David Lee Roth is wishing fans an early Happy Valentines Day. He posted a photo of him with his late dog Russ on social media. The photo also includes lyrics from the Beatles 1965 song "In My Life": "There are faces I remember...". Below is the post via Dave's Instagram page: View this post on Instagram A post shared by David Lee Roth (@davidleeroth) … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s Debut Album Released On This Day In 1978
43 years ago, Van Halen dropped the Game Changer. Release Date: February 10, 1978 Recorded: September – October 1977 at Sunset Sound Recorders, Hollywood Length: 35:13 Producer: Ted Templeman Succeeded By: Van Halen II Track listing: 1. Runnin' With The Devil 2. Eruption 3. You Really Got Me 4. Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love 5. I'm The One 6. Jamie's Cryin' 7. … [Read more...]
How Pepsi Got Van Halen To Give Up ‘Right Now’ For Crystal Pepsi Ad
Why did Van Halen give up their song "Right Now" for a Crystal Pepsi commercial? The YouTube channel Rock N' Roll True Stories has attempted to “clear” up that question. You may have first seen the commercial for Crystal Pepsi during Super Bowl XXVII on January 30th, 1993. Along with old-school 90s fonts and computer graphics and — for some reason — a rhino and a rat in a … [Read more...]
How His Adventurous Mind Always Led Eddie Van Halen Down The Road Less Traveled
If there is one word Steve Lukather would use to describe Eddie Van Halen's approach to the guitar it would be "adventurous". Lukather talked about Eddie, his friend of 40-plus years, with Guitar World recently and shared a few stories that exemplified his road less traveled philosophy. "He was just a humble little guy who just loved to mess with shit and do things … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Looks Back On Album Released Nine Years Ago Today: ‘A Different Kind Of Truth’
Wolfgang Van Halen remembered Van Halen's 'A Different Kind Of Truth' via Twitter today on what is the album's ninth anniversary. "It’s not everyone’s favorite, but I’m proud of my contribution to the formula and process," said Wolfgang, who played bass on the album. "The following tour was also one of my favorites. Wonderful memories I’m eternally grateful for. Time … [Read more...]