Even though Sammy Hagar hasn't been in Van Halen since their 2004 tour in support of The Best Of Both Worlds greatest hits package, the obligatory "Van Halen" questions came up in two recent interviews of his. Both interviews were conducted last month during the Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp, which was held inside the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. One interview was with … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen News
Eddie Van Halen Talks about Collaborating with LL Cool J
Rock And Hip-Hop Collide As Two Legendary Artists Come Together For The Track "We're The Greatest" on AUTHENTIC. LOS ANGELES, CA – Music legends, Eddie Van Halen and LL COOL J, have teamed up for two songs on LL's upcoming new album AUTHENTIC, set to release on April 30th. The rock icon joined the legendary rapper in the studio and kicked the volume up to create two genre … [Read more...]
Video: LL Cool J Talks Eddie Van Halen
“I just really wanted to work with the best, work with people that I respect, people that I look up to, people that impress me, people that I believe are truly super talented,” LL Cool J told Radio.com. “I feel like Eddie falls in that category.” Read more of what LL said about Eddie here. LISTEN TO A 90-second audio preview of “We’re The Greatest” with LL … [Read more...]
LL Cool J on Eddie Van Halen: “I Have Worked With One Of The Greatest Guitarists That Ever Lived”
Last week, LL Cool J boasted, "The Eddie Van Halen solo on 'We’re The Greatest' is a masterpiece!!! My favorite part of the song." Now, LL Cool J has more to say. From WZLX: A few weeks back, hip-hop legend LL Cool J unexpectedly posted a photo to his Facebook page that showed him sitting in the control room of a studio… next to Eddie Van Halen. Van Halen hasn’t guested … [Read more...]
New Interview with the Van Halen Brothers (Audio)
Today (March 25th) there's a NEW interview with Eddie and Alex Van Halen! The VH brothers did a phone interview with Australia's TripleM.com. Sounds like they're in great spirits and they can't wait to make it to Australia! Van Halen's Bad Habits Eddie spills beans on biggest myths surrounding the 70s rock legends Van Halen will be here for the Stone Music Festival … [Read more...]
Audio Sample of LL Cool J song featuring Eddie Van Halen
A 90-second audio preview of "We're The Greatest" can be streamed above. This is one of two songs from LL Cool J's upcoming album, Authentic, which feature Eddie Van Halen. The album is due April 30th. That is unmistakably Eddie Van Halen on some VERY cool guitar on this! Makes us want to hear the whole song... Note that LL Cool J makes a couple Van Halen references: “I … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen playing on TWO tracks from LL Cool J’s new album
As previously reported, Eddie Van Halen will be featured on LL Cool J's upcoming album, Authentic, due April 30th. At a recent concert, LL implied Eddie plays on one track. However, LL unveiled the tracklist for Authentic today, and Eddie Van Halen appears on not one, but TWO tracks! Here's the complete tracklist: 1. Bath Salt 2. Not Leaving You Tonight (Feat. Fitz … [Read more...]
VHND’s All Access Photo: Wolfie’s Birthday Party
This week's All Access Photo comes from Wolfgang's 22nd birthday party last night. The picture, featuring Eddie and Wolf, was posted on Instagram by Tremonti's Eric Friedman. Below are a few more photos from Wolfie's special day. “All Access” Van Halen photos is a new weekly feature at VHND.com . Every weekend we will be posting a photo from a roadie, friend, or … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen to play guitar on one track from LL Cool J’s new album
Breaking news from the Van Halen News Desk: The EVH/LL mystery is (mostly) solved! Finally, the explanation for the first and second photos recently posted by both Eddie Van Halen and LL Cool J; one of the tracks on the LL Cool J's new album will in fact feature Eddie Van Halen on guitar! What an unexpected collaboration! LL Cool J revealed this tonight at a concert … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen involved in LL Cool J’s “Authentic” album
UPDATE 3/15/13: Read the answer to the mystery HERE. Guitar legend Eddie Van Halen and hip hop legend LL Cool J jointly released the above photo today at noon. The only accompanying text was "AUTHENTIC 4/30/13". The only thing we know about this is that "Authentic" is the name of LL Cool J's new album, which is to be released on April 30th. On March 4th, the two … [Read more...]
Photo: Eddie & Wolfgang Van Halen & Valerie Bertinelli
New photo of Eddie & Wolfgang Van Halen & Valerie Bertinelli from last night's Tremonti show in L.A. … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen donates guitar to Stuart House Benefit
Eddie Van Halen has recently donated a signed guitar currently up for auction for the The John Varvatos 10th Annual Stuart House Benefit. The Fund: The Stuart House is a rape treatment center based out of the UCLA medical center. The center specializes in helping children who have been victimized. Last year, the Varvatos Stuart House Benefit raised over $700,000 … [Read more...]