From The Salt Lake Tribune: Esquire magazine has turned 80 and to celebrate the anniversary, the magazine set out to create a portfolio called "The Life of Man," 80 original photographs of actors, sports icons, musicians, politicians, and presidents, ages 80 to one. The list of musicians featured in the portrait include Eddie Van Halen (58), Willie Nelson (80), Tim McGraw … [Read more...]
Van Halen Rocks California (Photos, Videos, Setlist)
Van Halen played the California Mid-State Fair last night in Paso Robles, CA. Below are a few of the best YouTube videos that have surfaced (including part of soundcheck!), along with some photos from junebug5150 on Photobucket). During Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love, David Lee Roth told the audience, "This is our last show for awhile here in the United States." He also gave a … [Read more...]
Video Upgrade: 1978 Japanese TV Appearance – “You Really Got Me” & Interview
The video above is yet another great addition to the Van Halen News Desk's new YouTube channel, the Van Halen Vault! This is a video of a Van Halen's lip-sync performance of "You Really Got Me" - followed by a quick interview - that was broadcast during their first visit to Japan to promote the Japanese leg. 35 years later, this is still a rarely seen video. Even if you've seen … [Read more...]
Anniversary of Van Halen’s 1981 Oakland Shows: Watch Highest Quality Footage!
From June 11-13th, 1981, Van Halen performed three shows in front of sold out crowds of 11,300 people each night at California's Oakland Coliseum. The Oakland '81 shows have become legendary, thanks to the band deciding to preserve some of their performance to film. The footage was edited into three videos which aired on MTV as promos for the Fair … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Eddie Van Halen & LL Cool J interviewed on Piers Morgan Live
Watch the complete segment of Eddie Van Halen and LL Cool J interviewed on Piers Morgan Live. May 3rd, 2013. … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Van Halen Movie Tribute Video Compilation
This is awesome. Watch this fun video montage of many VAN HALEN songs and references in the movies. A MUST-SEE! Creator Brian Bernhardt: "This is a fairly thorough compilation of Van Halen references that have appeared in movies over the years. Hope fans of the band enjoy it! I know there are other references out their that I did not include. Here's to Van Halen!!!!" Movies … [Read more...]
When Eddie Van Halen & Michael Jackson Performed “Beat It” Onstage (Video & Photos)
Eddie Van Halen once joined Michael Jackson onstage. Watch the video of the unrehearsed performance, above. It was this weekend in 1984, when two gigantic musical acts rolled through on Texas. Michael Jackson kicked off three nights at Texas Stadium, with Eddie Van Halen joining him onstage during the first night. Eddie was unable to join him on the next two nights, as Van … [Read more...]
Video Interview: Wolfgang Van Halen
While he may be the newest member, he also has the most fascinating story; being brought on to play bass for the Tremonti tour at a moment's notice! Mr. Wolfgang Van Halen is sitting down with FRET12 on the road to give you the full story. Wolfgang goes into his story of how he got his start in music, starting first with drums, then moving on to guitar, then to bass. Ever … [Read more...]
“As Is” & “Light Up The Sky” Performed During Soundcheck (Video with Soundboard Audio)
Here's a video that we're rarely given the chance to see. This is part of Van Halen's soundcheck in Greensboro, NC on April 21st. Filmed soundchecks are very few, and this one is extra special, as the fan-filmed footage is now synched with a separate IEM (inner ear monitor) audio recording, which is a high quality SOUNDBOARD audio! It's always interesting to hear Van Halen … [Read more...]
Van Halen Interviews, Part 6 (Video)
The sixth and latest in a series of “interview” videos from Van Halen features Ed, Al and Dave sittin' around, shootin' the shit. Off the cuff and no editing. These guys have a LOT of amazing shared history together. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Van Halen Interviews, Part 5 (Video)
The fifth and latest in a series of "interview" videos from Van Halen features Ed, Al and Dave sitting on stools around the camera talking about the good old days. This segment, which covers their earliest musical influences, starts off with the guys talking about the first record they ever bought. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Van Halen Interviews, Part 3 (Video)
This is the third video interview from Van Halen which features the founding members of the band talking about what it was like before they skyrocketed onto the scene in 1978. You can really appreciate the history they have with each other as they share stories about getting started as a band, their unique perspective and experiences, and really get to see the passion they have … [Read more...]