From The Rad Report, submitted by Eddie on Tue, 06/30/2009: When Eddie Van Halen and his fiance Janie Liszewski wed this last weekend one of the gifts presented to guests were custom printed M&M's, among a number of other lovely items. And as you know Eddie has a history with M&M's. Specifically the brown ones. In 1982 the four members of Van Halen infamously … [Read more...]
Billy Sheehan Talks Van Halen, David Lee Roth
From BigMusicGeek.com: Acclaimed bassist Billy Sheehan (Talas, David Lee Roth, Mr. Big, and Devil’s Slingshot, among others), always a man of many words and interesting stories, was kind enough to take a break from his decidedly hectic schedule to speak with us regarding, among many other things, the release of his latest solo opus Holy Cow… Here's the Van Halen-related … [Read more...]
Brian May comments on Chickenfoot
From guitarist Brian May's official website: No - it's not a Ban-the-Bomb sign. It's explosive. It's .... a Chicken Foot! For those who like to ROCK (enunciated with a deep gravelly voice, a la Tommy Vance ...), in a classic grass roots, frig-off, out-and-out real way ... This is the new album you have to get. Chicken Foot are a new California 'Super Group' of … [Read more...]
Happy Anniversary, Janie & Eddie Van Halen!
(Updated June 27th, 2018) It was nine years ago today that Edward and Janie wed. (Original report from June 28th, 2009): Eddie Van Halen married his publicist Janie Liszewski at his Studio City home on Saturday night. (Scroll down for many more photos from the wedding). Eddie’s son Wolfgang served as best man and his brother Alex officiated the vows. Janie wore … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen – in Flip-Flops – Weds Girlfriend
From People.com: By Vicki Sheff Cahan Photo by: Bauer-Griffin, 2008 The ceremony took place in the garden of his seven-acre estate in the hills above Studio City, Calif., starting at 7 p.m., when Liszewski walked down the aisle to Van Halen's "When It's Love," performed by the Sonus Quartet. The 54-year-old groom's 18-year-old son, Wolfgang, served as best man, while … [Read more...]