From AZ Central: David Lee Roth is a lot like Bob Dylan. Not in terms of having written "Like a Rolling Stone" - because he didn't do that. More in terms of approaching the songs his fans have come to hear him sing with no regard for the original recordings, singing what he feels like singing when he feels like singing it, changing the melody, changing the phrasing, leaving … [Read more...]
Van Halen Saves The Best For Anaheim
From The Orange County Register: “You’re getting a good show tonight!” David Lee Roth declared early during the Anaheim set. It wasn’t an empty boast: Roth was very much on his game here. Yes, he’ll fiddle with the meter of a line or switch up a lyric here and there, but he takes no more liberties than Mick Jagger does with Stones staples or Steven Tyler would with … [Read more...]
Video: Eddie and Wolfgang at 5150
CNN caught up with Eddie and Wolfgang Van Halen at home in their infamous 5150 recording studio while on a two day break in Los Angeles. First, they talk about their decision, after completing 50 shows, to postpone most of the Summer dates on Van Halen's current tour. They insist there are no tensions within the band. When asked about their legendary frontman David Lee Roth, … [Read more...]
Van Halen Official Japan 2012 Tour Dates!
Van Halen's "A Different Kind Of Truth" 2012 tour will hit Japan in November. This will be the first time they've played there in 14 years! Here are the dates: November 20: Osaka November 22: Osaka November 27: Tokyo VHND is hearing that these are OFFICIAL dates, even though they won't be officially announced until next week. We will keep you updated if any additional … [Read more...]
Eddie & Wolfgang Van Halen To Appear On CNN This Friday
Here's some more info straight from the band... Edward and Wolfgang Van Halen will appear on CNN this Friday, June 15th during Newsroom with Brooke Baldwin in a special Father's Day story. The story will be run again over the weekend and appear on CNN.com. Check out the video here! … [Read more...]