From People.com: Forget Cleveland. Things got hot in Malibu Saturday night when Valerie Bertinelli married her boyfriend of seven years, financial planner Tom Vitale, PEOPLE has learned. "We're so happy!" the Hot in Cleveland star tells PEOPLE exclusively of the intimate wedding held at the couple's Malibu home. Bertinelli, 50, and Vitale, 49, exchanged vows in front … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen News
What To Learn from the VH Guitar Hero Isolated Tracks
From WoodTone.com: If you’re a diehard Van Halen fan, the only thing you know for sure is that no one can get “THAT” exact sound but Ed himself. Yes, some people’s fingers can sound like Ed’s and some people’s rigs can sound like Ed’s, but to put it all together…. You might swear it’s been done. If so, get me a recording of it! Anyhow, a couple of tone bloodhounds … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen’s Holiday Message
From Eddie's Facebook: I would like to thank all of you for your continued support. Have a safe and happy holiday and a rockin' new year! See you soon! Eddie … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Striped Flip Flops Now Available!
VanHalenStore.com is proud to announce the release of EVH Brand Signature Striped Flip Flops from legendary rock guitar icon Eddie Van Halen. The Premium Flip Flops sport the iconic Van Halen stripes from Eddie's guitars. The Flip Flops are available in Red with White and Black stripes, modeled after his infamous red, white and black striped Frankenstein guitar, White with … [Read more...]
Make it a Striped Christmas
Hi & Low Top EVH Sneakers Quality and affordability are the rule with EVH accessories, including knit beanies, silk ties and bandanas, available with the classic Eddie Van Halen Frankenstein striped theme. 100% cotton knit beanies and bandanas are hip and trendy accessories for everyone. Unisex Tee-shirts are a staple for any wardrobe with a soft and … [Read more...]
Roy Orbison featuring Eddie Van Halen – “Oh, Pretty Woman” (BRAT Mashup)
From BratProductions.com: TRACKS: Roy Orbison - "Oh, Pretty Woman" (re-edited album version) Eddie Van Halen - "Oh, Pretty Woman" (only the guitar track via unnamed source) DESCRIPTION: What would it have been like it Eddie Van Halen and Roy Orbison had a proper duet on "Oh, Pretty Woman"? Well, I try to answer that question with this. This is the original 1964 Roy … [Read more...]
Cry Baby: The Pedal That Rocked The World
From Dunlop: Guard House Pictures is proud to announce the trailer release of Cry Baby: The Pedal That Rocks the World, a definitive documentary that tells the story of the #1-selling effects pedal of all time, from its invention in 1966 through its evolution into the present day. The effect was an essential ingredient in the creation of classics like Jimi … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar, and Michael Anthony ink deals with Warner/Chappell
Some interesting behind the scenes business going on... Warner/Chappell recently inked deals with legendary rockers David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony, all of Van Halen fame. As part of the new agreement, Warner/Chappell acquired the entire catalog of songs written by Sammy Hagar — songwriter guitarist, and former lead singer of Van Halen (1986 through 1996) … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen: The David Lee Roth Era
From former Guitar Player writer Jas Obrecht's blog: Eddie Van Halen: The David Lee Roth Era With the release of 1978’s self-titled Van Halen album, 23-year-old Eddie Van Halen rewrote the rules of rock guitar. His sheer speed, unusual note choices, inspired finger tapping and whammy work, and fiery tone inspired guitarists everywhere. His impact was especially felt among … [Read more...]
EVH’s Two and a Half Men Riff, Extended Version
From WoodyTone.com: Did you see Edward Van Halen on the Two and a Half Men TV show last year? Naturally they left him until the last part of the show, but for Ed fans the wait was worth it – because Ed had a guitar in his hands and proceeded to whip off 10 or so seconds of smokin’ riffage, bum thumb and all. I don’t know what I expected, but judging from my reaction it … [Read more...]
Ed the Force Is
From WoodyTone.com: Today I was going to write something about Yngwie getting a bad rap or maybe start looking into how Skynyrd got such great tones out of Peavey amps, but instead ran into this quote on the Van Halen News Desk. It’s from an interview with EVH’s guitar tech Tom Weber, who was on his maiden tour with Van Halen: Ed is a force of nature. I understand the … [Read more...]
Eruption: The 10 Greatest Guitar Sounds
From Gibson.com: It’s a sublime pleasure and a jolting thrill for every lover of the guitar: you hear a song for the first time, and a strange, previously unheard tone cuts right through you like a hot E-string through butter. You’re both awed and mystified, and you can’t help but wonder, “What dark magic is the player commanding to make a guitar sound like … [Read more...]