Press play on the video below, and then sit down. Or, you might want to stand up and go crazy. On this day in 1981, The Mighty Van Halen performed at the Greensboro Coliseum. There’s an audio recording of this amazing concert. It’s one of the better-sounding audience recordings of the Fair Warning tour. But hold on a sec, we want to set this up first. This concert was … [Read more...]
Tawny Kitaen On Touring With ‘Greatest Rock Band In The World’
Tawny Kitaen was doing cartwheels for Van Halen long before Whitesnake. In fact, she still is. "I'd like to see somebody tell me that Van Halen isn't the greatest rock band in the world," said Kitaen during her recent appearance on rock journalist Mitch Lafon's podcast "Rock Talk with Mitch Lafon". Kitaen said she toured with Van Halen's original lineup for three years … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony’s Birthday Show, 6/20/81 Fabulous Forum
Happy Birthday, Michael Anthony! To celebrate "Cannon-mouth's" birthday today, we feature an audio recording of Michael's birthday show during the Fair Warning tour. Listen to Van Halen LIVE at the Fabulous Forum, recorded on June 20th, 1981 in Inglewood, CA, on Michael Anthony’s 27th birthday, below. (Photo Credits: Both photos taken by Mike Romy on … [Read more...]
Teens React To Van Halen’s Live Video of ‘Unchained’
Claire (16 yrs old) and Walker (13 yrs old) are on their musical journey to react to the greatest music of the '60s, '70s, '80s, and '90s on their YouTube channel, "3 Years Apart." Today's reaction video is Van Halen performing "Unchained" at the Oakland Coliseum Stadium in 1981, during the Fair Warning tour. Their dad, who picked the video, says, "It is definitely one of … [Read more...]
Never-Before-Heard Alex Van Halen Interview From 1981
“There’s a little bit of Van Halen in everybody, and we’re just there to bring it out.” Talk about the perfect t-shirt. Those words came straight from the man who has brought the undeniable Van Halen beats we’ve been rocking to for over four decades - Alex Van Halen. They’re from a 1981 interview that has never been heard before until now thanks to the podcast The Tapes … [Read more...]
‘Van Halen: The Japanese Singles 1978-1984’ Vinyl Box Set Coming Soon – Exclusive Contest
Warner Records is releasing a new Van Halen vinyl box set comprised of 13 singles the band released in Japan between 1978 and 1984. 'The Japanese Singles 1978-1984' will be made up of thirteen 7” vinyls, complete with replicas of the original sleeve artwork. The release date is Nov. 1, 2019. WIN A TEST PRESSING: Van Halen Store has a very cool EXCLUSIVE CONTEST for this … [Read more...]
Watch ‘IN YOUR FACE – The Neil Zlozower Story’ – For FREE
Watch the ENTIRE film here, for free! The award winning documentary, "IN YOUR FACE - The Neil Zlozower Story" is finally available to be seen for FREE. (It was formerly available on various platforms for paid viewing, but now it's for FREE, exclusively on YouTube. Watch the entire film above. It's a MUST-SEE for everyone who loves rock ’n’ roll, and particularly rock … [Read more...]
Dweezil Zappa Shows Off Eddie Van Halen’s ‘Rasta Guitar’ (2 Videos)
Watch the two videos below for the first ever close-up look into Eddie Van Halen's rarely-seen "Rasta" guitar! Dweezil Zappa recently stopped by Norman’s Rare Guitars in Tarzana, California, showing off a very special, rarely-seen guitar, formerly owned by Edward Van Halen. Known only as the rare "Rasta" guitar, Ed painted it during the 1981 "Fair Warning' tour in rasta … [Read more...]
Funny Van Halen Newspaper Articles From This Day in 1981
On this day in 1981, Van Halen performed in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, during the Fair Warning tour. Everyone who attended the show loved it, with the notable exception of the critic the local newspaper sent to review the show. You can read that concert reviewer below. Back in the '70s and '80s, newspapers would often send critics to review concerts who didn't even like the band. … [Read more...]
‘Sunday Afternoon In The Park’ Video Cover
Enjoy this unique Van Halen cover on a beautiful Sunday afternoon! This video comes from Jeff Miller in Boston. "Here's my drum and bass version of this weirdo tune on the amazing Fair Warning album by Van Halen. "After seeing Wolfie's 'Sunday Afternoon in The Park' Instagram vid, I got a little crazy and had to do something. So I made this, I hope you like it, and I'd be … [Read more...]
Concert Video: Van Halen Live in Memphis, 1981
Enjoy this audience shot concert footage of Van Halen live at the Mid South Coliseum in Memphis, Tennessee, September 1, 1981! This is a nearly complete Fair Warning show. Sure, it's one camera, and distorted sound, but beggars can't be choosers - it's some of the only Fair Warning concert footage we have. This upgrade from 2012 is from a better source than what's circulated … [Read more...]
Former Van Halen Manager Writes Tell-All Book
A new tell-all book has been written by Noel Monk, Van Halen manager from 1978-1985. It's the only Van Halen book chronicling the early years written by a member of the Van Halen camp. And by their manager, no less! Runnin' with the Devil: A Backstage Pass to the Wild Times, Loud Rock, and the Down and Dirty Truth Behind the Making of Van Halen is being released in less than … [Read more...]