R.I.P. Legendary Producer/Sound Engineer Andy Johns
Johns is the younger brother of Glyn Johns and the uncle of Ethan Johns, who are also both skilled and celebrated music producers. read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe 15 Greatest Sets of Musical Siblings
Some feuded, some got along splendidly, but they all used their brotherly or sisterly bonds to write and record some of our favorite music. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the Day15 Great Instrumental Tracks By Vocal Bands
Every once in a while, a band will produce a memorable instrumental that stands out among its songs. Here are 15 great examples of artists keeping their mouths shut and letting their instruments do the talking. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayVan Halen Photos - Atlanta, Ga.
Check out Perry Julien's photos from Van Halen's show last night at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Ga. read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsDavid Lee Roth Reveals Story of Van Halen's Banned Brown M&Ms
Turns out, what has become one of the most infamous tour rider requests in rock and roll history actually has a surprisingly logical explanation. During their 1982 world tour, Van Halen mandated M&Ms in their “munchies” section, but “absolutely” prohibited the brown ones. The band took a lot of heat for this seemingly excessive, absurd note, but watch as frontman David Lee Roth spills all, nearly 30 years later. Brown M&Ms from Van Halen on Vimeo.... read more
Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the DayVan Halen Enlists Kool & the Gang As Tour Openers
In what is shaping up to be possibly the best the ‘80s revival tour of the decade, Van Halen has announced that Kool & the Gang will be opening for them on their upcoming national tour. read more
Found in: Music, NewsInfographic: Van Halen Vocabulary
As David Lee Roth reunites with his old band, we look back at some of the most-used words in Van Halen singles from 1972 to 1985. read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsWatch The Long-Awaited Van Halen Video for “Tattoo”
Ok, so while the video for the new Van Halen song “Tattoo” might be a teensy bit campy (is David Lee Roth really wearing that jacket? In the 21st century? And must there be so many close-ups that make us all feel a little bit older?), the song itself is surprisingly authentic. read more
Found in: Music, NewsVan Halen Announces 2012 North American Tour and Release of New Album
During an intimate live performance last night in New York City at Greenwich Village’s iconic CafĂ© Wha?, the venue where Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix first started playing, Van Halen announced they will be touring North America this coming February. read more
Found in: Music, NewsVan Halen Readying New Album, Tour?
Van Halen are reportedly gearing up for a new album and world tour in 2011.... read more
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