Born to Nathan and Sybil Roth on born October 10, 1954 in Bloomington, IN. Just a little over twenty years later, David Lee Roth would begin his reign as one of the world's most well-known rock frontmen and one of the best entertainers in the business. His life story is a tale of unusual events that eventually molded a great performer. So what made him what he is? Until the … [Read more...]
Alex Van Halen: ‘Outliving My Little Brother? This Just Wasn’t The Plan’
An emotional excerpt from Alex Van Halen's upcoming memoir, Brothers, has been released. Entitled "Overture" and read by Alex himself, the four-and-a-half minute clip posted to Spotify begins with Alex proclaiming, "Without my brother I would not be. We fight, argue, we even argue about agreeing on things, but there is a bond and unconditional love that very few … [Read more...]
Listen To David Lee Roth’s Cover Of Brewer & Shipley’s ‘Tarkio Road’
Our favorite tour guide is taking us on another trip. The destination is "Tarkio Road." David Lee Roth's cover of the 1971 Brewer & Shipley single is the focus of the latest animated video released by the Mojo Dojo YouTube channel. Roth likely heard "Tarkio Road" often on the radio in the spring of 1971. Released as the follow-up single to Brewer & Shipley's hit "One … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen: An Undeniable Category of One
It's been four years since Edward Van Halen passed away, yet he is with us daily through the music he created. It will forever be the soundtrack to our lives and the lives of generations to come. This year we remember Edward's lasting legacy with a heartfelt tribute video created by fellow Van Halen fan Gair Maxwell. Of all the great Edward Van Halen tribute videos made, … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen To Be Part Of Ozzy Osbourne Tribute At Rock Hall Inductions
Wolfgang Van Halen, along with Zakk Wylde, and Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens will headline an all-star tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony coming up on October 14th at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio. Also part of the Ozzy tribute will be producer Andrew Watt, Billy Idol, Jelly Roll, Chad Smith, Maynard James … [Read more...]