Just when we thought they couldn't get any bigger, Van Halen soared to all new heights on January 2nd, 1984, the day MTV debuted the video for the band's brand-new single "Jump". Just over two years after launching, MTV had gone from a struggling upstart only available to households in parts of New Jersey to a pop culture phenomenon. For Van Halen front man David Lee Roth, … [Read more...]
Steve Lukather Sets The Record Straight On Tracking Michael Jackson’s ‘Beat It’ With Eddie Van Halen
Steve Lukather says Eddie Van Halen recorded his iconic guitar solo on Michael Jackson's "Beat It" at 5150 studios, not Sunset Sound as some stories have claimed. Lukather recently stopped by the Sunset Sound studios in Los Angeles for a Sunset Sound Rountable interview. Host Drew Dempsey asked Lukather if he could set the record straight on where Eddie's solo was recorded. … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Recalls Van Halen Club Days In Latest Episode Of The Roth Show
David Lee Roth has released another episode of The Roth Show. Gather 'round the campfire kids, Uncle Dave has some early-day Van Halen stories to tell! Here's a rundown of what Dave talks about (and sings) in episode two, season two of The Roth Show recorded in Studio B at Henson Studios: … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar On Why He’s Never Started A Business With Michael Anthony
Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony have been bandmates and friends for many years but business partners they'll never be. Sammy says he values his friendship with Mike too much to risk breaking that bond. Darren Paltrowitz, host of the Paltrocast, recently asked Sammy if he's ever thought about teaming up with Mike on a business venture. Below is what Sammy had to say in … [Read more...]
The Roth Show Returns With ‘Season 2 – Episode 1’
David Lee Roth's podcast The Roth Show has returned! Earlier today, Dave unexpectedly launched season two of his podcast. It's been a long time since we last had an episode of The Roth Show as season one wrapped up way back on October 1st, 2019. As we know, much has transpired since. Here are some of the topics Dave covers in his return: … [Read more...]