If an Eddie Van Halen tribute happens in the future Sammy Hagar & Michael Anthony are all in. ""It's gotta happen," Hagar told New York's Q104.3 in a recent interview which you can watch above. "Of course it's gonna happen. No one's really connected all the dots with everyone involved, but I have been told, and I have read interviews with various people involved — … [Read more...]
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Jason Bonham On The Loss Of Eddie Van Halen: Michael Anthony & Sammy Hagar ‘Were Devastated’
Jason Bonham said Michael Anthony and Sammy Hagar were devastated in the days following the passing of Eddie Van Halen. Bonham is a member of Hagar's band The Circle, which also includes Anthony on bass. The Circle drummer appeared on WCSX in Detroit to talk about the group's new album 'Lockdown 2020' but also addressed the passing of Eddie Van Halen. Bonham was asked about … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Says He ‘Spoke Briefly’ With Alex Van Halen, Texted Wolfgang After Eddie Passed
Michael Anthony told KSHE 95 in St. Louis he made contact with Alex and Wolfgang Van Halen shortly after Eddie Van Halen's passing. "I spoke briefly with Alex right after Eddie passed but I wanted them to have their privacy," said Anthony. "I have texted with Wolfie a couple of times and everything's all good." Anthony added that he hopes to reconnect with Alex in the … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony On His Backing Vocals, Relationship With Eddie Van Halen & Friendship With Sammy Hagar
Michael Anthony has been keeping his legendary voice in shape during COVID-19. Along with lending his iconic backing vocals to a new album from his band with Sammy Hagar, he's also been making some appearances on the radio. Anthony mostly recently appeared on Columbus, Ohio's QFM 96 to promote the new Sammy Hagar & The Circle album out now titled 'Lockdown 2020'. … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony ‘Really Sad’ Van Halen Reunion Never Happened
Credit: Neil Zlozower Michael Anthony said he's sad about not getting the chance to reconnect with Eddie Van Halen before his passing. In an appearance on Talkin’ Rock with Meltdown, Anthony reflected on Eddie's passing and the Van Halen reunion that almost happened saying, “We actually hadn’t spoken [for the last few years], and unfortunately, we didn’t get a chance … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar & The Circle Release ‘Santa’s Going South’ Video
Santa Sammy and his three Red Rockin' reindeers are headin' south for the holidays! Hagar and his band the Circle have just released a video for "Santa's Going South". It's episode number 11 in the band's series of Circle @Home sessions. 'This song has been waiting many years for a video," Hagar posted to YouTube. "Here it is, courtesy of Lockdown 2020. Merry Christmas … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar & The Circle Announce New Album, Release Cover Of David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’
Sammy Hagar and the Circle will be releasing a brand new album next month. Due out January 8th, 2021, the 11-track album titled "Lockdown 2020" was recorded remotely during the band's "Lockdown Sessions," which Hagar and the Circle launched in March amid the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine. One of the tracks included is a cover of David Bowie's 1977 song … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Talks Solo Debut, Missing His Dad, Planned VH Reunion & More To Rolling Stone
Wolfgang Van Halen spoke with Rolling Stone recently to talk about the passing of his legendary father Eddie, his new solo project, David Lee Roth, Michael Anthony, the once possible Van Halen reunion and more. Wolfgang began the interview by commenting on the overwhelming responses he's received from fans regarding both the loss of his father and the release of his brand … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen’s Howard Stern Interview – Video, Complete Audio
Video highlights from Howard Stern's interview with Wolfgang Van Halen today have now become available. Below are the segments followed by the entire audio interview: Revealing There Was A Van Halen Reunion In The Works: On Writing “Distance” As A Tribute To His Father: On The Rumors He’ll Replace His Dad In Van Halen: On Waiting To Go … [Read more...]
Watch Sammy Hagar & Michael Anthony’s Eddie Van Halen Tribute Performance of ‘Right Now’
Sammy Hagar's 73rd birthday is today and we thought we'd share a video that not only recognizes The Red Rocker's birthday but also honors the legacy of Eddie Van Halen. Below is a complete performance of the 1991 Van Halen classic "Right Now" by Hagar 's band The Circle including Michael Anthony. The clip was recorded on October 8th, two days after the day Eddie passed, … [Read more...]
Irving Azoff Says The Original Four Van Halen Reunion Tour ‘Very Nearly Happened’
Irving Azoff confirmed the rumor millions of Van Halen fans had hoped would come true. The original four members of the band were set to reunite in 2019. Azoff, who managed Van Halen for over 15 years, recently told Pollstar that a 2019 stadium tour featuring founding members Eddie Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Alex Van Halen and Michael Anthony was in the works. Unfortunately, … [Read more...]
Nuno Bettencourt: Eddie Van Halen Was ‘Super Excited To Finally Put The Original Van Halen Lineup Back Together’
Nuno Bettencourt and Eddie Van Halen circa 1991 In a post to his Facebook page Nuno Bettencourt said Eddie Van Halen wanted to get the original lineup of Van Halen back together again. Bettencourt said, "He wanted to do one final tour and have Van Halen go out the way they came in . Together... Guns Blazing!" Bettencourt shared his Extreme admiration for Eddie and … [Read more...]