Here's an interesting article and concert review published 40 years ago today, on March 16th, 1978. The show reviewed was from the night before, in Columbus. Some interesting quotes from DLR. This was written by Sylvia Simmons, and published in the May 13, 1978 issue of Sounds magazine. Columbus, Ohio (3/16/1978). Van Halen, just called back for an encore, are basking in the … [Read more...]
Watch 10-Year-Old Dazzle with ‘Eruption’ at School Concert
Quick ... somebody get this kid to Gazarri's! Yahoo News featured a video of a 10-year-old playing Eddie Van Halen's "Eruption" today. Garret is 10 years old and has only been playing guitar for two years and he's quite amazing! Garrett is playing "Eruption" in front of 300 people at his strings concert. He is such a talented boy, we know he is going to be a future rock … [Read more...]
Killer Cover of Van Halen’s Unreleased ‘We Die Bold’
Jacob and Josh are back! And this time, with another full band Van Halen cover of an unreleased Van Halen gem! Premiering exclusively on the Van Halen News Desk, guitarist Jacob Deraps and drummer Josh Gallagher have released their cover of Van Halen’s 1977 demo, “We Die Bold,” with Jacob on guitar, bass, and vocals, and Josh pounding the drums. This unreleased Van … [Read more...]
Van Halen Makes History: ‘78 Tour Tidbits…& Other Big U.S. News
Happy Birthday! David Lee Roth, lead singer of Van Halen, expresses delight at a surprise birthday party given him after the group's European opening concert in Hamburg. Stefan Michel, left, product manager U.S. repertoire for WEA musik, and Michael Anthony, the group's bass player, share the fun. Just how big was Van Halen's first album? Warner Bros. had the band booked to … [Read more...]
Foo Fighters Cover Van Halen/John Lennon Mashup
Remember that clever John Lennon & Van Halen mashup we featured years ago? Well, the Foo Fighters just covered it at their show last night in Brazil! Watch the live performance below. Mashup artist Mighty Mike mashed-up two rock classics that, on the surface, have nothing in common. Yet, most rock fans say they like it! John Lennon's instrumental version of … [Read more...]