‘Van Halen at 50‘ is the new hardcover coffee table book by rock ‘n’ roll author Martin Popoff, coming May 28th, 2024. Here’s an exclusive look inside! But do you need to wait until May 28th to get it? Not if you order it directly from Van Halen Store. They’re shipping the book NOW, so it could be […]
A Look Inside: ‘Van Halen at 50’
Michael Anthony On Van Halen Celebrations That Came & Went: ‘It Wasn’t To Be’
As Michael Anthony looks forward to celebrating the legacy of Van Halen this summer on the Best Of All Worlds tour with Sammy Hagar, he can’t help but feel like this could have already happened not once, but twice. During a recent appearance on the Hook Rocks! podcast, Anthony commented on the failed Edward Van […]
Gregg Bissonette: ‘Nobody Grooved Like Eddie’
Drummer Gregg Bissonette recently appeared on Final Resonance TV’s Van Halen Stories Podcast to discuss his years playing with David Lee Roth. During the interview, Bissonette covers his time recording the DLR albums Eat ‘Em and Smile (1986), Skyscraper (1988), and his final album with Roth – A Little Ain’t Enough (1991) produced by Bob Rock. […]
Happy Birthday Alex Van Halen!
On May 8th, 1953, Alexander Arthur Van Halen was born in Amsterdam, Holland. Later the family moved to Nijmegen, where they lived until they moved to the U.S. when Alex was about 9, through a government-incentive program to reunite families. Because the family spoke little English, Alex and Eddie formed a bond during this time that […]
A&E announces Sammy Hagar ‘Biography’ Special
An all-new “Biography” episode devoted to Sammy Hagar will make its debut June 30th on A&E. From A&E:A&E offers viewers a backstage pass to the celebrated careers of some of hard rock’s greatest legends with new specials celebrating rock icons Bret Michaels, Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider, Alice Cooper, Sammy Hagar, and Sebastian Bach. Produced by […]
Corey Glover Was Almost Van Halen’s Frontman: Fact or Rumor?
Corey Glover was once considered to become Van Halen’s frontman? Not so says Glover. The Living Colour frontman debunked that rumor during a recent appearance on the Paltrocast. “There was a rumor one time, when Van Halen was looking for a singer, that I was being considered. But no one called me about that. This […]
Heartwrenching & Heartwarming: The Wolfgang Van Halen ‘Behind The Music’ Is A Must Watch
The “Behind The Music” episode on Wolfgang Van Halen has arrived. Both heartwrenching and heartwarming, it’s an emotional roller coaster ride you can’t take your eyes off of. The 96-minute-plus episode debuted on Paramount+ Thursday (May 2nd), just a few weeks after the promo trailer promised to deliver a raw, honest, and candid look at […]
The Time David Lee Roth & Sebastian Bach Shared A Flight Home: ‘Could You Guys Pipe It Down A Little Bit?’
David Lee Roth and Sebastian Bach once sat next to each other on a very long plane flight and it turned out to be pretty much everything you’d expect it to be. During a recent appearance on The Paltrocast, Bach shared the story, which took place in 2013. Bach had just played the Stone Music […]
Podcasters Campaign For Sammy Hagar’s Hall of Fame Induction
As Sammy Hagar prepares to embark on his career-spanning Best Of All Worlds tour this summer, a campaign to get him inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has just been launched. Behind the campaign are Darin Bristow and Brent Kinnaird, hosts of the podcast devoted to Sammy Hagar called The Bogus Otis Show: […]
Sammy Hagar Honored With Star On Hollywod Walk Of Fame
There’s a brand new star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame and this one is in honor of Sammy Hagar. The star was unveiled during a ceremony held this morning. Hagar, who was joined by many famous friends including Michael Anthony, John Mayer, Chad Smith (Chickenfoot, Red Hot Chili Peppers), and Guy Fieri, thanked many […]