From The Daily Telegraph: By Kathy McCabe interviews David Lee Roth Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth likes to talk. Kathy McCabe goes along for the wild ride. KM: You are finally playing in Australia after coming close a couple of times in recent years. DLR: You're going to have to ask the rhythm section about that one. Kathy, I myself am a traveller. And let me … [Read more...]
The Roth Show, Episode 11: Tattoos in Japan
In this episode, your host, David Lee Roth, talks about the history of tattoos in Japan. Dave also shares his own Japanese tattoo experiences. Note that Dave threw some great never-heard music in here! Did you know The Roth Show is available on iTunes as both a Video version in HD and an Audio-only version? NOTE: Episode 11 is the first episode to include EXCLUSIVE bonus … [Read more...]
29 Years Ago Today: “Jump” Goes #1
On this day in 1984, Van Halen's colossal hit "Jump" began its four-week peak at #1 on the U.S. Billboard's Singles chart. "Jump" knocked out Culture Club's "Karma Chameleon" to hold the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for five weeks. "Jump" is the only Van Halen single ever to hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song thereafter secured its place among rock music's most … [Read more...]
Van Halen #4 on Billboard’s 2013 Top 40 Money Makers List
Van Halen was listed as the fourth-highest-paid musical act in 2012 by trade publication Billboard for their phenomenal concert ticket, album, and merchandise sales. Its tour may have ended sooner than expected, with 32 of its shows ultimately canceled due to "exhaustion," but Van Halen nevertheless kicked a little tail on the road in 2012. Van Halen toured in support of A … [Read more...]
Sebastian Bach excited to open for Van Halen in Australia
On his Facebook yesterday, former Skid Row singer, Sebastian Bach expressed his excitement about being able to open for the Mighty Van Halen at the Stone Music festival in April. Bach is one of the vocalists for the classic rock supergroup "Kings of Chaos" that will be taking the stage before Van Halen. Here is what he had to say: Hey Australia! What can I say about @VanHalen … [Read more...]