Nancy Wilson said her Eddie Van Halen tribute song "4 Edward" had to include three important ingredients: A little bit of classical, a little bit of rock and a whole lot of joy. Wilson was a guest on KLOS FM's "New & Approved" virtual show hosted by Matt Pinfield. She appeared to talk about her debut solo album 'You and Me', which was released last Friday (May 7th) and … [Read more...]
From Alex
"First birthday without you, Ed. The view from my drum set will never be the same. VH forever! #vanhalenforever" - Alex Van Halen, May 8th, 2021 … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar: ‘Eddie Was The Most Humble Musician I Ever Met’ [VIDEO]
Sammy Hagar appeared on KLOS FM's "New & Approved" virtual series to reflect on his entire career including the time he first met Eddie Van Halen in 1978. At around the age of 24 Hagar decided to move his family and bandmates from Fontana, California to San Francisco to kick start his career, which is exactly what it did. Soon after he became the lead singer of the band … [Read more...]
Mammoth WVH To Perform At Houston’s Buzzfest 2021
Wolfgang Van Halen announced on Instagram today that Mammoth WVH will be among the headliners of Buzzfest 2021. The rock festival sponsored by radio station KTBZ-FM/94.5 (The Buzz) will take place on September 4th at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, Texas. Headlining the event along with Mammoth WVH are The Offspring, Chevelle, P.O.D., Candlebox, Ayron Jones … [Read more...]
‘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...]
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The 10 Best Uses of Van Halen Songs in Movies
Van Halen on the silver screen. Greatest thing we've ever seen! Ben Sherlock of the online movie news website Screen Rant has picked the ten best uses of Van Halen songs in film and ranked them all. Here's a look at the top five: 1) "Everybody Wants Some!!" In Better Off Dead "The darkly comic John Cusack cult classic Better Off Dead has … [Read more...]
Mammoth WVH ‘Feel’ Official Lyric Video
Wolfgang Van Halen released another Mammoth WVH video today - a lyric video for "Feel". The track is the latest single from the album due out June 11th. Check out the official video below. "Feel" Lyrics: It was always the way it was supposed to beBut it was not enoughIt was always the way that you thought of meWas I not enough? You feel somethingI feel nothingI know … [Read more...]
Pasadena Moving Forward With Plans For Eddie Van Halen Plaque
Credit: Neil Zlozower The Pasadena Now has reported that plans for an Eddie Van Halen plaque are moving forward and its location is sure to be one that is near and dear to the hearts of both band members and local fans. Here's the report from Andre Coleman of Pasadena Now: The city appears to be getting closer to honoring legendary guitarist and former Pasadena … [Read more...]
Listen to Nancy Wilson’s Tribute to Eddie Van Halen
The short instrumental track, "4 Edward", will appear on Wilson's upcoming solo album. Co-founder, guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Nancy Wilson of Heart recently announced her first ever solo album, You and Me, due out on May 7, 2021 via Carry On Music. Today, she releases "4 EDWARD" a tender, heartfelt tribute to her friend, Eddie Van Halen. Featuring a … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Recalls Adventurous Pasadena Bike Ride In Latest Illustrations [UPDATED]
In the words of David Lee Roth himself: "Every journey's got destinations which the traveler can't expect." Roth released a series of illustrations this week that tell the "true story" of an unexpected adventure while on a bike ride through Pasadena. Below is the story told through illustrations created by Roth and updated almost daily on his Twitter page: … [Read more...]
The Story Behind The Iconic Eddie Van Halen & David Lee Roth ‘Under The McDonalds Arch’ Photo [VIDEO]
It's a photo Van Halen fans have seen many times over the years. Eddie Van Halen and David Lee Roth standing under the McDonalds arch grabbing a bite to eat on a cold, gray winter day. While many have seen it, few know just where that photo was taken. Until now. A brand new mini-documentary from the St. Louis Classic Rock YouTube channel has been released and in it is the … [Read more...]