabbath and Journey. Limited to a brief 30 to 40 minute slot each night (often sabotaged by the … [Read more...]
VHND’s All Access Photo: Last Night At Beso Hollywood
Eddie Van Halen and Valerie Bertinelli celebrate Wolfgang's 23rd birthday with some friends last night at Beso Hollywood. “All Access” Photos is a weekly feature at VHND.com. Every weekend we feature a photo from a roadie, friend, or band insider. Many are never-seen-before exclusives. Tune in every weekend for more! … [Read more...]
The Roth Show: The New York City Way 2 – Let’s Dance!
In episode 2 of the new season, your host, David Lee Roth, reveals more of The New York City Way's plot with a focus on dancing, The Pill, Soul Train and so much more! … [Read more...]
All-New EVH Sneakers Now Available!
VanHalenStore.com is proud to offer the ALL NEW line of EVH Brand Signature Striped Sneakers from legendary rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen. Featuring the iconic Van Halen stripes from Eddie’s guitars. The new High Tops come in all three color schemes: Red with White and Black stripes, modeled after his infamous red, white and black striped Frankenstein guitar, White with … [Read more...]
Happy 23rd Birthday, Wolfgang Van Halen!
Wolfgang William Van Halen turns 23 years old today (born March 16, 1991). The Eddie Van Halen instrumental “316" was named in his honor, after Wolfgang’s birthday date. Named after the classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, he is the son of Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Halen and actress Valerie Bertinelli, and the nephew of Van Halen drummer Alex Van … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Donates Signed Wolfgang Special Guitar To Fueled By The Fallen
Guitar Legend and Philanthropist Eddie Van Halen donates a signed Wolfgang Special guitar to Fueled By The Fallen (FBTF), a 501(c)3 non-profit that supports Veterans and First Responders, where it's being auctioned on eBay and the proceeds going to FBTF.Check out Eddie's workbench at 5150 in the recent picture!See the eBay auction here. Their website is FBTF.org and their … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Responds to Gene Simmon’s Claim About Supposedly Wanting To Join KISS
Kiss's Gene Simmons claims that he once had to talk Eddie Van Halen out of leaving Van Halen and joining Kiss. Gene has repeated this story a few times over the last 20 years, but we've never heard what Eddie Van Halen has to say about this story...until now! The Van Halen News Desk has dug up a rare interview in which Eddie was asked about this rumor! This interview, embed … [Read more...]
Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley Address Rumors That Eddie Van Halen Wanted To Join KISS
Gene Simmons has always boasted that Edward Van Halen asked if he could join Kiss in 1982. This crazy-sounding rumor has always baffled many. Would Eddie really want to join KISS at the time Van Halen's fame was skyrocketing and Kiss's fame was waning? In the new issue of Guitar World magazine (April 2014), Kiss guitarist Paul Stanley and bassist Gene Simmons celebrate their … [Read more...]
7-Year-Old Drummer Avery Plays Van Halen’s “I’m The One” (VIDEO)
Our favorite little drummer is back! And this time, he attempts another Van Halen deep track; the scorching “I'm The One” from Van Halen I. How do you think he did? Share your thoughts in the comments section. Related Avery Molek Stories: Our original feature on young drumming prodigy Avery Molek, 6-Year-Old Drummer Shreds Van Halen’s ‘Hot For Teacher’, was seen by … [Read more...]