Opie & Anthony talk with David Lee Roth yesterday proved to be quite a treat for Van Halen fans. Watch a 5-minute clip above, and/or listen to the full 2-hour interview below. Additionally, here's a transcription of some of the highlights, courtasy of EddieTrunk.com: Roth discussing how the members of Van Halen are getting along and is there any conflict?: “There is … [Read more...]
Van Halen News
David Lee Roth: Van Halen To Perform Many Shows Outside U.S. Starting Late 2013
As reported last night, David Lee Roth appeared on the Opie & Anthony show this morning. The short audio clip above from this morning's show contains Dave stating that Van Halen is planning many shows outside of the United States starting later this year. “We’re going to be playing Europe — probably 50, 60 shows outside of the States, starting at the end of this … [Read more...]
VHND’s “All Access Photo” # 3
“All Access” Van Halen photos is a new weekly feature at VHND.com . Every Saturday we will be posting a photo from a roadie, friend, or band insider. Many will be exclusives that have never been seen anywhere before. Tune in every weekend for more! … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth talks about the early days of Van Halen today on the Adam Carolla Show
It's an hour and a half of Diamond Dave and the Aceman! Listen to or download the podcast at AdamCarolla.com. Show Summary: Adam opens the show with David Lee Roth in studio. They talk about the beginnings of Van Halen, and why station programmers don’t know anything about good music. Adam also asks David about his childhood and talks to him about the infamous brown … [Read more...]
Something Brewing with Van Halen?
UPDATE 3/15/13: Read the answer to the mystery HERE. We were sent this teaser today from the VH camp. What is going on over there?? Some upcoming Van Halen shows have been announced recently: one in Australia in April, three in Japan in June, and one in Wisconsin in July. Will there be a full tour this year? Does this photo imply that they are putting out a new song or … [Read more...]
Van Halen U.S. Concert Date Announced: Oshkosh, WI July 20th!
HUGE NEWS! We've just confirmed this with the VH camp - VAN HALEN will be playing Oshkosh, Wisconsin July 20th!! Hopefully many more U.S. Dates to come! From Appleton Hub: Van Halen tops Rock USA lineup Last year, Van Halen booked and then canceled a gig at the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon. It looks like the band -- fronted by original singer David Lee Roth -- will try to … [Read more...]
Van Halen Kicks Off First World Tour!
Imagine a small theater with an extremely crowded backstage area which has no room for the opening band's equipment. Add an inexperienced road crew, four pairs of 3 inch platform shoes, and an equipment truck with the headlights accidentally left on. What could possibly go wrong? From 1974 to early 1978, Van Halen probed their way through the local rock scene in Southern … [Read more...]
Great White’s Mark Kendall on seeing Van Halen on the Sunset Strip
From ClassicRockRevisited.com: In this interview, Great White guitarist Mark Kendall, discusses their new album and why they have recently remixed the album Elation with famed studio wizard George Tutko. Kendall also discusses the early Sunset Strip rock scene, including the when he saw Van Halen in concert for the price of one dollar: You have the live album out, as well, … [Read more...]
Adrenaline Mob Covers Van Halen’s “Romeo Delight”
From GuitarWorld.com: In support of their album, Omerta, and debut single, "Come Undone," Adrenaline Mob — featuring Russell Allen (Symphony X), Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), John Moyer (Disturbed) and Mike Orlando (Sonic Stomp) — will kick off a US tour on March 12. Check out the full list of dates below. That same day, the band will release Coverta, an eight-track EP … [Read more...]
Scars and Stars: New David Lee Roth Interviews
From The Daily Telegraph: By Kathy McCabe interviews David Lee Roth Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth likes to talk. Kathy McCabe goes along for the wild ride. KM: You are finally playing in Australia after coming close a couple of times in recent years. DLR: You're going to have to ask the rhythm section about that one. Kathy, I myself am a traveller. And let me … [Read more...]
29 Years Ago Today: “Jump” Goes #1
On this day in 1984, Van Halen's colossal hit "Jump" began its four-week peak at #1 on the U.S. Billboard's Singles chart. "Jump" knocked out Culture Club's "Karma Chameleon" to hold the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for five weeks. "Jump" is the only Van Halen single ever to hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song thereafter secured its place among rock music's most … [Read more...]
Van Halen #4 on Billboard’s 2013 Top 40 Money Makers List
Van Halen was listed as the fourth-highest-paid musical act in 2012 by trade publication Billboard for their phenomenal concert ticket, album, and merchandise sales. Its tour may have ended sooner than expected, with 32 of its shows ultimately canceled due to "exhaustion," but Van Halen nevertheless kicked a little tail on the road in 2012. Van Halen toured in support of A … [Read more...]