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NAMM Convention - The NAMM Convention may be over, but there's still a lot left to be heard! Check out van-halen.com for the latest info and pics, including the news on Michael Anthony's new signature series car audio amplifier!!
VH "In the Studio" - Van Halen is the featured artist in the next broadcast of "In the Studio." The show is produced by the Album Network and airs on most radio stations throughout the country the weekend of January 30-31, 1999. The segment features interviews with Michael, Alex and Edward. Click HERE for a list of radio stations in your area carrying the show. (as taken from van-halen.com)
Happy Birthday Eddie!!
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On this day in 1955, Edward Lodewijk
Van Halen was born in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Yay Eddie!!!
Eddie and Michael to appear at NAMM Convention - In other news, both Edward and Michael will be appearing at the 1999 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Convention at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. Ed will be at the Peavey Booth from 2:00 - 4:00 PM PST on Friday January 29th to unveil the long-awaited Peavey 5150 II amplifier!Michael will be at the Ampeg booth to sign autographs on Saturday, January 30th from 2:00 - 3:00 PM PST. He'll also be appearing briefly at the Peavey, Dean Markley, and Dunlop booths. Don't miss it! (as taken from van-halen.com)
Once Video Internet Exclusive!! -Van Halen has a very special surprise in store for you: an Internet Exclusive video for Once! Filmed and edited by David Bertinelli, this video is ONLY available online! As announced on December 28, 1998, Once was planned for release as a single earlier this year, but was unfortunately sidelined at Warner Bros. just before hitting the airwaves. So, the band decided to take the video created by David that was originally slated to accompany the single and give it to you as a small token of their appreciation for all of your support throughout the last year. This Internet Exclusive video has never been seen before! Go here to download! (as taken from van-halen.com)
Once Is Not Enough! Van Halen has a very special surprise in store for you: an Internet Exclusive video for Once! Filmed and edited by David Bertinelli, this video is ONLY available online! David, a professional photographer who has been shooting the band since the evening Edward and Valerie met for the very first time on 8/29/80 at Hirsch Memorial Coliseum in Shreveport, LA, spent the day filming the band earlier this year in Detroit, MI. Now is your opportunity to take an intimate, behind the scenes look at The Mighty Van Halen. From the pre-show warm-up and backstage preparations to the onstage energy and in your face bravado, you'll feel as though you are almost right there! Once was planned for release as a single earlier this year, but was unfortunately sidelined at Warner Bros. just before hitting the airwaves. So, the band decided to take the video created by David that was originally slated to accompany the single and give it to you as a small token of their appreciation for all of your support throughout the last year. This Internet Exclusive video has never been seen before! Two versions of the video will be available for download in streaming Real Video, Microsoft's AVI and Apple's MOV formats: The edited single version (4:12) and the full-length album version (7:40). (as taken from van-halen.com)
Van Halen- Phase One- All Over Again! Van Halen, the band's 1978 debut, is tentatively scheduled for re-release on September 9, 1998. Dunhill Compact Classics (DCC) has remastered the recording and is making it available on 24k gold CDs as well as 180+Vinyl. Pre-order online, direct from CDnow!
Ed and Kev?Actor/Musician Kevin Bacon has a new radio show that will debut this Labor Day weekend. The Guitar Show With Kevin Bacon will feature some of the most well known guitarists worldwide, discussing their influences, signature sounds, behind-the-scenes stories and more. Ed is scheduled to be the featured guest for the full 2-hour show, the weekendof September 18-20. Check with your local station to see if they are carrying the broadcast.
III Hits Gold! Van Halen III was officially certified Gold on 8/19/98!!!! (meaning album sales exceeding 500,000 units in US Sales). Congrats guys!
Tablature and Sheet Music In partnership with Sunhawk.com, Van Halen, Warner Bros.and Warner-Chappell have begun to bring transcriptions for your favorite VH songs to the web! Sunhawk.com uses a special online music viewer that enables users to not only see the sheet music, but play along with the song. You can alter the tempo, select a musical instrument, and more! Each song is transcribed in standard notation and tablature. "Jump" and "Why Can't This be Love?" are here now, so take a look!
New Tour Dates!!!!See if you're one of the new cities added to the tour, check out van-halen.com
Page UpdatesPrimary now has a chat room!! Come on in and chat about Van Halen or jsut aobut anything! Chat NowI've added some new links to the Links Page. So check 'em out. Including the link to the new tribute site for Gary, which was released on his birthday, July 26th. There's also a link to a new page for all you newbie VH fans out there, along with others.
Tour Footage The Van Halen News Desk has videos from the III tour available for your viewing pleasure. There's some really great footage (including a clip of Eddie performing "316" with an appearance from Wolfie!!) that you should definitely check out.
Live Broadcast/Webcast The Album Network will be broadcasting Van Halen live from the 1998 World Tour on August 7th and 8th, 1998! The two-hour concert will be carried on radio stations throughout the nation. Check out the Official Van Halen Website for station listings.
Happy Birthday Gary!!July 26, 1998 - Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Gary, Happy Birthday to you....On this day in 1961, Gary Francis Caine Cherone was born in Malden, MA. And aren't we all lucky he was? And in honor of Mr.Cherone, there's a brand new page devoted to him and his career, check it out! cherone.com
One I Want And wouldn't ya know it? One I Want is out and kickin' major ass! Its this weeks number one most added and requested track!! Woohoo!! Go guys!
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