Van Hagar was swimming along, generating #1 albums and making tons of money. But then some contracts got in the way and we ended up with Hatfields vs. McCoys. And that’s saying something, considering this is Van Halen.
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At the height of the grunge era, David Lee Roth released a new-sound record boasting more mature and introspective lyrics. Would America embrace the older and wiser Diamond Dave?
Saw a funny thread depicting some Todd In The Shadows’ Trainwreckords as “Simpsons” memes. So I tried it with some of my Career Killers.
Biz Markie’s career never recovered after a copyright lawsuit over sampling.
We’ve seen several careers come to an end on (or above) the stage of the MTV Video Music Awards.
Van Halen made a triumphant appearance with David Lee Roth at the 1996 MTV VMAs. So then they made an album with Gary Cherone?
How the Susan B. Anthony Dollar became the New Coke of coins.
Bust.
I still can’t believe Pantera’s Far Beyond Driven debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200.
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Not So Bitter, Definitely Sweet – A Concert Review of The Verve at MSG
by Victor LiThe Verve take their reunion tour to New York City!
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(Legal) Career Killers: Michelle Branch and her Warner Bros. Contract
by Victor Li
Michelle Branch has always had a strong following. Too bad contract law has always been stronger.
For most of the 1980s and early 90s, Mötley Crüe were riding high — both literally and figuratively. Then they fired their lead singer…
Tom Petty was like Sara Lee. Nobody doesn’t like him.
Welcome back, Dave. Was “Different Kind of Truth” worth the long wait?