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Classic Rock Almanac April 20, 2015
TRIVIA Today’s Question: 50 years ago today (April 20th, 1965), The Yardbirds recorded “Heart Full of Soul” at Advision Sound Studios in London. Which of the Yardbirds’ four guitarists made his...
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The Daily Cut: Van Halen “Jamie’s Cryin'”
Van Halen: “Jamie’s Cryin’“ ALBUM: Van Halen YEAR: 1978 WRITERS: Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony and David Lee Roth. Never charted as a single. “Jamie’s Cryin'” from Van Halen’s...
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Van Halen’s 1978 Debut Album Turned Rock Music Around and Made It...
“We came here to entertain you!” So begins “I’m the One,” from Van Halen‘s bulletproof 1978 self-titled debut. One of the most groundbreaking rock albums of its time, Van Halen was reissued a few weeks...
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Summer Concert Preview: August 2015
Rockin’ On The River – August Schedule Rockin’ on the River is Northeast Ohio’s longest running and highest attended outdoor concert series. This summer has already seen some great concerts at ROTR’s...
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Concert Review: Van Halen Bring the ‘Good Times’ to New Jersey
By Brian Ives “My enthusiasm outweighed my abilities…” David Lee Roth was talking about his skills as a football player during his extended solo acoustic intro to “Ice Cream Man,” during which he paid...
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Van Halen Bring the ‘Good Times’ to New Jersey
By Brian Ives “My enthusiasm outweighed my abilities…” David Lee Roth was talking about his skills as a football player during his extended solo acoustic intro to “Ice Cream Man,” during which he paid...
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Classic Rock Almanac August 21, 2015
TRIVIA Today’s Question: Five years ago today (August 21st 2010), Billy Joel’s The Last Play at Shea concert documentary — filmed at two shows at New York’s Shea Stadium in July 2008 — had its outdoor...
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The Daily Cut: Van Halen “Right Now”
Van Halen: “Right Now” ALBUM: For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge YEAR: 1991 WRITERS: Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony and Sammy Hagar Peaked at number-two on Billboard‘s Album Rock Tracks...
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The Daily Cut: Van Halen “Can’t Stop Lovin’ You”
Van Halen: “Can’t Stop Lovin’ You” ALBUM: Balance YEAR: 1985 WRITERS: Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony and Sammy Hagar Peaked at number-two on Billboard‘s Album Rock Tracks chart and...
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5 Great Guitar Rock Heroes Since Van Halen
By Amanda Wicks for Radio.com Singer Johnny Van Zant and guitarist Rickey Medlocke of Lynyrd Skynyrd sat down with MetalXS recently, and their interview turned to the state of music today;...
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5 People Who Almost Became Van Halen’s Lead Singer
By Brian Ives Most music fans familiar with Van Halen have their favorite era of the band: for some, it’s original (and current) singer David Lee Roth. For others, it was the guy who replaced him,...
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David Lee Roth’s Rock Howl Appears in New Acura Super Bowl Ad
By Amanda Wicks When it comes to advertisements, sometimes it’s best to let the product speak for itself. Or in this case, sing. Acura released their Super Bowl 50 ad for the new Acura NSX, and the car...
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Replacing a Band’s Singer Doesn’t Always Work. Here’s 7 Examples
By Brian Ives In the past few days, news has circulated that AC/DC are planning on continuing their current tour with a replacement singer filling in for Brian Johnson, who is suffering from hearing...
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Classic Rock Almanac March 27, 2016
ANNIVERSARIES 2008-The Allman Brothers Band postpone their annual run at New York’s Beacon Theater because Gregg Allman is recovering from treatments for Hepatitis C. 2003-The Rolling Stones announce...
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The Daily Cut: Van Halen “So This Is Love?”
Van Halen: “So This Is Love?” ALBUM: Fair Warning YEAR: 1981 WRITERS: Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony and David Lee Roth Peaked at number-15 on Billboard‘s Mainstream Rock Tracks chart...
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The Daily Cut: Van Halen “Dreams”
Van Halen: “Dreams” ALBUM: 5150 YEAR: 1986 WRITERS: Edward Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony, Sammy Hagar The second single from 5150 went to number-six on Billboard‘s Mainstream Rock chart...
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Classic Rock Almanac October 4, 2016
TRIVIA Today’s Question: About 50 people, mostly friends, were on hand to see Bob Dylan make his concert hall debut at New York’s Carnegie Recital Hall 55 years ago today (October 4th, 1961). At what...
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The Daily Cut: Van Halen “Ice Cream Man”
Van Halen: “Ice Cream Man” ALBUM: Van Halen YEAR: 1978 WRITER: John Brim Never released as a single. Van Halen did two cover versions on its first album, The Kinks‘ “You Really Got Me,” which became...
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Classic Rock Almanac October 6, 2016
TRIVIA Today’s Question: REO Speedwagon frontman Kevin Cronin celebrates his 65th birthday today (October 6th). Cronin appeared on an infomercial for what product? a) Gibson guitars b) Time Life’s...
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The Daily Cut: Van Halen “Panama”
Van Halen: “Panama” YEAR: 1984 WRITERS: Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony, David Lee Roth ALBUM: 1984 Peaked at number-13 on the Billboard Hot 100. You want to know who or what the...
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