35 years ago today, on Nov 24th, 1979, Van Halen concert footage was shown on television for the very first time! No, were not talking about the Fair Warning tour film from Oakland, (and there's a lot of mystery behind that) —we’re talking about our OTHER favorite old Van Halen footage, which is arguably just as cool, but doesn't seem to get talked about as much... Back … [Read more...]
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The following article is from the blog of Bob Lefsetz, an American music industry figure and author of the email newsletter and blog, the Lefsetz Letter. Based in Santa Monica, California, Lefsetz worked previously as an entertainment business attorney, majordomo of Sanctuary Music’s American division and as a consultant to major record labels. Lefsetz deals with issues at the … [Read more...]
‘Eddie Van Halen is an Amazing Father’: Valerie Bertinelli Praises Her Rocker Ex and Their Son
From DailyMail.co.uk: Eddie Van Halen was one of the hardest partying rockers of the seventies and eighties when his band Van Halen was on top. Flash forward 30 years and the Hot For Teacher hit maker has a completely different image, as his ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli explained to Meredith Vieira on Monday. 'Eddie's a great father,' the 54-year-old Hot In Cleveland … [Read more...]
Steel Panther’s Michael Starr: Van Halen Was ‘The Heroin Of Rock For Me’
From Blabbermouth.net: Mark Weiss of RockScene.com recently conducted an interview with vocalist Michael Starr of Los Angeles glam-metal jokesters Steel Panther. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about his early musical influences, Starr said: "For me, when Van Halen came out, that started the heavy metal of the '80s as I know it today. David Lee Roth, Eddie Van … [Read more...]
The Truth About The Van Halen ‘New Album’ Rumors
Over the last year, rumors that Van Halen are working on a new album just won’t go away. It seems that every music news website, when mentioning Van Halen, would end their articles with “Van Halen are currently working on a followup to 2012’s A Different Kind of Truth.” Today that rumor went into overdrive, as one website even claimed that "the new Van Halen album is complete … [Read more...]
15 Years After Van Halen, Gary Cherone Still Going Strong with Extreme & Hurtsmile
15 years ago today, Gary Cherone and Van Halen parted ways. And both parties were better off for it. What resulted from their three year union was a great tour (really, the only Van Halen tour to feature both the Sammy and Dave eras equally—just without Sammy or Dave!). And of course it spawned Van Halen III—officially a Van Halen album, though we think of it more like a poorly … [Read more...]
Alex Van Halen Drum Intro is Voted Best Ever
The drum intro to Van Halen classic "Hot For Teacher" has been voted the best of all time – ahead of work by Led Zeppelin, Rush, Guns N’ Roses, Nirvana, and Queens Of The Stone Age. The team at Rhythm magazine have pulled together a massive list charting the 101 greatest ever drum intros. From Dave Grohl's iconic 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' pick up fill with Nirvana to the … [Read more...]
Van Halen in Halloween Costumes: On Stage & Backstage, 1980
Many fans have seen the above picture of Van Halen, dressed in Halloween costumes backstage at the Coliseum in Macon, Georgia, from October 31st, 1980. Classic! But here's some never-before-seen photos of Van Halen performing on stage that night—still in costume! Did you know that you can finally get the much sought after “1980 INVASION” Van Halen tour … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar on Van Halen: “The Fans Want The Original Members”
Rolling Stone just interviewed Sammy Hagar, and boy, did they get him to talk Van Halen! He says Van Halen should bring back Michael Anthony to reform the legendary original lineup, as that's what "everybody wants." He also says he'd be "involved with them again in a second if it was cool and right" and said he'd be open to being their lead singer again, or even sharing the … [Read more...]
40 Years Ago: Van Halen & Rolling Stones at the Tangerine Bowl
On this day in 1981, Van Halen capped off their Fair Warning tour with the second of two sold out stadium shows opening for The Rolling Stones at the Tangerine Bowl in Orlando. We have exclusive photos from photographer, Timmy Mccrum, as well as his very unique account attending the first show. Enjoy! In the fall of 1981, The Rolling Stones were touring behind their new single … [Read more...]
VHND All Access Photo: Never Seen Photoshoot
From our archives, another never seen shot. Who knows what year this photoshoot is from? (UPDATE: The answer is 1981!) “All Access” Photos is a weekly feature at VHND.com. Every weekend we feature a photo from a roadie, friend, or band insider. Many are never-seen-before exclusives. Tune in every weekend for more! … [Read more...]
“I Can Sing It All!” — Michael Anthony Says He Can Sing Lead Vocals on Any Van Halen Song
Michael Anthony gave an interview last week to the "Lamont And Tonelli Show," which airs on the Bay Area rock station 107.7 The Bone. The radio host steered the conversation into vocals, and went on to compliment Michael... Host: I've got to give you credit. A lot of people don't give you enough credit, because you're a great singer in your own right. You could front your … [Read more...]