This week’s photo is from 1985 and shows Eddie Van Halen and then wife Valerie Bertinelli chillin' at 5150 Studios. Never published anywhere until now! (Technically, we did publish this photo in issue #8 of The Inside magazine back in '97, but the vast majority of fans have never seen it. The Inside was Van Halen's official magazine that we published from 1995-2000). “All … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen News
Photo of Young Alex Van Halen / Video of their Childhood Home
Below is a short 4-minute video which shows Eddie and Alex's childhood home in Nijmegen, Netherlands. The video is entirely in Dutch, so we sent this video to Eddie himself for verification. He really got a kick out of it, and said that it is indeed the building where he and Alex lived, and that the two women in the video lived in the flat below. Two very old Van Halen … [Read more...]
VHND’s All Access Photo: Ed’s Jeep
This week’s photo is from 1979 and has never been published anywhere until now. The photo and story are by rock photographer Neil Zlozower. "When I first started hanging with the guys, they would just randomly pop over to my apartment on Fuller Street in Los Angeles to hang out with me if they were in my neighborhood. Ed had just gotten rid of his old Peugeot and got a … [Read more...]
Aerosmith’s Joe Perry on Eddie Van Halen: “He Redefined Guitar Playing”
Van Halen shared the stage today with Aerosmith for the first time since 1979. Recently, Aerosmith’s Joe Perry contributed to the hardcover photo book, Eddie Van Halen, by Neil Zlozower. The Van Halen News Desk has the exclusive on what he had to say about the first time he saw Van Halen in concert: "Aerosmith was rehearsing for another record when Van Halen’s first album … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar: “I would be in Van Halen if we could get along” (Video)
Even though Sammy Hagar hasn't been in Van Halen since their 2004 tour in support of The Best Of Both Worlds greatest hits package, the obligatory "Van Halen" questions came up in two recent interviews of his. Both interviews were conducted last month during the Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp, which was held inside the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. One interview was with … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Talks about Collaborating with LL Cool J
Rock And Hip-Hop Collide As Two Legendary Artists Come Together For The Track "We're The Greatest" on AUTHENTIC. LOS ANGELES, CA – Music legends, Eddie Van Halen and LL COOL J, have teamed up for two songs on LL's upcoming new album AUTHENTIC, set to release on April 30th. The rock icon joined the legendary rapper in the studio and kicked the volume up to create two genre … [Read more...]
Video: LL Cool J Talks Eddie Van Halen
“I just really wanted to work with the best, work with people that I respect, people that I look up to, people that impress me, people that I believe are truly super talented,” LL Cool J told Radio.com. “I feel like Eddie falls in that category.” Read more of what LL said about Eddie here. LISTEN TO A 90-second audio preview of “We’re The Greatest” with LL … [Read more...]
LL Cool J on Eddie Van Halen: “I Have Worked With One Of The Greatest Guitarists That Ever Lived”
Last week, LL Cool J boasted, "The Eddie Van Halen solo on 'We’re The Greatest' is a masterpiece!!! My favorite part of the song." Now, LL Cool J has more to say. From WZLX: A few weeks back, hip-hop legend LL Cool J unexpectedly posted a photo to his Facebook page that showed him sitting in the control room of a studio… next to Eddie Van Halen. Van Halen hasn’t guested … [Read more...]
New Interview with the Van Halen Brothers (Audio)
Today (March 25th) there's a NEW interview with Eddie and Alex Van Halen! The VH brothers did a phone interview with Australia's TripleM.com. Sounds like they're in great spirits and they can't wait to make it to Australia! Van Halen's Bad Habits Eddie spills beans on biggest myths surrounding the 70s rock legends Van Halen will be here for the Stone Music Festival … [Read more...]
Audio Sample of LL Cool J song featuring Eddie Van Halen
A 90-second audio preview of "We're The Greatest" can be streamed above. This is one of two songs from LL Cool J's upcoming album, Authentic, which feature Eddie Van Halen. The album is due April 30th. That is unmistakably Eddie Van Halen on some VERY cool guitar on this! Makes us want to hear the whole song... Note that LL Cool J makes a couple Van Halen references: “I … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen playing on TWO tracks from LL Cool J’s new album
As previously reported, Eddie Van Halen will be featured on LL Cool J's upcoming album, Authentic, due April 30th. At a recent concert, LL implied Eddie plays on one track. However, LL unveiled the tracklist for Authentic today, and Eddie Van Halen appears on not one, but TWO tracks! Here's the complete tracklist: 1. Bath Salt 2. Not Leaving You Tonight (Feat. Fitz … [Read more...]
VHND’s All Access Photo: Wolfie’s Birthday Party
This week's All Access Photo comes from Wolfgang's 22nd birthday party last night. The picture, featuring Eddie and Wolf, was posted on Instagram by Tremonti's Eric Friedman. Below are a few more photos from Wolfie's special day. “All Access” Van Halen photos is a new weekly feature at VHND.com . Every weekend we will be posting a photo from a roadie, friend, or … [Read more...]