Young drumming sensation, Avery Molek, returns with another Van Halen song...this time it's their #1 hit, "Jump." In addition to playing along perfectly with the beat, Avery can seen smiling exuberantly as he lip syncs to the words to the classic song. (Avery's currently 9, but was 8 when this video was recorded). “I love rockin out to Van Halen! They kick butt!!” says Avery. … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Jams Van Halen Classics at Mark In The Morning 1st Anniversary Show
We got video of the legendary Van Halen bassist, Michael Anthony, performing three Van Halen classics (with Warrant's Robert Mason on vocals) at the Mark In The Morning 1st Anniversary Show which took place Friday night (Feb 26th) at The Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. It's great to see and hear Michael doing what he does best! This event was a variety show featuring music, … [Read more...]
Tribute To Both Eras of Van Halen – LIVE on TV Wednesday
UPDATED with video above. (2/25/16). Season 6 of 'The World's Greatest Tribute Bands' continues with a tribute to both eras of Van Halen. Tune in LIVE Wednesday, February 24 at 10pET | 7pPT only on AXS TV! Watch the commercial below. This tribute show will celebrate BOTH David Lee Roth AND Sammy Hagar! That's right, they are doing a second TV broadcast with Fan Halen … [Read more...]
5-Year-Old Girl Plays Van Halen’s ‘Jump’ On The Drums (Video)
Most 5-year-old girls spend their time playing with dolls. Not Eduarda Henklein. This little girl spends her time kicking butt the drums. This week, a video of the musical prodigy performing a spot-on cover of Van Halen’s number one hit “Jump” has gone viral. The video, which was actually uploaded to YouTube in May, is still wracking up the hits thanks to the little … [Read more...]
Watch These Teens’ Cover of Van Halen’s ‘Loss of Control’
Last year we featured some Van Halen covers by Jacob Deraps, a young Canadian guitarist who's absolutely tearing up Van Halen classics. Now we're featuring him again, because this time Jacob collaborated with another teen, and the results should make you proud of how this younger generation not only swings, but also is waving the Van Halen flag while keeping the rock and roll … [Read more...]
Jingle Bells in the style of Van Halen (Video)
December People is a side project where some famous musicians rock up Christmas songs in a classic rock vein and puts on classic rock Christmas shows every December. Watch their Van Halen-ized "Jingle Bells" video below. Note that two members of December People were in Sammy Hagar's solo band. Gary Pihl (now the guitar player in Boston) and David Lauser. Gary Pihl talks … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s ‘On Fire’ Covered by Marzi’s “Heavy As Texas” featuring Tim “Ripper” Owens
Footage of Marzi's "Heavy As Texas" featuring Tim "Ripper" Owens performing Van Halen's "On Fire" can be viewed above. This performance was Saturday (Nov 21st) at the BFE Rock Club in Houston for Marzi Montazeri's Metal Massacre Vol. I. How do you think they did? "On Fire" was the song Van Halen opened with on their very first tour, back in 1978. Learn more about the song … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s ‘Jamie’s Cryin” Gets Jazzy Makeover
Love "Jamie's Cryin'" as much as we do? Want to hear a jazzy makeover? Sure you do. Now, keep an open mind! We appreciate it when bands that aren't primarily rock 'n' roll take a chance with their own interpretation of a Van Halen song. The Erica Lyn Everest Trio from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania took on the Van Halen classic ahead of the band's show at Hershey this … [Read more...]
Watch Foo Fighter Taylor Hawkins Cover Van Halen — Back in High School!
The folks at Loudwire discovered a video of 15-year-old Taylor Hawkins — future drummer of the Foo Fighters — rocking the drumkit on a cover of Van Halen’s “Panama” as part of a High School Battle of the Bands competition in Laguna Beach, Calif. Loudwire writes: The more things change, the more they stay the same. Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has been known to rock Van … [Read more...]
Watch Billy Sheehan, Jeff Scott Soto & Others Perform Van Halen Set at Ultimate Jam Night
The place to be on Wednesday Nights in Hollywood is the Ultimate Jam Night at Lucky Strike. This Wednesday, some of Hollywood's biggest rock musicians did a whole set of music dedicated to the Mighty Van Halen! Bringing VAN HALEN songs to life were Jeff Scott Soto (Journey, Yngwie Malmsteen), Billy Sheehan (David Lee Roth, Mr. Big, Winery Dogs), Ray Luzier (David Lee Roth, … [Read more...]
Video: Van Halen’s ‘Hot For Teacher’ Covered By Nuno Bettencourt & The Atomic Punks
UPDATED with more photos 5/28/15: Guitar legend Nuno Bettencourt jumped onstage unannounced to jam the Van Halen classic "Hot For Teacher' with The AtomicPunks.com on the Beach Stage of the 2015 Monsters Of Rock Cruise. The Atomic Punks — the longest-running and most popular Van Halen tribute band — were thrilled when the Extreme's guitarist jumped onstage for … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Appearance in “Hot For Teacher” Music Video by Trisha Paytas
Where is David Lee Roth? He's right here! And we’re guessing he doesn’t feel tardy... Keeping you abreast of the latest Van Halen oddities – here’s Diamond Dave offering up an introduction to Trisha Paytas’ top-heavy spoof of Van Halen’s “Hot For Teacher” video. "Hot For Teacher" is the new single and video released today by Trisha Paytas—a YouTube celebrity/blogger who … [Read more...]