The following article is a WoodyTone.com exclusive. WoodyTone is a great site for guitarists that's written by a self-professed "tone-freak" who's favorite guitarist is Edward Van Halen. L-R top: Variac, Marshall 50. L-R bottom: Vox, Marshall SL 100. There’s been a lot of stuff written about, said about and speculated about regarding Edward Van Halen’s mind-blowing, … [Read more...]
Mashup: Santana vs. Lady Gaga vs. Van Halen
Audio Mashup by Dan Mei vs. Marc Johnce Video Mashup by VJ Magic Man Bands: Santana, Lady Gaga, Van Halen … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen on Black Sabbath documentary
Eddie Van Halen appears on the new Black Sabbath special airing this month on the Biography channel. The Van Halen interview was filmed this Spring and edited into several short clips sprinkled into the episode. He also appears very briefly in parts 1, 3, and 7, found on Youtube. … [Read more...]
The Kinks vs. Van Halen
From Hennemusic.com: Van Halen really got to Dave Davies of The Kinks with their version of “You Really Got Me.” In a new interview with Classic Rock magazine, The Kinks’ original lead guitarist offered his thoughts on the VH version for the first time – more than 30 years after its release. “Van Halen’s version was very Middle America. It was like, ‘Hey man, look at … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar interview in Fireworks magazine
From issue #40 of Fireworks magazine: "I'm gonna make a statement, and you'll probably think I'm crazy..." Sammy Hagar discusses Chickenfoot live, their "averagely brilliant" new DVD, Michael Anthony and Van Halen, Chad Smith being crazy, Joe Satriani being from another dimension, and why Sammy in a Smart Car is just a joke. BUZZING! By James Gaden Last … [Read more...]