Van Halen reunion tour earns most in 30 years Jun 6, 2008
It also marked the first Van Halen tour with 15 year-old bassist Wolfgang Van Halen on board joining father guitarist extraordinaire Eddie Van Halen and uncle drummer Alex Van Halen. A total of nearly one million fans attended the tour during 74 arena shows throughout the United States and Canada, beginning Sept. 27 in Charlotte, N.C. and wrapping Tuesday in Grand Rapids, Mich. (Xinhuanet, China)
VAN HALEN 2007-2008 North American Tour Highest Grossing in Band's History Jun 6, 2008
LOS ANGELES, June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly a million fans journeyed from all over the world to witness the landmark VAN HALEN tour, which kicked-off in September of 2007 in Charlotte, NC and wrapped up June 2, 2008 in Grand Rapids, MI. VAN HALEN, featuring Eddie Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Alex Van Halen and Wolfgang Van Halen, delivered their bombastic live assault performances to legions of loyal fans at 74 arena concerts throughout the U.S. and Canada ... The fiery fretwork of Eddie Van Halen,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
`Force of nature'Van Halen ends reunion tour at Van Andel Jun 3, 2008
As guitar technician for the revered Eddie Van Halen, Weber not only prepares the musician's arsenal of eight guitars every day on tour, but gets to watch the rocker ply his craft from just off stage ... My guy (Eddie Van Halen) was defying every law of nature. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
The Beat Goes On For Season's Best Jun 2, 2008
THE BEAT GOES ON FOR SEASON'S BEST - New York Post. which highlights the 100. (New York Post -- Business)
Might as well...you know May 28, 2008
We have this recurring night-mare in which we're stuck in a room listening to David Lee Roth (below left, with Eddie Van Halen), talk about himself for eternity. Probably not too different from a Van Halen show, come to think of it. (Boston Globe)
Every Hero Needs A Theme Song : We pick the perfect aural accompaniment for our ... May 24, 2008
The winning combo of Diamond David Lee Roth on ecstatic vocalistics, Eddie Van Halen on six-string shenanigans, Alex Van Halen on skin-rumbling rhythms, and Michael Anthony slapping the low-end theory is exceedingly clutch. Videogame Hero: Samus Videogame: Metroid Series Appropriate Theme Song: "Dude Looks Like a Lady" -- Aerosmith. (IGN PC Games)
'My mission is knowing people' May 24, 2008
"He sounds a lot like Eddie Van Halen," Campos said. "He's really good.". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Kelli AndersonVIEWPOINT May 16, 2008
She counts former secretary of state Warren Christopher among her mentors, rocker Eddie Van Halen among her former beaus and deer hunting among her hobbies. She is surely the only team owner who has been featured in both Vogue and Bowhunter magazine. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Hopes to play Memorial at end of May May 13, 2008
Woods hoping to play Memorial at end of May - USATODAY.com. Woods hoping to play Memorial at end of May. (USA Today -- Sports)
Live Music Picks May 9, 2008
Eddie Van Halen and crew will rock Gwinnett on Mother's Day ... Eddie Van Halen, David Lee Roth and Alex Van Halen are joined by Eddie Van Halen's son, Wolfgang, on bass. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Slash warns Winehouse Apr 1, 2008
Slash, 42, is regarded as one of the all-time great guitarists along with Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen and Eric Clapton. . (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Also reviewed: 'Thriller 25' Apr 1, 2008
And why else, short of a brain tumour, would he call up rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen to noodle all over one of his songs. They needn't have worried. (iAfrica.com)
Weight-loss memoirs offer hope, but at what cost? Mar 30, 2008
Losing It: And Gaining My Life Back One Pound at a Time by Valerie Bertinelli (February 2008): Bertinelli, who lost 40 pounds on Jenny Craig, writes about her life as an actress, wife to guitarist Eddie Van Halen, motherhood, her relationship with her family and her public struggle with weight. Hungry: Lessons Learned on the Journey from Fat to Thin by Allen Zadoff (November 2007): Zadoff chronicles 28 years of fighting a war against food, fat and my body, detailing his relationship with food,... (Helena Independent Record)
Hero worship: Game has changed how we rock Mar 23, 2008
Player beware: Nick says that even if you re a Guitar Hero master, if you transition to the real guitar, you may go in thinking you can start out ripping them out as fast as Eddie Van Halen. Well, as I learned, not true, Nick said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Does 'Revenge Cheating' Work? Mar 21, 2008
In February, actress Valerie Bertinelli revealed on the "Oprah Winfrey Show" that she had cheated on rocker husband Eddie Van Halen during their marriage as revenge for his infidelity toward her. After a 21-year marriage, the couple split in 2002. (ABC News)
Van Halen reschedules tour dates Mar 19, 2008
Reunion swing postponed after Eddie Van Halen undergoes medical tests ... NEW YORK - Van Halen has rescheduled tour dates postponed this month when guitarist Eddie Van Halen was undergoing tests for an unspecified medical condition ... The tour, which features Eddie Van Halens teenage son, Wolfgang, on bass, has routinely sold out North American arenas. (MSNBC -- Music)
Fuzzy's food, hugs return in summer Mar 19, 2008
In recent weeks, dates were scrapped as leader Eddie Van Halen, a cancer and substance abuse survivor, underwent medical tests. The band s camp has been mum on exactly what s ailing the 1970s guitar god. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Van Halen reunion concert in Baltimore gets new date Mar 19, 2008
Tour promoters said last week the concerts were being postponed so that guitarist Eddie Van Halen can continue medical tests to define a course of treatment for an undisclosed medical condition ... Guitar virtuoso Eddie Van Halen and his brother, drummer Alex Van Halen, reunited with original lead singer David Lee Roth for a tour that kicked off in September ... Eddie Van Halen's son, Wolfgang, is rounding out the lineup on bass, replacing original member Michael Anthony. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
New Van Halen date Mar 18, 2008
In a press release last week, the band said Eddie Van Halen was taking unspecified medical tests prompting the group to postpone the tour through mid April. What is that medical condition. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Written in the stars? Mar 7, 2008
EDDIE VAN HALEN (Aquarius). This week rock band Van Halen was forced to reschedule four dates on their US reunion tour, while guitarist Eddie Van Halen has tests for an undisclosed medical condition. (BBC News -- UK)
'John Adams' impresses at MOMA Mar 6, 2008
Her marriage to Eddie Van Halen had ended, her weight -- a constant struggle -- had ballooned ... Or that during the course of her long and troubled marriage to Eddie Van Halen, she had strayed. (Variety)
Van Halen medical tests Mar 5, 2008
Eddie Van Halen undergoes medical tests, concerts postponed ... Eddie Van Halen undergoes medical tests, concerts postponed ... 3, 2008 12:00 AM NEW YORK - Van Halen has postponed concerts this week as guitarist Eddie Van Halen undergoes medical testing for an undisclosed condition. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Ill Van Halen delays reunion gigs Mar 5, 2008
Eddie Van Halen is undergoing "a battery of comprehensive tests", according to a statement ... Eddie Van Halen was one of the band's founders in the 1970s, along with his brother Alex ... The reunion line-up does not include original bassist Michael Anthony, whose role is being filled by Eddie Van Halen's teenage son Wolfgang. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Van Halen Postpones Shows Over Ailing Guitarist Mar 5, 2008
Eddie Van Halen To Undergo Medical Tests - Entertainment News Story - KERO Bakersfield ... AP ImageEddie Van Halen ... Eddie Van Halen To Undergo Medical Tests. (KERO 23, CA)
Van Halen rep says the show will go on Mar 4, 2008
Rumors that Eddie Van Halen had relapsed back into alcoholism and that the remaining dates on the Van Halen reunion tour were going to be canceled were contradicted by the band s publicist yesterday afternoon ... Fan sites, blogs and message boards, erupted with rumors that guitar shredder Eddie Van Halen was back on the sauce after hearing about ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli s tell-all book ... Photo by AP Eddie Van Halen. (Boston Herald)
Eddie Van Halen undergoes medical testing Mar 4, 2008
According to Eddie Van Halens physician, he is undergoing a battery of comprehensive medical tests to determine a defined diagnosis and recommended medical procedures, according to a statement released Monday by Van Halens representative and the tour promoter, Live Nation. Eddie Van Halen has had medical setbacks in recent years, including a battle with cancer and a trip to rehab. (MSNBC -- Music)
Fall Out Boy features local show in film Mar 4, 2008
Guest John Mayer provides the guitar solo originally handled by Eddie Van Halen. The DVD also will contain eight Fall Out Boy videos plus behind-the-scenes footage of the band. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Sources: Van Halen Tour Not Being Canceled Mar 4, 2008
Three other dates have been postponed while Eddie Van Halen undergoes medical tests: Cincinnati (March 5) is rescheduled for April 22; Raleigh, N.C. (March 7) is rescheduled for April 13; and Baltimore (March 9) is rescheduled for April 15 ... The tour, which features Eddie Van Halen's teenage son Wolfgang on bass, has routinely sold out North American arenas. (MediaWeek.com)
Van Halen Postpone Tour Dates Due To Eddie's Unspecified 'Medical Tests' Mar 4, 2008
The reunited Van Halen have been forced to postpone four upcoming dates of their due to an unspecified medical condition affecting guitarist Eddie Van Halen ... "According to Eddie Van Halen's physician, he is undergoing a battery of comprehensive medical tests to determine a defined diagnosis and recommended medical procedures," read the release. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Our Cook Talks Breakfast Mar 4, 2008
Classic rock group Van Halen puts four tour stops on hold as guitarist Eddie Van Halen undergoes medical testing for an undisclosed condition. 2008. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
'Semi-Pro' scores No. 1 Mar 3, 2008
The band - touring with Eddie Van Halen and David Lee Roth - said yesterday on its website that it was playing Dallas tonight and selling tickets for a show later this month in Providence. But reports that hotel stays for the tour - which was scheduled to continue through April 19 - have been canceled. (Boston Globe)
Van Halen reunion tour cancelled? Mar 3, 2008
(L-R) Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen and Wolfgang Van Halen, August 2007 ... Van Halen's tour has been reportedly cancelled because frontman Eddie Van Halen is battling "issues", it has been claimed. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Former Hendrix drummer Buddy Miles dies Feb 28, 2008
From Jimi Hendrix to Eddie Van Halen, a subjective look at the best axe men in rock history. more photos. (MSNBC -- Music)
Buzz Briefs: Justin Timberlake, Madonna Feb 27, 2008
Valerie Bertinelli says despite her girl-next-door image, her marriage to Eddie Van Halen was hurt by infidelity and drug use by her, too. "I wasn't an angel, either. I cheated, too," Bertinelli said on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" broadcast Monday. (CBS News)
'I Wasn't an Angel' Feb 26, 2008
Valerie Bertinelli About Divorce From Eddie Van Halen: 'I Wasn't An Angel Either ... Valerie Bertinelli, left, is shown with Eddie Van Halen in Los Angeles in this July 17, 2001, file photo ... CHICAGO Valerie Bertinelli says despite her girl-next-door image, her marriage to Eddie Van Halen was hurt by infidelity and drug use by her, too. (Fox News)
Valerie Bertinelli on Oprah Feb 26, 2008
On The Oprah Winfrey Show today Bertinelli discussed her marriage to rocker Eddie Van Halen, her infidelities, drug abuse, and her struggle to lose weight. One of the more unexpected admissions came when Bertinelli recalled dating director Steven Spielberg in the early 1980s. (Suite101.com)
Tiger Woods to Host Rock Superstars VAN HALEN at Tiger Jam XI Presented by AT&T on April 19 Feb 21, 2008
Following the dinner and auctions, the celebration will progress to the Mandalay Bay Events Center stage, where Woods will introduce Eddie Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Alex Van Halen, and Wolfgang Van Halen for a rocking VAN HALEN concert ... From the moment they released their self-titled 1978 debut album, VAN HALEN shook the foundations of rock, thanks largely to David Lee Roth's peerless showmanship, Eddie Van Halen's revolutionary guitar virtuosity and their songwriting abilities. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The thrill continues Feb 15, 2008
By todays standards, many of the crucial ingredients that made Thriller cutting edge are viewed as pass, but back in the early 1980s, not many pop artistes had rock/metal guitarists playing on their albums (Eddie Van Halen on Beat It), voice-overs by horror baron Vincent Price or music videos with zombies dancing in them. The King of Pop broke the mould and created countless benchmarks for the music industry almost single-handedly, and the 25th anniversary edition of Thriller is a celebration... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Look who's back! Feb 11, 2008
Guitarist Eddie Van Halen, lead vocalist David Lee Roth and drummer Alex Van Halen will perform with Eddie's son, Wolfgang, who joins the lineup as the band's bass player ... From the moment they released their self-titled 1978 debut album, Van Halen shook the foundations of rock, thanks largely to Roth's peerless showmanship, Eddie Van Halen's revolutionary guitar virtuosity and their songwriting abilities. (The Palm Beach Post)
An Allstar who loves playing the field Jan 29, 2008
(Think Eddie Van Halen on Michael Jackson's Beat It, where the two were in separate studios. . (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Slash: Weiland Playing With STP This Summer Jan 26, 2008
" But any silence between the camps is bound to end come 2012, when the influential hard rock act becomes eligible for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Slash, McKagan and drummer Matt Sorum experienced firsthand what could be in store based on the drama that ensued last year around Van Halen's induction into the Rock Hall. With Eddie Van Halen in rehab and David Lee Roth refusing to attend after a set list squabble, Velvet Revolver ended up jamming with Michael Anthony and Sammy... (MediaWeek.com)
Music to their ears Jan 24, 2008
I also picked it because there are so many really great guitar players like Eddie Van Halen, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton and Keith Richards. You can also play lots of different kinds of music with the guitar. (Los Angeles Daily News)
Saif ready to rock 'n' roll Jan 20, 2008
Among the slightly more modern guitarists, I like Eddie Van Halen, he admits. He doesnt think too much of his rockstar image though. (Daily News & Analysis)
Boston goes Hollywood, theaters face changes Dec 30, 2007
And was that really David Lee Roth and Eddie Van Halen together onstage. Natalie Jacobson, or "Nat" as we knew her over three decades at WCVB, told her colleagues in mid-July that she would be retiring. (Boston Globe)
Van Halen, Bertinelli divorced Dec 24, 2007
Divorce finalized for Eddie Van Halen, Valerie Bertinelli ... text size Valerie Bertinelli, left, is shown with Eddie Van Halen in Los Angeles in this July 17, 2001, file photo ... Divorce finalized for Eddie Van Halen, Valerie Bertinelli. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Cohen drops Borat and Ali G characters Dec 22, 2007
Bertinelli-Van Halen divorce is finalized After seven years of separation, Eddie Van Halen and Valerie Bertinelli have completed an amicable divorce. The Los Angeles Superior Court judgment didn't provide details about a custody arrangement for their 16-year-old son, Wolfgang. (Boston Globe)
Bakay: A bitter end to fine fantasy season Dec 22, 2007
No such worries on the current Van Halen world tour -- David Lee Roth and Eddie Van Halen are finally back together where God and Priapus intended them, and the results, I can say with authority, are nothing less than spectacular. Robin and I had the great pleasure of seeing them play Madison Square Garden and the Staples Center twice -- the tour is getting better at every stop. (ESPN -- Football News)
Eddie Van Halens divorce finalized Dec 22, 2007
Eddie Van Halens divorce finalized - Celebrities- msnbc ... Eddie Van Halens divorce finalized ... Kevork Djansezian / APValerie Bertinelli and Eddie Van Halen have finalized their divorce after a seven year separation. (MSNBC -- News)
Eddie Van Halen and Valerie Bertinelli divorce Dec 22, 2007
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- After seven years of separation, Eddie Van Halen and Valerie Bertinelli have jumped forward and completed an amicable divorce. Eddie Van Halen and Valerie Bertinelli were married in 1981. (CNN)
Review: Time, age can't quiet rock 'n' roll rumble of Van Halen Dec 19, 2007
Bertinelli was at the HP Pavilion in San Jose with a different boyfriend, most likely there to see her 16-year-old son with ex-husband Eddie Van Halen (young Wolfgang has taken over as bassist for the groundbreaking rock band) ... Even better was the interaction between father and son, including a kiss on the head by Eddie Van Halen that was far more convincing than any of his embraces with Roth. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Soundbytes: 5 Music Predictions For 2008 Dec 14, 2007
It's what Eddie Van Halen called LSD, or lead singer's disease. In this case, just as Zeppelin singer Robert Plant served as an archetype for so many prima donna frontmen, he's again acting like the consummate diva by leaving his bandmates in the dark about whether he will rejoin them. (KERO 23, CA)
Eddie Van Halen Washed Out Dec 12, 2007
Eddie Van Halen was hot for a clean-up crew ... (Eddie Van Halen's 16-year-old son Wolfgang replaced bassist Michael Anthony, who was fired a few years ago. (E! Online)
Eddie Van Halen's yard flooded Dec 12, 2007
Back home from tour, Eddie Van Halen finds yard flooded by broken water main ... Back home from tour, Eddie Van Halen finds yard flooded by broken water main ... 11, 2007 12:00 AM LOS ANGELES - It wasn't the homecoming Eddie Van Halen was hoping for. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Van Halen's L.A. home threatened by muddy waters Dec 11, 2007
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen's Hollywood Hills home home narrowly escaped serious damage on Monday, after a broken water main sent mud and debris gushing across his yard, the Los Angeles Times reported on its Web site ... Eddie Van Halen performs on the first stop of the Van Halen tour in Charlotte. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Its good times again for Van Halen Dec 7, 2007
Rick Scuteri / APWith David Lee Roth and the shirtless Eddie Van Halen sporting legitimately ripped physiques that they arent ashamed to show off, not much has changed over the years when it comes to the music or the show ... In fact, the whole Love Boat vibe is exactly what sold-out crowds have been seeking and paying top dollar for, and despite Roths very public fights and power struggles with guitarist Eddie Van Halen through the years, the two now appear to be as cozy as Gopher... (MSNBC -- Music)
Whitney trying to make a comeback? Dec 4, 2007
Bassist Michael Anthony has been replaced by Eddie Van Halen s son Wolfgang, but it s close enough. Bartender creates inspired cocktail. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Turns 25 Dec 2, 2007
Jackson's voice soars all over the melody, Eddie Van Halen checks in with a blistering guitar solo, you could build a convention center on the backbeat, and the result is one nifty dance song. Programmers, take note. (NPR)
Thriller at 25 Dec 1, 2007
Jackson showed musical genres could be mixed, using artists like rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen. His wide appeal was highlighted at the 1983 Grammy awards, when he won best male vocal performance in the pop, rock and Rgories. (BBC News -- UK)
Van Halen schedules Jacksonville on Feb. 16 Nov 28, 2007
Rick Scuteri/Associated PressDavid Lee Roth (left) and Eddie Van Halen perform Nov. 23 in Glendale, Ariz ... Wolfgang Van Halen, 16-year-old son of guitarist and leader Eddie Van Halen, has replaced Michael Anthony on bass. (Florida Times-Union)
Wilson 'shreds' batters by day, guitars at night Nov 27, 2007
First things first: Wilson doesn't claim to be a true "shredder," which is slang for a ridiculously talented lead hard-rock guitarist along the lines of Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Slash from Guns N' Roses, Joe Satriani, or Metallica's Kirk Hammett. "I've got some chops," Wilson says. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Van Halen delivers the goods Nov 25, 2007
Founding members Roth, guitarist Eddie Van Halen and drummer Alex Van Halen -- joined by Eddie's 16-year-old son, Wolfgang on bass -- delivered a crisp, well-paced performance when they visited Glendale's Jobing ... Roth's flowing blond hair and Spandex outfits of the late '70s and '80s are gone, as are Eddie Van Halen's zany jumpsuits and original bassist Michael Anthony (who got a little too close to Roth's arch-rival and successor, Sammy Hagar), but this Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band still... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Van Halen: It's deja vu all over again Nov 23, 2007
Ditto to the flamboyant Roth and masterful lead guitarist Eddie Van Halen, whose relationship over the years went from musical brothers-in-arms to outright animosity, followed by lengthy estrangement, a blink-and-you-missed-it 1996 reunion, then more animosity ... The presence of Eddie Van Halen's 16-year-old son, Wolfgang, who replaces the recently ousted Michael Anthony on bass, underscores the fresh beginning ... It's better than it's ever been, Eddie Van Halen, an immensely gifted and... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Things to do this weekend Music Nov 22, 2007
Eddie Van Halen may have revolutionized the art of playing really fast, but that's not why this new Van Halen tour is so much more exciting than that last Van Halen tour. This time, it's all about the showmanship. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Van Halen reunion; Nov 22, 2007
Lori Shepler / Los Angeles TimesSinger David Lee Roth, guitarist Eddie Van Halen and drummer Alex Van Halen perform at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on November 20 ... Lori Shepler / Los Angeles TimesSinger David Lee Roth, guitarist Eddie Van Halen and drummer Alex Van Halen perform at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on November 20 ... And while ego dust-ups between Roth and guitar god Eddie Van Halen may have led to singer transplants via Sammy Hagar, Mitch Malloy and Gary Cherone, Roth's... (Los Angeles Times)
Mullet rock! Nov 22, 2007
Joan Jett (Rene Napolitano), Jon Bon Jovi (Chris Anderson), Nikki Sixx (Johnny Morse) and Eddie Van Halen (Tim Therriault) are ready for the Hairbangers Ball. Now its your turn. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
