No rock ‘n’ roll band is complete without a fan base of beautiful girls, and Van Halen is no different. VHND and Van Halen Store are thrilled to announce that it’s working with model & actress Carrie Stevens. Carrie, who has appeared on Days of Our Lives, Two and a Half Men and Beverly Hills, 2010, and in the film Rock Star, was Playboy’s Playmate of the Month for June … [Read more...]
Funny Van Halen Newspaper Articles From This Day in 1981
On this day in 1981, Van Halen performed in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, during the Fair Warning tour. Everyone who attended the show loved it, with the notable exception of the critic the local newspaper sent to review the show. You can read that concert reviewer below. Back in the '70s and '80s, newspapers would often send critics to review concerts who didn't even like the band. … [Read more...]
Who Is a Better Guitarist? Hendrix or Van Halen?
In a new video from New England Cable News, musicologist John Laurenti talks about the musical style differences of two of the best guitarists of our time -- Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen. They asked classic rock fans for their opinion. Who is the better guitarist -- Jimi Hendrix or Eddie Van Halen? Unfortunately, the poll was already closed when we discovered it. … [Read more...]
Video: Sioux Falls Preps For Van Halen In 1980
On this Day in 1980, Van Halen rolled through Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Keloland, the local news, was there to film the VH road crew settling up. Fans won't know this, but the young man they spoke to was Patrick Whitley, Van Halen's stage manager at the time. Here's the transcript: SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Sioux Falls has been lucky enough to have a lot of artists perform in … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar’s Ten Greatest High Notes
Happy Birthday, Sammy Hagar! In honor of the 71st birthday of one of the most powerful voices in Rock ‘N’ Roll, these are the ten greatest high notes delivered by the Red Rocker himself - Sammy Hagar. Note - This is not a list of "Van Hagar's" best songs, or Sammy's best vocal performances, overall. This is one man's opinion of Sammy's greatest high notes ever … [Read more...]