An extended version of Eddie Van Halen performing Jimi Hendrix's "If 6 Was 9" has just been released. The track (above) has been included on a new EP released by keyboardist David Garfield called 'Guitar Heroes OTB, Vol. 1'. The original version of the song appeared on the 1997 Garfield album "Tribute to Jeff". Both the original and extended version features singer and … [Read more...]
My Tribute to Eddie Van Halen (by Avery)
Right Now, like the rest of us, Avery Molek is mourning the loss of Eddie Van Halen. Avery's been performing killer drum covers of Van Halen songs since he was six years old, and he's put together a new tribute. Watch it above. Check out Avery’s covers of more Van Halen classics, “Girl Gone Bad!” “Outta Love Again” "I'm The One" "Everybody Wants Some" "5150" … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Donates Signed, Worn Hat To Cancer Charity
David Lee Roth has donated one of his signed and worn hats to the Cahonas Celebrity Loosen Up Auction, which runs until November 29th. A host of the world’s best loved and well-known house-hold names from music, film, TV and sport have pledged their support to Testicular Cancer education and awareness this month by donating their signed and worn ties, scarves and other … [Read more...]
Mammoth WVH ‘Distance’ Single Debuts Atop Rock Charts
Wolfgang Van Halen's debut single 'Distance' has landed at number one on the Hot Hard Rock Songs chart dated November 28th according to Billboard. Credited to his band Mammoth WVH, "Distance" collected 826,000 U.S. streams and 13,000 downloads sold in the week ending November 19th, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data. The song also drew 1.6 million airplay audience … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Talks Eddie Van Halen, The Would-Be VH Reunion, 5150 Vaults
Sammy Hagar appeared on Sirius/XM's Trunk Nation to talk about his friend and former bandmate Eddie Van Halen but said he's still coming to terms with his death. "To talk about someone like Eddie Van Halen, the greatness of him and to try to explain it to people or try to tell old stories, it's still not time. I don't feel comfortable with it yet," Hagar told host Eddie … [Read more...]