Alex Van Halen Posts Touching Tribute to His Brother, Eddie

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Liam Gallagher performed his new single ‘Everything’s Electric’ for the first time during last night’s BRIT Awards (February 8) – you can watch his performance below.The track is the first to be previewed from the former Oasis frontman’s upcoming new solo album ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’, which is set for release on May 27 and is the follow-up to 2019’s ‘Why Me? Why Not.’.After releasing ‘Everything’s Electric’ – which was co-written with Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl – last Friday (February 4), Gallagher gave the song its live debut at last night’s BRITs at The O2 in London.The performance began with footage of Gallagher being helicoptered into the venue, before he then made his way to the stage to perform ‘Everything’s Electric’ with his live band – you can see his performance below.‘Everything’s Electric’, which was also co-written by its producer Greg Kurstin, was inspired by Beastie Boys’ ‘Sabotage’ and The Rolling Stones’ ‘Gimme Shelter’, according to a press release.Gallagher will play his biggest solo shows to date in June, including two sold-out gigs at Knebworth.

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Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorOn the day that rapper Tory Lanez is scheduled to appear in court on charges of shooting Megan Thee Stallion, Megan has written a powerful op-ed and posted a companion video called “Why I Speak Up for Black Women” in the New York Times. In it, she briefly addresses the incident, but primarily addresses the larger theme of violence and criticism toward Black women.Multiple dynamics have played out in the weeks since the July 12 incident, details of which have been gradually revealed, primarily by Megan — who did not initially tell police that Lanez had allegedly shot her — over a series of social media posts.

Van Halen‘s manager has confirmed that the classic line-up of the band were close to going on tour together last year.Speculation that Van Halen’s 1974-1985 line-up — Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth and Michael Anthony — would play live together again had been mounting in recent years, and in a new interview Van Halen’s manager Irving Azoff has confirmed that that was indeed their intention.Speaking following the death this week of Eddie Van Halen following his battle with cancer, Azoff told Pollstar that those 2019 touring plans were ultimately scuppered by the guitarist’s health issues.“We had lots of stops and starts, but there was every intention of doing a summer stadium tour [in 2019],” Azoff said, before adding: “As

died on Tuesday after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 65.Eddie's son and bandmate, Wolfgang — whom he shared with ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli -- announced the news on social media.«I can't believe I'm having to write this, but my father, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, has lost his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning,» he shared.

David Lee Roth, 65, is the latest star to share a touching tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who died at the age of 65 on Oct. 6 after a lengthy battle with throat cancer. The on-again, off-again lead singer of Van Halen shared a black and white photo of himself standing backstage next to the late star as they held hands and smiled at the camera. “What a Long Great Trip It’s Been..” his simple yet powerful caption for the post read.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIn the hours after Eddie Van Halen’s death from cancer on Tuesday, social media was filled with tributes from fans, musicians and many celebrities, showing the range of lives his music and spirit touched. But along with the announcement from his son, Wolfgang, perhaps the most touching was from Valerie Bertinelli, the actress and Van Halen’s ex-wife and mother of Wolfgang.She posted a moving photograph of the three of them taken weeks after Wolfgang’s birth.“40 years ago my life changed forever when I met you,” she wrote.

per The Washington Post. He was 65.The elder Van Halen was considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time, the Post notes, along with other legendary figures like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Jimmy Page.

Eddie Van Halen died at just 65 years of age on Tuesday following a long battle with throat cancer.

Eamonn Holmes takes HMRC to court over £250,000 bill after losing case“I’ll love my son no matter what but as a parent you want your children to have lives that are free of pain,” he added.“I was afraid being a bassist would add difficulties at every step and he would flee from music and become a jock or worse.”Wolf replaced Michael Anthony in Van Halen in 2006.From 1974 until 1985, Van Halen consisted of Eddie; Eddie's brother and drummer Alex Van Halen; vocalist David Lee Roth; and bassist Michael.Tonight, Wolf took to Twitter to announce the news of his dad’s death.He wrote: “I can’t believe I’m having to write this, but my father, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, has lost his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning."He was the best

Rock star Eddie Van Halen died age 65 on Tuesday.The co-founder of Eighties band Van Halen has been battling throat cancer for over a decade.According to TMZ, he passed away at St.

Eddie Van Halen was a true rock and roll legend. The lead guitarist of popular rock band Van Halen sadly passed away on October 6 at the age of 65 following an ongoing battle with throat cancer. As the music world continues to mourn the loss of such a remarkable songwriter and musician, we’re paying homage to the rock and roll great by looking back at the most thrilling moments of his career.

Eddie Van Halen, legendary musician and founder of the rock band Van Halen, has died at the age of 65, according to TMZ. The Dutch-American rocker was battling throat cancer for 20 years, which he managed to keep a secret from fans for over a decade. Eddie, TMZ reports, died at St. Johns Hospital in Santa Monica on Tuesday (Oct. 6). His wife, Janie, was by his side, as were his son, Wolfgang Van Halen, 28 (whom he shared with his first wife, actress Valerie Bertinelli) and his brother (and Van Halen drummer) Alex Van Halen. HollywoodLife has reached out to the Van Halen family for comment and will update the post with any developing news.