From Esquire.com: And it's not just the DNA. A conversation with twenty-one-year-old Wolfie — bass player, band leader, son of some other guy who apparently plays guitar (and chimes in from time to time). By David Curcurito (Part of the reporting for "Eddie Van Halen Alive," from the May 2012 issue of Esquire, on sale now) ESQUIRE: Did you actually have to decide at … [Read more...]
Caption This Photo, #5
Here’s a photo from 1981. Write your own caption/punchline in our Comments section. … [Read more...]
Van Halen: A Howlin’ Escape
From The News Tribune: By Sean Robinson; Staff Writer The year was 1982. I was 18, and a couple of younger guys had asked me to sing in their band. Their idea of a lead singer was Roth, the bad-ass blond howler from Van Halen. I loved Van Halen, but I could not scream like David Lee Roth. I tried – it felt like swallowing an exploding cigar. About the same time … [Read more...]
Meet Kody Van Halen
Kody Van Halen, a Pomeranian pooch, is the newest member of the Van Halen family. Check out Kody's Facebook page for pictures of the little guy and his family. … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s “Everybody Wants Some” Proclaimed Eighth Best Classic Rock Song of All Time
Ultimate Classic Rock did a month-long countdown of their Top 100 Classic Rock songs - the twist being each band only got one song. Van Halen came in at No. 8 with their choice, "Everybody Wants Some!!". "If you’ve attended any one of the group’s concerts in recent years, it might be pretty easy to understand why ‘Everybody Wants Some!!’ gets the nod over dozens of other … [Read more...]