"And now, ladies and gentlemen, in honor of their induction tonight into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, please welcome to the stage ... VVVVVVVaaaan ... er, uh ... ahem ... I mean, VVVVVVelvet Revolver!" So here's how next Monday's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony is shaping up: Sammy, Mike and Dave are expected to attended. Conflicting reports in recent days have … [Read more...]
Alex Van Halen
Ed and Al talk to Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone has posted some audio clips of an interview RS reporter Brian Hiatt conducted with Eddie and Alex a few weeks back, when the summer reunion tour with Dave was still "on." Among the things the brothers discuss are: what they thought upon hearing that they'd been nominated to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. what their plans are for performing at the … [Read more...]
Sammy’s new album in stores next month
“Livin’ It Up,” Sammy’s first new studio album since 2002’s “Not 4 Sale,” will hit stores July 25 on Rhino Records. The full track listing for the set is as follows: 1. "Sam I Am" 2. "Livin' On A Coastline" 3. "Mexico" 4. "The Way We Live" 5. "I Love This Bar" 6. "One Sip" 7. "Rainy Day Women" 8. "Halfway" 9. … [Read more...]
Another Half
The Van Halen brothers made a surprise appearance at the June 17 Kenny Chesney concert in Carson, CA---and by "appearance," we mean that they actually got on stage and jammed with the country singer for two songs: "Jump" and "You Really Got Me." Click HERE to see a picture of Ed and Chesney. … [Read more...]
Sammy denies breakup, Alex says new album possible
Sammy and Alex have gone on the record to refute widespread rumors that Sammy and the group are on the verge of their second divorce. "Listen here, all these crazy rumor flying around cyberspace are that," Sammy said in a statement posted at his website. "Plain and simple, I never said I was quitting Van Halen." Last Friday (11/5), Alex told Kansas newspaper The Wichita … [Read more...]
Sammy and Alex discuss reunion tour, best-of set
From LiveDaily.com: Reinstated Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar and drummer Alex Van Halen talked to reporters on Thursday (5/27) about Hagar's return to the group, the band's upcoming summer tour and a forthcoming hits compilation that includes three new cuts. "The simple answer is: It just felt right," Alex Van Halen said of the decision to reunite after splitting on bad … [Read more...]