I love making fun of him when he can't remember how to play something. He didn't know I was filming till he looked up. A video posted by Wolf Van Halen (@wolfvanhalen) on Apr 20, 2015 at 2:35pm PDT Wolfgang Van Halen posted a funny video of his dad (via Instagram) rehearsing for the upcoming summer tour. "I love making fun of him when he can't remember how to play … [Read more...]
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‘Led Zeppelin Meets The Temptations’ — David Lee Roth Explains What Musical Ingredients Created the Classic Van Halen Sound
'Have you ever used the term “Party like a rockstar?" I'm the guy you're talking about.’ —DLR David Lee Roth stopped by Sway in the Morning in 2013 or 2014 and proudly opened up about his past and connection with “urban music.” He even freestyled live and hopped out of his seat and danced with Heather. Watch the interview below. … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Is Guitar World’s June 2015 Cover Story
From Guitar World: We figured you wouldn't mind a sneak preview of the next Guitar World cover! For the June 2015 issue, guitar legend Eddie Van Halen is back, making his first cover appearance since the February 2014 issue. In our new exclusive interview by Chris Gill, the guitarist chronicles the making of Tokyo Dome Live in Concert, Van Halen’s first official live record … [Read more...]
Watch Van Halen & Ted Templeman Talk “Jump” Origins & More
Here's a new Japanese TV special featuring three different Van Halen interviews. David Lee Roth and the Van Halen brothers sit back at David's house and reminiscing about old times. Guitar World's Editor-in-Chief Brad Tolinksi talks Van Halen. And new interviews with Ted Templeman are also interspersed. The band delves into the origins of "Jump." Dave explains the meaning of … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen’s Revealing New interview
It's rare that Eddie gives an interview, and this new one from The Washington Times sure doesn't disappoint! Ed talks old demos, bootlegs, new material, Wolfgang's own music, the setlist, rarely played songs being worked up, David Lee Roth, a new amp with the brown sound that's got everyone excited, and more! Here's the full interview. Well worth reading! Eddie Van Halen’s … [Read more...]
Van Halen 2015 Tour: Reviews, Photos, Videos & Ticket Info
Live Nation projects Van Halen's 2015 tour to gross more than $30 million and finish up as one of the top-grossing tours of the summer. Direct links to our tour coverage and Ticket info: Sunday July 5, Seattle, WA, White River Amphitheatre Photos, Videos, Review Tuesday July 7, Portland, OR, Amphitheater Northwest Photos, Videos, Review Thursday July 9, Concord, CA, … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Reveals What The “Secret Project” Originally Was
In a new interview with The Washington Times, Edward Van Halen spills the beans about what the band's "secret project" was originally, why their initial ideas didn't come to fruition, and why it morphed into a live album. Here's the pertaining excerpt: WP: You just released Van Halen’s first live record with Dave, “Tokyo Dome Live in Concert.” EVH: We were trying to … [Read more...]
Video: Van Halen Performs “UNCHAINED” & “AIN’T TALKIN’ ‘BOUT LOVE”
Here’s THE BEST Van Halen footage this week! Watch "UNCHAINED" & "AIN'T TALKIN' 'BOUT LOVE" from Jimmy Kimmel Live. EPIC! Van Halen shut down part of Hollywood Blvd. to perform on Kimmel’s show to support their new live album, “Tokyo Dome Live in Concert,” and a recently announced summer tour (tickets go on sale this Saturday). Over 6,000 die-hard fans turned up for the … [Read more...]
Video: Van Halen Performs on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’!
Watch Van Halen perform "Jump" and "Dance The Night Away" on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'! Roth: “This is the most auspicious way of starting the tour. We’ve never played American television before, and it was our idea that you couldn’t possibly pick a better audience than this here. This is our Ed Sullivan Show! This is James Brown on The Ed Sullivan Show. This is the Beatles. … [Read more...]
Van Halen To Perform on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’!
The Universe's Greatest Rock Band is about to perform one of their biggest hits on an unlikely show — The Ellen DeGeneres Show! Set your DVR's for Thursday's show (April 2nd)! Here's just a glimpse—the show was taped today. Van Halen is live album, “Tokyo Dome Live in Concert,” was released yesterday, and tickets for their Summer/Fall 2015 Tour go on sale this … [Read more...]
Jimmy Kimmel Explains David Lee Roth’s Nose Injury During Hollywood Blvd Concert
In the above video, Jimmy Kimmel addresses the viral discussion about why David Lee Roth wore a bandage over the bridge of his nose during Van Halen's Hollywood Blvd concert Monday night. During recent Van Halen tours, Roth displays a stunning routine of spinning a chrome microphone stand at insane speed—along with a series of martial arts moves—to the amazement of the … [Read more...]
Van Halen on Kimmel, Part 2: ‘Hot For Teacher,’ ‘Eruption & ‘You Really Got Me’
Here's Part 2! Watch “Hot For Teacher”, “Eruption” and “You Really Got Me” from last night’s performance. Van Halen shut down part of Hollywood Blvd. to perform on Kimmel's show to support their new live album, “Tokyo Dome Live in Concert,” and a recently announced summer tour (tickets go on sale this Saturday). Why does David Lee Roth have a bandage on his nose? He as he … [Read more...]