Here's a blast from the past... Do you remember this commercial? This 1996 Toy Story-esque ad for the Nissan 300ZX Turbo featured Van Halen's stompin' remake of the Kinks' ''You Really Got Me'' and used stop-motion animation to depict a G.I. Joe-esque character picking up a Barbie-esque character. The ad was so good that Mattel sued to take it off the air. It's not only the … [Read more...]
Video: Chickenfoot on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Chickenfoot Performs "Sexy Little Thing" on Jimmy Kimmel Live. This was taped Nov 5th and aired Nov. 6th. Michael Anthony leaving the Jimmy Kimmel Live show on Nov. 5th: … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot Named “BEST NEW BAND” At Classic Rock Awards
Chickenfoot, 2009's stand out rock collaboration comprised of guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani, Red Hot Chili Peppers' drummer Chad Smith, and Van Halen front man Sammy Hagar and bassist Michael Anthony were named "Best New Band" at Classic Rock Magazine's annual awards ceremony in London on November 2nd. The guys take a moment out of a show to record a Thank You for being … [Read more...]
Guitarist Steve Vai Recalls Wild Days With David Lee Roth
From Spinner.com: Guitarist Steve Vai has a new live DVD, 'Where the Wild Things Are,' that highlights his 25 plus years of performing for sold-out audiences. Vai, who is known for his wild guitar licks onstage, was no match for the backstage antics he experienced on tour with Van Halen's David Lee Roth. "Actually, I was never really wild," he tells Spinner. "I guess back … [Read more...]
Left handed Wolfgang Guitars available in 2010
From Eddie Van Halen's Myspace: "For those who have been asking - left handed EVH Brand Wolfgang guitars will become available as a special order from EVH Brand in January 2010. Official ordering procedures will be issued in late January 2010. Stay tuned and thanks for your interest and support in EVH Brand guitars!" … [Read more...]