From a snowstorm concert in September to being the subject of an Eddie/Alex debate to visiting the hallowed 5150 Studios, guitarist Damon Johnson has plenty of Van Halen stories to tell and he shared them all during a recent appearance on Final Resonance TV. Back in 1995, Johnson (Thin Lizzy, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Alice Cooper, Blackstar Riders) was the lead vocalist and guitarist … [Read more...]
Happy 31st Birthday Wolfgang Van Halen!
Edward Van Halen lit the fire in the group that bears his name. Now his son is blazing his own trail as a solo artist. This is the story of Wolfgang Van Halen. Wolfie at just one hour old, held by Alex Van Halen Born March 16th, 1991, named after the classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wolfgang William Van Halen is the son of Eddie Van … [Read more...]
LISTEN: ‘Unchained: The Eddie Van Halen Story’ Author Paul Brannigan Exclusive Interview
The VHND's Eric Senich talked with author Paul Brannigan to talk about his book Unchained: The Eddie Van Halen Story! Here's a rundown of the topics covered in the interview: Eddie's guitar and recorder always by his sideThe influence parents Jan and Eugenia had on EddieForget the Fab Four, Eddie's fire was lit by The Dave Clark Five!Eric Clapton was the Cream of the … [Read more...]
LISTEN: ‘Eruption: Conversations with Eddie Van Halen’ Authors Exclusive Interview
The VHND's Eric Senich talked with Eruption: Conversations with Eddie Van Halen authors Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill for an exclusive, in-depth discussion of Eddie Van Halen's legendary career! Throughout the interview Tolinski and Gill give their insight and opinions on a wide range of EVH topics including: Eddie's childhood days overcoming his shynessHis relationship … [Read more...]
Exclusive Interview: ‘Van Halen: The Eruption and the Aftershock’ Author Michael Christopher
The Van Halen News Desk's Eric Senich talked with music journalist Michael Christopher about his new book Van Halen: The Eruption and the Aftershock! Below is the complete interview conducted by Senich for his podcast Booked On Rock. Christopher discusses a wide range of topics related to Van Halen including: The band's early days in Pasadena and original bassist Mark … [Read more...]
Wolfang Van Halen On ’07 Van Halen Reunion: ‘It Was Inevitably Going To Be Roth’
Credit: GHOSTRIDER2112 Wolfgang Van Halen said Van Halen's 2007 reunion with David Lee Roth was inevitable and an idea he initiated. Wolfgang told Rolling Stone's Andy Greene the seeds of the reunion began in 2006 when he, Eddie and Alex Van Halen started jamming together at 5150 Studios. Soon after, Wolfgang offered up the idea of bringing Roth back to the … [Read more...]
Guitar Tech Chet Haun Recalls “Whirlwind Of A Time” Working With Van Halen In 2007
Credit: Chet Haun It's a sunny afternoon in Los Angeles, summer of 2007. Godsmack guitar tech Chet Haun is enjoying a day off, sitting in an empty Sunset Bar & Grill with a couple of guys from the road crew. He's about to bite into a slice of pizza when his phone rings. "Hi Chet? This is Edward Van Halen's assistant Matt. Edward would like to know if he can speak … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Recalls End Of Radio Stint, Start Of ’07 Van Halen Reunion In Latest Artwork
David Lee Roth's latest illustrations go back to the time his brief stint as FM radio morning show host went cold while his reunion with Van Halen was about to finally catch fire. Roth's illustrations begin with a depiction of himself attached to a ball and chain talking into a microphone. Alongside "New York" in big bold colored letters are the complaints and demands of … [Read more...]
Van Halen Tour Stories With Guitar Tech Tom Weber & Keyboard Tech Greg Rule
From controversial keyboard mishaps to giant show-stopping bugs, Van Halen guitar tech Tom Weber and keyboard tech Greg Rule shared over two-hours worth of must-hear tour stories during a recent podcast appearance. Weber, who worked with Van Halen in 2007 & 2015, along with Rule, who worked with the band in 2015, appeared on The Jeremy White Podcast and Rock Talk with … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Van Halen Tour Jacket To Be Auctioned At ‘MusiCares Charity Relief Auction’
David Lee Roth worn jacket with signed photograph. Estimate: $3000 - $5000 Julien's Auctions has announced the lineup of items up for bidding next month at MusiCares Charity Relief Auction and among them is an on-stage jacket worn by David Lee Roth. The black jacket embroidered with rhinestones was worn by Roth during Van Halen's highly successful 2007-2008 tour, Roth's … [Read more...]
Eddie’s Still Got His Jumpsuit
So cool to see Eddie Van Halen still has his pink jumpsuit from the 1980 Invasion tour, and that it still fits! Wonder what other classic stage clothes he still has... … [Read more...]
Guitar Legends Recreate Photo 30 Years Later
What’s 30 years between friends? Back in 1978, Eddie Van Halen was thrilled to be touring with one of his idols, Black Sabbath. As this 1978 backstage photo shows, one day Queen’s Brian May attended a Black Sabbath/Van Halen show and hooked up with Eddie and Tony Iommi backstage. Luckily for guitar buffs, someone snapped this historic photo—showing three HUGE guitar legends … [Read more...]