Even the most casual readers of this column know I’ve always been a big fan of Van Halen, evident in the number of articles written about them since taking over Rock Music Menu a decade and a half ago. It would be an understatement then to say how much of a shock it came when... Continue Reading →
Talking the Legacy of Eddie Van Halen on Coast to Coast AM
Tonight (Friday, October 9) I'll be appearing on Coast to Coast AM to talk about the legacy of Eddie Van Halen with host Ian Punnett. It'll be during the first segment, 1:00am - 3:00am ET/10:00pm - 12:00am PT, and can be listened to live on SiriusXM Channel 146 along with a host of terrestrial stations... Continue Reading →
R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen
Edward Lodewijk Van Halen passed away today at the age of 65. It's a brutal blow to music and to me personally as his namesake band was one of my favorites - hands down - when it came to rock and roll. I've got many memories from over the years involving Van Halen, and will be... Continue Reading →