Van Halen

A community portal about Van Halen with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: Van Halen is an American hard rock band. The band's first studio album, Van Halen, released in 1978 is commonly regarded as a milestone in rock music. With this first release, the band established itself as a leader in the emerging and commercially successful U.S. hard rock and heavy metal genres of the 1980s. In particular, the band's guitarist, Eddie Van Halen, quickly gained widespread fame for his technical prowess and musical sensibility. Almost overnight, he was touted as one of the most innovative and influential American rock and roll guitarists .

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Top Ten Van Halen Songs With David Lee Roth

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This list as well as thousands of other top ten lists like the greatest songs of all time, top credit repair services , best auto insurance companies, and top ten best Playstation 3 games. Read Full Story

Chickenfoot Live On The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brian

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From: uvtv.info

CHICKENFOOT - the new rock supergroup comprised of drummer Chad Smith ( RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS ), bassist Michael Anthony (ex- VAN HALEN ), guitarist Joe Satriani and vocalist Sammy Hagar (ex- VAN HALEN ) - performed the song “Oh Yeah” on last night’s (Friday, June 5) edition of Conan O’Brien ’s “The Tonight Show” on NBC . Read Full Story

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Joe Satriani vs Eddie Van Halen According to Sammy Hagar

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From: blogsnroses.com

I have wondered how Joe Satriani and Eddie Van Halen differ in their approaches with writing music. Unfortunately, I haven't had the opportunity to ask anyone who has worked with them how they are. Luckily, we have Russell Hall of Gibson.com . He conducted an interview with Sammy Hagar where I got my answer. Gibson.com : How do Joe and Eddie Van Halen differ in their approach to the guitar and in their approach to songwriting? Hagar : As a writer, Joe is faster. That makes him easier for me... Read Full Story

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Flashback: David Lee Roth Dons “Jesus Ensemble” For Joan Rivers

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This week, long-running rumors that Guitar Hero: Van Halen would be coming to your nearest GameStop were confirmed when Activision announced the title will be ready before year’s end. So, for this week’s Flashback, in honor of this momentous gaming news, we bring you the sometimes-inebriated, but always-hilarious David Lee Roth. Which Dave showed up [...] Read Full Story

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Van Halen Why Can't This Be Love 1986 USA 12" vinyl PRO A 2453

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Famous people from Indiana – III

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From: uhollywood.com

Indiana , Known as the crossroads of America, was established as a state on December 11,1816. It is the home to many race car drivers , entertainers , comedians , actors and actress’. Brazil,Indiana was the hometown of teamsters union leader , Jimmy Hoffa. Hoffa was a leader from 1957-1971. He was thought to be involved with organized crime and was convicted of fraud and jury tampering in 1964. Hoffa served four years of his sentence before President Richard Nixon commuted it... Read Full Story

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Pre-Order Guitar Hero 5, Get Van Halen For Free

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From: giantbomb.com

OPERATORS ARE STANDING BY! Man, the competition between Guitar Hero and Rock Band is getting pretty cutthroat. Activision announced today that if you pre-order Guitar Hero 5 , or if you pick up a specially marked copy of Guitar Hero 5 during the month of September, not only will you get a copy of Guitar Hero: Van Halen for free, you'll get it "long before it takes the stage in stores." That's pretty vague, though with a current US release date of December 22, you could potentially be playing... Read Full Story

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Former Van Halen Bassist, Hangs Out In Hollywood

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Michael Anthony, ex Van Halen bassist, now with the band Chickenfoot, visited Jimmy Kimmel live for a performance. Anthony is in Chickenfoot with Sammy Hagar, Chad Smith and Joe Satriani. Read Full Story