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Michael Anthony has opened up about his relationship with former Van Halen bandmate David Lee Roth. In a video recorded last month but only recently posted online, the bassist admitted he hadn’t spoken with his former frontman in “quite some time.” “The last time I actually spoke with him was when [there was talk] about a possible reunion thing,” Anthony noted (as transcribed by Blabbermouth). “It’s really crazy because I hadn’t heard anything about [former Metallica bassist] Jason Newsted coming into the fold [and doing the tour]. And I got a call from Alex [Van Halen] and Dave from [manager]...
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Eddie Van Halen‘s friendship with rock journalist Steve Rosen dated to 1977, before the release of Van Halen‘s self-titled debut album, and continued into the 2000s. They’d often spend time talking and jamming in a Hollywood Hills guesthouse and at Van Halen’s 5150 studio. Rosen chronicles those days in Tonechaser – Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey With Edward Van Halen, which is returning for its third edition. “I chose that title, Tonechaser, because Edward once described himself in that way,” Rosen says. “I thought it was such a beautiful, fragile and poignant word for him to use in...
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Van Halen 3 producer Mike Post has revealed that Eddie Van Halen had to take over on drums in place of his brother Alex during the recording of the album. The 1998 record was the only Van Halen record to feature Gary Cherone on lead vocals, and was the band’s first commercial failure. Post, who is best known for writing the theme songs to famous TV shows such as Rockford Files, Hill Street Blues and NYPD Blue, agreed to work on the record to help his friend Eddie maintain his sobriety. “I knew the record wasn’t really good,” he admits. “I knew the record was kind of crappy. But it’s the way Ed...
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Van Halen 3 producer Mike Post has revealed that Eddie Van Halen had to take over on drums in place of his brother Alex during the recording of the record. The 1998 album was the only Van Halen record to feature Gary Cherone on lead vocals, and was the band’s first commercial failure. Post, who is best known for writing the theme songs to famous TV shows such as Rockford Files, Hill Street Blues and NYPD Blue, agreed to work on the record to help his friend Eddie maintain his sobriety. “I knew the record wasn’t really good,” he admits. “I knew the record was kind of crappy. But it’s the way Ed...
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It was October 2020, and Eddie Van Halen had just died. His family decided to celebrate his life with pizza. “I didn’t want to believe it was happening,” his ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli tells People magazine. “Even while it was happening, I wasn’t believing it was happening.” Van Halen had been battling throat cancer when he passed at age 65, surrounded by loved ones in the hospital including his brother Alex Van Halen, Bertinelli, their son Wolfgang Van Halen and others. They found comfort in Eddie Van Halen’s favorite food. READ MORE: Ranking Every Van Halen Album “I forget who suggested it, ...
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After every performance, Wolfgang Van Halen can be found pointing to the sky. He says that’s a salute to his late father, Eddie Van Halen – and he has an emotional reason for continuing this tradition. The younger Van Halen now fronts his own solo project, dubbed Mammoth WVH, after a stint in Van Halen with his dad from 2006-2020. Eddie Van Halen died that year after a battle with cancer. Regularly paying tribute to him, even if it’s only through a simple gesture, remains vitally important to Wolfgang. READ MORE: Top 10 Van Halen Keyboard Songs “The reason I do what I do is because of my dad,”...
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Eddie Van Halen‘s legendary custom-modded guitar goes by a couple names and, in a new interview, Wolfgang Van Halen sets the record straight on what it is officially called. “Frankenstein” or “Frankenstrat”?Wolfgang guested on the Shred With Shifty podcast. It’s hosted by Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett and, during their conversation, he asks whether the guitar is named “Frankenstein” or “Frankenstrat.” “Officially, on the case, it says Frankenstein,” Wolfgang reveals, “But people call it whatever they want.” He also notes that the official name was not something his father Eddie was all...
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In 1984, the two-year-old MTV network still had a lot to prove about its rock credentials, and bosses were serious about proving it all. At the same time, Van Halen had nothing left to prove – but it didn’t stop the parties connecting to offer one of the most outlandish prizes ever to the band’s fans. Announcing the “Lost Weekend” contest (one of a series of such promos), the broadcaster listed the tempting treasure: two nights partying with Van Halen amid their 1984 tour, including all the larger-than-life antics that would come with it, plus a stack of merchandise and $1,000 in cash. “You’ll...
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Wolfgang Van Halen has responded to recent comments made about him by David Lee Roth. Back in January, Roth posted a video to his YouTube page that began with a spoof interview with Jesus Christ. “Bro, I want people to know I got this job because of my talent,” said the parody Jesus in an artificially sped up voice. “I would have this job anyway, even if my dad wasn’t God. I just want people to know I got this job because of my talent.” Later in the video, Roth spoke directly about Wolfgang and their alleged interactions during the final Van Halen tour, describing him as a “schlemiel kid” and ...
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Wolfgang Van Halen has responded to recent comments made about him by David Lee Roth. Back in January, Roth posted a video to his YouTube page that began with a spoof interview with Jesus Christ. “Bro, I want people to know I got this job because of my talent,” said the parody Jesus in an artificially sped up voice. “I would have this job anyway, even if my dad wasn’t God. I just want people to know I got this job because of my talent.” Later in the video, Roth spoke directly about Wolfgang and their alleged interactions during the final Van Halen tour, describing him as a “schlemiel kid” and ...
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