Here's an exclusive look at the guitar picks Eddie Van Halen's been using on the 2015 tour! The graphic artwork on the new picks are sourced from some of the most widely recognized guitars in the world; Eddie Van Halen's "Frankenstein," white with black stripes guitar, black with yellow stripes guitar, "Circles" guitar and "Starbody" guitar. Without a doubt, these are the … [Read more...]
Back to the STONE AGE: Mark Stone Performs With Fan Halen
Van Halen's original bassist, Mark Stone, finally get's his moment in the spotlight! Mark Stone performed bass with the Van Halen brothers from 1972-1974, when the trio was known first as Genesis, then as Mammoth, and then Van Halen. Here's a very cool piece written for the Van Halen News Desk by Greg Renoff, author of Van Halen Rising. Photos by Arpi A Szasz of … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday, Diamond Dave!
Happy Birthday, David Lee Roth! You can wish him happy birthday right here, and also on VHND's Facebook page. The happiest of birthdays to this guy. Much love, D-Ro! #DavidLeeRoth #VanHalen pic.twitter.com/Tit8lXWTUT— Wolf Van Halen (@WolfVanHalen) October 11, 2015 … [Read more...]
‘VAN HALEN RISING’ Launch Party TONIGHT in Pasadena! Meet Greg Renoff & Ted Templeman
Today (Friday, Oct 9 at 7PM) author Greg Renoff will launch his new book Van Halen Rising at ground zero for Van Halen history: right in the heart of Pasadena. He'll be doing a book signing and discussion at Vroman's Bookstore, which is located at 695 E. Colorado Blvd. He’ll also be joined by a Grammy-winning guest from the recording industry who will share stories and answer … [Read more...]
Van Halen Covers Queen: Unearthed from 1975!
The author of Van Halen Rising has unearthed yet another never heard recording! Listen to a very young Van Halen covering "Now I'm Here" by Queen, live at Pasadena High School on April 25, 1975! Listen to the recording, embedded above. Eddie Van Halen — the youngest member of the band — was only 20 years old! For the full, untold story of VH’s rise to fame, check out … [Read more...]