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“Brothers,” a new 384-page book by Van Halen drummer Alex Van Halen (pictured left with Eddie), is available. “It is the definitive take on Edward Van Halen’s life and death from the one who knew and loved him best,” wrote the book’s editor Sara Nelson. Alex has said the memoir of is a “love letter” to his late…
Deryck Whibley (Sum 41): Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven And Hell Release Date: 10/8 The memoir covers Whibley’s work with the band plus his trials and tribulations. A decade ago, Whibley (pictured above) collapsed and was rushed to the hospital where doctors revealed his liver and kidneys had failed. He was placed in a…
A signed Eddie Van Halen Peavey EVH Wolfgang guitar that went on the auction block December 14th has sold for $110,000 by Guernsey’s auction house in New York City. The guitar formerly belonged to Jason Becker, a rising guitar phenom who recorded two albums and had stints with David Lee Roth, before being diagnosed with ALS…
The guitar Eddie Van Halen used in the music video for Van Halen‘s “Hot For Teacher” has sold for $3,932,00 during a 4/18 auction at Sotheby’s. It was Van Halen’s primary guitar in ’83 – ’84. “Hot For Teacher” appeared on Van Halen‘s album “1984.” The Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC) called for the song/video to be pulled from both the radio and television due…
Van Halen’s 1984 is a landmark album that pushed the boundaries of hard rock while embracing the emerging sounds of the 1980s. Released at the dawn of its titular year, the album is a daring blend of electrifying guitar riffs, soaring vocals, and the strategic use of synthesizers, showcasing a band at the peak of their creative powers.
Van Halen’s self-titled debut album is a seismic moment in rock history, heralding the arrival of a band that would redefine the genre. Released in 1978, the record is a masterclass in electrifying energy, innovative technique, and unapologetic swagger.