From Mad Anthony's Cafe: Whew, is it Holiday season again already?? I hope all of you had a great year and are ready to finish it off in grand style!! First, I want to wish everyone out there "Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year"!! Party hard, but party safe. Second, I want to update you on the status of "Chickenfoot." Chad and I just got back this week from recording … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s Legendary M&M’s Rider
From The Smoking Gun: Van Halen's Legendary M&M's Rider DECEMBER 11--Behold the Holy Grail. Since we began publishing backstage concert riders about 10 years ago, TSG has been searching for the most famous rider of them all, the one in which Van Halen famously stipulated that brown M&M's were to be banished from the band's dressing room. Well, as seen below, the … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s “Almost Infamous”
Here's a entertaining recollection of what it was like to discover Van Halen back in 1978, and then to actually meet them on their first world tour. Echoes & Reverberations: Van Halen's "Almost Infamous" Written by Jeffrey Liles from the Dallas Observer. Photo: Eddie Van Halen, April 15, 1978, in Fort Worth, Texas. (Jeffrey Liles) It was the spring of 1978 and rock … [Read more...]
Van Halen gift ideas
Van Halen Gift Ideas Having trouble finding a unique gift for the Van Halen fan in your life? Check out the popular items shown below in your price range. This holiday season, you can find the perfect gift at VanHalenStore.com, where you'll find the world's largest selection of official Van Halen and Cabo Wabo merchandise. Guaranteed Delivery Before Christmas for all U.S. … [Read more...]
Ten Legendary Rock Drummers
From Yahoo.com: Ten Legendary Rock Drummers Posted Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:13pm PST by Rob O'Connor in List Of The Day Mitch Mitchell, the last surviving member of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, has exited stage left, right or wherever. Just received the news and no determination of death has been made. However, he was only 61. Which is ancient in rock years, but to normal … [Read more...]