The syndicated radio program In The Studio With Redbeard has released an episode devoted entirely to the classic Van Halen album released on this day in 1986 - '5150'. "In 1985, the shock of David Lee Roth‘s announcement that he was leaving the lead singer slot of America’s most popular band, Van Halen, was equaled (but not eclipsed, interestingly) by the band’s … [Read more...]
Podcasters Debate & Discuss Eddie Van Halen Grammy Tribute
Just when we thought we were out of the Eddie Van Halen Grammy controversy, they pull us back in! It's been over a week since the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony and music fans are still talking about the tribute (or lack thereof) to Eddie Van Halen. The podcast Epic Footnote Productions has a series titled "Am I Missing Something?" where they debate over bands, songs … [Read more...]
‘Van Halen II’ Anniversary & Tribute!
Van Halen II: 1. You're No Good2. Dance The Night Away3. Somebody Get Me A Doctor4. Bottoms Up!5. Outta Love Again6. Light Up The Sky7. Spanish Fly8. D.O.A.9. Women In Love...10. Beautiful Girls Release Date:March 23, 1979Recorded:December 1978 - January 1979 at Sunset Sound Recorders, Hollywood, CALength:32:00Producer:Ted TemplemanPreceded By:Van … [Read more...]
George Lopez Reveals How He Made Eddie Van Halen-Sammy Hagar Reunion Happen
Comedian George Lopez revealed for the first time how he helped reconnect Eddie Van Halen and Sammy Hagar in early 2020. Lopez shared the story with Sukanya Krishnan and Scott Stanford on “The Suki and Scott Show". "Ya know I've never answered this question," said Lopez. “I think Sammy had tweeted Ed ‘Happy Birthday’ and then Ed said to me, ‘Why does he tweet me happy … [Read more...]
Listen To ‘Extremely Rare’ 1979 Interview With Eddie & Alex Van Halen
A July 1979 interview with Eddie and Alex Van Halen during Van Halen's first headlining tour has surfaced. In the interview, uploaded by YouTuber Paulo Micheli, Eddie and Alex are hangin' out in the studio of St. Paul, Minnesota's KQRS FM to promote their second of two shows at the St. Paul Civic Auditorium. Van Halen played at the St. Paul Civic on July 24th and 25th of … [Read more...]