The Howard Stern Show just reached into their video archives to bring back a rare acoustic performance from David Lee Roth exactly twenty summers ago! The video, released via Stern's YouTube channel this weekend, comes from Roth's September 6th, 2002 appearance on Stern's radio show. He had just wrapped up the highly-publicized summer tour with Sammy Hagar appropriately … [Read more...]
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David Lee Roth Keyboardist Brett Tuggle Dies At 70
Long-time David Lee Roth keyboardist Brett Tuggle died June 19 from complications related to cancer. He was 70. Tuggle's son Matt confirmed the news to Rolling stone: "He was loved by his family so much. His family was with him throughout the entire time of his illness. He was a lovely father. He gave me music in my life." Tuggle was a member of Roth's band from 1986 to … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Says Van Halen Tribute Talks May Be Too Early, Alex ‘Still Healing’ [UPDATED WITH AUDIO]
Asked if a Van Halen tribute project will eventually happen, Michael Anthony says it's certainly possible but giving Alex Van Halen time to heal is the priority. During his appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation with Eddie Trunk" this week (June 2nd), Anthony stated that he has spoken with Alex and David Lee Roth regarding a possible tribute to Eddie Van Halen but made it … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Teases Coming Out of Retirement
Watch the latest video at foxnews.com May. 31, 2022 - David Lee Roth compares himself to Rocky and Rambo's multiple retirements when approached by paparazzi today. Watch the video above. … [Read more...]
Matt Sorum Recalls His ‘Crazy’ Audition For David Lee Roth’s ‘Eat ‘Em And Smile’ Band
It's all about that double bass. During his appearance on The Modern Drummer Podcast, drummer Matt Sorum (The Cult, Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver) recalled the time he auditioned for David Lee Roth's band back in 1985 saying it was "probably the craziest" audition he ever went on. "All these drummers went down to S.I.R. [Studios in Hollywood] to audition," said Sorum, … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Responds To Van Halen Tribute Rumors [VIDEO]
Michael Anthony says he was part of the discussions regarding a possible Van Halen tribute project featuring Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth and Joe Satriani. During his appearance on The Mitch Lafon & Jeremy White Show, Anthony was asked by co-host Jeremy White if he was aware of the recent story making its rounds among the classic rock community regarding a possible Van … [Read more...]
Guitarist Craig Parker Adams On Following In Eddie Van Halen’s Footsteps…Literally [VIDEO]
Many guitarists have studied the lightning-fast fingers of Eddie Van Halen in a quest to capture just a fraction of his musical magic. Craig Parker Adams, however, found himself drawn to more than just his fingers. "I didn't go after Ed the way most people go after Ed," Adams said during a recent appearance on the podcast Johnny Beane TV. "I had early epiphanies and one of … [Read more...]
Exclusive: David Lee Roth Chimes in on Rumored Van Halen Celebration Tour
The Van Halen News Desk reached out to David Lee Roth about the new rumors that there are (or where?) some behind-the-scenes discussions contemplating the possibility of some sort of tour celebrating Van Halen's legacy. We've got an exclusive quote from him, below... But first, let's look at the rumors from the last few days... Joe Satriani says he's been in talks with … [Read more...]
‘Diver Down’ 40th Anniversary Tribute!
‘It’s not heavy metal and it’s not The Temptations, but it’s something in between.’—David Lee Roth Forty years ago today, April 14th, 1982, Van Halen released their most unique, odd, and light-hearted album. Enjoy our tribute to Diver Down! Diver Down, Temperature Up By John Scanlan Before the making of Fair Warning, Roth had moved to an apartment block … [Read more...]
The ‘Crazy’ Highs & Lows Of David Lee Roth’s Vocals [VIDEO]
This YouTuber is Goin' Crazy for David Lee Roth's vocals! The YouTube channel Crazy Singing releases a series of videos celebrating "the most impossible vocal lines and skills of all time" by the most iconic singers in rock history including Robert Plant, Steve Perry, Paul McCartney, Prince, Janis Joplin and more . The most recent video (above) spotlights both the super low … [Read more...]
Guitarist Damon Johnson Recalls The Life Changing Night He Saw Van Halen In 1980 [VIDEO]
Guitarist Damon Johnson says the night he first witnessed Van Halen in concert, it literally left him in tears. Johnson (Brother Cane, Thin Lizzy, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Alice Cooper, Blackstar Riders) was a recent guest on Final Resonance TV and shared the story of the time he first saw Van Halen in concert. It was on August 4th, 1980 at the Birmingham Civic Center in Birmingham, … [Read more...]
Pasadena Plans To Name New Public Stage After Van Halen
The city of Pasadena is set to pay tribute to Van Halen by naming a public stage after the band. The Pasadena City Council is expected to approve the name on Monday (April 11th). According to Pasadena Now, the stage will be part of a new public park to be named after author Octavia E. Butler. It's currently under construction at 701 East Union Street between El Molino Ave … [Read more...]