Photo: Wolfgang Van Halen/Instagram Wolfgang Van Halen pays tribute to his late father at the end of each concert with a touching gesture. Wolfgang recently talked with PEOPLE about both his dad and mom Valerie Bertinelli for a new cover story. Below is an excerpt from the article written by Daniela Avila and Liz McNeil: Though he's no longer physically with him, … [Read more...]
Van Halen Was ‘The Nirvana For The Late 70s’
Credit: Neil Zlozower Few bands in rock history could create such a seismic shift in popular music in such a short time as Van Halen. In a recent interview, musician Roger Joseph Manning Jr (Jellyfish, Beck, The Moog Cookbook, Imperial Drag) recalled the first time he heard Van Halen and compared the band's impact to Nirvana's in the early 90s. "I remember being on my … [Read more...]
The Tales Behind Edward Van Halen’s Classic Car Sales
Car expert and life-long Van Halen fan Joe Petralia shared his experience selling two of Edward Van Halen’s classic cars in a new video. In the video posted to VINwiki's YouTube channel, Petralia ("The Lords of the Car Hoards") gives fans an up-close look at Edward's Van Hauler truck, 1947 Dodge Cab Over truck, and the story behind the "She's Mad" license plate on Edward's … [Read more...]
Introducing Van Halen ‘The Collection’ 1978-1984 6-LP Exclusive Limited Edition Box Set
Van Halen's 'The Collection' 1978-1984 is a vinyl boxed set showcasing the band's groundbreaking early years. Van Halen's THE COLLECTION (1978-1984) is a vinyl boxed set that showcases the band's early years and first incarnation, featuring singer David Lee Roth, guitarist Eddie Van Halen, drummer Alex Van Halen, and bassist Michael Anthony. The set includes remastered … [Read more...]
Valerie & Edward Were In A ‘Wonderful Place’ At The End Of His Life
Valerie & Edward in 1993 Valerie Bertinelli says she and Edward Van Halen were in a "wonderful place" at the end of his life. Bertinelli's comments came from a new interview with USA Today. Below is an excerpt from an article written by Kim Willis: In one of the cookbook’s intimate essays, Bertinelli writes that "though we got divorced, Ed and I never stopped … [Read more...]