A recording of Van Halen performing at Pasadena High School in the spring of 1975 has surfaced online. The video (above) posted to YouTube captures soundboard audio of the band in the high school's gymnasium in April of '75. David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen and Michael Anthony perform a high-energy, eight-song set made up of seven cover songs and one original … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Says Now Is Not The Time To Talk Reunions
Sammy Hagar continues to mourn the passing of Eddie Van Halen and is shooting down any talk of reunions or tributes including him. Hagar addressed the recent fabricated rumors of a Van Halen reunion that would include himself, Michael Anthony, Alex Van Halen and Wolfgang Van Halen on guitar to ABC News Radio: "There's no talk of reunion or a tribute with me, … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen To Appear On Howard Stern Show, Debut New Single ‘Distance’ On Monday
Wolfgang Van Halen will be releasing his debut single "Distance" on Monday. That same morning he'll appear on Sirius/XM's The Howard Stern Show. Below is the statement released by Wolfgang's label Explorer1 Music Group: "Distance" is a a song that was initially written for the debut album, but was going to be held for a later time. "As my Pop continued to struggle with … [Read more...]
Van Halen-Themed Race Car On Display At Daytona International Speedway
Ain't nothin' like it, the shiny red, black and white striped machine on display at The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America. The brand new exhibit now on display at the museum (located on the grounds of Daytona International Speedway) is a Porsche race car painted up in Eddie Van Halen's classic red/black/white colors. It's one of two new exhibits on loan from Kevin … [Read more...]
Watch U.S. Soldier’s Guitar Tribute To Eddie Van Halen [VIDEO]
On a day the United States honors its military veterans for their service we also bring you this video featuring a U.S. soldier honoring his guitar hero Eddie Van Halen. United States Army Staff Sergeant Austin West is a recruiter stationed in Watertown, New York. When he's off duty he plays the electric guitar. According to his YouTube "about" page he likes everything from … [Read more...]