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Undone by the loss of his brother Eddie, Alex Van Halen looks back in a new memoir
Though Alex had been the guitarist in the family, when they formed Van Halen, it quickly became clear who would play: "[Ed] made that instrument sing." Originally broadcast Oct. 29, 2024.
‘Blasphemy’: Iconic 80s rock star has words for another on social media
Loudwire reports how Van Halen — who performed with his late brother, Eddie Van Halen, in the iconic 80’s rock band bearing their name — mainly wrote about his life and times with his brother and the ...
Legendary classic rock singer blasts drummer for ignoring their 11 years together. It’s ‘blasphemy.’
Singer Sammy Hagar, who took the band’s reins at the height of their mid-’80s fame, recently took exception to drummer and former bandmate Alex Van Halen leaving out any acknowledgment of Hagar’s time ...
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Sammy Hagar accuses Alex Van Halen of “blasphemy” over memoirs
In his new memoirs, Brothers, Alex Van Halen fails to mention the era of Van Halen when Sammy Hagar fronted the band which Hagar has now labelled as “blasphemy”. Alex’s book came out in October 2024.
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Sammy Hagar says Alex Van Halen’s refusal to acknowledge “Van Hagar” era is “blasphemy” to Eddie’s legacy
Hagar’s comments come after he revealed in an interview with Rolling Stone in November that he would like to one day make amends with Alex Van Halen. He told the publication: “It’s on my bucket list ...
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Rock Hall Chair: ‘No Excuse’ Phil Collins Isn’t in as a Solo Act
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame chairman John Sykes explained why Phil Collins has not yet been inducted as a solo artists in ...
Sammy Hagar Labels Alex Van Halen’s Oversight of ‘Van Hagar’ Era in New Memoir ‘Blasphemy’
Alex Van Halen's recently published 'Brothers' memoir stops the Van Halen story prior to Sammy Hagar's successful era with ...
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Sammy Hagar Posts Poignant Photo with Eddie Van Halen; Calls Alex Van Halen’s Disrespect of the Van Hagar Era “Blasphemy”
Sammy Hagar posted a poignant photo of him with Eddie Van Halen on his Instagram page “to close out” 2024; called Alex Van Halen’s disrespect for the Van Hagar era “blasphemy” in an exchange with fans ...
Sammy Hagar: Alex Van Halen Not Acknowledging “Van Hagar” Is “Blasphemy” to Eddie’s Legacy
Hagar's remarks are in response to Alex Van Halen not including the "Van Hagar" years in his recent memoir. Sammy Hagar: Alex ...
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Sammy Hagar Accuses Alex Van Halen of Committing ‘Blasphemy’
Sammy Hagar accused Alex Van Halen of 'blasphemy' in December 2024 for refusing to acknowledge the band’s 'Van Hagar' era.
“It wasn’t a band anymore”: the tour that made Eddie Van Halen hate David Lee Roth
Van Halen may be known as Eddie Van Halen's band, but he knew the Roth era was over when going through this final tour. Read more here.
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Mötley Crüe’s John 5 Picks Van Halen’s Self-Titled Debut Among His Favorite Albums; Says Eddie Van Halen’s Playing “Freaked Me Out”
“You know, with [bassist Michael Anthony’s] vocals and his playing, and [drummer] Alex [Van Halen’s] playing.” John then talked about why no other guitarist could play the instrument quite like Eddie ...