Episode 292 - Eddie Van Halen Tribute

Thunder Underground

In this episode we pay tribute to Eddie Van Halen. We are joined by 14 previous guests of our podcast, and each one shares early memories of Van Halen, ways EVH influenced them, favorite songs and albums, Alex Van Halen, encounters with Eddie, tour stories, and more. We share our thoughts to begin the episode, including our Top 10 favorite songs from both the DLR era and the Sammy Hagar era. This episode includes all new interviews with: Frank Hannon (Tesla / Frank Hannon Band) Damon Johnson (Thin Lizzy / Brother Cane / ex Black Star Riders) Page Hamilton (Helmet) Mark Slaughter (Slaughter) Mitch Perry (MPG / The Sweet / ex Cher / Talas) Robin McCauley (Black Swan / McAuley Schenker Group) Jim Wilson (Motor Sister / Mother Superior / ex Rollins Band) Eddie Veliz (Kyng) Mike Araiza (Healing the Fray / Frank Hannon Band) Tony Asta (Battlecross) Chris Hineline (The Midnight Devils / 3D in Your Face) CJ McClellan (Grind) Tyler Bryant (Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown) Mike Spreitzer (Devildriver) It was an honor to be joined by these musicians to celebrate the life and legacy of Eddie Van Halen. Thanks for listening, and please share! #podcast #vanhalen #eddievanhalen #allkillernofiller This episode is brought to you by DEB Concerts. Follow DEB on Facebook and Twitter to get updates on upcoming shows at the IDL Ballroom from John Corabi, Lita Ford and more! This episode is also brought to you by Med Pharm. Follow their Facebook page and visit medpharmok.com to find out why they are “Cannabis With a Cause.” 30% of profits go towards building no-kill animal shelters in the area. They have a wide selection of products, and they have a doctor on site every Friday and Saturday. Mention Thunder Underground and receive 10% off on your first purchase! This episode is also brought to you by Sunset Tattoo Tulsa. Sunset Tattoo has over 25 years of experience, and is located at 3146 E. 15th St. in Tulsa, OK. They are state licensed and Mother approved! The tattoos are "Done Good and Proper" so be sure to like their facebook page for more details. This episode is also brought to you by Hella Hot Hot Sauce LLC. HHHS produces small batch artisanal hot sauces that are hand bottled by wife and husband ownership in the San Francisco bay area of California. Among many great sauce options, they offer artist collaborations, including previous podcast guests "Florida Frank's Florida Heat" - Frank Novinec of Hatebreed (Ep 260) and "Brain Jerk" - Digestor of Ghoul (Ep 205). Give them a visit today, give their page a 'like', and tell them we sent you! Check them out, and buy some hot sauce here: www.hellahothotsauce.com/ Become a Thunder Underground #patron on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thunderunderground Stream us anytime everywhere podcasts are heard.