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Today In Rock History: Van Halen

Rock had to date never really had any true hard rock cross over until Van Halen.
The group had a wide appeal and something for everyone. Van Halen released their self-titled debut album. It peaked at number nineteen on the billboard 200 album chart & went on to sell ten million copies in the U.S. alone. Still to this day considered one of the best debut classic rock albums of all time.

2013/02/10

Chickenfoot & Davy Knowles Performs At The Roxy Theatre

Sammy Hagar Writes New Material With The Wabos

The red-clad frontman details his plans regarding all things rum and revelries for the upcoming year to Las Vegas Magazine earlier this month. Sammy is no stranger to abandoning his beach utopia for work, but he might have to sustain his addiction to sun and sand a bit longer this year as his hands are full with a plethora of projects.

2013/02/06

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Sammy Hagar Joining Meat Loaf For 35th Anniversary Of ‘Bat Out Of Hell’ Cleveland Concert

Sammy Hagar announced today plans to join the celebration of the 35th Anniversary of Bat Out of Hell at the State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare on October 24.

2012/10/16

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Joe Satriani And Michael Anthony Talk Chickenfoot, Van Halen

As the presidential election grows closer and the unemployment rate hovers at over 8%, the economy is at center stage in the news and top of mind for many Americans. It’s an issue that Chickenfoot address in their song “Three And A Half Letters.”

2012/06/20

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The Greatest Guitarists In Rock: #4 – Eddie Van Halen

The name Van Halen is pretty much a synonym for classic rock, thanks in no small part to the brilliant guitar skills of Eddie Van Halen.

2012/05/25

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Drummer Chad Smith Re-Joins Chickenfoot At Boston Concert

Chickenfoot fans got a pleasant surprise Wednesday night when regular drummer Chad Smith stepped in to re-join the band for an encore at Boston’s Orpheum Theater.

2012/05/18

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Sammy Hagar Launches New Rum & Restaurant Line

Having already conquered the tequila market, what could be next for this party hungry music mogul? How about rum?

2012/05/15

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Heart’s Nancy Wilson Marries Fox Exec At Sammy Hagar’s Restaurant

Heart’s Nancy Wilson may be celebrating a big summer tour come June, but for now, the guitarist/vocalist is celebrating her second marriage.

2012/05/02

Ronnie Montrose in 2002. (Photo by David Klein/Getty Images)

Ronnie Montrose: A Passion For The Guitar

Ronnie Montrose passed away on March 3rd at the age of 64. Singer Sammy Hagar praised the rock musician who founded the band Montrose. Ronnie is what one might call a musician’s guitarist, one the […]

2012/03/07

Ronnie Montrose in 2002. (Photo by David Klein/Getty Images)

Ronnie Montrose Passes Away At 64

Rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose passed away on March 3, according to his official website.  The cause of death has not yet been announced, but he had battled cancer in his final years. His website’s homepage […]

2012/03/04

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