Van Halen fans in or near Anaheim, check this out! Michael Anthony will be joining his future son-in-law Billy on stage TONIGHT (Saturday, Feb. 4th) at the House Of Blues. Billy's band ROTUS takes the stage at 9pm. Tickets are $15 at the door, or just $10 here. … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony “Excited to Hear” News of Van Halen Recording
From ABC News Radio: Former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony says he's "excited" that his former band are releasing new material. Producer John Shanks recently tweeted the message "Here we go kids...VH," signifying that the band is finally starting to record a new album. Anthony said, "I'm looking forward to seeing what they'll do," adding that he has "no hard feelings" … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar, The Red Rocker Gives Back; Charity Work Featured In New Video
After forty years, Sammy and his Redheads are still just getting started. Here's a brief look at some of the charity work that is near and dear to his heart. Hagar will release his autobiography, titled "Red: My Uncensored Life In Rock", on March 15. Hagar is currently in the studio with Chickenfoot recording their second album. … [Read more...]
The story behind the classic 1980 David Lee Roth poster by Helmut Newton
When Van Halen's Women And Children First was released on March 26th, 1980, a three-foot black and white poster of David Lee Roth, bound to a chain-link fence, was included in the first million pressings. The photograph was taken by famed fashion photographer Helmut Newton. It was used for shock value. Many fans are unaware of the story behind this very rare, classic … [Read more...]
Mashup: Lady Gaga vs. Van Halen
Mash-up by Jonny Dex / Art Dust Productions: Lady Van HaGaga performing "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Poker" (Van Halen's "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" & Lady Gaga's "Poker Face") … [Read more...]