Michael Anthony---you know, the happy-go-lucky, fan-friendly, well-adjusted, ex-Van Halen member whose bass-playing, on-stage presence, stellar background vocals and overall energy helped make Van Halen the great band it once was?---has posted a new entry at his blog: Hey everyone! I thought I would post a little update as to what I've been up to. Last Fri. one of my dreams … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony
The Exiled Half
Michael Anthony has posted a new message at his website, along with photos from his New Year's Eve shows with Sammy at the Cabo Wabo Cantina. From Mike's site: BETTER LATE THAN NEVER! POSTED: 1/29/07 We've put together a bunch of photos from the New Year's Eve gigs at the Cabo Wabo in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico along with some shots from Kari's 70's themed Birthday Bash. … [Read more...]
Reactions from Sammy, Michael & DLR on VH Joining the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame
Three former members of Van Halen have offered up responses to this week's news that the group will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in March. First up is this lengthy interview with Sammy. Here's some of what he had to say: "I think this is Dave's night. I think Dave wants it more than anyone, and rightly so. He hasn't had it that easy since Van Halen. He … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony is Out
Well, gang, it's time to open wide for what some might consider the worst spoonful of bad medicine that Ed and Al have served up yet: No more Michael Anthony. Janie Liszewski, Ed's current girlfriend/publicist is quoted in a report posted yesterday at G4TV.com as saying the following: "Yes, I can confirm this story in the respect of Wolfgang being the new bass player for … [Read more...]
Everyone in Van Halen is named Van Halen?
Though the writing's been on the wall for some time, it appears that Michael Anthony's ousting from Van Halen is officially complete, if a recent TMZ.com report is to be believed. From TMZ.com: TMZ is first to confirm that Van Halen has hired 15-year-old Wolfgang Van Halen -- the son of guitarist Eddie Van Halen and estranged wife Valerie Bertinelli, and nephew of drummer … [Read more...]
See how Sammy, Mike and The Wabos are “Livin’ It up”
Michael has posted at his website a bunch of photos from a recent "Livin' It Up Tour" stop in Texas. I think they're gonna need mas tequila. Click HERE to check out the photos. … [Read more...]
Sammy, Mike & The Wabos ready to launch “Livin’ It Up” tour
The "Livin' It Up" tour kicks off Saturday night in California, and by all indications, it looks like the party you won't wanna miss this summer. Sam's site features some artist renderings of what the Cabo Wabo Village will look like. Pretty sweet. If you need help getting psyched up for the show, check out the MP3 files posted at Sam's site that were recorded during … [Read more...]
“Livin’ It Up” tour preview
Wondering what Van Halen songs you're likely to hear The Other Half break out during the "Livin' It Up" tour? The following setlists (courtesy of the SHML) from the group's debut performances at the over Cinco de Mayo weekend at the Lake Tahoe Cabo Wabo Cantina should give you a good idea of what to expect: FRIDAY Sammy & The Wabos Not 4 Sale Three Lock … [Read more...]
Michael unveils new photos, blog
Michael Anthony has posted at his official website pictures of him rehearsing Van Halen songs with drummer David Lauser and guitarist Victor Johnson---who, along with Sammy, will hit the stage this summer under the moniker The Other Half---and has launched his own blog. "It feels like such a long time since the last VH tour ended," Mike wrote in his first blog post. "Sammy … [Read more...]
Sammy & Michael to take over the airwaves
From Sammy's website: Sammy Hagar is set to host "Sammy's Cabo Wabo Happy Hour" radio show in classic "Cabo Wabo" party fashion in support of his upcoming "Livin' It Up Tour 2006." Hagar, alongside radio veteran Tawn Mastrey, former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony and Steve Harwell of Smash Mouth and VH1's Surreal Life, will put on a show sure to entertain the most … [Read more...]
Livin’ It Up summer tour dates
Sammy has announced the initial itinerary for this summer's "Livin' It Up!" tour, which will feature Sammy and The Wabos, as well as The Other Half---a.k.a. Sammy, Michael, Vic and David, who will play all Van Halen material. Here's the itinerary as of March 20: May 2006 5-7, 12-14 - Lake Tahoe, NV - Harrah's South Shore Room June 2006 3 - Glen Helen, CA - Hyundai … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Breaks His Silence
Michael Anthony---who, in recent years, has largely been the only member of Van Halen to foster any goodwill between the band and its fan base, and has essentially been a one-man PR machine who kept alive fans' hopes that the group would eventually rise from the ashes---recently granted Japan's Burrn! magazine an interview in which he spoke openly about the unfortunate … [Read more...]