Retro Van Halen "95

Sammy has released a one minute video of "Aftershock" recorded during the 1995 "Balance" tour...

Sammy says....   

Well, I nearly totally forgot about this song. It was a rough time in the band. I had just gone through a three-year, brutal divorce, and obviously wasn't concerned about my stage outfit hahaha!!! those are actually red Rocker overalls, a prototype. Thank God I never made them hahaha. That’s a bad ass track we will be adding to the Circle setlist. As good as we played on the Balance Tour, there was a darkness that was coming into the band - we weren't having the fun we used to have and you could feel the end of Van Hagar era was coming on this tour. Looking back now, Alex was in the neck brace and Ed was pre-hip surgery & in a lot of pain. Makes me wish we could go back and have taken that whole year off. Makes you wonder what could've been

George Lynch up-date

 

George Lynch unveils new single “Death By A Thousand Licks” from upcoming album ‘Seamless’

Iron Maiden up-date

Iron Maiden have released a video for their new single “The Writing On The Wall.”

How Slash Became SLASH of GN'R

A documentary that highlights the life of Slash of Guns N' Roses... Featuring interviews with Dave Grohl, Joe Perry, Alice Cooper, Duff Mckagan and Nikki Sixx.

Tannrr says === In the 90's... grunge rock & bands like Guns N' Roses & Metallica & Pearl Jam & Soundgarden... who wore no glam... and came out on stage with their street cloths...rocked the rock world!!!

And for all of us 80's rockers into Glam Rock ... We got married ... Had kids... Got full time jobs... Had house & Car payments... and had no time for money 4 glam rock & glam rock concerts...

But the young kids grabbed it ... love it ... and it changed rock n roll .

From Tannrr's Desk

 

Reo Speedwagon fans only

Kevin Cronin from Reo Speedwagon tells the story of created "Take It On the Run" from their  album Hi Infidelity and how watching The Beatles on TV changed his life...

Wolfgang Van Halen up-date

Wolfgang Van Halen joins Anne Erickson to talk about Mammoth WVH,  Eddie Van Halen,  His new CD and more...

Jeff LaBar dead at 58

Jeff LaBar, best known as the guitarist Cinderella, has died. His son Sebastian confirmed the news on Wednesday via a social media post. 

The cause of death was not disclosed. 

Tannr says ... Met Jeff after a Cinerella show in Denver in 1997... totally cool guy... Rocked on guitar ... RIP BRO !!!!

RATT up-date

 

The Jeremy White Podcast and Mitch Lafon presents Stephen Pearcy from RATT...

Chuck Berry fans only

 

A new documentary profiling the life of legendary rock 'n' roll pioneer Chuck Berry is to air on 7/27/21 on PBS-TV. 

Featuring interviews with his widow, son and grandson – as well as colleagues and musicians who consider him an inspiration, including Keith Richards, Robert Cray, Slash, Darius Rucker and more – the TV special will look at some of the highlights of Berry's decades-spanning career.

David Lee Roth '86

 

In July 1986, David Lee Roth talked to CNN's Larry King about releasing his first solo album "Eat Them and Smile."

Van Halen fans only

 

This is a soundboard recording of Van Halen 

at the Starwood Club in Hollywood, California on 6/29/76. 

Setlist: 

1. Somebody Get Me A Doctor 

 2. Babe Don't Leave Me Alone 

 3. Show Your Love 

 4. D.O.A. 

 5. Runnin' With The Devil 

 6. Let Me Swim 

 7. She's A Woman 

 8. Ice Cream Man 

 9. Believe Me 

 10. Honolulu Baby 

 11. Simple Rhyme 

 12. Eruption 

 13. House Of Pain 

 14. Eyes Of Night 

 15. I Live With Fools

Win tickets to space

Virgin Galactic sweepstakes lets you win tickets to space...

Tannrr says "I entered 50 times with a $5.00 donation...LETS FLY !!!

Near-Death Experiences

 

Betty Eadie and Jessie Sawyer detail their spiritual experiences after they both say they died while undergoing surgeries. Both women said they left their bodies and entered another realm and while their experiences differ, there are some similarities: they were both at extreme peace, remember seeing how the lives of their close family members would pan out without them and both said they reluctantly came back to their bodies.

Mammoth WVH fans only

 If you're a Van Halen fan, the new Mammoth WVH album has some fun things to look out for as you're listening.

L.A. Rats up-date

 

L.A. Rats, the new group featuring Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx, Rob Zombie, Rob Zombie guitarist John 5, and former Rob Zombie drummer Tommy Clufetos, have released an animated music video for their take on the song “I’ve Been Everywhere.”

Sammy Hagar up date

 

Sammy Hagar has expanded his fall 2021 Las Vegas residency after the first four shows sold out in 2 hours when they went on sale on July 1. Billed as "Sammy Hagar and Friends", the series will take place at the STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod (formerly known as the Stratosphere). With opening weekends of October 29/30 and November 5/6 sold-out, the Red Rocker has added shows on Friday, November 5 and Saturday, November 6.

From Tannrr's Desk

 

We are off 4 a week of sun & fun at 6000 ft above sea level... 

2 C my daughter in Colorado Spings, Colorado. 

 Have a safe 4th of July & God Bless America !!! 

 PS... 

Thanks 4 rockin' with Me. I luv U all :}

MAMMOTH WVH solo tour dates

Aug. 07 - Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues

Aug. 23 - Seattle, WA @ The Neptune 

Aug. 29 - Tuscon, AZ @ Rialto Theatre 

Sep. 02 - Austin, TX @ Emo's 

Sep. 09 - Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts

Sep. 14 - Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom  

Sep. 17 - Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center, KXXR Family Reunion 

Sep. 25 - Camden, NJ @ BB@T Pavilion, WWMMR MMR*B*Q (festival) 

Oct. 01 - Orlando, FL @ The Plaza Live

Eddie Van Halen fans only

 

Eddie Van Halen’s important advice to all guitarists...

RATT tour dates

 

Jun. 24 - Brainerd, MN - Lakes Jam 

Jul. 16 - Red River Valley Fair - West Fargo, ND 

Jul. 23 - Waukesha County Fair - Pewaukee, WI 

Aug. 21 - The Great New York State Fair - Syracuse, NY 

Stephen Pearcy and bassist Juan Croucier are the sole remaining 

original members in RATT's current lineup.

Wolfgang Van Halen up-date

 

The self-titled debut album from Mammoth WVH, the solo project of Wolfgang Van Halen, has registered the following first-week chart positions in the U.S.: 

Top Rock Albums: No. 1 

Hard Rock Albums: No. 1 

Independent Albums: No. 1 

Top Album Sales: No. 2 

Current Album Sales: No. 2 

Billboard 200: No. 12 

Wolfgang wrote on social media: 

"I'm blown away and eternally grateful for the support you've all given me. This is absolutely crazy. Thank you". He added: "Like seriously… a DEBUT ROCK album getting a top 15 placement on the Billboard Top 200 in 2021?! Absolutely insane. You are all incredible."

Hall & Oates Tour Dates

 

Aug. 5 - Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center *^

Aug. 7 - Philadelphia, PA @ TD Pavillion at the Mann (HoagieNation) * 

Aug. 9 - Gilford, NH @ Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion *^ 

Aug. 11 - Wantagh, NY @ Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater *^ 

Aug. 13 - Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center *^

Aug. 15 - Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center *^ 

Aug. 19 - Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center *^ 

Aug. 21 - Clarkston, MI @ DTE Energy Music Theatre *^ 

Aug. 23 - Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center *^ 

Aug. 26 - Tinley Park, IL @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre *^ 

Aug. 28 - Milwaukee, WI @ American Family Insurance Amphitheater *^ 

Aug. 30 - St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center *^ 

Sept. 1 - Denver, CO @ Ball Arena *^ 

Sept. 18 - Columbia, MD @ Merriweather Post Pavilion *^ 

Sept. 20 - Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre *^ 

Sept. 22 - Hollywood, FL @ Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino * 

Sept. 24 - Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre *^ 

Sept. 26 - The Woodlands, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion *^ 

Sept. 28 - Fort Worth, TX @ Dickies Arena *^ 

Oct. 1 - Hollywood, CA @ Hollywood Bowl *^

Nov. 6 - Indio CA @ Fantasy Springs Resort Casino 

Nov. 9 - Kahului, HI @ Maui Arts & Cultural Center 

Nov. 13 - Honolulu, HI @ Neal S. Blaisdell Center 

Dec. 3 - Mashantucket, CT @ Foxwoods 

Dec. 4 - Mashantucket, CT @ Foxwoods

 * w/ Squeeze 

 ^ w/ KT Tunstall 

ZZ Top tour dates

 

Jul. 16 - Manchester, IA - Delaware County Fair Jul. 17 - Mt Pleasant, MI - Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort Jul. 18 - Louisville, KY - Waterfront Park Jul. 21 - Evansville, IN - Ford Center Jul. 23 - New Lenox, IL - Village Commons Jul. 24 - Goshen, IN - Elkhart County 4-H Fair Jul. 25 - Corbin, KY - Corbin Arena Jul. 28 - Simpsonville, SC - CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park Jul. 30 - Tuscaloosa, AL - Tuscaloosa Amphitheater Jul. 31 - Valdosta, GA - Wild Adventures Aug. 01 - Brandon, MS - Brandon Amphitheater Aug. 03 - Little Rock, AR - First Security Amphitheater Aug. 04 - Alexandria, LA - Rapides Paris Coliseum Aug. 06 - Camdenton, MO - Lake Ozarks Amphitheatre Aug. 07 - Washington, MO - Washington Town & Country Fair Aug. 08 - Bonner Springs, KS - Azura Amphitheater Aug. 11 - Sturgis, SD - Buffalo Chip Campground Aug. 12 - Casper, WY - Casper Events Center Aug. 14 - Reno, NV - Reno Ballroom - Silver Legacy Casino Aug. 15 - Grande Ronde, OR - Spirit Mountain Casino Aug. 17 - Jacksonville, OR - Britt Pavilion Aug. 19 - Maryville, WA - Tulalip Amphitheater Aug. 20 - Lewiston, ID - Clearwater River Casino Aug. 21 - Missoula, MT - KettleHouse Amphitheater Aug. 24 - Englewood, CO - Fiddler's Green Amphitheater Sep. 11 - Milwaukee, WI - Summerfest – Henry Maier Festival Park Sep. 12 - Cincinnati, OH - PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center Sep. 14 - Huber Heights, OH – Rose Music Center at The Heights Sep. 15 - Cedar Rapids, IA – Alliant Energy PowerHouse Sep. 17 - Council Bluffs, IA – Stir Cover at Harrah's Casino Sep. 18 - Pryor, OK - Born & Raised Festival Sep. 19 - Memphis, TN - Orpheum Theatre Sep. 21 - Charleston, WV - Charleston Coliseum Sep. 22 - Doswell, VA - Meadow Event Park Sep. 23 - Frederick, MD - Frederick Fairgrounds Sep. 25 - Watertown, NY - Watertown Fairgrounds Baseball Diamond Sep. 26 - Bethel, NY - Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Sep. 28 - North Charleston, SC - North Charleston Performing Arts Center Sep. 30 - Macon, GA - Macon City Auditorium @ The Macon Centreplex Oct. 01 - Tupelo, MS - BancorpSouth Arena Oct. 02 - Lake Charles, LA - Golden Nugget Oct. 04 - Fort Worth, TX - Dickies Arena Oct. 08 - Las Vegas, NV - The Venetian Theatre Oct. 09 - Las Vegas, NV - The Venetian Theatre Oct. 10 - Scottsdale, AZ - Talking Stick Resort Oct. 13 - Las Vegas, NV - The Venetian Theatre Oct. 15 - Las Vegas, NV - The Venetian Theatre Oct. 16 - Las Vegas, NV - The Venetian Theatre Nov. 06 - Key West, FL - Key West Amphitheater Nov. 09 - Tampa, FL - Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Nov. 11 - Orlando, FL - Hard Rock International Nov. 13 - Fort Myers, FL - Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall Nov. 14 - Jacksonville, FL - Florida Theatre Nov. 16 - Melbourne, FL - King Center for the Performing Arts Nov. 17 - Savannah, GA - Johnny Mercer Theater Nov. 20 - Wilmington, NC - Cape Fear Community College Nov. 21- Durham, NC - Durham Performing Arts Center Nov. 23 - Chattanooga, TN - Tivoli Theatre Nov. 27 - Lubbock, TX - Buddy Holly Center Nov. 28 - Lubbock, TX - Buddy Holly Center Dec. 03 - Biloxi, MS - IP Casino Resort and Hotel Dec. 04 - Shreveport, LA - Municipal Auditorium Dec. 05 - Wichita Falls, TX - Memorial Auditorium Dec. 07 - Abilene, TX - Taylor County Coliseum Dec. 11 - El Paso, TX - Abraham Chavez Theatre Dec. 12 - Midland, TX - Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center

Van Halen Story

Watch Van Halen Story: The Early Years (2003) Full Movie on TheGrapevine This film chronicles the rise of four musicians from their early years to their transformation into a worldwide phenomenon. Rare footage and never-before-seen photos document their remarkable story.

 

near-death experiences

 

Scott Drummond shares his amazing experience of what he felt and saw when he was pronounced dead for 20 minutes. It is a very personal and tender moment in his life, a moment that drastically changed the rest of his life forever. He has decided to share this story now because of the events of the global pandemic, the corona virus / COVID-19...

Don Dokken fans only

 

Don talks about the '70s L.A. music scene, Quiet Riot, Randy Rhoads, Eddie Van Halen, George Lynch, Up from the Ashes, Under Lock and Key, Back for the Attack, Michael Wagener, Neil Kernon, & more...

RATT fans only

 

Watch Waren DeMartini, Dee Snider & Gilby Clarke Perform RATT's 'Wanted Man' In New Mexico on 6/18/21...

Van Halen Fathers Day 2012

CNN Interview on 6/15/12 with David Lee Roth, Alex Van Halen, 

Eddie Van Halen, Wolfgang Van Halen...

Happy Birthday 67 B-Day Michael Anthony