"I was so intent on not being razzle-dazzled by him" — Martha Quinn Martha Quinn was one of the iconic five original MTV VJs. She looks back at the early days of MTV in a new interview, as the history-making cable channel that launched her career (not to mention the careers of hundreds of pop artists) celebrates its big 35th birthday. Quinn was just 22 years old at the time … [Read more...]
Van Halen News
David Lee Roth 1978 Texas Interview (Audio)
Here's a newly surfaced audio interview with David Lee Roth from way back in the summer of 1978! Van Halen was rolling through Texas for a third time during their grueling first tour. Radio station KTRN 1290 AM's Mad Martin interviewed David Lee prior to the Van Halen concert at the Memorial Auditorium in Wichita Falls on August 2nd. This little radio spot was recorded the … [Read more...]
Stryper’s Michael Sweet Would Love to Sing For Van Halen
From Blabbermouth: STRYPER's Michael Sweet says that he would "absolutely" front VAN HALEN if he was ever asked to step in as a replacement for either David Lee Roth or Sammy Hagar. Sweet, who in 2008 joined the legendary group BOSTON on vocals and guitar for their 54-city summer headlining tour of North America, discussed his hypothetical tenure with VAN HALEN during a … [Read more...]
Anniversary: ‘5150’ Time at Texxas Jam!
Sammy & Eddie at Texxas Jam, by Rick Gould On this day in 1986, Van Halen headlined the 9th annual TEXXAS JAM at the Cotton Bowl in front of 72,000 rowdy fans. The bill included BTO, Keel, Krokus, Dio, and Loverboy. VHND contributing writer Kevin Dodds, author of Edward Van Halen: A Definitive Biography was there, and we think you'll enjoy his … [Read more...]
‘Eat ’em and Smile’ 30th Anniversary with Steve Vai & Greg Renoff (‘Dave & Dave Unchained’ Podcast)
The "Dave & Dave Unchained" Podcast discusses David Lee Roth's most popular solo album, 'Eat 'em and Smile' with DLR guitarist Steve Vai and 'VanHalen Rising' author Greg Renoff. HALEN HUNGRY? ROTH SERVES UP "EAT'EM & SMILE" Heard you missed us, well we're back! "Dave & Dave Unchained" - Van Halen podcast returns with episode 4 celebrating the 30th anniversary … [Read more...]
Van Halen ‘Mayhem in Amsterdam’ (Video Upgrade)
Update 1/18/17: An even clearer version of this 1981 Amsterdam footage has surfaced, embedded above. Enjoy! This is fantastic! Here's some high quality footage of Van Halen clowning around in the streets and famous canals of Amsterdam Holland, back in 1981. This is the highest quality and most complete version of this rare footage that we never seen. Van Halen's North … [Read more...]
Announcing the Official Eddie Van Halen Mini Guitar Collection!
We've got great news for Van Halen fans and collectors! After years of careful planning, intensive prototyping and meticulous product development, Van Halen Store is proud to offer these 1/4 scale official EVH miniature guitar replicas of the infamous guitars that Eddie has played throughout his career. Each model is handcrafted with INCREDIBLE DETAIL and comes complete … [Read more...]
Down the Rabbit Hole with ‘Van Halen Rising’ Author Greg Renoff
The all-Van Halen podcast "Dave & Dave Unchained" has released episode #3. Dave & Dave Unchained heads into its third episode with their first guest, “Van Halen Rising” author Greg Renoff. Sure, sure…all you jaded VH fans are saying, “Heard him already on another podcast!” or “Read the book, what does he have to say that’s new?” Well, this conversation is unique. … [Read more...]
Van Halen & Sammy Hagar Part Ways 20 Years Ago Today
20 years ago today, Van Halen and Sammy Hagar parted ways. (It was Father's Day, June 16th, 1996) "I remember nine-and-a-half great years, and one horrible year. But it’s so much easier remembering rolling out of the limo, the four of us, laughing so hard that we couldn’t even walk into the show half the time because we were having such a good time. And I can remember songs … [Read more...]
Watch These Kids’ Incendiary Cover of Van Halen’s ‘On Fire!’
A couple years back, we featured some Van Halen covers by Jacob Deraps, a young Canadian guitarist who's absolutely tearing up Van Halen classics. In the new video above, Jacob once again collaborates with Australian drummer, Josh Gallagher, and together they perform an incendiary cover of Van Halen's "On Fire." The results should make you proud of how this younger … [Read more...]
New EVH Board Shorts!
Gear up for Summer in the new EVH Board Shorts with the iconic Eddie Van Halen stripes! Perfect just about anywhere ... as swim trunks or shorts. Drawstring waist with velcro. Made of quick drying, moisture wicking microfiber (85% polyester, 15% nylon). Your new, favorite shorts — just in time for summer! Update 2018: We now have new & improved EVH Board Shorts … [Read more...]
‘A Different Kind of Truth’ (‘Dave & Dave Unchained’ Podcast)
The all-Van Halen podcast "Dave & Dave Unchained" has released episode #2. After a successful debut, the "Dave & Dave Unchained" podcast has returned for more mammoth madness on episode 2. This time around the duo focuses on the underappreciation of VH's 2012 studio album, "A Different Kind of Truth." As the Daves breakdown the album song-by-song, they analyze the … [Read more...]