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Hear Eddie Van Halen Perform on Two New LL Cool J Songs

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 02 May 2013 01:21:14 +0000

Legendary Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Halen surprised his longtime fans in March, when he hinted at a collaboration with rapper LL Cool J. Now the two tracks resulting from that meeting of the musical minds have leaked online for all to hear.

Eddie Van Halen Gets a Visit From the Toxic Twins – Pic of the Week

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:04:29 +0000

Van Halen finally returned to the stage over the weekend (April 20) at the Stone Music Festival in Sydney, Australia and look who showed up for the festivities – Joe Perry and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith. Okay, in all fairness, Aerosmith was on the bill as well, but it still made for some great photo ops behind the scenes.

Billy Joel, David Lee Roth and Steven Tyler Share Memories of Each Other at Stone Festival Press Conference

Billy Dukes — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:07:21 +0000

Aerosmith, Van Halen and Billy Joel are the headliners for this weekend's Stone Music Festival in Sydney, Aus. During yesterday's press conference to kick off the weekend, media and fans learned that there's a mutual respect and admiration amongst the legendary rockers. "I tried to do the thing in 'Jump' but I split my pants," Joel said. "I couldn't do the move."

Van Halen to Begin Work On New Album

Nick DeRiso — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:19:25 +0000

David Lee Roth confirms Van Halen will begin work this summer for a follow up to 2012's 'A Different Kind of Truth,' but cautions not to expect a studio effort anytime soon -- maybe not for as long as three years.

20 Years Ago – David Lee Roth Busted for Marijuana Possession

Jeff Giles — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:19:22 +0000

These days, he’s back on top — and back with the band that made him famous — but things were very different for Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth in the early ’90s. In fact, on April 16, 1993, Roth reached what might have been the nadir of his time away from the band: getting [...]

Van Halen's 'Diver Down' Turns 31

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:06:58 +0000

Van Halen's fifth album, 1982's 'Diver Down,' turns 31 years old today (April 14). As a hastily-recorded collection featuring only four full-length original songs, this record should by all rights be a disaster.

Instead, it's just about the most fun thing you can play at your next summer family picnic.

Michael Anthony Flattered by David Lee Roth's Van Halen Reunion Suggestion

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:11:04 +0000

Former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony says he was flattered by comments his former bandmate David Lee Roth made about wanting him back in the famous group recently. As he jokingly noted, "He never used to talk like that when we were all playing together."

15 Years Ago: Van Halen Play First Show With Gary Cherone

Eduardo Rivadavia — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:51:18 +0000

The first time Van Halen changed singers -- swapping David Lee Roth for Sammy Hagar -- their debut concert with the Red Rocker on March 27, 1986, couldn’t have been more triumphant.

David Lee Roth Opens Up About His Love Life

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:11:19 +0000

Flamboyant Van Halen front man David Lee Roth has a longstanding reputation as a ladies' man, but in a new interview he reveals that he's currently in a serious relationship -- though he stops short of saying he's going to settle down behind a white picket fence.

Eddie Van Halen Comments on His Collaboration With LL Cool J: 'It Was Like a Breath of Fresh Air'

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 23:28:26 +0000

The news that hard rock guitar virtuoso Eddie Van Halen was collaborating with rapper LL Cool J admittedly left some fans scratching their heads. But now the genre-crossing rocker is speaking out about the two new tracks, calling the experience "a breath of fresh air."

28 Years Ago: David Lee Roth Quits Van Halen

Nick DeRiso — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:47:43 +0000

Though long-time fans likely hoped it was an April Fool’s joke gone terribly wrong, original frontman David Lee Roth did in fact quit Van Halen 28 years ago today, on April 1, 1985. The group, featuring guitarist wonder Eddie Van Halen were then in the midst of a seven-year run of huge albums and sold-out [...]

Van Halen's 'Hot for Teacher' Tackled By 6-Year-Old Drummer

Jeff Giles — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:03:35 +0000

It’s hard to imagine Van Halen without Alex Van Halen behind the drum kit, but if Eddie and Wolfgang ever need to find a replacement, they might want to give Avery Molek a call. The folks at the Van Halen News Desk turned up the above clip of Molek tearing his way through a beat-perfect [...]

LL Cool J on Eddie Van Halen Collaboration: 'I Just Really Wanted to Work With the Best'

Billy Dukes — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 02:12:45 +0000

To make his new album 'Authentic,' rapper LL Cool J searched for the best of the best from rock, country, rap pop and funk. In a recent interview he said Eddie Van Halen was at the top of his list.

27 Years Ago: Van Halen Perform First Show With Sammy Hagar

Eduardo Rivadavia — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:00:28 +0000

On March 27, 1986, the city of Shreveport, Louisiana bore witness to the very first public performance of Van Halen MKII – otherwise nicknamed “Van Hagar,” in reference to the band’s new front man, Sammy Hagar, who had controversially replaced former loudmouth, David Lee Roth, a few months prior.

Van Halen Brothers Say Working With David Lee Roth Feels Like 'Coming Home'

Nick DeRiso — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:05:07 +0000

Alex Van Halen says he and his brother Eddie's long-awaited reunion with original Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth produced instant sparks. In fact, after recording five studio albums without Roth, Alex said 2012's 'A Different Kind of Truth' boasted the atmosphere of an emotional homecoming.

Audio Clip of Eddie Van Halen and LL Cool J Collaboration Leaks Online

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:05:48 +0000

Legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen recently confounded some of his longtime fans by tweeting a photo of himself sitting at the board of a recording studio with rapper LL Cool J, accompanied by a single cryptic line of text that read, "Authentic 4.30.13." When the rapper posted the same picture, it touched off fevered speculation about a collaboration between the two performers. Now that cross-genre alliance has been confirmed, as the first audio clip of a track they recorded together has leaked online.

Suspended 'Hot for Teacher' Student Suing University

Billy Dukes — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:31:45 +0000

Last year an Oakland University (Mich.) student was suspended and severely reprimanded for writing an essay titled 'Hot for Teacher' and turning it into the teacher he was hot for. Now 57-year-old Joseph Corlett is suing members of the University and the Board of Trustees for violating his right to free speech and free expression. He wants $2.2 million.

Eddie Van Halen Hints at LL Cool J Collaboration

Dave Lifton — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:25:16 +0000

It seems as though Eddie Van Halen is about to appear on old-school hip-hop icon LL Cool J‘s new album. Today (March 14), the guitar legend teased his fans with a picture of the duo in the studio. “Authentic 4.30.13,” read Van Halen’s tweet that accompanied the picture. A quick check at Amazon reveals that [...]

Van Halen Manager Denies 2013 European Tour Plans

Matthew Wilkening — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:25:02 +0000

Irving Azoff, who manages everyone in Van Halen not named David Lee Roth, has declared that there are no plans for the band to mount an extensive tour in Europe this year, contradicting the singer's statement from a recent radio interview.

Van Halen Set for Massive 2013 European Tour, Says David Lee Roth

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 03:15:26 +0000

The mighty Van Halen are getting back into action after Eddie Van Halen was sidelined by emergency surgery last year. According to front man David Lee Roth, the powerhouse rock group will perform a long string of dates in Europe toward the end of the year.