Legendary American disc jockey Rodney Bingenheimer recently stopped by the Sunset Sound Studios to recall the time he helped Van Halen break into the big time. Bingenheimer was best known as a disc jockey at the Los Angeles rock station KROQ starting in the mid 70s. He helped several bands become successful in the American market including Blondie, the Ramones, The Sex … [Read more...]
Appolonia Says Prince Didn’t Want Her Dating David Lee Roth In Public While ‘Purple Rain’ Was In Theaters
Actress/singer Apollonia said Prince didn't want the public to see her dating David Lee Roth while his film Purple Rain was making its run in theaters. In a recent interview with Sunset Sound Recorders, Apollonia said she had been dating Roth at the time the film Purple Rain (starring Prince and Apollonia) was released in July of 1984. Prince was not keen on the brand new … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar & The Circle Return To The Stage, Perform Seven Van Halen Songs [VIDEO]
Sammy Hagar & the Circle made their return to the stage in Key West, Florida this week and played over a handful of Van Halen songs. Hagar was joined by his Circle bandmates - Michael Anthony (bass), Jason Bonham (drums) and Vic Johnson (guitar) for their performance at the Key West Ampitheater on Sunday night. Of the 18 songs performed, seven were from Hagar’s days … [Read more...]
Mammoth WVH ‘Mammoth’ Official Lyric Video
Wolfgang Van Halen has released another lyric video today - this time for the song "Mammoth". The track is the latest single from the debut Mammoth WVH album due out June 11th. Check out the official video above. "Mammoth" Lyrics: Wide awakeNow I'm homeRight awayHow we've grown Not okayto blame yourselfand lay down and die like everybody elseNot okayto just give up … [Read more...]
Absolutely EPIC Footage of Van Halen Live, 1979!
Amidst the screams of sweat-soaked teenaged fans, fists raised high in the air, comes the voice of Van Halen's toast master David Lee Roth giving his bandmate Alex Van Halen the cue: "Help 'em dance the night away Al!!!" And with that, the party raged on... It was on this night in 1979 that Van Halen brought their very first headlining tour into Rochester, New York for a … [Read more...]
Watch: ‘Panama’ Cover By Guitarist Sophie Burrell
Meet Sophie Burrell. She is currently Britain's rising star of the guitar and, as you're about to find out, well versed in Van Halen. Burrell releases a series of videos on YouTube featuring covers of classic guitar rock songs; among them are nearly a handful of Van Halen songs. Her most recent (above) is of "Panama". Burrell, now 21, has gone from launching her own … [Read more...]
Arena Releases Official Video For ‘Dreams’ Cover In Memory Of Eddie Van Halen
Arena has just released an official video for its cover of Van Halen's "Dreams" in memory of Eddie Van Halen. The video (above) takes place in 1993 in an arcade and stars a kid rockin' his Van Halen T-Shirt while dancing to the sound of Arena's synthwave cover of "Dreams". Also included is classic video footage of Van Halen displayed on video game screens along with Eddie … [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...]
Watch: George Lynch Tribute To Eddie Van Halen – Dallas Guitar Festival
Guitarist George Lynch paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen during a performance at the Dallas Guitar Festival last weekend. Lynch (Dokken, Lynch Mob) broke into a version of "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" during an impromptu jam at the festival, which was held May 1st and 2nd at Dallas Market Hall. Afterwards, Lynch addressed the audience: "In remembrance of our fallen brother who … [Read more...]
‘The Van Halen Story – The Early Years’ Now Available 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, producers, and … [Read more...]
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Watch Nancy Wilson’s Storyteller Performance Of Eddie Van Halen Tribute Song ‘4 Edward’
Heart's Nancy Wilson has released a storyteller video performance of her Eddie Van Halen tribute song "4 Edward". The track is taken from Wilson's debut solo album, "You And Me", which will be released on May 7 via Carry On Music. The LP was recorded primarily in Wilson's California home studio, working with band members and special guests remotely. Before performing the … [Read more...]