Review by Tom James Fans from across the country and around the world converged on the Mandalay Bay’s House of Blues in Las Vegas this past Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday (Jan. 8, 10-11) for David Lee Roth’s first three (3) full solo shows in a decade and a half. Van Halen’s lead singer hadn’t played a concert since the Mighty VH closed out its last North American Tour … [Read more...]
EVH Unveils Striped Series Frankie
Widely regarded as the most recognizable electric guitar ever, Eddie Van Halen’s iconic and revered Frankenstein™ guitar now comes your way with a price tag the everyday musician can afford in the form of the EVH® Striped Series Frankie. Sporting Eddie’s famed red with white-and-black-striped paint job and a worn-in reliced look, the all-new Frankie features a basswood … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth’s Second Vegas Show Delivers in Spectacular Fashion
David Lee Roth and his new band put on a fantastic show in Vegas last night. Prior to the Vegas residency kick-off, Roth implied he'd be mixing it up every night in Vegas, and proved true to his word with key changes between Wednesday night's and Friday night's shows. Last night's show was significantly different from the first night, including six songs not performed … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Kicks Off 2020 Vegas Residency
Diamond David Lee Roth kicked off his Las Vegas residency and unveiled his new band tonight! Band David Lee Roth - Vocals Al Estrada - Lead Guitar Frankie Lindri - Rhythm Guitar Ryan Wheeler - Bass Mike Musselman - Drums Danny Wagner - Keyboards SetlistYou Really Got MeBig TrainUnchainedJust Like ParadiseAtomic PunkDance the Night AwayMean StreetCalifornia GirlsTobacco … [Read more...]
Roth Is Ready
Roth with Stardust Fallout David Lee Roth's kicks off his Las Vegas residency TONIGHT! We'll feature photos and video tonight & tomorrow. PHOTOS & VIDEO OF ROTH's OPENING NIGHT - CLICK HERE. "I am beyond cloud 9 right now! There are moments in my career that really make me sit back and say damn I am lucky and tonight is one of my TOP 5! I got to do some video … [Read more...]
Unearthed Van Halen! ‘Runnin’ with the Devil’ ALTERNATE Vocal & Solo!
This is amazing! Just leaked less than an hour ago... listen to an ALTERNATE TAKE of Van Halen's absolute classic, "Runnin' with the Devil"! This alternate track was taken from the original 24-track recording session. Hear an alternate Diamond David Lee Roth lead vocal track for this Van Halen classic. Enjoy an extended guitar solo from Eddie Van Halen, as well! Listen … [Read more...]
David Letterman Interrogates David Lee Roth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0iIzVraqBc David Lee Roth was David Letterman's first guest of 1985, exactly 35 years ago. Letterman read parts of an unauthorized Van Halen book to Roth, and had to ask if some of the wild rumors about the band's behavior on the road were true. Watch the classic interview , embedded above. … [Read more...]
That Time David Lee Roth Recorded a Song for a Girl with Leukemia
Ashley, then age 9 David Lee Roth once recorded a spirit-lifting tune for a young girl suffering from leukemia. Many Van Halen fans likely have never heard the song, which can be listened to below. Here's the story... Back in 1999, David Lee Roth was reading an article in a local New York newspaper about the Songs of Love Foundation, a Queens-based nonprofit that … [Read more...]
Daddy and I
Kody Van Halen posted the following on Facebook: Daddy and I make sure we take our vitamins every day to remain healthy and cold free. #vitaminc #zinc #collodialsilver #mommysgotacoldrightnow … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
The Van Halen News Desk wishes Happy Holidays to everyone. Van Halen's & Eddie Van Halen's social media accounts posted these two images and the message below. Happy Holidays!#holidays #holidayseason #merrychristmaseve #merrychristmas #music #rocknroll #rockmusic #love #family #december #happyholidays2019 … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Opening For KISS Throughout 2020
Photos courtesy DLR David Lee Roth is not going to be confined to Las Vegas next year. He's going to hit the ground running as the opening act for KISS next year, when they resume their End of the Road tour. The Van Halen frontman will open up for them at 43 North American shows, with the first leg running between Feb.1 and March 15, and a second going from Aug. 28 … [Read more...]
Greg Renoff Shares Ted Templeman’s Behind-the-scenes Stories
This week's episode of DISCovery features an interview with Greg Renoff, author of the 2015 book Van Halen Rising: How a Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal. He's about to release a brand new book along with legendary producer Ted Templeman, Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music. Greg talks in-depth on Templeman who produced albums by … [Read more...]