O-U-8-1-2 @ 35! On May 20th, 1988, Van Halen released OU812 - their eighth studio album and the second featuring Sammy Hagar on vocals. In celebration of its 35th anniversary, the syndicated radio show In The Studio with Red Beard has shared its original documentary on the album. Below is what Red Beard has to say about the album 35 years later along with the … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony’s Fundraiser for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Yesterday (May 20th) was the seventh annual WALK AND PLAY L.A. fundraiser for Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Michael and his family were there to honor his late grandson, Rex Becerra, and to raise money for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. From Micheal Anthony: "As many of you know, my grandson, Rex Michael Becerra was born on March 20th, 2017 with an undiagnosed … [Read more...]
Opera Singer Analyzes Van Halen’s ‘Hot For Teacher’
This opera singer is now hot for Van Halen! Check out this video of professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff who decides to analyze "Hot For Teacher" by Van Halen, a band she admittedly knows very little about. Watch as she does her best to analyze David Lee Roth's vocals, but can't help but laugh at the antics of Dave, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael … [Read more...]
BOSS and EVH Unite to Bring You the Legendary Eddie Van Halen Dual Delay Sound
About the video above: The making of the SDE-3000EVH, from 5150 studio in LA, California. EVH and BOSS join forces to bring you the SDE-3000EVH Dual Digital Delay. An authentic recreation of the stereo delays at the heart of Eddie Van Halen’s massive three-cabinet live stage guitar sound. Featuring: Yoshi Ikegami – Executive Advisor or Roland Corporation Matt … [Read more...]
Why Gene Simmons Is ‘A Little Furious’ With The Younger Generation Since Eddie Van Halen’s Death
Gene Simmons isn't happy with millennials, especially since Eddie Van Halen passed away. During a recent interview with Classic Rock, Simmons said he's frustrated that the younger generation is unaware that Eddie Van Halen is "the second most important musician since Jimi Hendrix." Below is some of what he had to say to Classic Rock's Dave Ling: Those that had … [Read more...]