David Lee Roth gave the Van Halen News Desk an exclusive quote in response to the new Van Halen book: In response to the inevitable inquiries and rumors compelled. In advance; Answer No. 1: Yes Answer No. 2: Probably Answer No. 3: My lawyer says I can't remember. What a long great trip it's been, stay frosty. Dave (Allegedly) That concludes his statement to the … [Read more...]
Thinking of my Dad on Father’s Day
Edward Van Halen posted the following on Facebook today: "Thinking of my Dad on Father's Day and how much fun Alex and I had recording with him!" For more on Ed and Al's father, see our article Jan Van Halen's Story. … [Read more...]
Podcast: Ex-Van Halen Manager Lets Loose
Try to imagine what could have been if the classic original lineup of Van Halen hadn’t broken up in 1985. Their former manager Noel Monk certainly can and believes the band was on the verge of even greater fame and fortune. Monk had that plus a whole lot more to say about the legendary band he managed from 1978-1985 on the “Dave & Dave Unchained” podcast this week to … [Read more...]
What Was It Like to Spend Months on the Road With Van Halen?
Van Halen's then-manager Noel E. Monk backstage with band's equipment in 1984 LA Weekly has an interview with former Van Halen manager Noel Monk. Here's an excerpt from the full interview with Matt Wake: Former Van Halen manager Noel E. Monk writes about this steep ascension in his new book, Runnin’ with the Devil. Although Monk hadn’t heard a note of Van Halen’s music when … [Read more...]
Book Excerpt: ‘Runnin’ with the Devil’
Can't wait for a taste what's in Van Halen manager Noel Monk's forthcoming book? Check out the entire prologue now – exclusively on the Van Halen News Desk! Runnin' with the Devil: A Backstage Pass to the Wild Times, Loud Rock, and the Down and Dirty Truth Behind the Making of Van Halen is being released in next week, on June 13th! It' the new tell-all book written by Noel … [Read more...]