Shinedown bassist Eric Bass says Van Halen's 5150 album started him on his journey toward becoming a rock and roll musician. "It was really Van Hagar first and then I backed into the older records [with David Lee Roth]," Bass said during a recent appearance on The Paltrocast. "I was born in the 70s. I'm a child of the 80s so my musical trajectory was just perfect for some of … [Read more...]
Mike Rutherford Has Unreleased Music Recorded With Edward Van Halen
Mike Rutherford says he recorded music with Edward Van Halen in the mid-80s and has the tape to prove it. He just needs to find it. "I think Eddie heard a song from my second solo album (1982's Acting Very Strange) which I sang," Rutherford [Genesis, Mike + The Mechanics] said during an appearance on My Planet Rocks. "And he rang me up and said, 'Will you do some writing?' I … [Read more...]
How Having Less Drove Edward Van Halen To Achieve More
A recent article by the entrepreneur website Inc.com highlighted Edward Van Halen's ability to turn less into much, much more. Here's an excerpt from the article The Mindset (and Science) Behind Eddie Van Halen’s Remarkable Success: How Less Becomes More written by Inc.com's Jeff Haden: Buried in Alex Van Halen’s new book Brothers (he spends a lot more time … [Read more...]
British Metal Veteran Nick Bowcott Shares Edward Van Halen Stories
Final Resonance TV's Van Halen Stories Podcast #48 recently featured an interview with Nick Bowcott of Grim Reaper, Marshall Amplification, EVH Gear, and Sweetwater. In his in-depth interview with the Van Halen News Desk's Jeff Goebel, Nick shares his personal experiences of not only seeing Van Halen in 1978 but also meeting them in a rather unique way in 1980. He also talks … [Read more...]
Alex Van Halen Collection Unveiled: Drumheads, Drumsticks, and Backstage Passes Now Available
If you missed out on Alex Van Halen's auction held earlier this year, don't worry - here's your chance to score a cool piece of Van Halen history from his private collection! Van Halen Store is proud to offer some of Reverand Al's personal Drumheads, Drumsticks [note that all Drumsticks have already sold out. Sorry!], and Backstage Passes. Most of these collectibles are now … [Read more...]