Van Halen's iconic debut album was released 45 years ago today! Released on February 10th, 1978, Van Halen was a huge commercial success and would go on to influence countless bands in the years that followed. The album peaked at number 19 on the US Billboard 200 and has gone on to sell more than 10 million copies in the United States. Rolling Stone, … [Read more...]
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Watch Gregg Bissonette Break Down Alex Van Halen’s ‘Hot For Teacher’
Bring your pencil and your drumsticks. It's time to get some schoolin' on Alex Van Halen's classic drum track on "Hot For Teacher" with long-time David Lee Roth drummer Gregg Bissonette! Bissonette (DLR Band, Joe Satriani, Ringo & His All-Starr Band) was a recent guest for Drum Channel's series of videos. He not only shows how Alex's drum track works but also notes … [Read more...]
The Latest Roth Show Episode: When Van Halen Danced The Year 1975 Away
A brand-new episode of The Roth Show has arrived, and this time David Lee Roth takes us on a trip back in time to the year 1975 when nobody ruled the streets at night like Van Halen! Here are some of the topics Dave covers in the latest episode: … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Releases Cover Of ‘Mustang Sally’ With Official Video
David Lee Roth released a new video this week - his cover of the R&B classic "Mustang Sally". Dave's version of the 1965 Mack Rice hit made famous a year later by Wilson Pickett includes various footage of "The Diamond One" over the years dating back to his early solo days. No details regarding the specific date of the recording or who is part of Dave's band, but we do … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth’s Painting To Be Auctioned For MusiCares Charity Relief
David Lee Roth has donated one of his original paintings to the upcoming MusiCares Charity Relieve Auction to be held Sunday, February 5th. From Julienslive.com: An original painting by hard rock vocalist David Lee Roth, titled "Dark Ocean." The painting, featuring textured brush strokes in black and white with a dot of red, has been executed in acrylic on canvas. Roth … [Read more...]
The Latest Episode Of The Roth Show: Attending The Birthday Of The Devil With The ‘MTV Lost Weekend’ Girl
David Lee Roth recounts the day he ran with the devil on his birthday with the 'MTV Lost Weekend" girl in the latest episode of The Roth Show. As you'll hear in Season 2 Episode 2 above, Roth ended up in a near two-year relationship with one of the girls who appeared in the promos for Van Halen's "MTV Lost Weekend" contest back in 1984. Based on his description, we can … [Read more...]
A Look Back On The Iconic Van Halen Video Released 39 Years Ago This Week: ‘Jump’
Just when we thought they couldn't get any bigger, Van Halen soared to all new heights on January 2nd, 1984, the day MTV debuted the video for the band's brand-new single "Jump". Just over two years after launching, MTV had gone from a struggling upstart only available to households in parts of New Jersey to a pop culture phenomenon. For Van Halen front man David Lee Roth, … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Recalls Van Halen Club Days In Latest Episode Of The Roth Show
David Lee Roth has released another episode of The Roth Show. Gather 'round the campfire kids, Uncle Dave has some early-day Van Halen stories to tell! Here's a rundown of what Dave talks about (and sings) in episode two, season two of The Roth Show recorded in Studio B at Henson Studios: … [Read more...]
The Roth Show Returns With ‘Season 2 – Episode 1’
David Lee Roth's podcast The Roth Show has returned! Earlier today, Dave unexpectedly launched season two of his podcast. It's been a long time since we last had an episode of The Roth Show as season one wrapped up way back on October 1st, 2019. As we know, much has transpired since. Here are some of the topics Dave covers in his return: … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Releases Fifth Studio/Live Track: ‘Everybody Wants Some!!’
David Lee Roth is finishing out the year with one more studio/live track - "Everybody Wants Some!!". As with the previously released "You Really Got Me", "Dance The Night Away", "Panama" and "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love", "Everybody Wants Some!!" was recorded on May 3rd, 2022 at Henson Recording Studio in Hollywood, California. Joining Dave in the studio are Al Estrada on … [Read more...]
Jump Back, What’s That Sound? It’s The Van Halen Parody ‘Santa Claus’!
Here's something to stuff those stockings with the line running up the back with. A brand new Van Halen parody has arrived courtesy of The Society of Bandits, who have taken "Panama" and transformed it into "Santa Claus"! "Santa Claus" Lyrics: Jump back, what's that sound?Here he comes…Santa's back in town, yeah!Black boots, red hat and Santa suitModel citizen? Or … [Read more...]
‘Ain’t Talkin’ ’bout Feliz Navidad’ Holiday Mashup
You may have all you want this Christmas — but we’ve got something you need!!! This Van Halen-Jose Feliciano mashup will take you to the edge of holiday spirit. Hey! Hey! Hey! Mashup master Bill McClintock has released another gem and this one includes David Lee Roth singing alongside Jose Feliciano! Music used in this mashup: Jose Feliciano'S "Feliz Navidad" and … [Read more...]