Two books we're sure you guys are gonna want to know about: First up is "Everybody Wants Some: The Van Halen Saga," by Ian Christe, a noted rock writer who also penned "Sound of the Beast: The Complete Headbanging History of Heavy Metal." Pictured above, the book is a hardcover that tells the band's story from childhood up through events as recent as 2007. It's available … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen News
EVH on cover of upcoming Guitar World
As shown above, the soon-to-be-released September 2007 issue of Guitar World magazine features a post-rehab interview with Eddie. Guitar World originally announced a June 26 on-sale date for the issue, but the magazine has since pushed that back to July 3. More info is available at GW's website. Click here to get your own copy. … [Read more...]
Eddie Thanks Fans, Guitar World Interview Coming
A new statement from Ed was posted at Van Halen's official website today: "I want to say thank you to all the Van Halen fans for the tons of emails and all the support they provided when I was in rehab earlier this year. It was an intensely personal thing that I'm not really comfortable talking about right now, but I want everyone to know that their support has and always will … [Read more...]
Eddie’s out of rehab
Good news: Ed has apparently finished his stint in rehab. From a press release: Rock Legend Eddie Van Halen to Serve as Honorary Race Official For SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500â„¢ Van Halen to Unveil Limited Edition Fender® Stratocaster® Guitar Presented to Race Winner Phoenix International Raceway President Bryan R. Sperber has announced that rock superstar Eddie Van Halen … [Read more...]
New Eddie magazine cover
Ross Halfin has posted at his website some of his recent magazine-cover work, which includes the above Eddie Van Halen shot. Some of you may recognize the image from a shoot Ross did back in December. Still no word on how Ed's doing in rehab, or what the band's current plans are. I would imagine we'll be hearing something whenever Ed gets out of rehab. Here's hoping things … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s Rock Hall induction is tonight
Those with VH1 Classic can watch tonight's ceremony live starting at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Those without can watch it live online HERE. And those who want to wait can watch a two-hour edited version that premieres on VH1 this Saturday (3/17). As it stands now, it looks like Sammy and Mike are the only two members expected to be on hand. Velvet Revolver will … [Read more...]
Ed Heads into Rehab … At Last
Eddie's getting sober. We could not be more relieved. We love the man, and it has pained us to see him on a downward spiral. From VH's official website: I would like Van Halen fans to know how much I truly appreciate each and every one of you. Without you there is no Van Halen. I have always and will always feel a responsibility to give you my best. At the moment I do … [Read more...]
Band name: two words, starts with ‘V’ …
"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...]
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...]
Eddie ‘somewhere between Axl Rose and Michael Jackson’
The most insightful article about "The Reunion Tour That Almost Was" comes from L.A. Times reporter Greg Boucher. Highlights: The Van Halen tour has been "shut down," according to a top official at Live Nation, the huge concert promoter that finally surrendered in the face of the chaos surrounding guitar hero Eddie Van Halen. Roth, meanwhile, says he is unsure whether the … [Read more...]
Eddie and Fender Unveil New Frankenstein Replica
PRESS RELEASE Eddie Van Halen and Fender, Together at Last Friday January 19, 9:01 am ET Fender Custom Shop to Create 300 Limited-Edition Replicas of Iconic Eddie Van Halen "Frankenstein(TM)" Guitar SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hold on to your whammy bars: In one of the most anticipated events in electric guitar history, Eddie Van Halen and the master builders of … [Read more...]
Janie Liszewski official publicity rep for Eddie Van Halen
Ed's girlfriend, Janie Liszewski, has made her move from working PR for the adult-film industry to focusing exclusively on representing Eddie. The following article was published on AVN.com: CHATSWORTH, Calif. - Publicist Janie Liszewski has left the adult industry and her company High Profile Media to embark on a new chapter of her career. Effective immediately, Liszewski … [Read more...]