Steven Pearcy from Ratt memntioned Van Halen during an interview with the San Diego Reader: Ratt 'n' Roll By Andrew Hamlin Published Wednesday, June 9, 2010 Ratt left San Diego in the ’80s and scrabbled to the big prize in L.A. with their triple-platinum debut LP. After years of decadence, a few more albums, and the eventual drug death of guitarist Robbin Crosby, the … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth signed acoustic guitar auction for charity
From Yahoo News: Walk on Role for Curb Your Enthusiasm, Meet Lady Antebellum or Sean Hannity, win David Lee Roth’s Guitar, Plus Numerous Auctions for Good Celebrities & charities come together to raise vital funds via unique online auctions on Auction Cause Los Angeles, Calif (Vocus) -- Auction Cause, the leading online cause marketing agency for unique and … [Read more...]
The Mosh Pit: Van Halen & Van Halen II
Embed from Getty Images From 411Mania.com: By Dan Haggerty Running With The Devil Eddie and Alex Van Halen started their music career humbly as kids in the 60's. Eddie played the drums and Alex played the guitar. That rather odd sounding arrangement came to an end when, according to Eddie, Alex would sneak onto his drums so one day he just gave up and told Alex … [Read more...]
Gasman talks to Michael Anthony
From 102.9 The Hog: Gasman talks with bassist Michael Anthony of Chickenfoot about their new DVD and how they have been working on new material. Click below to play the MP3s. Part 1 Part 2 … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen’s First Interview: “Heavy-Metal Guitarist from California Hits the Charts at Age 21”
Last week the VHND featured the story of how Jas Obrecht scored an interview with Eddie Van Halen during the band's first world tour. Here is the interview as published in the November 1978 Edition of Guitar Player magazine: "Heavy-Metal Guitarist from California Hits the Charts at Age 21" By: Jas Obrecht Edward Van Halen's clean, powerful lead playing was first recorded … [Read more...]