Van Halen, which several years ago became eligible for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has made it onto the ballot for the first time. The group is one of nine nominees who make up the field of acts vying for induction next year; the others include R.E.M., Patti Smith, Grand Master Flash and the Furious Five, The Stooges, The Ronettes, Joe Tex, Chic, and The Dave … [Read more...]
Van Halen to mount reunion tour with David Lee Roth in ’07?
False rumors of David Lee Roth's return to Van Halen have popped up all too often over the past 10 years, but ... According to MelodicRock.com, “Van Halen will likely tour in 2007 with David Lee Roth as frontman." The MelodicRock report reads as follows: VAN HALEN AND ROTH - FINALLY IN 2007 No more teasing. Never tease where Van Halen is concerned...I have information … [Read more...]
Eddie gives Howard Stern a VH update
Eddie called in to Howard Stern's SIRIUS Satellite Radio show last month and dished the latest dirt on Van Halen. Highlights included: announcing that he and a partner had discovered a cure for cancer. speculating that his tongue cancer was caused not by his decades of cigarette smoking, but rather by electromagnetic energy emanating from his studio gear that was … [Read more...]
Eddie performs at House of Petals, new reunion rumor surfaces
Eddie turned up Wednesday (7/19) at the House of Petals in West Hollywood, CA, for a private function, during which he jammed for the invitation-only crowd. Click HERE to see some pictures of the event. (As you might recall, Eddie accompanied the owner of House of Petals, Joey House, to an Oscar party back in March, pictures of which also showed up on the … [Read more...]
Another Half
The Van Halen brothers made a surprise appearance at the June 17 Kenny Chesney concert in Carson, CA---and by "appearance," we mean that they actually got on stage and jammed with the country singer for two songs: "Jump" and "You Really Got Me." Click HERE to see a picture of Ed and Chesney. … [Read more...]
Livin’ It Up summer tour dates
Sammy has announced the initial itinerary for this summer's "Livin' It Up!" tour, which will feature Sammy and The Wabos, as well as The Other Half---a.k.a. Sammy, Michael, Vic and David, who will play all Van Halen material. Here's the itinerary as of March 20: May 2006 5-7, 12-14 - Lake Tahoe, NV - Harrah's South Shore Room June 2006 3 - Glen Helen, CA - Hyundai … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Breaks His Silence
Michael Anthony---who, in recent years, has largely been the only member of Van Halen to foster any goodwill between the band and its fan base, and has essentially been a one-man PR machine who kept alive fans' hopes that the group would eventually rise from the ashes---recently granted Japan's Burrn! magazine an interview in which he spoke openly about the unfortunate … [Read more...]
Sammy, Michael to tour as The Other Half, play VH tunes
No one knows if we'll ever see another Van Halen tour, but Sammy and Mike are trying to give fans the next best thing. They, along with The Wabos, will hit the road this summer for a tour that will feature an opening set from Sammy and The Wabos, and a closing set from Sammy, Michael, Vic and David. Dubbed "The Other Half," the newly formed quartet plans to play nothing but … [Read more...]