Podcasts about Eddie Van Halen

On this wild episode, we kick things off with HUGE news — Rush is officially returning to the stage!

In this special tribute episode, we honor the legacy of the greatest guitarist of all time — Edward Van Halen.

Send us a textWe trace a wild line from hip‑hop sampling and 70s rock hooks to a brand‑new supergroup, a fiery takedown of residency culture, a riff‑detective dive into Paranoid, and the unsung glue of Michael Anthony. We end on boomer one‑hit wonders and why some intros outlive the songs.• sampling's craft and the 70s sources it elevates• Howl Owl Howl's lineup, chemistry, and tour dates• the Vegas residency economy and thin setlists• Motley Crüe's nostalgia, Dolly feature, and fan expectations• Paranoid vs Half‑Life: riff similarity and influence• Eddie Van Halen's remarks vs Michael Anthony's real impact• why harmonies shape the Van Halen sound• boomer one‑hit wonders and the power of introsThanks for watching. Thanks for listening. If you liked it, share it. If you didn't like it, well, thanks for watching and listening for an hour and 12 minutes. You are the engine that runs this machine. Doing a show for you—the pleasure, the privilege is mine, and I'll be back next week.

It's been five years since the passing of Eddie Van Halen — one of the most influential and groundbreaking guitarists of all time. In this special episode, radio veteran and musician Keith Roth joins hosts The Vernomatic and Metal Walt to celebrate Eddie's life, music, and legacy. Keith shares his personal experiences meeting Eddie and Van Halen over the years, offering a rare, first-hand look at the man behind the guitar hero. Along the way, Vernomatic and Walt recall their own run-ins with Eddie, swapping stories about the first time they saw Van Halen live, the unforgettable riffs that changed their lives, and the moments that still give them chills today. Many fans also know Keith as the co-host of Rockstrap on the Pantheon Podcast Network, where he and Don Jamieson discuss their love of heavy metal with sports legends. Tonight's conversation taps into that same passion — music, memory, and the spirit that keeps Eddie's influence alive for generations.

In this exclusive interview, Wolfgang Van Halen gets ready for his latest album with Mammoth, 'The End,' discusses live music and celebrates the legacy of Ozzy Osbourne.

It's been five years since the passing of Eddie Van Halen — one of the most influential and groundbreaking guitarists of all time. In this special episode, radio veteran and musician Keith Roth joins hosts The Vernomatic and Metal Walt to celebrate Eddie's life, music, and legacy. Keith shares his personal experiences meeting Eddie and Van Halen over the years, offering a rare, first-hand look at the man behind the guitar hero. Along the way, Vernomatic and Walt recall their own run-ins with Eddie, swapping stories about the first time they saw Van Halen live, the unforgettable riffs that changed their lives, and the moments that still give them chills today. Many fans also know Keith as the co-host of Rockstrap on the Pantheon Podcast Network, where he and Don Jamieson discuss their love of heavy metal with sports legends. Tonight's conversation taps into that same passion — music, memory, and the spirit that keeps Eddie's influence alive for generations.

MUSICAfter Evolution Festival, TLC crashed a performance at the Broadway Oyster Bar. Singer Tish Period was performing TLC's “Waterfalls” before the group walked in. “Sunday night was just a special night. Never in a million years would I have thought that TLC—my teen-aged icons—would walk in while I was signing their songs,” Period said. “I'm honored. I believe God was going to make sure it happened to me to where I was able to see TLC.” https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/waterfalls-in-the-lou-tlc-surprises-fans-in-broadway-oyster-bar-cameo/ Corey Taylor of Slipknot, Billy Idol and Steve Stevens, Elliot Easton of The Cars, Nuno Bettencourt of Extreme, Josh Freese of Nine Inch Nails and Moby are the first artists announced for Above Ground 4 on October 26th at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood. The show, which was put together by Dave Navarro and Billy Morrison, will feature performances of the self-titled debut albums by the New York Dolls and The Cars. Proceeds will go to MusiCares.Sevendust, All That Remains, Saliva and Nonpoint are among the first acts announced for Welcome to Rockville, May 7th through 10th at Daytona International Speedway.Good Charlotte, Breaking Benjamin and Fitz and the Tantrums will be among the headliners at the Neon City Festival, November 21st through the 23rd in Las Vegas.The BBC has released a trailer for the Ozzy Osbourne documentary Coming Home, which will air on Thursday. The film was originally set to air on August 18th but the network pulled it at the last minute due to a request by the Osbourne family in the wake of Ozzy's unexpected death on July 22nd. Watch it on YouTube. This is different film from the Paramount+ doc Ozzy: No Escape From Now, which will debut on October 7th. Halestorm guitarist/vocalist Lzzy Hale and guitarist Joe Hottinger talked about playing the "Back To The Beginning" event with Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. https://blabbermouth.net/news/halestorms-joe-hottinger-on-back-to-the-beginning-that-was-the-most-intense-musical-thing-ive-ever-experienced Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt is launching his own guitar brand, Nuno Guitars. https://blabbermouth.net/news/extremes-nuno-bettencourt-unveils-nuno-guitars o New Found Glory have returned with their first new album in six years. https://www.kerrang.com/new-found-glory-new-album-announce-listen-up-february-2026-pure-noise-single-laugh-it-off-pop-punk One of Eddie Van Halen's most iconic guitars is set to be auctioned off next month. https://www.wmix94.com/2025/09/30/eddie-van-halens-1982-kramer-guitar-expected-to-fetch-over-2m-at-sothebys-ny-auction/ Have you ever wondered how Michael Jackson smells? Well, apparently he STUNK!!! Lionel Richie talks about it in his new memoir, "Truly". He says he and Quincy Jones nicknamed Michael "Smelly" because he wouldn't wear deodorant, or change or wash his clothes for DAYS. https://pagesix.com/2025/09/30/celebrity-news/lionel-richie-calls-out-smelly-michael-jackson-for-poor-hygiene/ · Diddy gets sentenced on Friday on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, and prosecutors are asking the judge to give him 11 YEARS. https://edition.cnn.com/2025/09/30/entertainment/diddy-trial-prosecutors-sentencing-request-hnk · TVLast night's "Wheel of Fortune" had its biggest winner in history last night. Christina Derevjanik from Stamford, Connecticut. Here she is quickly figuring out the winning clue, and the moment Ryan Seacrest opens the envelope to show that it's a million bucks. youtube.com/watch?si=Ikym3tgK52jUvcLG&v=V3wM2-p2QmE&feature=youtu.be Lainey Wilson is hosting the CMA Awards once again. But this will be her first time doing it solo. The show takes place Wednesday, November 19th on ABC. Here's a very quick teaser for the show. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPOgv4CDX5x/ · Charlie Hunnam portrays serial killer Ed Gein in the upcoming "Monster" series. After filming wrapped, Charlie decided to pay Ed's grave in Wisconsin a visit as a way of letting go of the role. https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=l7CrxXvbl6zxMeaa&v=xo7L57L08lo&feature=youtu.be · MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS: DC Studios head James Gunn says Hollywood's biggest stars are lining up to be the next Batman. https://www.avclub.com/james-gunn-batman-casting-big-actors Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" hits theaters October 24th. Listen to Jeremy Allen White sing "Born to Run" in a clip from the upcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic. 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On this episode, we kick things off with one of the BIGGEST questions in the EVH world — EVH Wolfgang Pickup vs. EVH Frankenstein Pickup… which one is better?

EPISODE #117 - Loud Dave digs deep into his archives and pulls out a never before heard one-on-one interview with Diamond David Lee Roth, which he recorded in 1994 inside the Warner Brothers New York offices. At the time, Roth was promoting his new record, “Your Filthy Little Mouth” and spoke about all kinds of subjects including his review of Van Hagar performing his VH era songs. A bonus new interview is added with former Roth guitarist John 5, who is currently supporting his upcoming album, “Ghost.”The Daves deliver a packed VH News discussion as well as a spirited new mailbag segment to complete this stacked September episode.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com


Gunned down onstage by a delusional fan who thought his metal heroes had stolen lyrics from him, Dimebag Darrell Abbott blazed a savage new trail in hard rock during his short time on this earth. Weaned on Eddie Van Halen, Dimebag Darrell would wow the guitar gods he bowed down to as a teenager and gave metal a groove that the music had been lacking before Pantera made their first definitive statement, Cowboys from Hell. Though they made mean music, Darrell and his brother Vinnie were always accommodating and accessible to their fans, which may have been their fatal flaw. This episode originally aired on August 3, 2021. To see the full list of contributors, see the show notes at ⁠www.disgracelandpod.com.⁠ To listen to Disgraceland ad free and get access to a monthly exclusive episode, weekly bonus content and more, become a Disgraceland All Access member at ⁠disgracelandpod.com/membership⁠. Sign up for our newsletter and get the inside dirt on events, merch and other awesomeness - ⁠GET THE NEWSLETTER⁠ Follow Jake and DISGRACELAND: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠X⁠ (formerly Twitter)  ⁠Facebook Fan Group⁠ ⁠TikTok To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hit it, Slackers!On this week's episode, I'm debunking the myth that the best guitarists always deliver the greatest solos. Sure, virtuosos like Eddie Van Halen shred with jaw-dropping skill, but do their weedly-weedly-dee solos always elevate the song? Not necessarily! Sometimes, simpler is better—think melodic, tasteful, and hummable solos that truly serve the music.Is Eddie Van Halen a better guitarist than Mötley Crüe's Mick Mars? No question. But does he craft the best solos? Not always.  Is Eric Clapton an all time great? Duh, but why does a guy named Mike Slamer have one of the best power ballad solos of all time?In my opinion technical prowess doesn't always trump soulful, song-driven solos. Expect a heavy dose of ‘80s classics, a nod to a ‘70s gem, and some early 2000s bangers. 

What a show! Yesterday marked the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid, when Sammy Hagar & Eddie Van Halen first hit the stage together

On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen, we dive into an epic moment in VH history!

Juho ”Kihara” Pitkänen kertoo uudesta albumistaan Luonnonvoima, jonka tematiikka kumpuaa luonnosta ja ihmissuhteista. Juho, Juha Kakkuri ja Sami Ruokangas käyvät läpi Juhon vaikutteita, muusikon uraa, sosiaalista mediaa työkaluna, musiikkibisneksen tilaa, sekä Ruotsin ja Suomen eroja. Nuoresta iästään huolimatta Juho on ehtinyt soittaa mm. Remun ja The Renegades -yhtyeen Graham Johnsonin kokoonpanoissa. Hän kertoo keikkailusta näiden rocklegendojen kanssa. Kuuntele, viihdy ja sivisty! Jakson Spotify-lista: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7GMkNZrf9oo1p3aeXAJLMq?si=79acb9150ef94faf Jutuissa ovat mukana Jimi Hendrix, Kulttuuritalo, CCR, Neil Young, Juice Leskinen, Backstreet Boys, Agents, Ismo Alanko, Eppu Normaali, Rolling Stones, Time To Rock, Ghost, Nestor, Y & T, Krokus, Beatles, Dallapé, Top of the Pops, Ed Sullivan Show, Scott Morgan, Tavastia, Storyville, Harvest Drive, Olli Haavisto, Jussi Jaakonaho, Sami Laakso, Room Full Of Hendrix, Dex Viihde, Semifinal, Hannu Sormunen, Remu Aaltonen, Hurriganes, Helsingin Jäähalli, Maukka Siirala, Haminan työväentalo, Albert Järvinen, Cisse Häkkinen, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Muhammad Ali, Thin Lizzy, Phil Lynott, Antti Einiö, Led Zeppelin, Queen, The Renegades, Graham Johnson, Beatmakers, Denys Gibson, The Animals, Kim Brown, Hasse Walli, Lemmy, Motörhead, Uuge Kojola, Mikkey Dee, Mikkey Dee & Friends, Fast Eddie Clarke, The Hellacopters, B.B. King, Elmore James, T-Bone Walker, Hound Dog Taylor, Peter Green, Nuno Bettencourt, Extreme, Def Leppard ja Eddie Van Halen. https://www.juhopitkanen.fi/ www.facebook.com/RockAroundTheBlogFinland www.instagram.com/samiruokangas

Una guitarra de Eddie Van Halen se subasta por millones. En España, las alarmas saltan por fallos en las pulseras telemáticas de agresores de violencia de género; la ministra de Igualdad admite errores y anuncian cambios, mientras se piden responsabilidades políticas y su dimisión. En Cataluña, encuentran un cuerpo tras las lluvias. El Tribunal Constitucional rechaza un recurso a Santos Cerdán y BBVA eleva su oferta por Banco Sabadell. Ciberataques causan retrasos en aeropuertos europeos y Hong Kong cierra por un tifón. Reino Unido, Canadá, Australia y Portugal reconocen a Palestina como Estado, Francia y Bélgica podrían sumarse, aunque con condiciones. EE. UU. bloquea un reconocimiento pleno en la ONU, donde Sánchez defiende la solución de dos Estados y gobiernos progresistas. En Madrid, impulsan la vacunación contra el virus respiratorio sincitial, vecinos sufren el ruido de obras y la economía crece. Pediatras alertan sobre el videojuego Roblox, que provoca autolesiones y ansiedad ...

Today on Let There Be Talk my guest is Steve Rosen — legendary rock journalist and author of the incredible book Tone Chaser. Steve spent over 40 years on the inside with Eddie Van Halen, documenting one of the greatest guitar players of all time. His new book is a raw, intimate, and unfiltered look at Eddie's genius, struggles, and legacy. This is a must-listen for anyone who loves guitar, Van Halen, or the golden era of rock.   Thank you for tuning in each week. Candles Lit DDR My Tour Dates https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates Patreon for Bonus Episodes and support for the podcast https://www.deandelray.com/patreon  My Stand Up Special 5836 can be seen here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbeaApu4OP0 

On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen, we dive into a brand-new Guitar World feature where Wolfgang Van Halen breaks down the art of Eddie's legendary tapping technique — and shows us how it's done!

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show!Date: September 17, 2025Name of podcast: Backstage Pass RadioS9: E6: Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (Guns & Roses, Asia, Sons of Apollo, Art of Anarchy) -  Guitar Wizardry UnleashedSHOW SUMMARY:Guitar virtuoso Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal takes us behind the curtain of his creative process, sharing the fascinating story of his latest instrumental album "Bumblefoot Returns" and the innovative techniques that have defined his distinctive sound. Released in January 2024, this album marks his first fully instrumental release since his 1995 debut and features collaborations with legendary musicians including Brian May of Queen, Steve Vai, and Guthrie Govan.  The conversation delves deep into Bumblefoot's journey with the fretless guitar – an instrument he describes as "learning a different language" that transformed his approach to melody and expression. He reveals the origin of his signature metal thimble technique, which allows him to access notes beyond the traditional fretboard limitations. These innovations began when a 12-year-old Ron first heard Eddie Van Halen and realized "there are no limits to how you could make a string vibrate and make it speak."  Beyond his musical innovations, Bumblefoot shares insights into the challenges facing touring musicians today, where merch sales and direct fan support have become essential for survival. He's found creative ways to make his album release an event rather than just another digital drop – offering vinyl with special artwork, CDs with fold-out posters, cassettes, transcription books with backing tracks, and even a free retro video game based on the album's artwork.  The conversation takes unexpected turns as Bumblefoot discusses his award-winning hot sauce line, including the infamous "Bumblefucked" – once ranked the third hottest sauce in the world at 4-6 million Scoville units. He hints at plans for new hot sauce flavors named after songs from his album and a forthcoming comic book project that will bring the album's artwork to life in new ways.  For aspiring musicians and longtime fans alike, Bumblefoot's passion for experimentation and artistic growth shines through every story. Whether he's discussing his upcoming performance at a festival in Jakarta or his role as a counselor at Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp, his enthusiasm for connecting with other musicians and fans remains as vibrant as his innovative playing style. Tune in for a master class in creative thinking from one of guitar's most original voices.Sponsor Link:WWW.ECOTRIC.COMWWW.SIGNAD.COMWWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COMBackstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles:Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusicInstagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusicTwitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusicWebsite - backstagepassradio.com and randyhulsey.comArtist(s) Web PageWeb - www.bumblefoot.comCall to actionWe ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer.  Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio Your Host,Randy Hulsey 

210 - John 5 In episode 210 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist John 5. In their conversation John tells us about his new album “Ghost” and his quest for learning and the guitar teachers that mentored him early on. John describes his parents support of his musical endeavors and how watching Hee Haw started his love for Fender telecaster guitars. John discusses his relationship with Ibanez and how that led to his relationship with Fender. John describes growing up in Michigan and how FM radio shaped his musical tastes. John tells us how folks from Warner Bros came to Michigan to woo his parents into letting him move to LA to start doing session work for them before he'd graduated high school. John walks us through the different bands he's played in: KD Lang, David Lee Roth, Rob Halford, Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie and he discusses his gear through each band and what he's using now and why he uses off the shelf gear. John describes how Buckethead influenced John's live show and tells us of his friendship with Buckethead and his love of Eddie Van Halen. John talks a bit about the Motley Crue residency in Las Vegas and his own solo tour with Ritchie Kotzen after that and John talks about a tour in 2026 playing 50 states in 50 days. Finally John describes his love of the horror genre. To find out more about John you can go to his website: john-5.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #John5 #RobZombie #JamesPatrickRegan #GibsonGuitar #theDeadlies #FenderCustomShop #MotleyCrue #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #BucketHead #EddieVanHalen #Ghost #MarylinManson #tourlife Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

Guitar Legend tells Shout It Out Loudcast that Eddie Van Halen has a gift, a visceral edge and the perfect balance of accessible and cool! To Purchase Shout It Out Loudcast's KISS Book “Raise Your Glasses: A Celebration Of 50 Years of KISS Songs By Celebrities, Musicians & Fans Please Click Below:   Raise Your Glasses Book   For all things Shout It Out Loudcast check out our amazing website by clicking below:   www.ShoutItOutLoudcast.com   Interested in more Shout It Out Loudcast content?  Care to help us out?  Come join us on Patreon by clicking below:   SIOL Patreon   Get all your Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise by clicking below:   Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise at AMAZON   Shop At Our Amazon Store by clicking below: Shout It Out Loudcast Amazon Store   Please Email us comments or suggestions by clicking below: ShoutItOutLoudcast@Gmail.com   Please subscribe to us and give us a 5 Star (Child) review on the following places below: iTunes Podchaser Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Please follow us and like our social media pages clicking below: Twitter Facebook Page Facebook Group Page Shout It Out Loudcasters Instagram YouTube   Proud Member of the Pantheon Podcast click below to see the website: Pantheon Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 26th edition of First Concert Memories, we go back to 1986 to hear the story of one young rock fan's first ever Van Halen concert. Our Pantheon Podcasts brother Ilan Fong of What's Hot in the Strip Clubs was only 8 or 9 years old when he heard his older sister playing Van Halen I on her stereo. From that moment, his life was changed and was always curious about the music coming from the rooms of his older siblings. He'd wanted to see the 1984 tour but he was too young and his older brother told him because he'd just seen the Diver Down Tour, he would sit out 1984 and then take Ilan to the next one. The only problem there is the band broke up. David Lee Roth went solo and Van Halen famously replaced him with former Montrose singer Sammy Hagar. Hear how Ilan looked forward to finally seeing his guitar hero Eddie Van Halen perform his immortal solo live in Pittsburgh in August of 1986. We dissect the setlist (so few Dave era songs), discuss what Sammy was up to while the other guys did their solos, and where it ranked among all the Van Halen and David Lee Roth live shows. And as a bonus, he tells a story of intrigue with Guns N Roses as they returned to Montreal for the first time after the Axl Rose meltdown that led to a riot. A tale of strip clubs, drug dealers, and snowball fights that you'll definitely enjoy! Visit Ilan at ⁠www.whatshotitsc.com⁠ Check out our new website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ugly American Werewolf in London Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LInkTree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pantheonpodcasts.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 26th edition of First Concert Memories, we go back to 1986 to hear the story of one young rock fan's first ever Van Halen concert. Our Pantheon Podcasts brother Ilan Fong of What's Hot in the Strip Clubs was only 8 or 9 years old when he heard his older sister playing Van Halen I on her stereo. From that moment, his life was changed and was always curious about the music coming from the rooms of his older siblings. He'd wanted to see the 1984 tour but he was too young and his older brother told him because he'd just seen the Diver Down Tour, he would sit out 1984 and then take Ilan to the next one. The only problem there is the band broke up. David Lee Roth went solo and Van Halen famously replaced him with former Montrose singer Sammy Hagar. Hear how Ilan looked forward to finally seeing his guitar hero Eddie Van Halen perform his immortal solo live in Pittsburgh in August of 1986. We dissect the setlist (so few Dave era songs), discuss what Sammy was up to while the other guys did their solos, and where it ranked among all the Van Halen and David Lee Roth live shows. And as a bonus, he tells a story of intrigue with Guns N Roses as they returned to Montreal for the first time after the Axl Rose meltdown that led to a riot. A tale of strip clubs, drug dealers, and snowball fights that you'll definitely enjoy! Visit Ilan at www.whatshotitsc.com Check out our new website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ugly American Werewolf in London Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LInkTree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPISODE #116 - Heard you missed him well he's back! Diamond David Lee Roth has hit the road with his solo band playing a solidly packed all classic Van Halen set list. Loud Dave has a spirited discussion with special guest Darren Paltrowitz (author of “DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed the World,” co-host of The DLR Cast) about Roth's August 10th concert at The Paramount in Huntington, NY, which they both attended. The Daves breakdown the new “Balance” (Expanded Edition) box set plus more VH News and a new mailbag segment complete this August episode.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction7:00 - Haunted by Eddie Van Halen's ghost17:00 - Star Trek IV technology is a reality28:00 - Ghostbusters fan film - Ghostbusters: New Orleans39:00 - Who is the Toxic Avenger?55:00 - Toxie's unrated "monster dong"1:06:00 - Wrap Up and Thank YouFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowRead our new book Totally Bogus (But True) Tales from the 1980s!

In this series Dweezil and I sat down weekly to breakdown and deep dive into one his albums.This week in episode 1 Dweezil shares his first single and recording at his Frank Zappa"s studio with Eddie Van Halen. Each episode in loaded with stories and memories from that time period.New deep dive into his albums of his every week. Subscribe and hit bell not to miss!

Guitarists are the foundation for every rock band. Whether its the driving rhythms of Johnny Cash or the finger tapping of Eddie Van Halen, guitarists are an essential part of a band. On this episode, the guys speak off the cuff about their favorite guitarists.  It's not about best or most influential, but about what we think of that guitar player.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X - https://twitter.com/debatingmtlpod email - debatingmetal@gmail.com  

This is day 21 of the Dog Days of Podcasting.   On this episode , Rocky calls in with a story about […] The post Dead Rockstars – Eddie Van Halen first appeared on The Rock and Roll Geek Show.

On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we dive into an article where Steve Vai recalls the moment he knew he was destined to join David Lee Roth's band after Roth's split from Van Halen in 1985. Vai shares how, the second he heard Roth was searching for a guitarist, he told his roommate, “That's my gig.” The very next day, Roth himself called. We also talk about Roth's ambitions to “beat Van Halen,” the challenges of filling Eddie Van Halen's shoes, and why Vai believed he was perfect for the role. Tune in for this deep look into one of rock's most iconic stories—Steve Vai's early days with Diamond Dave and the legacy of Van Halen.

MUSICDavid Lee Roth took a shot at Sammy Hagar's recent song, "Encore. Thank You. Goodnight." — which was inspired by a dream he had about Eddie Van Halen.even though they're known for their visuals and theatrics live, Iron Maiden couldn't care less about performing at the state-of-the-art Las Vegas Sphere. https://ultimateclassicrock.com/iron-maiden-sphere/ RIP: Stuntman Ronnie Rondell Junior, the “businessman” who is on fire on the cover of Pink Floyd's 1975 album, Wish You Were Here, has died at 88. The cover photo, taken on the Warner Brothers Studio lot in Burbank, California, was inspired by the idea that people tend to conceal their true feelings, for fear of "getting burned.” "Getting burned" was also a common phrase in the music industry when artists weren't paid royalties.TVPeacemaker season 2 just dropped a new Red Band trailer, and John Cena is coming in hot! https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/peacemaker-bisexual-orgy-s2-john-160311268.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9wcmVwcGx1cy5mdXR1cmltZWRpYS5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAANazakzLidHfptxmdBkBVLjW4fsP2XdiQ6DZuJ96FPBbVxo4PPDvE7HOlP3uTjXfWmW2gceKAhcifR0SaoGMUaHCF2VoWx9iauTbPPRy6ozLash-tYCKEayCTztdXxm--49lBzkGesCdml2s-ZQcyuunx17UlT_zz1ORI3_TcHBr Conan O'Brien believes that late-night TV is "going to disappear." https://www.aol.com/conan-o-brien-makes-bold-121503111.html MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Weapons held on to the top spot at North American theaters over the weekend. https://variety.com/2025/film/box-office/weapons-box-office-second-weekend-hold-1236491385/ Hayden Christensen stepped out for a rare outing with his 10-year-old daughter, Briar Rose, whom he shares with his ex, Rachel Bilson, to watch the Cubs take on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Aug. 15 at Wrigley Field. https://people.com/hayden-christensen-daughter-briar-rose-sing-7th-inning-duet-chicago-cubs-game-11792461 Denzel Washington isn't worried about ever being canceled. https://www.nme.com/news/film/denzel-washington-weighs-in-on-cancel-culture-debate-you-cant-be-cancelled-if-you-havent-signed-up-3885306 RIP: Terence Stamp, the British actor best known as General Zod in Superman II, died Sunday morning at age 87, his family said. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/obituaries/terence-stamp-obituary-rcna225460AND FINALLYCould you imagine walking the high school hallways with not just one but two rock stars? Here are five times rock musicians went to high school together before finding success later in life: https://loudwire.com/rock-musicians-same-high-school/ AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams - Check out King Scott's Linktr.ee/kingscottrules + band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows ⁠http://www.1057thepoint.com/RizzSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We finally win an award, and it's gone, so who took it? Headlines with the ghost of Eddie Van Halen?... Sports with Dana White commenting on Jon Jones' chances of headlining the White House PLE next July

Show Open 08.16.25❌ Don't be a “Miller” at Costco… unless you enjoy getting tackled over free cheese cubes

On this episode our friend G. Buchnoff joined us for an epic recap of our visit to the Portola Hotel & Spa to see Eddie Van Halen's iconic Kramer ad guitar up close!

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat cover some guitar auction news about guitar owned by Eddie Van Halen, Jimmy Page, and the resurfacing of Mick Taylor's 1959 Gibson Les Paul. Eric and Nat then take questions from listeners about fixing dings in a guitar neck, mystery noise from an acoustic soundhole pickup, hide glue preparation, and some advice for hearing aid users who play guitar.

Chaz and AJ invited guitarist Jimi Bell in studio this morning, to talk about nearly getting the gig as Ozzy's next guitarist. Jimi also shared all about the success he's had as a musician, from working with Michael J. Fox and Joan Jett, to writing a Black Sabbath song during the Dio years, and his encounter with Eddie Van Halen. (0:00)   Truck Driver Grand Champion Roland Bolduc was on the phone to explain how difficult it is to win the national title in truck driving competitions. (38:38)  In Dumb Ass News, a recent lottery winner was tased after a bar argument about being a millionaire needed police involvement. (53:33)  Stony Creek Brewery has closed, but NEBCO was willing to step in to their facilities. Rob Leonard from NEBCO was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about the deal, and the legendary "G-Bot" internet fight. (1:00:17) In Dumb Ass News, a "doctor" gets in trouble after conducting genital exams at home, without a lisence. (1:09:52) 

Today on Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV — we dive into a killer new interview with Mark Tremonti (Alter Bridge, Creed) where he talks about PRS building a new Dumble-inspired amp that he says will leave fans “slack-jawed.” Tremonti shares the moment Paul Reed Smith first handed him a Dumble, sparking his obsession with that legendary tone, and how it led to his PRS MT 100 signature head. He also reflects on his time at Eddie Van Halen's legendary 5150 Studios — becoming the first band outside the Van Halen family to record there — and the stories, memorabilia, and inspiration he found inside those hallowed walls. Plus: How Wolfgang Van Halen gifted Tremonti an EVH 5153 amp from 5150 Studios Memories of meeting Eddie when Creed supported Van Halen in the late ‘90s Watching Van Halen rehearse A Different Kind of Truth up close The unexpected Alter Bridge–Van Halen connection If you're a fan of PRS, Dumble amps, or Eddie Van Halen's legacy, you won't want to miss this! #VanHalen #EVHGEAR #MarkTremonti #PRS #DumbleAmp #AlterBridge #WolfgangVanHalen #EddieVanHalen #5150Studios #Creed #GuitarNews #JohnnyBeaneTV #VanHalenNews #GuitarGear #RockNews #GuitarLegends Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4906555367489536

This week comedian Craig Gass joins Bernie and Lisa for a hilarious conversation full of stories, impressions, and personal insights. From growing up in a deaf household to doing impressions on the Howard Stern Show, Craig shares how his unique upbringing shaped his comedy. He also talks about living with Eddie Van Halen, beefing with Gene Simmons, and building the hit podcast Beardo and Weirdo.@craiggasscomedy@beardoandweirdopodcasthttps://youtube.com/@beardoandweirdopodcasthttps://youtube.com/@craiggass******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************

In a recent interview with Guitar Interactive Magazine, Paul Reed Smith opened up about his unexpected connection to Eddie Van Halen. “I made the 5150 pickup. I made the 5150 guitar. I'm the one who bolted it together and got it working at Kramer,” Smith revealed, recalling his hands-on role in shaping one of rock's most iconic guitars. Although a signature PRS model for Eddie never materialized, Smith did craft a custom guitar for him years later. The collaboration nearly happened—an “almost” that has since become part of guitar legend. “I did make one for him… He was a sweetheart. He was so nice to me,” Smith said. “It just wasn't meant to be.” We dive into a recent Guitar Interactive Magazine interview where Paul Reed Smith claims he built the Kramer 5150 pickup and the guitar itself!

This episode is a deep dive into the life and career of iconic rock photographer Glen La Ferman, recorded on his birthday. The discussion covers Glen's accidental entry into photography, driven by his fascination with music. They explore his famous sessions with rock legends like KISS, Eddie Van Halen, and Alice Cooper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every record collector has a secret stash of weird LPs, a bizarre stack of wax tucked away for safe keeping. The return of Lightning Licks Radio brings those strange selections out of the darkness of the basement and into the brightness of our turntables. Special guest Licker Jordan Pries, coproprietor of our local record store of choice Electric Kitsch, brings some stunning sonic oddities to the discussion. Let's get weird, Podcast America.Sonic contributions to the RETURN OF LIGHTNIN' LICKS RADIO podcast, episode forty-four, include: N.P.R. Please support National Public Radio. Beastie Boys, James Todd Smith, Too Poetic, Method Man, The Gravediggaz. Bobby Hebb, John Ussery, Brothers Johnson, De La Soul, Prince Paul, M.C. Eight, Redman, Migos. Eminem, Yelawolf, Wild Style, Lawrence Welk, Jo Ann Castle, Eddie Van Halen, Marcy Tigner, Benny Chong. Alain Goraguer, Madlib, Jay Dilla.Denzel Curry, Serge Gainsbourg. Inner Circle, Homeboy Sandman, John Wayne, Trey Parker, Matt Stone, John Mitchum, random standard USA patriotic marches. Public Enemy, Pete Seger, Hump the Grinder, Curtis Gadson, Sandy Bull, Homer Croy. Frank De Vol, Christopher Knight, Barry Williams, Susan Olsen, Mike Lookinland, Robert Reed, Florence Henderson, John Fahey. Arc of All, Abraham Jefferson, Errol Paul Reid, Ern Westmore, Recordings from the K.P.M. archives, Peter Thomas, Ronald Frank, Simon George Begg, A. P. Gall, Curtis Mooney, Alex Heffes. Francis Shaw, Keith Mansfield, Arch E. Roberts, Donald J. Trump & his J6 insurrectionists, Tony Kinsey, George Fenton, Kenneth Freeman. Louis Ridgway, Wayne Fischer, Hank Williams, John Weissrock, various Christian organ standards and hymnals, The Langley Schools Project, Brian Wilson, D.J. Shadow. The Doug Wood Band, The Titans, The Larks, Ru Paul, Joe Maphis, Z.Z. Top, The Del Vikings, rad sound effects of drag cars, go-karts, and speed boats. The De-Fenders, random archived educational films, Massive Internal Complications, The Doors, The Doobie Brothers, Nicolette Larson, The Templeton Twins with Teddy Turner's Bunson Burners, Blood Sweat and Tears, The Beatles, Jose Feliciano, Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio's Four Seasons with Frankie Valli, Harry Nilsson. Electric Light Orchestra, The Lustful Sex Life of a Perverted Nympho Housewife, heart recordings, Kesha, John Burt & Dave Corbin, Doctors Jack and Rexella (Oh, Rexella!) Van Impe, Robin Williams, Johnny Carson, X.T.C., Dusty Springfield, Adrian Quesada, The Source of Light and Power, The Clockers, The Outlaw Blues Band, Cheech & Chong, and Childish Gambino.The mixtape is bananas. Good fucking luck.A) Vroom-Vroom. Insects. Jesse James. Gospel Train. Beauty Exercises. John Wayne's Amerikkka.B) The United Nations & the New World Order. Sex & Rock-N-Roll. Light My Fire. Church Organ. Drugs. Fin.WATCH La Planette Sauvage ON VIMEO HEREListen to the mixtape on Soundcloud here! (if necessary)

Inside 5150: Why Eddie Van Halen Didn't Double-Track Guitars on A Different Kind of Truth. In this episode of Exclusively Van Halen, we dive into a fascinating story from recording engineer Ross Hogarth, who shares what it was like working with Eddie Van Halen during the making of A Different Kind of Truth. Hogarth, known for his work with artists like Mötley Crüe, Miley Cyrus, and Devildriver, gives an inside look at Eddie's unique recording process at the legendary 5150 Studios. From Eddie's unconventional approach to double-tracking guitars to experimenting with vintage gear and blending amps for a fuller sound — this episode is packed with insight. Learn how Ross introduced new mic techniques, revived Eddie's old Marshall gear, and ultimately helped shape a broader, more dynamic guitar tone for what would become Van Halen's final studio album. Plus, hear how Eddie's intuition and love for sonic experimentation led to one unforgettable session.

What the Riff!?! has finished covering every month from January 1965 to December 1994, and we are thrilled that you have listened with us as we review the great bands, songs, and happenings of this 30-year time span.  In this episode, we bring back Brian Dickhute, one of our co-founders of the podcast, and review what we have learned, experienced, and enjoyed about this period of songs and podcast.  We also feature a number of songs that were either missed in our coverage of the times, or that were important to us individually.Eruption by Van HalenWayne brings us this instrumental by Eddie Van Halen that announced the start of the Van Halen band on their first album.Long Live Rock by the WhoWayne's favorite group wrote this anthem to the genre.Black Hole Sun by SoundgardenLynch features a song that front man Chris Cornell wrote in about 15 minutes, inspired by a misheard statement from a TV weatherman.Creeping Death by MetallicaLynch brings us the first and only commercial single from Metallica's second album, "Ride the Lightning."Closer to the Heart by RushOf course Bruce is going to feature Rush in this last episode, in this case an anthem encouraging all to strive to live closer to the heart.Ridin' the Storm Out by REO SpeedwagonBruce thinks this song should have been featured earlier, and notes that the live version is much better than the studio set.  Mother by Pink FloydOne of Brian's favorite groups, this song is selected from "The Wall" album, chronicling Pink's descent into madness. Going to California by Led ZeppelinBrian's second selection this week is a ballad off the legendary fourth album, a song originally inspired by earthquakes in California.The One Thing by INXSRob's selection is the introduction most Americans had to this Australian band in 1982, and one of his favorite songs.Mr. Blue Sky by ELORob finishes off this celebration with one of the happiest rock songs you will hear, one he wants played at his funeral.  Thanks for listening to “What the Riff?!?” NOTE: To adjust the loudness of the music or voices, you may adjust the balance on your device. VOICES are stronger in the LEFT channel, and MUSIC is stronger on the RIGHT channel.Please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whattheriffpodcast/, and message or email us with what you'd like to hear, what you think of the show, and any rock-worthy memes we can share.Of course we'd love for you to rate the show in your podcast platform!**NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.

EPISODE #115 - Back in 1995, Loud Dave did a one-on-one interview with VH drummer Alex Van Halen. He thought the tape was lost and even forgot that he had it. However, the interview has been recovered and remastered (to the best of his ability). Alex talks about all different subjects including an extensive analysis of David Lee Roth. Some fresh VH News and a new mailbag segment complete this July 2025 episode.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com

Greg Koch sits down with guitar virtuoso Dweezil Zappa for a fascinating deep dive into musical authenticity, technical mastery, and the challenge of preserving a legendary legacy. Their conversation reveals the extraordinary dedication required to perform Frank Zappa's intricate compositions, with Dweezil candidly sharing his 14-year journey to truly internalize his father's musical vocabulary.What begins as a discussion about guitar techniques evolves into profound insights about musical connection. Dweezil explains why, despite growing up as Frank Zappa's son, he initially gravitated toward more guitar-centric players, such as Eddie Van Halen, before tackling his father's complex work. He compares performing Frank's arrangements to an "orchestral mindset" where precision and teamwork are paramount, revealing that despite years of touring, he must essentially relearn most pieces before each performance.The conversation takes unexpected turns through musical philosophy, modern guitar culture, and the realities of today's music industry. Dweezil offers a valuable perspective for independent musicians, suggesting that cultivating meaningful relationships with a dedicated fanbase is far more sustainable than chasing mainstream success: "Instead of trying to get a dollar from a million people, what if you cultivated a relationship with 10,000 people who want to spend a hundred dollars every year?" Throughout their exchange, both guitarists reflect on finding balance between technical skill and emotional connection, agreeing that the ability to move an audience often transcends pure virtuosity.