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Funko Reveals New Eddie Van Halen Pop! Figure
Popular collectibles company Funko has announced the upcoming release of an Eddie Van Halen Pop! figure available next month. The vinyl figure measures approximately 4.6 inches tall and features Van Halen’s likeness including his signature Frankenstrat guitar. The late rock star’s son Wolfgang Van Halen tweeted about the Pop! figure saying his father had “signed … Continue reading Funko Reveals New Eddie Van Halen Pop! Figure
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David Lee Roth Dedicates New Song to Eddie Van Halen
David Lee Roth has unveiled a brand new track, dedicating the previously unreleased song to his late, former bandmate Eddie Van Halen. Audio for the tune was posted on Roth’s YouTube channel accompanied by an illustration that features the words “Hey Ed, I’m gonna miss ya’ See you on the other side..” You can hear … Continue reading David Lee Roth Dedicates New Song to Eddie Van Halen
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Like Picasso or Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen Was a True Original
I didn’t know Eddie Van Halen personally. Only to say hello backstage when our Columbia Records’ band Alice In Chains opened for Van Halen on one of their big tours. So, unlike my usual fare, I have no personal stories to tell. Yet, I find it hard to sit back and not write about this … Continue reading Like Picasso or Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen Was a True Original
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Eddie Van Halen Dies at 65
Legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen has died at the age of 65 following a long battle with cancer. The news was confirmed by Van Halen’s son Wolfgang in a Tweet on Tuesday afternoon. “I can’t believe I’m having to write this, but my father, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, has lost his long and arduous battle … Continue reading Eddie Van Halen Dies at 65
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Eddie Van Halen Seeking Treatment for Throat Cancer in Germany
Eddie Van Halen is seeking treatment in Germany for throat cancer, according to a new report. Apparently a metal guitar pick that the guitarist often held in his mouth may have been the cause of the cancer. According to the report, which was published by TMZ, the rock icon has been receiving radiation treatment in … Continue reading Eddie Van Halen Seeking Treatment for Throat Cancer in Germany
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Eddie Van Halen Donates Music Equipment to Los Angeles School [WATCH]
Eddie Van Halen paid a visit to the Foshay Learning Center – a public school in Los Angeles’ Exposition Park neighbourhood – last week to donate some musical instruments and equipment to the school’s music program. “It should be mandatory,” Van Halen said of elective music classes in public schools. Watch a short video clip … Continue reading Eddie Van Halen Donates Music Equipment to Los Angeles School [WATCH]
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Eddie Van Halen Recovering From Emergency Surgery
According to a post made on Van Halen’s Official Facebook page yesterday, Eddie Van Halen is currently recovering from emergency surgery; “Eddie Van Halen underwent an emergency surgery for a severe bout of Diverticulitis. No further surgeries are needed and a full recovery is expected within 4 – 6 months. Van Halen’s scheduled November 2012 … Continue reading Eddie Van Halen Recovering From Emergency Surgery
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Wolfgang Van Halen Declined Invitation to Perform GRAMMY Tribute to His Father
Most rock music fans don’t expect much from the GRAMMY Awards these days, but criticism of the self-described “biggest night” in music mounted this week after Sunday’s lackluster tribute to the late, great Eddie Van Halen during the annual awards ceremony. While the GRAMMYS’ annual In Memoriam segment paid tribute to artists such as John … Continue reading Wolfgang Van Halen Declined Invitation to Perform GRAMMY Tribute to His Father
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Wolfgang Van Halen Pays Tribute To His Father With New Single and Video
Wolfgang Van Halen is paying tribute to his later father Eddie with his new song “Distance”. The track marks the musician’s first single as a solo artist and was released along with a heartwarming video featuring home video footage from Wolfgang’s childhood. Watch and hear “Distance” now in the player below. Wolfgang, who had a … Continue reading Wolfgang Van Halen Pays Tribute To His Father With New Single and Video
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Van Halen L-I-V-E and The Columbia Records Radio Hour
by Paul Rappaport Van Halen L-I-V-E!!!! Buy, beg, or steal a ticket to see Van Halen live!!! OMG! They don’t make ‘em like this anymore!! I went to the Jones Beach show with Maria Milito and Gerry Martire from Q104.3 here in NY, and we had a blast! First off, as Maria’s T-shirt rightly stated, … Continue reading Van Halen L-I-V-E and The Columbia Records Radio Hour
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Van Halen to Release First-Ever Live Album Featuring David Lee Roth
Van Halen will release its first-ever live album to feature original singer David Lee Roth. Recorded on June 21, 2013 at the famed Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo Dome Live in Concert includes 23 songs, spanning all seven of the band’s albums with Roth. It will be released as a double CD; four-LP set … Continue reading Van Halen to Release First-Ever Live Album Featuring David Lee Roth
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Van Halen: Tokyo Dome Live In Concert
Van Halen will release its first-ever live album to feature original singer David Lee Roth. Recorded on June 21, 2013 at the famed Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, TOKYO DOME LIVE IN CONCERT includes 23 songs, spanning all seven of the band’s albums with Roth. It will be released as a double CD; four-LP set on … Continue reading Van Halen: Tokyo Dome Live In Concert