Alex Van Halen interviewed classical music radio station? It happened. 

On "A Rock Classic" special, discusses his musical upbringing, the impact of his father's musicianship on his musical sensibilities, and the ways in which classical music influenced him and his brother.

Alex Van Halen interview with KFAC-FM, 8 Aug. 1982

This is an on-air recording of two WGTB DJs talking to a caller about the Van Halen & Ted Nugent concert at the Cap Centre, Aug 1978. One of them also met Van Halen the prior day at a record signing.

Van Halen and Nugent concert talk, WGTB (Georgetown), 8-13-78

Aerosmith discusses their work with Ted Templeman

Aerosmith - Texas FM Interview - 2.19.86

The band and crowd sing happy birthday to Alex Van Halen!

Happy Birthday Alex Van Halen, New Haven, 8 May 1980

Happy Birthday Alex Van Halen, SF, May 9 1984

KZEW-FM promo for Van Halen's appearance at the Texxas Jam, summer 1978. Even with rented equipment, the Mighty Van Halen laid waste to Arlington! Take a listen.

1978 - 07 - 01 KZEW FM Texxas Jam Promo

1978 - 00 - 00 Van Halen I Promo

Casey Kasem announces Van Halen's Jump's hit #1, 25 Feb. 1984.

Here's the segment of the isolated RWTD vocal track with DLR using the Acme Siren Whistle.

Runnin' With The Devil Acme Siren Whistle

Van Halen's "Voodoo Queen" Live in Paris, 1978

Van Halen - Voodoo Queen 1978-05-10 Paris

Van Halen covers Summertime Blues, live in Paris, 1978. 

Van Halen Summertime Blues Live in Paris 1978-05-10

This is the promo ad for VH's Diver Down show at the Forum. 

CHOM-FM promo for Van Halen concert at the Montreal Forum, 1982-10-27

DLR plays Humble Pie's 79th & Sunset, on Innerview show w/Jim Ladd, 1982

DLR plays Humble Pie's 79th & Sunset, on Innerview w/Jim Ladd, 1982

This is the Kim Fowley/Steven T. penned "Young & Wild," which was demoed by Van Halen for inclusion on their first LP. 

Van Halen, Young & Wild, from the Warner Bros. Demo, 1977

This is Van Halen's parody of Nicolette Larson's "Lotta Love."

'It's Gonna Take A Lot Of Drugs,' Van Halen (1977)

A smoking rendition of one of my favorite deep cuts from Van Halen II.

Van Halen - Outta Love Again - live in Fresno, 25 March 1979

Van Halen soundchecks "Atomic Punk" at the Pasadena Civic, 15 October 1977.

Van Halen - "Atomic Punk" - no vocals - soundcheck - 15 Oct. 77

This is a cover of Sabbath's "Tomorrow's Dream" by Van Halen, performed live at the Gazzarri's club around 1976. 

Van Halen covers Sabbath's Tomorrow's Dream

Ed Van Halen plays live with John Waite, late 1984. 

John Waite & Eddie Van Halen, "Wild Life," Hollywood Palladium, 11/7/84

Van Halen, "Unchained," live in Greensboro, NC 25 August 1981

Promo for Van Halen's 1982 Nassau Coliseum show & FM reports regarding his broken wrist. 

Van Halen: Oct 1982 Uniondale FM Promo & EVH Breaks Wrist News

US Festival 83

Van Halen's DLR Interviewed at US Festival, 29 May 1983

Ed Van Halen jams with the Pretenders, Valentines Day, February 14, 1978 at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion - on "You Really Got Me." & more...

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