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NEWS ABOUT: Van Halen

Van Halen stories: 7 news summaries
OPINION

 Rock's Worst Comebacks 


Jul 7, 09 3:51 PM CDT
(Newser) - Some bands just shouldn’t—or couldn’t successfully—get back together. The Independent takes a look at the 10 most ill-conceived rock reunions.
  • The Sex Pistols: Sure, the punk progenitors honestly named their 1994 comeback tour "Filthy Lucre," but still "tarnished their own lawless
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entertainment • rock and roll • Van Halen • reunion • The Doors • Limp Bizkit • comeback • Sex Pistols • bands • Smashing Pumpkins • Jay-ZTV • Motley Crue

 Supergroup Chickenfoot 
 Revives Classic Rock 

Supergroup is having fun, getting serious

Jun 11, 09 11:53 AM CDT
(Newser) - Rock’s newest wave-makers aren’t so new, reports USA Today. Chickenfoot is a supergroup, but “not a pre-fab one. This all really grew out of friendships,” says bassist Michael Anthony. Anthony, along with fellow Van Halen alum Sammy Hagar, has been jamming with guitarist Joe Satriani and... More »

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entertainment • music • rock and roll • Van Halen • rock bands • classic rock • Joe Satriani • Jay-ZTV • Chickenfoot • Sammy Hagar • Michael Anthony • Chad Smith • Red Hot Chili Peppers

GLOSSIES

Van Halen: Roth Reunion Solid, New Music on Way


Feb 8, 09 12:44 PM CST
(Newser) - After grossing $93 million on tour with former frontman David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen tells Rolling Stone he wants the band back together permanently: “Dave was a blast. And next time we go out, we’re going to have some new stuff, too.” He plans a summer... More »

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shoes • guitar • website • Van Halen • Eddie Van Halen • rock music • bands • David Lee Roth • Wolfgang Van Halen

 Top Albums, Tours of 2008

At midway point, Lil Wayne, Bon Jovi lead respective categories

Aug 3, 08 1:39 PM CDT
(Newser) - A tough economy may be sending album sales toward a fourth straight year of decline, but tour sales are keeping pace with last year at the midway point, reports Rolling Stone. Here's a look at both categories. The top-selling albums so far:
  1. Lil Wayne, Tha Carter III, 1.
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Van Halen • Bruce Springsteen • music sales • Jon Bon Jovi • Coldplay

 Rolling Stone's
 Top Guitar Classics 

The greatest riffs, from Bill Haley to Metallica

Jun 1, 08 6:07 PM CDT
(Newser) - There are those tunes driven by the rhythm section, but nothing lights a fire in the blood quite like the power of the perfect guitar riff. Thus, Rolling Stone suggests its favorite guitar anthems, hitting all stops between BB King and King Crimson. The top five:
  1. Johnny B. Goode:
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music • Rolling Stones • Rolling Stone • Jimi Hendrix • Nirvana • guitar • Van Halen • Beatles • Led Zeppelin • Chuck Berry

 Sibling Rivalry
 Still Driving
 Van Halen 

Eddie and Alex started young, and still finding ways to hold it together on tour

Jun 1, 08 1:24 PM CDT
(Newser) - Eddie Van Halen took time out from touring to ruminate on the band and his guitar virtuosity with Rolling Stone. Turns out, the Van Halen brothers actually started out on opposite instruments: “I bought myself a drum kit, and my mom convinced my brother Alex to take flamenco-guitar lessons.... More »

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guitarist • rock and roll • guitar • tour • Van Halen • Eddie Van Halen • rock

Van Halen, Roth to Reunite

Rock legends to kick off comeback tour; former frontman back after 22 years

Aug 14, 07 4:42 PM CDT
(Newser) - The iconic 80's Rock group Van Halen will set off on a comeback tour this fall—this time with original frontman David Lee Roth. Roth hasn't performed live with his former bandmates since leaving in a huff in 1985, but stresses it's a new era for the group. "This... More »

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music • rock and roll • concert • tour • Van Halen • Eddie Van Halen • Alex Van Halen • Wolfgang

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