March 13, 2007, 12:50 AM ET (from billboard.com) Van Halen, whose planned summer reunion tour with David Lee Roth derailed in recent weeks, was represented only by Roth’s replacement, Sammy Hagar, and original bassist Michael Anthony, who was unceremoniously booted from the band in the past year. Roth reportedly refused to attend the ceremony after … Continue reading
FROM EDDIE
March 8, 2007 (from van-halen.com) I would like Van Halen fans to know how much I truly appreciate each and every one of you. Without you there is no Van Halen. I have always and will always feel a responsibility to give you my best. At the moment I do not feel that I can … Continue reading
Radiohead’s Thom Yorke Becomes Speed Painting Subject
March 5, 2007 (from Spin.com) Blogger posts a time-lapse video of a Thom Yorke portrait in the making, tripping out audiences across web. Radiohead’s frontman Thom Yorke is arguably one of the most respected artists of the last decade. But that hasn’t stopped one Photoshop wizard from flipping Yorke’s role, placing the eco-conscious frontman at … Continue reading
Is Popper a Pooper?
John Popper of Blues Traveler fame was arrested for drving 111 mph (he was the passenger, but it was his car) four rifles, nine handguns and a switchblade knife (found in secret compartments). They also found a Taser and night vision goggles. Popper told officers he collected weapons. Weird. Poppler also had flashing emergency headlights, … Continue reading
Van Halen II
You’re No GoodDance the Night AwaySomebody Get Me a DoctorBottoms Up!Outta Love AgainLight up the SkySpanish FlyD.O.A.Women in LoveBeautiful Girls Van Halen needs to do a tour with Michael Anthony and play this album from top to bottom at every show. I would pay $254 with service fees to see that. Continue reading
The Panic Channel kicks Rockstar Supernova’s Ass at Oracle Arena – Oakland
Some friends of mine had 4 tickets to Rockstar Supernova and The Panic Channel at the Oracle Center in Oakland, Ca and asked my wife and I to go. At first I thought, “Are you kidding me? Pay $70 a ticket to watch a bunch of rockstar sell out’s that really suck as TV personalities … Continue reading
Van Halen’s road plans have taken a rocky turn
Again the LA Times with the story… And this from Billboard… What might have been (according to Rolling Stone)… Unbelievable…or wait a minute. This is absolutely believable considering the past idiocy of everyone who has ever been involved in the Rock and Roll icon’s know as Van Halen. The tour is off…once again. And now … Continue reading
Bonnaroo Tickets go on Sale Friday! Police Headline!
Tickets start selling Friday, February 23rd for Bonnaroo, which will take place in Manchester, Tennessee June 14-17. This may become the cheapest way to see the Police this year, even figuring in travel costs. Tickets will start at the special rate of $184.50 and will quickly rise over time. Check out all the details at … Continue reading
The Police LA Tour Announcement
http://www.thepolicetour.com
Who even knew this existed? Although, you can’t see anything cool without paying $100. The cash in commences… Continue reading