The Pasadena Now has reported that plans for an Eddie Van Halen plaque are moving forward and its location is sure to be one that is near and dear to the hearts of both band members and local fans. Here's the report from Andre Coleman of Pasadena Now: The city appears to be getting closer to honoring legendary guitarist and former Pasadena resident Eddie Van Halen, who … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Recalls End Of Radio Stint, Start Of ’07 Van Halen Reunion In Latest Artwork
David Lee Roth's latest illustrations go back to the time his brief stint as FM radio morning show host went cold while his reunion with Van Halen was about to finally catch fire. Roth's illustrations begin with a depiction of himself attached to a ball and chain talking into a microphone. Alongside "New York" in big bold colored letters are the complaints and demands of … [Read more...]
April 20th, 1998: Van Halen Performs ‘Live From The 10 Spot’ Concert In Australia [VIDEO]
On this night in 1998 Van Halen featuring lead singer Gary Cherone performed in Sydney, Australia. Less than a month later MTV aired portions of the concert for their "Live From The 10 Spot" special. Van Halen had just begun their tour in support of the 'Van Halen III' album, which had been released on March 17th, 1998. The 'III' Tour saw Van Halen playing in new … [Read more...]
Professor Of Rock Breaks Down Game Changing Van Halen Album ‘1984’ [VIDEO]
The Professor of Rock is back with a two-part episode on Van Halen, this time he takes us back to the year and album '1984'. Part 1: "It was a pivotal crossroads for America’s favorite party band to make the jump to becoming the world’s biggest rock band," said The Professor. "We break down Van Halen '1984' song by song including a great story about Eddie Van Halen from his … [Read more...]
25 Years Later Van Halen’s ‘Humans Being’ Continues To Shine On
On this month in 1996 Van Halen released the single "Humans Being". Twenty five years later it stands out as a shining moment in what would soon become a dark period in Van Halen history. "Humans Being" was one of two tracks the band recorded for Twister - a film all about impending destructive windstorms. Little did Van Halen fans know at the time that there was a storm … [Read more...]