Just in time for Sammy Hagar’s 75th Birthday comes a podcast dedicated to covering all aspects within nine degrees of the Red Rocker! The Bogus Otis Show is co-hosted, or should we say, “Bo-Hosted”, by long-time Sammy and Van Halen fans, Darin Bristow & Brent Kinnaird. It launched on Rocktober 13th - Sammy’s 75th Birthday. The "nine degrees of" in the … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar & The Circle – ‘Father Time’ (Official Video)
At 75 years old, Sammy Hagar has certainly lived out his dream....but it ain't over yet. The official video for Sammy Hagar & The Circle's "Father Time" has been released via Sammy's YouTube channel. The song features some stunning backing vocals from Michael Anthony, just as Sammy promised we'd hear on his latest album with The Circle - Crazy Times. Along with hearing … [Read more...]
Craig Parker Adams: Beyond The Notes
Credit: Maria Ramirez-Adams This article is a public service announcement to all Van Halen fans who frequent the VHND... Craig Parker Adams is a guitarist we've featured on the Van Halen News Desk multiple times, who's written guitar instrumentals very much influenced and inspired by Eddie Van Halen. We love his music. And a lot of VH fans have loved what they've heard … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Releases Studio/Live Track #4: ‘You Really Got Me’
David Lee is comin' to getcha once again, this time with "Roth Lives! Studio Live" release number four - "You Really Got Me"! From Dave's YouTube Channel: Recorded May 2022Henson StudiosLos Angeles, CA Al Estrada: GuitarRyan Wheeler: BassFrancis Valentino: Drums Recorded by Tom Syrowski … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday To ‘The Red Rocker’ Sammy Hagar! [VIDEO]
Happy Birthday, Sammy Hagar! Sammy has been celebrating his 75th birthday at the Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico this week. He played shows Sunday (10/9) and Tuesday (10/11) night and is about to hit the stage for show number three tonight. Check out a recap of night one above with some more videos from both nights below! "There's Only One Way To Rock" … [Read more...]
The Latest From The Mojo Dojo YouTube Channel Celebrates The Birthday Of ‘The GOAT’ David Lee Roth! [VIDEO]
Live in front of your naked steaming eyes comes a brand-new video straight from the Mojo Dojo David Lee Roth Tribute channel! Artist Ramses Rios recaptured the classic opening scene from Dave's 1986 video for "Yankee Rose" along with some recent audio of Diamond Dave being, well...."DIAMOND DAVE"! From Ramses: “Gimme a bottle of anything, and a glazed donut, TO GO!” A … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday Diamond David Lee Roth!
David Lee Roth's two-page spread inside the Fair Warning tour book. A real rock 'n' roll superhero! Happy Birthday, Diamond Dave! 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 … [Read more...]
Watch Wolfgang’s Van Halen Set in Perfect High Definition Quality
By now you've probably seen Wolfgang, Dave Grohl, Josh Freese (Devo, Guns N' Roses, Nine Inch Nails) and Justin Hawkins of The Darkness perform scorching covers of Van Halen classics at one of both of the recent Taylor Hawkins Tribute concerts on YouTube. But did you know that you can watch the entire 5-hour concert at Wembly Stadium in perfect quality & high … [Read more...]
Pete Thorn Says Eddie Van Halen & Chris Cornell Were ‘Close To Collaboration’
We almost heard an Eddie Van Halen/Chris Cornell collaboration according to guitarist Pete Thorn. During his recent appearance on "The Mitch Lafon and Jeremy White Show", Thorn (Cornell, Don Henley, Melissa Etheridge) told White Eddie and Cornell became friends sometime in the late 90s, early 2000s. The two had often talked about working together as Eddie was a big fan of … [Read more...]
Alex Van Halen Posts Heartfelt Message In Memory Of Brother Eddie
Alex Van Halen has posted a message to his brother Eddie, who passed away two years ago today. "Hey Ed, we miss you. We love you. The VH Family." Alex included a classic photo of him and Eddie along with a very fitting quote from the philosopher Plato; "The soul of a man is immortal and imperishable." Alex posted the message on his official Facebook and … [Read more...]
In Memoriam: Eddie Van Halen
Two years ago today, we lost Eddie Van Halen - the legendary guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of the greatest American rock band. Remember his legacy with Sammy Hagar and others as they reflect on his impact on rock and roll and showmanship. … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Says The Likelihood Of An Eddie Van Halen Tribute Are Slim, His Closure Came With Taylor Hawkins Tribute Performances
Wolfgang Van Halen says dysfunction is to blame for no Eddie Van Halen tribute and the chances of if ever happening are slim. "When it comes to Van Halen and entities surrounding the band it’s unfortunate, certainly compared to Foo Fighters who have their shit together with inter-personal relationships," Wolfgang said in a new interview with Classic Rock. "I don’t know what … [Read more...]