Radio personality Eddie Trunk has called Van Halen "America's Led Zeppelin." He specifically praised early Van Halen, saying the David Lee Roth-era Van Halen recordings sound as fresh and groundbreaking today as they ever did. And now, from his book Eddie Trunk’s Essential Hard Rock and Heavy Metal, we feature his thoughts comparing Van Halen's Dave Era to their Sammy … [Read more...]
VHND’s All Access Photo: Eddie Van Halen & Mini Eddie
Eddie Van Halen with mini Eddie on the set of one of the most classic music videos of all time, "Hot For Teacher." “All Access” Photos is a weekly feature at VHND.com. Every weekend we feature a photo from a roadie, friend, or band insider. Many are never-seen-before exclusives. Tune in every weekend for more! … [Read more...]
The Roth Show: David’s Version of “Happy”
David Lee Roth explains the process behind his mostly a cappella recording of Pharrell Williams' Happy which can be heard in this episode of The Roth Show. … [Read more...]
Let’s Make a Deal!—Alex Van Halen’s Crazy Cash for Locks Program
Happy Birthday, Alex Van Halen! For his birthday today, we've got a never-seen photo and never-heard crazy story from the band's 5150 tour! Many people don't realize that Alex Van Halen has always been the biggest prankster in the band. He was arguably the most wild and out of control during the band's 1986 5150 tour—he even shaved his head, as seen in the photo … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth & Horiyoshi III Doin’ The Breakfast Show
"Greetings from Yokohama; Horiyoshi III and me doin' The Breakfast Show." Dave sends us a very cool little video direct from Horiyoshi III's studio in Yokohama, Japan, where he is getting a new Tattoo from the master, who specializing in Japanese traditional full-body tattoos. Check out Dave's extensive new ink, which he mentions in the song, embedded above. Dave plays … [Read more...]