Eddie Van Halen's music has touched the lives of many people in many ways, some in ways we may not have ever expected. This fan's classical fingerstyle guitar interpretation of "Love Walks In" is one that is sure to tug on the heart strings. Musician William Wilson has created the video tribute above for his oldest son Tad as he is ready to move on to adulthood. William is … [Read more...]
Dutch Abstract Art, Pasadena Hot Rods & Punk Rock Guitars: The Origins Of Eddie’s Striped ‘Frankenstrat’ Design
Eddie Van Halen's classic red, black and white striped guitar affectionally named "Frankenstrat" may be the most recognizable instrument in music history. Rock journalist and author Greg Prato has shared an article he wrote for AllMusic with the Van Halen News Desk that digs deep into the origins of the guitar design. By Greg Prato Much has been said about one … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar & The Circle Announce New Album ‘Crazy Times’, Release Title Track
Sammy Hagar & The Circle have released a brand new single titled "Crazy Times". It's the title track to the band's brand-new album due out September 30. Hagar is once again teamed up with his Circle bandmates Michael Anthony (bass), Vic Johnson (guitar) and Jason Bonham (drums) for an album that was produced by Dave Cobb in Nashville's legendary RCA Studio A. "Going … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth ‘Nothing Could Have Stopped Us Back Then Anyway’ Official Video
The official video for David Lee Roth's latest single "Nothing Cold Have Stopped Us Back Then Anyway" has been released. The video, created by Roth's guitarist John 5 along with Mike Savage of Vision Savage Media, includes vintage photos and video of Van Halen during their early days as they quickly rose to fame and acclaim. It was first posted by John 5 Friday (July 29). … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Releases Van Halen Tribute Song ‘Nothing Could Have Stopped Us Back Then Anyway’
David Lee Roth has just dropped his latest single and this is one guitarist John 5 has been hoping we'd hear for quite some time. It's Dave's tribute to Van Halen titled "Nothing Could Have Stopped Us Back Then Anyway". The song is embedded below for your listening pleasure. Back in August of 2021 John 5 talked about the song to Alabama's AL.com: Speaking of rock legends, … [Read more...]