A special article today. Greg Renoff, author of Van Halen Rising, has been asked by the widow of original Van Halen bassist, Mark Stone, to post something about Mark on social media. We're sharing it here on VHND, so that she can read the comments, thoughts, and memories posted online about her dear, late husband... "Darlene Stone -- the wife of the late Mark Stone, who was … [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...]
‘Led Zeppelin Meets The Temptations’ — David Lee Roth Explains What Musical Ingredients Created the Classic Van Halen Sound
'Have you ever used the term “Party like a rockstar?" I'm the guy you're talking about.’ —DLR David Lee Roth stopped by Sway in the Morning in 2013 or 2014 and proudly opened up about his past and connection with “urban music.” He even freestyled live and hopped out of his seat and danced with Heather. Watch the interview below. … [Read more...]
VHND’s All Access Photo: Ed & Wolf Jamming Today
Today, half of Van Halen jammed together. But this time it was Wolf on the drums, and Eddie on the bass! If YOU could join them on guitar, what songs would you want to jam? (Photo from Wolf's Instagram) 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 … [Read more...]
Happy Holidays from the Van Halens!
"Wishing everyone Happy Holidays!" (Posted on the Facebook pages of Eddie Van Halen & Kody Van Halen) … [Read more...]
Exclusive: David Lee Roth Throws Us a Bone
Fans have been looking for clues about Van Halen's future that might be hidden inside David Lee Roth's zany new holiday video. Could there really be hidden clues? We asked Diamond Dave… and he answered! He sent the Van Halen News Desk the following message… “Yes, there are hidden messages in the video. The Kon-Tiki is the epitome of adventure. The VH flag and the Kon-Tiki are … [Read more...]
New DLR Song/Video: ‘Talkin’ Christmas Blues!’
Happy Holidays from Diamond Dave's Tiki Bunker! Straight from Diamond Dave's Tiki Bunker! Van Halen’s frontman delivers up some festive cheer in a new song titled "Talkin' Christmas Blues" — just in time for the Holidays! The Great Rothzonian posted a new video to ‘The Roth Show’s’ YouTube Channel today. The two minute-song features acoustic guitar and harmonica, and Dave … [Read more...]
Eddie & Alex Van Halen’s Gift to Paraquat Kelley (UPDATED)
UPDATE #1: Scroll down to see MORE PHOTOS that we added today. UPDATE #2, from Paraquat: Paraquat tells the Van Halen News Desk, "Thanks to my brothers Eddie and Alex for stopping bye for a hang with Paraquat Kelley today to support Melody Rogers and me for the upcoming Mighty Met Acoustic Flashback on Dec 14 @ the Canyon Club in Augora Whoo Ya!" Here's photos and video … [Read more...]
EVH Launches 5150III 1X12 50-Watt Combo Guitar Amp
After nearly three years in development, EVH is pleased to announce the launch of the 5150III 1x12 50-watt combo amplifier. This is not your average 1x12 combo by any stretch. In line with Eddie Van Halen’s legacy, this 1x12 is a true game changer, making players swear they’re standing in front of a half-stack. The EVH 5150III 1x12 is an all-tube combo amp, featuring three … [Read more...]
‘Eddie Van Halen is an Amazing Father’: Valerie Bertinelli Praises Her Rocker Ex and Their Son
From DailyMail.co.uk: Eddie Van Halen was one of the hardest partying rockers of the seventies and eighties when his band Van Halen was on top. Flash forward 30 years and the Hot For Teacher hit maker has a completely different image, as his ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli explained to Meredith Vieira on Monday. 'Eddie's a great father,' the 54-year-old Hot In Cleveland … [Read more...]