All posts containing the tag: "EddieVanHalen"
Posted Nov 3rd 2009 12:30AM by TMZ Staff
Eddie and Alex Van Halen came from the same womb, played in the same legendary rock band ... and now they're driving identical $120,000 silver Audi R8s.
We're told the rock star brothers purchased their new rides last Friday at Keys Audi in Los Angeles -- but for some reason, Eddie was sent alone to ink the deal.
While Eddie may be the generous type, sources say the brothers each paid for their own.
Nothing like dropping a quarter mil on some family bonding.
Filed under: Ride Me, Exclusives
Tags: alex van halen, AlexVanHalen, audi, audi r8, AudiR8, eddie van halen, EddieVanHalen
Posted Jun 25th 2009 9:30PM by TMZ Staff
He provided the rock guitar solo in Jackson's hit song "Beat It." TMZ has just heard from Eddie Van Halen on Michael Jackson's death:
"I am really shocked; as I'm sure the world is, to hear the news. I had the pleasure of working with Michael on 'Beat It' back in '83 -- one of my fondest memories in my career.
Michael will be missed and may he rest in peace."
-Eddie Van Halen
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Tags: eddie van halen, EddieVanHalen, michael jackson, MichaelJackson
Posted Jun 20th 2009 5:30AM by TMZ Staff
Eddie Van Halen seems destined for Las Vegas ... it's generally the next step for badass rockers who register at Crate and Barrel.
We noticed an online wedding registry for Eddie and Janie Liszewski -- the next Valerie Bertinelli. As for their wish list, it includes bamboo salad hands, appetizer forks and two -- count them -- two different types of whisks.
Not that we don't love C & B. But seriously, there's also a chip and dip bowl ...
Filed under: Music, Wacky & Weird
Tags: crate and barrel, CrateAndBarrel, eddie van halen, EddieVanHalen, fiance, registry, wife
Posted Jun 16th 2009 12:30PM by TMZ Staff
Eddie Van Halen claims Nike is guilty of walking all over him -- by saying the shoe giant jacked his trademarked black, white and red design for a new line of sneakers.
ELVH Inc. -- Eddie's company -- filed a federal lawsuit against Nike last week, laced with allegations of copyright infringement. The suit claims a series of designs Eddie trademarked -- designs which have prominently been displayed on his guitars since 1978 -- were lifted by Nike without his consent.
The suit is not only seeking monetary retribution -- it also calls for "the impoundment and destruction of all footwear."
Filed under: Celebrity Justice
Tags: converse, converse3, eddie van halen, EddieVanHalen, lawsuit, nike
Posted Apr 20th 2008 2:30AM by TMZ Staff
After suffering an undisclosed medical problem earlier this year, Eddie Van Halen did his best Meg Ryan lip impression -- without the aid of any invasive procedure -- as he went through security at LAX.
Eddie puckered up and said goodbye to his girlfriend Janie before heading off to rejoin his band mates on tour in Reno. Eddie's mystery ailment derailed the tour for five weeks.
Unlike many in Hollywood, TSA found no collagen on Eddie's person.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Music, Fly Me
Tags: Eddie Van Halen, EddieVanHalen
Posted Mar 31st 2008 1:14PM by TMZ Staff
Wolfgang Van Halen is the 17-year-old son of Jenny Craig spokesperson Valerie Bertinelli and ex-husband/Van Halen lead guitarist Eddie Van Halen.
Eddie went to rehab in 2007 and -- due to an undisclosed health crisis -- had to interrupt Van Halen's tour earlier this month. Valerie has lost over 40 lbs on Jenny Craig.
Proving the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, Wolfgang is ... currently the bassist for Van Halen.
Tags: Eddie Van Halen, EddieVanHalen, Valerie Bertinelli, ValerieBertinelli, Wolfgang Van Halen, WolfgangVanHalen
Posted Mar 2nd 2008 5:57PM by TMZ Staff
Sources tell TMZ the Van Halen tour has just been canceled!
We're told arrangements are being made right now to cancel hotel stays for the tour -- which was scheduled to continue through April 19th. Sources tell us the reason for the cancellation is Eddie -- that he is having "issues."
The last three shows had already been canceled. There have been reports that Eddie was out of it during concerts -- and video of recent performances in which his guitar playing was atrocious.
Reps could not be reached for comment.
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Tags: eddie van halen, EddieVanHalen, van halen, VanHalen
Posted Jun 3rd 2007 3:10AM by TMZ Staff
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Filed under: Train Wrecks
Tags: britney spears, BritneySpears, collin farrell, CollinFarrell, daniel baldwin, DanielBaldwin, david hasselhoff, DavidHasselhoff, eddie van halen, EddieVanHalen, isaiah washington, IsaiahWashington, jason wahler, JasonWahler, jesse metcalfe, JesseMetcalfe, leif garrett, LeifGarrett, lindsay lohan, LindsayLohan, mel gibson, MelGibson, mike tyson, MikeTyson, nicole richie, NicoleRichie, robbie williams, RobbieWilliams, robert downey jr., RobertDowneyJr., robin williams, RobinWilliams
Posted Mar 8th 2007 5:52PM by TMZ Staff
The long awaited Van Halen reunion tour will be even longer-awaited -- Eddie Van Halen has checked himself into alcohol-related rehab.
In a statement to TMZ, the rock legend explains why he's determined to clean up his act:
I would like Van Halen fans to know how much I truly appreciate each and every one of you. Without you there is no Van Halen.
I have always and will always feel a responsibility to give you my best. At the moment I do not feel that I can give you my best. That's why I have decided to enter a rehabilitation facility to work on myself, so that in the future I can deliver the 110% that I feel I owe you and want to give you.
Some of the issues surrounding the 2007 Van Halen tour are within my ability to change and some are not. As far as my rehab is concerned, it is within my ability to change and change for the better. I want you to know that is exactly what I'm doing, so that I may continue to give you the very best I am capable of.
I look forward to seeing you in the future better than ever and I thank you with all my heart.
Love,
Ed
Eddie was scheduled to join the rest of his bandmates at the Rock and Roll induction ceremony in New York on Monday, where Van Halen will be enshrined. But unlike Lindsay and Britney, Eddie will not be leaving rehab for field trips.
Filed under: Music
Tags: eddie van halen, EddieVanHalen
Posted Nov 2nd 2006 6:05PM by TMZ Staff
Van Halen has finally found its new bassist -- and it looks like the rock gods are keeping the band a family affair.
TMZ is first to confirm that Van Halen has hired 15-year-old Wolfgang Van Halen -- the son of guitarist Eddie Van Halen and estranged wife Valerie Bertinelli, and nephew of drummer Alex Van Halen -- as the new bassist for the band.
Wolfgang replaces longtime bassist Michael Anthony, who left the band earlier this year. Eddie Van Halen's spokesperson Janie Liszewski tells TMZ that Wolfgang, known as "Wolfie," has already joined his dad and uncle for rehearsals in the studio for a 2007 summer tour. Wolfie played dates with his father during the band's 2004 tour, and the song "316" on 1991's "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge," was named for Wolfie's birth date that same year.
The band is still without a lead singer, despite rumors that David Lee Roth might rejoin.
Filed under: Music, Kids
Tags: Eddie Van halen, EddieVanHalen, Van Halen, VanHalen, Wolfgang Van Halen, WolfgangVanHalen
Posted Oct 5th 2006 3:04PM by TMZ Staff
Eddie Van Halen's boots were made for trashin'.
The guitarist hosted an event at LA's House of Petals on Wednesday sporting a pair of boots that were worn down to the bone -- literally.
Eddie's taped up concoction gives new meaning to the term open toe shoes!
UPDATE: TMZ has learned that Eddie's kicks hold extreme sentimental value to the rockstar. The boots were the very first pair of footwear that Eddie was able to purchase on his own. He now wears them to remind himself of where he came from.
Filed under: Music, Fashion Police, You Might Want to Rethink
Tags: Eddie Van Halen, EddieVanHalen
Posted Sep 11th 2006 3:00PM by TMZ Staff
Ok, we've been through many of these Van Halen reunion rumor cycles over the years. And, I'm sure we're still aways off from this actually happening, if it ever does, but last Friday Eddie Van Halen at least opened to the door slightly to once again sharing the stage with David Lee Roth.
Eddie called in to the Howard Stern Show last Friday and Howard pressed him about the possibility of a Van Halen reunion. In addition to announcing he was now cancer free, Eddie said he was open to playing again with Roth. No specific plans were mentioned, but now that it's out there I fully expect David Lee to be making a pitch to his old pal.
Van Halen also told Stern that his next music project will be recording with his son Wolfgang and brother Alex Van Halen (drums). Will Wolfgang be doing vocals? I'm willing to bet it won't be Alex or Eddie. Enter Diamond Dave? However, if Roth does make his way back on stage with the Van Halen brothers, it may not be a complete reunion. Eddie is apparently not happy with bassist Micheal Anthony for touring with that other former VH lead singer, Sammy Hagar. Speaking with Stern, Eddie dismissed their "Other Half" project as merely a cover band. Anthony is not only a top tier bass player, but his harmonizing abilities added important dimensions to many VH tunes. VH without Anthony would be lacking. However, Eddie's son just happens to be a bass player...so will it be Wolfie and David Lee rounding out the next version of Van Halen? We'll have to wait and see...
Filed under: Music, Sound Bytes
Tags: David Lee Roth, DavidLeeRoth, Eddie Van Halen, EddieVanHalen, Van Halen, VanHalen
Posted Jul 28th 2006 9:10PM by TMZ Staff
On this last weekend in July, many of our favorites are hunkered down in places like St. Tropez, St. Barths or the St. Regis Resort in Bora Bora. But there's still plenty of heat wave-induced stumbling to contemplate right here in the Zone.
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Filed under: The Z List
Tags: Eddie Van Halen, EddieVanHalen, Kevin Smith, KevinSmith, Philip Michael Thomas, PhilipMichaelThomas, The Dixie Chicks, The Z List, TheDixieChicks, TheZList, Tori Spelling, ToriSpelling
