Sammy Hagar says he's willing to meet David Lee Roth halfway for an Eddie Van Halen tribute. But would Roth be satisfied with that idea? In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Hagar said the recent Taylor Hawkins tribute concerts got him thinking about the Eddie Van Halen tribute that's been often discussed among fans and the media over the last two years but yet to … [Read more...]
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Watch Wolfgang Van Halen Play ‘Panama’ For Taylor Hawkins
Last night, the stars gathered in Los Angeles for the second tribute concert to the late Taylor Hawkins. Following the epic all-dayer in London's Wembley Stadium earlier this month, the drummer's friends and favorite artists came together to celebrate the life and legacy of a true rock'n'roll legend and, once again, Wolfgang Van Halen showed up to play a few Van Halen … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Rolls Out Another Studio/Live Van Halen Classic: ‘Dance The Night Away’
Diamond Dave is still dancin' the night away. In fact, he never stopped! Dave released another "Roth Lives! Studio Live" classic Van Halen track today. This time it's "Dance The Night Away" with a new "trippy" ending. A reminder from DLR that he's here to stay... From Dave's YouTube Channel: Recorded May 2022Henson StudiosLos Angeles, CA Al Estrada: GuitarRyan … [Read more...]
All Dave All Night: Fan Brings David Lee Roth To Animated Life With YouTube Tribute Channel
Credit: Ramses Rios Twenty years ago, when Ramses Rios sat down to play the video game Grand Theft Auto, he was a fourth grader raised on classical music. Rock and Roll music wasn't even on his radar. Then he heard David Lee Roth's music for the first time. "I became a fan when I heard 'Yankee Rose' for the very first time while playing a video game in 4th grade back … [Read more...]
Podcast Releases Never-Before-Heard Steve Vai ‘Eat ‘Em And Smile’ Interview With Greg Renoff From 2016 [AUDIO]
Credit: Neil Zlozower The podcast "The Tapes Archive" has just released author Greg Renoff's complete 2016 audio interview with Steve Vai all about David Lee Roth's classic 1986 album Eat 'Em and Smile'! From "The Tapes Archive"/YouTube: In this never before-heard 2016 interview, Vai talks with author Greg Renoff about the landmark David Lee Roth album Eat ‘Em … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Releases Second Live/Studio Recording: ‘Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love’
David Lee Roth is back with another "Roth Lives! Studio Live" classic Van Halen track. This time it's 'Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love'! On September 1st, Dave released a new studio version of Van Halen's 1984 classic ‘Panama'. Dave and his band recorded a total of 14 songs in two hours on May 3rd, 2022 at Henson Recording Studios in Los Angeles, CA. From Dave's … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth’s New Studio/Live ‘Panama’
Last night, David Lee Roth released a new studio version of Van Halen's 1984 classic ‘Panama', with no description other than the title, "Roth lives! Panama – David Lee Roth studio live”. Fans online have been debating when it was recorded, who is playing on it, etc. Well, we've got the scoop, straight from the Mojo Dojo: On May 3, 2022 the Roth band went into Henson … [Read more...]
‘ED by ZLOZ: Edward Van Halen Photographs by Neil Zlozower’ Hardcover Book Released
This is it! The BIGGEST & BEST hardcover coffee table photo book of Eddie Van Halen ever published. The long-awaited ED by ZLOZ, by legendary photographer Neil Zlozower, is being released right now, and it's packed with photos you won't find anywhere else. None of them appear in either of his previous Van Halen books, and the vast majority have never before been … [Read more...]
City Of Pasadena To Officially Dedicate Park Stage To Van Halen Next Month
Credit: Neil Zlozower The City of Pasadena will officially unveil "Van Halen Stage" in the new Playhouse Village Park on Saturday, September 10. From Pasadena Now: Pasadena’s favorite rock and roll sons will be honored on Saturday, September 10, when the City of Pasadena dedicates the new Playhouse Village Park and the Van Halen Stage in the Playhouse District. A … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Donates Painting To Charity Auction
An original, signed David Lee Roth painting is now up for auction. Roth recently donated one of his paintings (above) to the New York-based Charitybuzz, an internet company that raises funds for nonprofit organizations through online charity auctions with celebrities and brands. Biddings for Roth's painting titled "Boom Shaka-Laka-Laka" will run until September 6th at 4:00 … [Read more...]
The VHND ‘This Week In Van Halen History’ Trivia Challenge
Credit: Neil Zlozower Sammy's solo return, a Van Halen stomper blasts while the tires burn. Which monster band came first? Which 'Balance' single came last? We went back through the VH history books to come up with over a handful of moments that happened on this week. It's time to find out just how well you know your Van Halen history with the VHND "This Week In Van Halen … [Read more...]
New Mashup Has Elvis Burnin’ Up With Love For Van Halen
The King of Rock and Roll and King Edward are burnin' it up on stage! YouTuber Satoru Sayama has released a mashup video featuring Elvis Presley's isolated vocals from his 1972 hit "Burning Love" set to the music of Van Halen's "Jump" - Eddie solo included - that'll get your temperature risin'. Ladies and gentlemen, Elvis and Van Halen have the left the … [Read more...]