This year's ShipRocked cruise featured an all-star tribute to Eddie Van Halen. Former Guns N' Roses guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, singer Michael Star of Steel Panther (formerly of the VH tribute The Atomic Punks), Alice Cooper guitarist Nita Strauss and former Five Finger Death Punch lead guitarist Jason Hook all joined the all-star band The Stowaways to perform nine VH … [Read more...]
On This Day In 1978: Van Halen Releases Debut Single ‘You Really Got Me’
Forty-four years ago today (January 28th, 1978) Van Halen released their debut single, one that would ultimately become the band's breakthrough song - "You Really Got Me". Released to just 35 radio stations initially, the single would gain steady airplay on 140 radio stations around the country within just a month and peaked at #25 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The first … [Read more...]
South Of Eden Pays Tribute To Eddie Van Halen With Cover Of ‘Drop Dead Legs’ [VIDEO]
The Columbus, Ohio band South Of Eden released a rousing cover of Van Halen's "Drop Dead Legs" on Eddie Van Halen's birthday Wednesday (January 26). "Today we commemorate the great Eddie Van Halen with a cover of one our favorite VanHalen songs," the band posted to Facebook. "'Drop Dead Legs' is one of many VH songs where the riff, lyrics, and groove come together to form a … [Read more...]
Remembering You, Ed
Today would have been Edward Van Halen's 67th birthday. Alex Van Halen, Wolf Van Halen, Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony all shared messages for Ed today, embedded from Instagram, below. "Hey Ed, Happy Birthday! May your light never dim. Love you, miss you and btw... Wolf is killin' it." - Alex View this post on Instagram A post shared by Reverend Al … [Read more...]
Remembering Edward Van Halen On His 67th Birthday
By VHND & contributing writer CJ Chilvers Edward Van Halen gave the world a gift—four decades of musical genius. His approach to the guitar gave birth to an entire generation of guitar players who look at the guitar as an instrument with unlimited possibilities. He introduced a myriad of new styles and sounds that will be scrutinized for decades. He’s widely considered … [Read more...]