This week's photo is from Van Halen’s "Hide Your Sheep" 1982 tour. Check out the rare guitars! “All Access” Van Halen photos is a weekly feature at VHND.com. Every weekend we will be posting a photo from a roadie, friend, or band insider. Many will be exclusives that have never been seen anywhere before, and some will be supplied with new captions from David Lee Roth. Tune … [Read more...]
Van Halen To Play California’s Mid-State Fair!
From Pollstar & Kcoy.com: You can add a second U.S. show to Van Halen’s slowly growing 2013 touring schedule. The California Mid-State Fair has booked the band for one night in July with tickets going on sale next week. The Chumash Grandstand Arena in Paso Robles is the place you’ll want to be July 24. Tickets ranging in price from $50 to $180 go on sale May 17 at 10 … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday, Alex Van Halen!
Alexander Arthur Van Halen was born on May 8th, 1953. He was raised in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Through a government-incentive program to reunite families, the Van Halens moved to the U.S. when Alex was about 9 years old. Because the family spoke little English, Alex and Eddie formed a bond during this time that has lasted their entire lives. Together they adapted to a new … [Read more...]
In Defense of Van Halen (By a Guy Who Just Drove 4 Hours to see Them)
From MerchantsOfRock.com: Written by Kevin Cenedella There’s been a movement within people who are roughly my age to dismiss Van Halen’s music entirely. I drove four hours to see them with David Lee Roth in Greensboro North Carolina last spring, and my reaction to their reformation and tour was nothing short of “This is going to be awesome!” Much to my surprise, this … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Eddie Van Halen & LL Cool J interviewed on Piers Morgan Live
Watch the complete segment of Eddie Van Halen and LL Cool J interviewed on Piers Morgan Live. May 3rd, 2013. … [Read more...]