Today marks a historic anniversary for the Van Halen family... It was 60 years ago today that the Van Halen family traveled from Holland to America! (the newly discovered passenger list below proves the date was March 9th, and not February 22nd, as we previously thought). While living in Holland, Jan and Eugenia Van Halen received letters from relatives describing the wonders … [Read more...]
All Access Photos are rare pics from a roadie, friend, or band insider. Many are never-seen-before exclusives. We've featured 99 so far, and have got many more on deck, which we will be rolling out soon.
VHND’s All Access Photo: Jungle Studs
One of David Lee Roth's personal photos from his many jungle adventures. This is from a trip to the Highland Jungles of New Guinea in late ’84. Dave shares some home video from this adventure here. “All Access” Van Halen 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. … [Read more...]
VHND’s All Access Photo: Guitars at 5150 Studio
Never-seen shot from Eddie Van Halen's 5150 Studio of some of his guitars. Ten guitars in total - some rarely or never seen. Circa 1985. “All Access” Van Halen 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 in every weekend for more! … [Read more...]
VHND’s All Access Photo: “Tattoo” Video Shoot
Rare behind-the-scenes photos from Van Halen's video shoot for "Tattoo." Thanks to Dave for the black and white photo, and Wolf for the color photo. “All Access” Van Halen 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 in every weekend for more! … [Read more...]
VHND’s All Access Photo: Van Halen Visits KATT-FM, 1978
November 20th, 1978; Van Halen at "Oklahoma's Pure Rock Station," ROCK 100.5 "The KATT." The band made this radio appearance before jumping in a limo and heading straight to their in store appearance at Sound Warehouse. Thanks to R. Galbraith for the photo, which has never been seem anywhere before. “All Access” Van Halen photos is a weekly feature at VHND.com. Every … [Read more...]
VHND’s All Access Photo: Club Med 1978
December 1978: Brothers Alex and Eddie Van Halen taking a much needed break after their whirlwind 1978 tour. Van Halen had performed over 140 exhausting shows over nine months. Immediately after the tour's last date in San Diego, the band took a five-day break, vacation at Club Med in Mexico. The following week, they were back in the studio, recording what would become Van … [Read more...]
VHND’s All Access Photo: Tour Bus 1979
Somewhere on the road in 1979, Edward Van Halen poses with his new polaroid camera. This never-seen shot was taken during Van Halen's first headlining tour, in support of Van Halen II. “All Access” Van Halen 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 in every … [Read more...]
VHND’s All Access Photo: 5150 Studios, 1985
Eddie Van Halen feeling at home in his 5150 Studios, 1985. We published this photo in The Inside magazine, but it's never appeared online until now. “All Access” Van Halen 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 in every weekend for more! … [Read more...]
VHND’s All Access Photo: Young David Lee Roth
Young David Lee Roth. Does he realize what the future holds for him? “All Access” Van Halen photos is a weekly feature at VHND.com. Every weekend we will be posting a photo from a roadie, friend, or band insider. Many will be exclusives that have never been seen anywhere before. Tune in every weekend for more! Photo courtesy of The Roth Show. … [Read more...]
VHND’s All Access Photo: Backstage in Midland
Then the guy goes, "Now boys before I hand over the keys you've got to promise me that you'll handle this car resonsibly and follow these 3 simple rules. Rule number 1- No sex in the car; Rule number 2- No drugs in the car; And rule number 3- No rock and roll in the car. Can you boys promise me that?" Backstage in Midland, Texas, 1979. “All Access” Van Halen photos is a … [Read more...]
VHND’s All Access Photo: Spaghetti Time
The Van Halen brothers eating spaghetti. ("Hey, they're just like us! They eat spaghetti!") Seriously, THIS is an "All Access" photo. What's more behind-the-scenes than Van Halen eatin' spaghetti? This is a another never-seen shot from an former VH roadie. By the way, the guy in the orange shirt is Dennis from the lighting crew. “All Access” Van Halen photos is a … [Read more...]
VHND’s All Access Photo: Backstage Guitars
A never seen photo of the band's guitars backstage during the '82 Diver Down tour. Three rarely seen guitars of Ed's, one of Dave's and five of Michael's basses. “All Access” Van Halen photos is a weekly feature at VHND.com. Every weekend we will be posting a photo from a roadie, friend, or band insider. Many will be exclusives that have never been seen anywhere before. … [Read more...]