Guitarist Greg Howe said when it came to creating rock and roll music that could really swing, there was nobody better than Eddie Van Halen. "For me Eddie Van Halen, honestly, was the king of swing when it comes to rock guitar players," said Howe in a recently released clip of Dweezil Zappa's podcast Runnin' With The Dweezil. "I don't know that I've heard a rock guitarist … [Read more...]
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‘The Van Halen Story – The Early Years’ Now Available on DVD
Back on DVD! The Van Halen Story - The Early Years has been released again on DVD! This DVD documentary chronicles the rise of four young musicians from their formative years to their transformation into a worldwide phenomenon. Witness the group's gripping tale told by the people who were there when it began - the childhood friends, fellow musicians, roadies, bodyguards, … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Bass Tech Kevin Dugan Talks 30-Year History With Van Halen
Credit: Madanthonycafe.com Michael Anthony's long-time bass tech Kevin "Dugie" Dugan shared stories from his 30-year history with Van Halen during a recent interview with Ultimate Guitar. Here are some excerpts from Just Beckner's interview, which you can find at ultimate-guitar.com. On Getting The Job As Michael Anthony's Bass Tech In the early years, I worked … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Reflects On Van Halen’s Legacy More Now Than Ever
Credit: Neil Zlozower Michael Anthony said it's only recently that he's had the chance to really appreciate the influence Van Halen has had on generations of fans and musicians. "During the career [with Van Halen] while we were playing, were touring and recording and doing all that, you don't really have - myself personally anyway - I didn't have time to sit back and … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Talks Van Halen Producers, Hopes For ‘OU812’ Remaster & More [VIDEO]
Michael Anthony talked a whole lotta Van Halen during his recent appearance on The Jeremy White Podcast. In the interview (above) Anthony covered a range of topics including former Van Halen producers, his hopes for a remastered 'OU812', his desire to perform David Lee Roth-era Van Halen songs with his current band The Circle, what he thinks of recent Van Halen books and … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Had Plans To Perform With David Lee Roth In Vegas
Michael Anthony said he almost performed with David Lee Roth during his 2020 Las Vegas residency. Anthony was a recent guest on The Jeremy White Podcast and was asked about a possible future Anthony-Roth on stage reunion. "When [Dave] did his residence stuff in Las Vegas out here - of course it turned out where I couldn't do it anyway, I think Sammy [Hagar], we had … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Talks Early Cover Band Days Of Van Halen
Michael Anthony recalled Van Halen's early cover song club days during a recent interview with Southern California radio station 95.5 KLOS FM. "In Van Halen we would all get together at [David Lee Roth's] house 'cuz we would make up the flyers for some of the clubs we would play at," Anthony told Matt Pinfield for the KLOS video series New & Appoved. "Alex [Van Halen] … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony On Eddie Van Halen: ‘He Was A Very Humble Guy’
Credit: Neil Zlozower Michael Anthony remembered Eddie Van Halen as a "very humble guy" during a recent interview. "He never let the fame or stardom or all the accolades that he acquired playing guitar go to his head," Anthony told Portland, Oregon's 105.9 The Brew. "He always just considered himself a guy who played guitar, and that was really special about … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar & Michael Anthony Say An Eddie Van Halen Tribute Is A Must
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...]
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 … [Read more...]