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...
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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 .
The List of Classic Rockers turning Republican appears to be getting longer and longer. So far, in the GOP camp, or leaning GOP include: Gene Simmons of KISS Alice Cooper ZZ Top Ted Nugent Steely Dan And now, add one more to the List. Heavy rumors cirulating that Sammy Hagar may perform at the Republican National Convention set for Minneapolis later in the month. Hager is famed for his "I can't drive 55." Let's hope Republican In Name Only Senator John Warner is in the audience, when Hagar... Read Full Story
rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author teamfreak16 - As far as tribute CD's go, the 80's Metal Tribute to Van Halen does a fairly decent job at paying homage to one of rock music's most revered, hard-rocking party bands. The compiler's wisely used material exclusively from the David Lee Roth... Read Full Story
The fracas choice for alternate title to this post?
Why every aging musician should cut their hair.
MTV has just released information regarding the long-awaited reunion of Van Halen with founding frontman David Lee Roth.
“First, it was on. Then, in a matter of weeks, it was off. Now, after more than a decade of rumors and misfires, it seems the long-awaited reunion of Van Halen with founding frontman David Lee Roth is back on. The group announced the dates for Van Halen’s first tour... Read Full Story
From Billboard.com Eddie Van Halen will serve as an honorary NASCAR official this weekend in what will be the guitarist's first post-rehab appearance. Van Halen will participate Friday (April 20) in pre-race activities at the Subway Fresh Fit 500 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series event at the Phoenix International Raceway, unveiling a limited edition Fender Stratocaster guitar series. Additionally, he is set to greet drivers on the pre-race stage the following day as they are introduced prior to the... Read Full Story
Eddie Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Alex Van Halen, and Wolfgang Van Halen, together for the first time in 22 years, will kick off the New Year by extending their tour into 28 additional cities, kicking off with a January 22nd performance at Oklahoma City''s Ford Center and running through April 7th at Milwaukee, Wisconsin''s Bradley Center. Read Full Story
The Van Halen reunion tour featuring the return of former lead singer David Lee Roth has been postponed indefinitely.
Tickets for the 40-date tour, which was announced on the band's website on February 2, were expected to go on sale this weekend.
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Rocker David Lee Roth has snubbed fellow Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar's suggestion the two singers should team up when the band is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.
Hagar, who replaced Roth in the band, has suggested the collaboration would be a fitting way to honor the group's legacy, but the singer/deejay/emergency medical technician insists it's a terrible idea.[...] Read more! Read Full Story
Let's be realistic here. We eat and McDonald's for a very simple reason - they are on every corner everywhere, it's fast, it tastes relatively good, and it's cheap. We all know it's bad for us, but we do it anyway. If there were a great drive-thru alternative, well then hook us up, because the only other thing that comes close to being as conveniente is Starbucks, and that is not likely very good for you either. If you leave ANY food sitting around for ten weeks in a jar in the warm... Read Full Story
Van Halen and David Lee Roth appear to have put their differences behind them and word is that a 40 City Tour is in the works for this summer. David Lee Roth last toured with Van Halen in 1984.
Bassist Michael Anthony will not be on the tour being replaced by Eddie Van Halens son Wolfgang. The question now will be whether or not Diamond Dave and Eddie Van Halen will be able to keep their egos in check long enough to complete a tour.
Van Halen Tickets will be available once confirmed... Read Full Story
