During a recent appearance on SiriusXM’s “Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk,” Michael Anthony discussed the possibility of a Van Halen tribute show. According to him, the idea “all really hinges upon Alex [Van Halen].” Anthony said the following: “I haven’t spoken to him in a little while, but I have spoken with Alex on occasion.…
It looks like David Lee Roth (Van Halen) is rethinking his retirement plans. The frontman told Fox News the following when asked if he will be returning to the road: “There’s always a tomorrow for a singer, not so much for a trombone player these days. How many times did Rocky retire? Seven. I think…
As previously reported, Joe Satriani recently confirmed that he was in talks about doing a Van Halen tribute tour with Alex Van Halen and David Lee Roth. The guitarist made the comment after Jason Newsted (ex-Metallica) revealed that he was also approached about taking part in the project. Now, Roth has shared his thoughts on…
During a recent appearance on “Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen,” Joe Satriani confirmed that he was in talks about doing a Van Halen tribute tour with Alex Van Halen and David Lee Roth. This news comes after Jason Newsted (ex-Metallica) previously revealed that he was approached about taking part in the project. Satriani said…
According to KABC, Van Halen are set to be honored with a stage named after them at a new park in Pasadena, CA. The park, which was initially going to be named after science fiction writer Octavia E. Butler before receiving the name Playhouse Village Park, is being built at 701 East Union Street between…
Funko have announced a new Pop! Rocks vinyl figure based on the late great Eddie Van Halen. The collectible is expected to be released in January 2022 and it can be pre-ordered HERE.
A memorial plaque honoring the late great Eddie Van Halen was unveiled near the Convention Center in Pasadena, CA earlier today (October 11). The ceremony was attended by the city’s mayor Victor Gordo and council members Tyrone Hampton, Andy Wilson, Gene Masuda, and Felicia Williams. The plaque was donated by Randa Schmalfeld and Julie Kimura,…
It’s officially been one year since the world lost Eddie Van Halen. To mark the sad occasion, his son, Wolfgang Van Halen, his widow, Janie Van Halen, and two of his former bandmates, Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony, have all shared new tributes for the legendary guitarist. You can find those below: Wolfgang Van Halen:…
Music journalists Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill will be releasing a new book, titled “Eruption: Conversations With Eddie Van Halen,” on October 5 via Hachette Books. The effort will tell the legendary guitarist’s story in his own words. Pre-orders can be found HERE. Here’s a description of the book: “Get a completely new look at…
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