🎸 On this electrifying episode of Exclusively Van Halen, we sit down with the incredible Rico Monaco — a powerhouse guitarist, award-winning songwriter, producer, and frontman of the genre-blending Rico Monaco Band (RMB)!

Known for fusing fiery American Rock with pulsating Latin rhythms, Rico brings a fresh and explosive energy to every performance. From the stages of Paris and Italy to festivals in Mexico and New York City, he’s lit up the world with his bold sound — inspired by Jazz, Fusion, Caribbean vibes, and his global journeys.

With over 2 million YouTube views and collaborations with icons like Sammy Hagar, Tito Puente Jr., Michael Anthony of Van Halen, and Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Rico and his Orlando-based band are redefining what it means to ROCK without borders.

🎤 Plus, we dive deep into the legendary world of Van Halen — from epic live shows and studio magic to the untold stories behind the songs that changed rock forever.

Whether you’re a lifelong Van Halen fanatic or just discovering the band’s groundbreaking sound, this is the episode you don’t want to miss.

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On this electrifying episode of Exclusively Van Halen, we dove into Valerie Bertinelli’s recent comments on The Drew Barrymore Show—she mentioned that if a Van Halen biopic ever happens, she hopes she’s “long gone”! That sparked a great chat with the audience about what a Van Halen biopic could look like and what other rock biopics fans have loved (or hated).

We also celebrated a major milestone: “Jump” just hit a BILLION streams on Spotify—a true testament to the enduring power of Van Halen’s music!

Plus, I broke out a few of my personal Van Halen guitars! Someone on Facebook had a question about one of them, so I showed a few killer pieces from my collection—including some Kramer and EVH Gear classics!


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Exclusively Van Halen: Valerie Bertinelli on Biopic, “Jump” Hits 1B Streams! Guitar Showcase 4/16/25

A newly circulated partial soundboard recording of “Ice Cream Man” and a section of Eddie Van Halen’s solo from the Providence Civic Center, May 15, 1981 — part of the Fair Warning tour! Let's hope the full recording sees the light of day soon.
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Sammy Hagar Releases Dream-Inspired Tribute to Eddie Van Halen – "Encore, Thank You, Goodnight."

Just months after announcing his semi-retirement from touring, Sammy Hagar is back with a powerful new single, Encore, Thank You, Goodnight., out April 25 via Big Machine Rock.

Co-written with Joe Satriani and co-produced by Satriani and Eric Caudieux, the track was inspired by a dream Hagar had about Eddie Van Halen. The result? A heartfelt, high-energy tribute celebrating their unforgettable years together in Van Halen.

“This song is my final bow to that part of my life,” says Hagar. “It’s a thank-you – with love, respect, and one hell of a guitar solo.”

The track also features Michael Anthony on bass and signature Van Halen-style backing vocals, with Kenny Aronoff delivering hard-hitting drums. Satriani brings soaring guitar work that channels Eddie’s spirit while staying true to his own sound.

Fans attending The Best of All Worlds Las Vegas residency kickoff at Dolby Live will witness the live debut of the song at the end of the month.

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Exclusively Van Halen: Sammy Hagar Drops Tribute to Eddie Van Halen – Inspired by a Dream. 4/22/25

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🔥 Exclusively Van Halen: Sammy Hagar Releases Dream-Inspired Tribute to Eddie Van Halen – “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight.” 🔥
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Just months after announcing his semi-retirement from touring, Sammy Hagar returns with a powerful and emotional new single: Encore, Thank You, Goodnight., dropping April 25 via Big Machine Rock.

🎸 The inspiration? A dream about Eddie Van Halen.
Co-written with Joe Satriani and co-produced by Satriani and Eric Caudieux, the song serves as a heartfelt tribute to Hagar’s legendary years in Van Halen. It features Michael Anthony on bass with signature Van Halen-style backing vocals, and Kenny Aronoff on drums. Satriani delivers a soaring guitar solo that channels Eddie’s spirit while staying true to his own style.

“This song is my final bow to that part of my life,” says Hagar. “It’s a thank-you – with love, respect, and one hell of a guitar solo.”

💥 Fans will hear the song’s live debut at the end of the month during the kickoff of The Best of All Worlds Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live.

🎬 In this episode of Exclusively Van Halen, we explore the full story behind the song — from the dream that sparked it, to the emotional connection Hagar still shares with Eddie.

🎧 PLUS: We’ve got a 45-second exclusive sneak peek and interview segment from @RollingStone’s upcoming feature on Sammy’s farewell documentary “Encore, Thank You, Goodbye.”
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Sammy Hagar returns with a powerful new single Encore, Thank You, Goodnight., out April 25 via Big Machine Rock — inspired by a dream about Eddie Van Halen! 🎸

Co-written with Joe Satriani and featuring Michael Anthony (bass, VH-style vocals) and Kenny Aronoff (drums), the track is a heartfelt farewell to Hagar’s Van Halen era. Satriani's soaring solo channels Eddie’s spirit while staying true to himself.

"This song is my final bow to that part of my life,” says Hagar. “It’s a thank-you – with love, respect, and one hell of a guitar solo.”

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🎤 Sammy Announces Shift from Touring to Las Vegas Residency!
After 50+ years touring, Sammy moves to a Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, starting April 30 through May 17. No more exhausting tours — just pure Hagar energy live in Vegas!

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Exclusively Van Halen: Sammy Hagar’s Tribute + Stagecoach 2025 Livestream Tonight! 4/27/25

Fair Warning Turns 44! Released April 29, 1981, Fair Warning may not have been Van Halen’s biggest commercial hit, but it’s become a fan favorite and a cult classic. Gritty, dark, and aggressive, this fourth studio album captured the band at their rawest—and showed just how far Eddie Van Halen could push the boundaries of rock guitar.

🎸 While it sold over two million copies in the U.S. and peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200, it was the attitude and intensity of this record that made it legendary. From haunting artwork to streetwise lyrics and next-level guitar work, Fair Warning hit differently—and critics took notice. Esquire even called it one of the "75 Albums Every Man Should Own."

⚡ Tonight on Exclusively Van Halen, we celebrate this masterpiece—digging into the sound, the gear, the stories, and the legacy. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering Fair Warning for the first time, this is a stream you won't want to miss!

Van Halen – Fair Warning (Released April 29, 1981)

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"Sinner's Swing!" – 3:09
"Hear About It Later" – 4:35

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6. "Push Comes to Shove" – 3:49
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Sammy Hagar Opens Up on 21-Year Rift with Alex Van Halen: "I'm Still Out Here Doing It—and That Bothers Him"

In a candid new interview with Rolling Stone, Sammy Hagar has broken his silence on the long-standing rift between him and Alex Van Halen—revealing they haven’t spoken in over two decades. Alex, who notably refused to mention Sammy by name in his recent memoir Brothers, has apparently shut the door on any form of communication, and Hagar is finally offering his side of the story.

“I’ve asked people like Irving Azoff, ‘What’s the problem?’” Hagar says. “Some say it’s about Cabo Wabo—that the band gave it to me when it was losing money, and after I turned it into a massive success, Alex got mad. But they gave it to me! I signed off on everything and took the risk. Now they’re angry I made it work?”

But the Cabo story is only part of the tension. Hagar also points to his brutally honest 2011 memoir Red: My Uncensored Life In Rock, where he chronicled Eddie Van Halen’s struggles during their final tour together. While Sammy says he’s not looking to drag Eddie’s name through the mud again, the damage may have already been done.

Still, Hagar believes something deeper is fueling Alex’s resentment. “I think Al’s mad because I’m still out there doing it—with Mike [Anthony]—and he can’t. He’s not a frontman, not a songwriter. And I don’t think he wants to—or can—play drums anymore. I’d feel terrible if I couldn’t do it either. But I’m happy, man. And being happy really pisses people off.”

Hagar adds with a smirk, “Al, I’m making you money out here—selling Van Halen records, keeping the legacy alive. Just leave me alone, and I’ll do the same.”

Alex, for his part, has offered a different vision of Van Halen’s legacy. In interviews promoting Brothers, he explained why the book ends in 1984, skipping over the entire "Van Hagar" era and beyond. “The original band—that was the magic,” Alex told Rolling Stone and USA Today. “After that, it wasn’t the same. We did good work, but the spirit, the fabric, the bond—it changed.”

Asked about the Best Of All Worlds tour featuring Hagar, Anthony, Joe Satriani, and Jason Bonham, Alex didn’t mince words: “I’m not interested. They’re not doing the band justice. That’s not my business.”

In fact, Alex never once mentioned Hagar by name during the Rolling Stone interview. Instead, he referred to post-1984 Van Halen simply as: “We had a lot of other singers over the years.”

Despite the cold shoulder, Hagar insists he and Eddie reconciled before the guitarist’s death in 2020. “I’m at peace with Eddie,” Sammy says. “That was important to me.”

Hagar fronted Van Halen from 1985 to 1996, delivering four No. 1 albums—5150, OU812, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge, and Balance—before the band’s brief 2004 reunion. That tour ended on a sour note, with Anthony forced to take a pay cut and sign away rights to the band name and logo just to participate.

As for Alex? Hagar isn’t holding his breath for a reunion call. “Al’s changed. And that’s fine,” he says. “I’m just out here keeping the music alive.”



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