Van Halen Tribute Album: Michael Anthony Shares Insights on Unfinished Recordings and Collaborations
Michael Anthony, the former member of Van Halen, shared his thoughts on a possible new album that is in the works. The project, led by Alex Van Halen, focuses on unfinished recordings that Alex and Eddie Van Halen had worked on previously. Steve Lukather of Toto is assisting Alex in going through the audio to ensure the quality meets their expectations. The project aims to pay tribute to Eddie Van Halen and handle the release carefully to satisfy the fans' expectations.
While some artists like Paul Rodgers were approached to participate in the project, not all collaborations came to fruition. Sammy Hagar and David Lee Roth were not mentioned in the discussions about the new album. Despite the potential collaborations, the project is moving forward with a focus on maintaining the quality of the music and honoring Eddie Van Halen's legacy.
Michael Anthony will reunite with Sammy Hagar for a Las Vegas residency and a short tour, showcasing their shared love for music and cars. The duo's friendship extends beyond music, as they bond over their mutual interests in cars and beach life in Southern California and Hawaii. The celebration of Hagar and Anthony's era in Van Halen continues with an expanded reissue of the 5150 album set to be released in March.