Toto's Steve Lukather said he contributed backing vocals to Van Halen's 1991 song "Top Of The World" simply because he happened to be hanging out at 5150 Studios. "I was on the 'F.U.C.K.' record [on 'Top of the World']," Lukather told Ultimate Guitar. "I was just hanging around. I'd go pick up my kids when they were in school still. I'd pick them up from school and just … [Read more...]
Richie Kotzen Discovered Eddie Van Halen From ‘Beat It’ Solo
Guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen said he discovered Eddie Van Halen thanks to Michael Jackson's "Beat It". In a new interview with RockSverige, Kotzen (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, Poison) recalled the time he first heard the sound of Eddie playing guitar. "I will never forget the first time I heard him, and this is how out of touch I was," said Kotzen. "We were driving … [Read more...]
Watch: Mammoth WVH ‘You’re To Blame’ Official Lyric Video
Mammoth WVH has released the official lyric video for their single "You're To Blame". Here's what is posted along with the video (above) from the official Mammoth WVH YouTube channel: Mammoth WVH is the debut, self-titled album of Mammoth WVH – the band created by Wolfgang Van Halen – that includes 14 new songs on a double vinyl, CD, Digital Download and streaming. This … [Read more...]
Five Van Halen Hidden Gems You Need To Hear NOW [VIDEO]
The Professor of Rock is back with yet another Van Halen video, this time he polishes off five of the band's hidden gems that deserve to not just be remembered but cherished and cranked up to the highest level. "This week on our hidden gem series we're gonna take a swing at one of the greatest bands in history and one of my personal favorites ever, if you can't tell - the … [Read more...]
Autograph Guitarist Steve Lynch Talks Touring With Van Halen In 1984
What's a "T-Shirt Band" and why was Autograph called one? Did Van Halen really tell Autograph's guitarist Steve Lynch he wasn't allowed to finger tap? Lynch had the answers to those questions and more during a recent interview. Lynch was a guest on Waste Some Time with Jason Green and shared stories of the time his band Autograph opened for Van Halen in 1984. Autograph … [Read more...]