The current issue of Hustler magazine has an exclusive interview with Eddie Van Halen. Here are the highlights where he talks about his upcoming wedding plans and making new music with David Lee Roth: When can we hope for the new CD? First, Wolfgang graduates, and then Janie and I are getting married. Then we'll sit down, give Dave a call and ask him if he feels like … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth “Trippin’ With The Beatles”
With the torrential flood of remixes and mash-ups hitting the internet daily at an alarming rate, it is surprising that no one has thought of this idea before: Combining the Beatles' original version of "Tomorrow Never Knows" with the interpretation offered by David Lee Roth on his own Diamond Dave album. Throw in some samples of Roth's isolated vocal from "Runnin' With The … [Read more...]
Van Halen Donates to Cancer-Stricken Deputy
We at the Van Halen News Desk just learned that Eddie, Alex, and Wolfgang Van Halen have donated some signed items for an auction to help to help a Southland sheriff's deputy who is fighting acute myeloid leukemia. (The full story is below). This news doesn't surprise us, as we know that Eddie Van Halen actually does this sort of thing all the time. But because he prefers … [Read more...]
“Sammy’s Beach Bar and Grill” opens in St. Louis
The Red Rocker cut the ribbon on Sammy's Beach Bar & Grill on Friday afternoon in Harrah's St. Louis. Hagar's portion of the restaurant's profits will go to local charities. From KPLR 11: Sammy Hagar Opens New Bar - 'Sammy's Beach Bar and Grill' at Harrah's February 27, 2009 It was a Cabo Wabo start to a Friday at Harrah's -- 61 year old Sammy Hagar doing shots … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Playing “Crossroads”
This little clip should make your day. If you've never heard this (and even if you have), then you are in for a treat. Sometime in 1984, Eddie Van Halen sat for an interview with veteran rock journalist Lisa Robinson. As the conversation progressed, talk centered on guitar styles and influences. Ed responds by ripping out an impromptu, note-for-note, perfect rendition of Eric … [Read more...]