Van Halen / Ted Templeman Author Greg Renoff

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Join us for an engaging conversation as Van Halen/Ted Templeman Author Greg Renoff takes us on a journey through the making of his highly acclaimed book "Van Halen Rising" and his latest collaboration with producer Ted Templeman on "A Platinum Producer's Life in Music". Sit back and listen as Greg shares his in-depth research and knowledge of Van Halen and takes us behind the scenes of the band's rise to fame. You won't want to miss this exciting discussion with Host Drew Dempsey and studio owner Paul Camarata in the legendary studio 2 at Sunset Sound.
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Greg Renoff was born in the Bronx, New York, and grew up in New Jersey. Renoff earned his Ph.D. in American history from Brandeis University and is the author of Van Halen Rising: How a Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal and the authorized autobiography of a Grammy-winning record producer, Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer's Life in Music. In addition, his writing has appeared in LA Weekly, the Los Angeles Times, Vulture, Guitar World, Los Angeles Magazine, Noisey, Ultimate Classic Rock and his work has been covered by Spin, Salon, Maxim, Rolling Stone, Oklahoma Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, the Associated Press, The Tulsa World, and The Boston Herald. As a commentator, he’s appeared on Los Angeles Times Today, CTV's Your Morning, XM's Canada Talks, Debatable with Alan Light and Mark Goodman, The Eddie Trunk Show, and numerous other radio shows and podcasts, including Rolling Stone Music Now's tribute episode to the late Eddie Van Halen. He lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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@Guitarshitnstuff 2 жыл бұрын

I said it before jump is the worst Van Halen song ever written I've always hated it I've been into the band since 78 when I first heard you really got me on the radio and in my brother went out and got Van Halen 2 when it was released and we wore that thing out that's the Van Halen I love

@BadRonald1 2 жыл бұрын

Jump is not the worse VH song ever written. I don't think you mean that. Their last album has some pretty bad stuff on it and with Gary. But to say Jump is the worst..... nah

@Guitarshitnstuff 2 жыл бұрын

@@BadRonald1 well as far as the true Van Halen band which is the original four guys jump is the worst. I haven't listened to the last one in a while but considering that those are old Van Halen ideas I mean I didn't like tattoo but I did like the rest of the album I remember jump was a shock when it came out you got to understand if you're old enough to remember I don't know but it was a total shock when I heard that on the radio. but yeah I would agree with you about Van Halen 3 also. Eddie is the greatest rock guitarist ever but like Sammy alluded to Eddie shouldn't be in charge of anything else and Van Halen 3 was totally him from what I've heard.

@432b86ed 2 жыл бұрын

I felt that way about "Jump" as well - until I heard Rick Beato break it down to its basic parts.

@reset-xs9ql Жыл бұрын

you're entitled to your opinion. but that's nuts. if you haven't heard the backing keyboard track that is buried in the mix.. particularly under the bridge(s) and guitar solo.. (you can hear this b/t/w on Rick Beato's break down of the song) then by all means do so.. these cats can play, i'm convinced, practically anything they wanted, or idea they came up with. the depth of the riffing, groove, agressiveness of the players, Alex's drum track, odd signature and accents in the bridge/solo, playing in the way EVH and AVH did together plus Roth and Mike fashioning this keyboard song into an anthemic 80's pop hit is remarkable. it's really very, very good. hear it again for the first time.. get high if needed..

@jmartini8875 Жыл бұрын

You know what? I didn't care for it either. Favorite songs off of 1984, House of Pain, Girl Gone Bad, Drop Dead Legs. Jump? Ahhh man. I still frown on it to this day. Here's how I look at it. It was a total smash hit. Like it or not Ed was right about it. I think it really helped expand their fan base.

@maxlacrossehighlights6299 3 жыл бұрын

I grew up in the valley in the ‘70s & saw VH (& others) in those clubs. I was 16 in 76 and we drove everywhere to see them. Everything they talk about I got see and will be something I’ll never forget. The guitar store I hung out at, Jose Arredondo worked out of & Eddie’s tech was always in & out of there. He would give us heads up as to where they would be playing & get us in. I got to know Jose pretty well & he had tons of stories. There will never be something like that again. Magical.

@billbradleymusic 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. The colors of life are awesome! I can relate. The bands passing through for us were Slayer, Testament, Fear Factory etc. I remember hanging out with Dino, taking him boot shopping. We were just kids. 3 of us jammed into my s-10. Going to the mall with someone on tour! Just like what we wanted to do. Rock on brother.

@BadRonald1 2 жыл бұрын

Eddie's tech, who Rudy ?

@maxlacrossehighlights6299 2 жыл бұрын

@@BadRonald1 yes. He would bring in things for repair, pick up, etc. very friendly. I’d help load stuff for him. Great guy.

@walterevans2118 Жыл бұрын

@@BadRonald1 Rudy was Ed's GUITAR tech.....Jose was someone who did work on Ed's Amplifiers (his Marshall)

@shawnlittle3184 Жыл бұрын

Killah, You luck shit. So cool. But I was from Mass around the same time and got to see the Cars break and Boston.jgiles ect. I miss them ,so f*cking bad. The world sucks now compared to then.

@clicheguevara5282 3 жыл бұрын

My dad was on Warner Bros in the late 70s. Ted Templeman pulled him in his office one day after a meeting and said "You've gotta check out this new band! Their guitarist is insane!". ...and that's how dad got to be one of the first few dozen people to hear Van Halen's debut album.

@sunsetsoundrecorders 3 жыл бұрын

Who was your dad?

@mickdestiny6542 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!

@msw812 3 жыл бұрын

What did your dad think of Eddie’s playing? I spent much of my teen years in the 80’s trying to convince my dad how great Ed was. He never looked past James Burton and Roy Clark.

@sambekins 3 жыл бұрын

@@msw812 Hard to compare Roy Clark to anyone and quite simply James Burton influenced much of what we heard and guitarists adopted throughout the 50' 60's. I would think it would be hard to put EVH into focus when you have two players who were just as influential in different periods of time.

@msw812 3 жыл бұрын

@@sambekins You are exactly right. But not out to trigger and comparing wasn’t in my context. My dad knew good music but it blew me away how he down played Eddie’s music. But I knew Ed was on the same level of greatness as the other two.

@bradhardisty1652 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad Greg went into some Roth dynamics within the band. I can say, first hand, my friend and I met Roth post show, VHII Tour Logan Utah stop. Within minutes of the arena being cleared Roth was already in jeans out om the stage, sitting on a road case, troubleshooting with a Roadie, by himself, for about 10 minutes, me and Parrish, 19 and 17, walked with Roth and the Roadie backstage to the hallway. Roth high fived a couple of crew, finally looked at us and said im his show voice, "whadda ya think of the shoe boyz?!". We were a little surprised, kind of stumbled over saying, it was amazing. Then, what I'm guessing is the road Manager passes and Roth said did you get it? He flashes two Ampex large reel boxes. Obviously, a board mix of the show. Finally, Ed comes out of his dressing room. We discuss guitars. But, my point was, Roth got dressed quick and was out touching base with the entire crew. Roth really was and wanted to be aware of all that was going on. He obviously was a big part of the mystique, branding etc. He would spearhead things without waiting for Ed or Alex. He was a huge part of those first few years success as a band.

@LuisMartinez-ft9or 3 жыл бұрын

Some people love to dismiss Dave as a clown, or a sub-par singer, but DLR was every bit as important to the band as EVH. They were equals. Anyone who says otherwise is a fool.

@goshgolly8305 3 жыл бұрын

great.

@heyjarrod 3 жыл бұрын

Great story, love it! Thank you!!! 🎸

@ministerofdarkness 3 жыл бұрын

This is why Van Halen is the best! PLAY LOUD

@ronyantz7349 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree.

@willd4731 3 жыл бұрын

Van Halen rising is one of the best rock books of the last 20 years.

@keithmichael5839 3 жыл бұрын

This was more than two hours long, and it felt like ten minutes to me. I could listen to this content, quite literally, all day long. If I could suspend time and live one period of my life over and over, it would be the late 70s in California, listening to Van Halen and hitting the beach. If you missed that era, you really missed something special.

@billbradleymusic 2 жыл бұрын

We were California dreaming here in Michigan in the early 80's. As life goes I've grown to understand what a mistake that would've been. Probably fun for a few but detrimental as to the life I lead now.

@johanrooney5802 10 ай бұрын

I bet CA was awesome then. What a time I bet.

@SLiMCHiCKeN5150 9 ай бұрын

Renoff for President 🤟

@davidharris4030 2 ай бұрын

Without a doubt! The first time I heard VH 1 on a 8-track that changed everything. A lot of the rock music I had been listening to become almost like a joke compared to VH! It was more than music it was like a life style combined with the music. It is difficult to articulate what it meant!

@joes5150 3 жыл бұрын

I’d love to hear from Don Landee too please

@mikescotch8894 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!! Don Landee👍

@ronmancuso6209 3 жыл бұрын

Yes Don Landee was a big part of the sound.

@DavidSmith-is4ph 3 жыл бұрын

I wish Donn would give an interview but he's a recluse.

@karenhahn8723 3 жыл бұрын

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@64jazdude 3 жыл бұрын

I had Diver Down way before it was released. Valerie Bertinelli’s brother was in my senior class. Hung out with Eddie & Val at her parents house. Great times!

@cesarduranstherismor8145 2 жыл бұрын

@@Frip36 LOL

@andybaldman 2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@RyanConnell5150 2 жыл бұрын

So between January and March 1982? Cuz they finished recording it only a month before it was released...

@technicalitems731 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. No sh!t?

@walterevans2118 Жыл бұрын

All of Fair Warning was done at Sunset like the 3 albums previous…I think the only VH album partially done at AMIGO studios was DIVER DOWN….The Meanstreet INTRO wasn’t being done on the track Voodoo Queen when I was done in the clubs…The Meanstreet INTRO was created by Ed in spring 1980 a year before it went on Fair Warning. He was first playing it live as part of his Eruption solo on the Women and Children First tour…The song when titled Voodoo queen was born in the 1970s and even had a different chorus from on fair warning. The intro was created in 1980 and the two were grafted onto each other in spring 1981.

@katiec6935 3 жыл бұрын

This is so insanely GOOOOOD!!!! Thank You Sunset!!! EVH 4 LIFE

@benhunley9215 3 жыл бұрын

The chemistry of VH w Roth really is something difficult to describe but .. when they did Can’t get this stuff no more and me wise magic, it came back after all those years w Hagar. It says a lot about Templeman that he saw that magic. Great conversation! Thanks for sharing it!

@paulrholland4473 2 жыл бұрын

MWM should have been thier swan song, it packs a whallop!

@technicalitems731 2 жыл бұрын

@@paulrholland4473 what a bad ass fckn song

@ts31966 Жыл бұрын

@@technicalitems731 when I first heard Me Wise Magic on the radio I immediately knew it was Roth with Van Halen. Such a bad ass song. That song was better than everything they had done with Hagar. Van Hagar would be considered a great band if the Roth version of the band had never existed. So everyone knew how good it could be.

@dancarter482 Жыл бұрын

@@ts31966 Ironically if it wasn't for Dave the Van-Hagar mess would never have been considered. Nothing against Sammy as a dude but in his interview with Stern, he said he was a fan of VH and totally intimidated by the idea of trying to fill Dave's shoes and when he met the brothers it was so obviously Roth's band and they needed Hagar and his producer 'cause Roth's absence left a HUGE hole.

@BassManDan1018 3 жыл бұрын

Every fan has benefited from Greg’s hard work. Incredibly bright and passionate guy. Great interview guys, I love these vids

@heyjarrod 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I know that guy!!! 😝👍🏻🇺🇸 This is awesome, Greg!!! And I haven’t even watched it yet, ha ha.

@arthurdevre2086 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you to everyone involved putting this online. This was such an important time for VH . I love listening to the timeline

@SSN70 3 жыл бұрын

I find it interesting that through this whole conversation Michael Anthony wasn’t really mentioned looking forward to see him talk with you guys but I feel like he should be included in the conversation a lot more, love to know more about his contributions to the songs, the song writing etc. 🍻⚡️👊🏽

@frankrichards3089 Жыл бұрын

He is spoken very highly of by Ted in his book a few times

@markvenuti610 Жыл бұрын

He doesn't mention Mike or Sammy, who were a bigger part of Van Halen in their future success... Funny how he listened to Van Halen in hy school from 1984-1987 but doesn't mention Sammy Hagar or Ted Templeton during the F.U.C.K. album???

@leeroden7900 3 жыл бұрын

Both of Greg's books are unmissable. Van Halen rising in particular is an incredible feat of journalism that has documented a lot of information that will soon be lost.

@markvenuti610 Жыл бұрын

Funny how he listened to Van Halen in hy school from 1984-1987 but doesn't mention Sammy Hagar or Ted Templeton during the F.U.C.K. album??? Also Montrose and Hagar solo stuff....

@mjh5437 8 ай бұрын

@@markvenuti610 Hagar is just a really boring person

@paulrogers6037 3 жыл бұрын

Has anyone reached out to Michael Anthony about the recording process? Seems like he could shed a lot of light on many things and seems like an easy interview.

@sunsetsoundrecorders 3 жыл бұрын

We’re talking with him. Stay tuned

@marsazorean62 3 жыл бұрын

No shit.

@HaXaW5150 3 жыл бұрын

Michael A. is awesome, playing and as a person. I'm mixed on what I heard about how he was treated. Eddie is why I play guitar, but later on I picked up the bass and Michael became someone I looked to- for inspiration.

@DavidSmith-is4ph 3 жыл бұрын

@@HaXaW5150 I met Mike twice and he's so cool. No attitude whatsoever.

@HaXaW5150 3 жыл бұрын

@@DavidSmith-is4ph I bet. I would love to meet him myself.

@picachewable 3 жыл бұрын

Van Halen Rising, **excellent** book... must read, people!!! thanks Greg

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@blandopher 3 жыл бұрын

I simply can't get enough of this stuff, it's pure gold for us VH fans and geeks! Greg Renoff is the man! Thank you guys at Sunset Sound, the studio is sacred ground! Keep up the great work!

@mindeloman 3 жыл бұрын

I read his book. Very amazing and impressive work. From a modern perspective, it's astounding that van halen had to fight so hard to get a record deal and be accepted by a wide audience. Rock was dead. Disco was in. Guitar driven bands were of the past. Ted Templeman and Warner bros. really took a risk. What ended up happening was kicking off guitar driven rock bands that persisted through to the grunge era. Van Halen kicked off 80's rock.

@miteyoak 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! In the late 70’s the hard rock landscape was rather bleak. Van Halen did exactly what Dave said they were going to do…They saved the world.

@letmeadow4729 3 жыл бұрын

Here We Go!!! ❤️❤️❤️

@btu45nh 2 жыл бұрын

I seen Van Halen in 1978 backing up Black Sabbath it was in Portland Me. At the Civic Center. I was a senior in High School. I will never forget it. Van Halen wasnt really well know then but they blew Sabbath out of the water! Back in the day when tixs were under 20 bucks and seating was general addmition. Great times for sure!🎸♨️

@theruckman 3 жыл бұрын

Have read Greg's VH book TWICE, was better the 2nd time...also listened to the Ted Templman book on Audible, loved it! Thanks Greg!

@katiec6935 3 жыл бұрын

I listened to the book too. was amazing

@taylorfusion 3 жыл бұрын

Is that Ted’s voice?

@katiec6935 3 жыл бұрын

@@taylorfusion no

@bobravenscraft5376 2 жыл бұрын

Check out Dave's audio. Dave smokes pot first time lol

@aviduser1961 3 жыл бұрын

I was 17 years old when I was given a copy of the brand new debut VH album. Once I dropped that needle everything changed. Strong new sounds from Eddie's guitar work to DL Roth's amazing voice and Alex's innovative drumming really opened my eyes. There was a new group that demanded my full attention. They were doing things a bit differently. They were cutting edge.

@These_go_to_eleven_1959 3 жыл бұрын

I was a little youngei was 13 and my older guitar playing cousine bought the record and played it for me and i was totally blown away! I was a drummer at the time but freaked over the guitar playing on the record as well as VH II. after WACF came out i switched to guitar in 1980. Still surprised at myself it took that long?😂

@aviduser1961 3 жыл бұрын

@@These_go_to_eleven_1959 Funny, Eddie started out on the drums too.

@These_go_to_eleven_1959 3 жыл бұрын

@@aviduser1961 Yeah but unlike eddie who reinvented the guitar i should have stayed on the drums! lol

@BadRonald1 2 жыл бұрын

@@These_go_to_eleven_1959 Funny I was 13 also and a Drummer. Still am

@mattconrad5150 3 жыл бұрын

Would love to see Alex in to talk with you guys when he feels like he's ready

@mattconrad5150 3 жыл бұрын

Michael Anthony would be great to hear from also

@jamesmorris223 3 жыл бұрын

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@jamesmorris223 3 жыл бұрын

@Artimus Swanso whaddya mean settle down? I didn't say a word.

@jamesmorris223 3 жыл бұрын

@Artimus Swanso Haha.

@joneejonee 2 жыл бұрын

YES!

@morganawood 2 жыл бұрын

My older brother and me both gave each other Van Halen's first album for Christmas. We were both happy to receive .

@websitemad 3 жыл бұрын

You’ve knocked it out the park once more Sunset Sound! Thank you so much for this very insightful interview with Greg, I was glued from start to finish, this video makes a great companion to Greg’s books…😊👌🏻

@wgnation351 Жыл бұрын

I remember when the first album came out. There will never be anything like that feeling of first hearing EVH.

@Haku_records 3 жыл бұрын

Loving every second of this. Thanks so much for the history lesson

@orvil9223 3 жыл бұрын

1978, I was 8 years old. I used to share a bedroom with my older brother. When he would not be home, I would turn his stereo on and listen to Runnin' With The Devil - on 8 track.

@jimdavignon 3 жыл бұрын

Finally the answer to the VH1 and VH2 sonic difference. Westlake mixing. Been wanting to know that forever. Thank You!

@DavidSmith-is4ph 3 жыл бұрын

Van Halen Rising is sooooo good. You feel like you were there. I grew up in La Crescenta but I missed that backyard party scene cuz I was too young but I heard the stories. I have the Templeman book but just haven't gotten around to reading it.

@99percentirish64 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this interview, with Greg Renoff. It was fantastic.

@mikewallace1270 2 жыл бұрын

Just finished the book and absolutely loved it. It's amazing that he found all those people that knew the guys in the early days. I didn't think that depth of research was possible. But he pulled it off. A great book!

@HEQUBISSHEQUBISS 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE these Sunset sound sit downs

@gossett2006 3 жыл бұрын

JUST BLEW THROUGH the Ted Templeman book and is awesome! So is Van Halen Rising!

@glengamble526 11 ай бұрын

I’d love to see another book from Greg about later-day VH-80’s etc. He’s fantastic.

@MusicTherapyLaz 3 жыл бұрын

Really must read his book...I'm reading the "Running with the Devil" one by another author right now... and this one's on my nightstand 2nd in line to read. I bought Diver Down on vinyl when I was 16... then the rest followed shortly after! Van Halen was the soundtrack of our teenage youth, man... the best of times! Great interview and show guys! Thanks for sharing all this cool history! 😎🎸🤘

@seanclancy918 3 жыл бұрын

Kim Fowley and Rodney Bingenheimer helped VH so much

@diegorhoenisch62 3 жыл бұрын

Doesn't make Kim Fowley a more sympathetic character.

@3sidesofeve711 2 жыл бұрын

David got a bad rap from a lot of people but the brothers stuck with him. He's got a great voice and personality.

@SteveBrownROCKS 3 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic. Renoff rocks...he’s a New Jersey dude 🤟🏼⭐️⚡️

@conorgilles81 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview. The Ted Templeman book is awesome.

@RandyWillcox 2 жыл бұрын

Drew, it was Eddie's 1972 Lamborghini Miura S on Panama. It was a special factory wide-body model which was very rare. Valerie bought it for him as a wedding present in 1980. It even possessed a vanity plate with their wedding date: APR 11. Paul, the Runnin' With The Devil horns were recorded there. Warren Huart covered that during the Produce Like A Pro VH I re-recording with the kids in 2017. Apparently the cars were arranged in a circle around two SM57s and then they flipped the tape and slowed it down. Just passing on whatever tidbits I can.

@hollylewis5302 3 жыл бұрын

Two of my unfulfilled questions that I'm dying to know the answers to are: 1. Is there any audio anywhere of Eddie singing lead vocals in Mammoth? 2. What songs did Templeman sing BGVs in Eddie's place at Sunset?

@shawncosmos5431 8 ай бұрын

I was on the way to school with a pal who had a car. He popped in an ‘eight track’ of VH 1 as it had just been released 1978…… ‘ain’t talking bout love’ started up from the beginning. I remember it like yesterday….I’m 60 now. I had just turned 15. My exact words were’wtf is that’ … Still amazed at that record…

@e.a.l5960 3 жыл бұрын

YASSSSSSS!!!!!!

@wendywright5486 3 жыл бұрын

Love it ! You tube channel lost in Vegas has a reaction to "Ain't talkin about Love",it's fun too watch they say Dave has swagger which is absolutely correct! Sammy years were for the mini van crowd;) Dave, was for the muscle car crowd still is! My 13yr old grandson is singing to Little Guitars long after we're done racing around ,VH 1-1984, reminds us we're free & summers here!!

@Johnny-oy9fh 3 жыл бұрын

I was 15 in 1978 when the first album came out. Just missed seeing them supporting Black Sabbath the same year. Changed my life musically forever...

@Johnny-oy9fh 3 жыл бұрын

Will love Van Halen forever...

@williamgrubbs2954 3 жыл бұрын

I was 18 in 1978 and was lucky enough to see VH at that Black Sabbath concert at Anaheim Stadium in Southern California. As I recall that was the one they parachuted (allegedly) into the arena. Nevertheless they leveled the place. I think Boston headlined the show. That was a great year for music.

@BadRonald1 2 жыл бұрын

@@williamgrubbs2954 Lucky , I was 13 and remember the Ad in the Los Angeles Times Calendar section. Black Sabbath , Van Halen Anaheim Stadium . I wanted to go so bad then they played Long Beach Arena missed that one not by choice. And finally seen them at the L.A. Forum 81 Fair warning Tour. Absolutely the best concert I'd ever seen.

@ministerofdarkness 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview gentlemen! Both books are essential reads for music junkies.

@eddievantrollen3459 3 жыл бұрын

No surprise Greg Renoff hit it outta the park. Awesome!!! Thanks to everybody involved!!!

@smartrn1 3 жыл бұрын

Tremendous interview. Just tremendous. I bought Van Halen Rising. High recommend.

@ronstewart6362 3 жыл бұрын

I can't tell u how many arguments I've been in over the years about DLR VH and Sam VH. I would always say Sam was awesome. They wrote some Great songs but them DLR Albums were just magic. Him and Ed had a John and Paul thing going. Loved both but the DLR VH is Immortal 👍

@Bpjames 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, they are interesting debates to listen to but the fact remains that the original Van Halen is just iconic - the sound, the creativity, the personalities, the energy! Both versions of VH are a part of the cliche'd "soundtrack of my life" so it's all good to me, different parts of my childhood and teen years, but just as meaningful. Like having a dad and step-dad, you can love em both.

@StephenFinsel 3 жыл бұрын

I read somewhere that when DLR had the band practicing in his parents house, some record execs came in for a listen. They tried to get Roth out and Sammy in right from the start. I personally think the DLR years were the real VanHalen, VanHagar was a lineup for the record company. No doubt, both guys rock, but Dave was all in and a true voice for VH.

@ronstewart6362 3 жыл бұрын

@@StephenFinsel Ted templeman went and seen them at the whiskey or one of those LA clubs and was blown away. When they went into the studio they all were worried about Roth's voice but thank God they were smart enough to just see how the album would do. They did try to get Sammy from Montrose but templeman said there was something about Dave as a writer and showman that he would have just build around his strength instead of just focusing on his voice. The 70s were crazy. The rest is History 👍🎸⚡

@sunnibird 3 жыл бұрын

They touched on that in the interview. Dave's lyrics and melody ideas in the early days were top notch. Sammy was ok at lyrics at best. Wouldn't have been the same, not even close.

@ronstewart6362 3 жыл бұрын

@@Frip36 that's fair 👍

@JonHawaii2003 Жыл бұрын

I sat down next to him after a show backstage at Cain's. I thought he was Ed Roland. He wasn't amused :)

@Theospeak1 3 жыл бұрын

Greg changed forever how I will think about modern music. Van Halen Rising queued me in to the influence Van Halen had on pretty much single handedly resurrecting hard rock for the next 15 years, and grunge & alternative to this day. The rise of Quiet Riot, Ozzy's solo career, Def Leppard's popularity, Priest hitting stride, Maiden, Krokus, the reign of rock on the strip throughout the 80s and into the 90s, all of that was primed by the influence & success of Van Halen. I had never thought about it that way before. Disco, soft rock, punk and wave were the only things picking up momentum at the time. Can you image those having framed 80's and 90's music? Grunge and alternative would have never even happened the way they did.

@eddiejr540 3 жыл бұрын

Hey...is the VH book worth a read??

@dvg4104 2 жыл бұрын

Hard Rock (especially Heavy Metal) existed outside the mainstream. By 1978 when the first VH LP came out, we had big bands like Queen, Led Zep, Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, KISS, Rush, Ted Nugent, Heart, Boston, Kansas and others. The NWOBMH bands were already formulating their sound. Judas Priest was a recording, touring band. Iron Maiden was a gigging band. UFO and Scorpions were recording and touring. Van Halen's first tour was in support of Journey. Disco and pop owned radio. Hard rock bands did their thing outside the radio & tv thing, with an occasional appearance of a heavy band on Midnight Special or Don Kirschner's Rock Concert. Before MTV, USA Network had show called Night Flight which mostly featured new wavebands, but on occasion showed a hard rock band. What Van Halen did when they came along was cut the fat. One thing VH picked up from punk music was to keep the songs short and energetic. When they hit the stage as an opening act, they burst on blitzkrieg style.

@mjh5437 8 ай бұрын

I wouldn`t blame Van Halen for all that Grunge junk

@BillSeipel 3 жыл бұрын

Would pay good money to hear the Michael McDonald version of 'I'll Wait'.

@JockeLundgrenTV 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Thank you very much, Sunset Sound! 🐝

@garagegymgenius6810 3 жыл бұрын

I'm really enjoying this conversation!!!!!

@ccerwin 3 жыл бұрын

Ok Ted it’s time, 1972 here and can not wait for ever

@hollylewis5302 3 жыл бұрын

This is a FANTASTIC interview with Greg! Thanks so much! I too hope for a Landee interview! xo

@HeartLover0420 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, please find Ted. 🤓 Enjoyed this very much! Been watching these for a bit now. I'm also a Doors fan, go figure? Lol. 🤣 Thank you guys so much for all this history, and interviews. Much love to you all! ✌💗💯

@sonus289 2 жыл бұрын

Reading all the comments, I'm glad you all got to have the late 70's in california with vh!!!! I'm very jelous!!! I was born in 74, vividly remember the music then along with what we all were doin. I remember discovering vh

@seanmccall7277 9 ай бұрын

I started playing guitar in 1978 because my dad brought home Van Halen. Im now 55.. I'm still playing. Thank you Edward Van Halen.. thank you Dad!

@TheDp1965 Жыл бұрын

Great interview. I read Greg Renoff book Ted Templeman A Platinum Producer's Life in Music... I absolutely could not put the book down. Such a Great read.

@kittortuga2720 2 жыл бұрын

Killer content. For us old Van Halen fans (born early 60s), Greg's book was a journey back to growing up in SoCal in the 70s and the fun that ensued. Tell Greg the sequel to Ted's book is Donn Landee. Say please. Well done Greg!

@lindaellen808 3 жыл бұрын

So great to see Greg Renoff talking here ,since I have both books being a fan of V H /Dave.

@blak1lyte 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this fantastic interview...I'm glued to it! Love all the info... fascinating history... amazing.

@mickeythompson24 7 ай бұрын

I appreciate the host and the fantastic insightful questions he has asked. I like all three of these men.

@AgentXPQ 2 жыл бұрын

1:44:15 In regards to Reggae, this reminds me of a Roth story I read- He said something about being a teenager, and dreaming of stardom, and looking at a poster of Bob Marley. He thought to himself "Someday man, someday. Someday I'm gonna smoke joints that big...".

@duckydrummer6331 3 жыл бұрын

I got Rising from Half Price Books and I noticed a lot of it contained information that i had already read in magazines years before, so I was a little dissappointed. According to Paul Stanley's book Face The Music, Paul and Lita Ford had gone to a club to see The Boyz. He says a group called Van Halen had opened for The Boyz and he was so impressed that he brought Gene Simmons with him the following night to see VH. During an intermission, Gene excused himself from the table and went backstage to talk to VH. When he came back to the table, he didn't tell Paul about speaking to VH. I guess Gene wanted VH for himself only, ha.

@fab.silva1119 2 жыл бұрын

Renoff is definitely a cool dude. I especially liked his performance in Slapshot.

@thebudge333 Жыл бұрын

Duh. Lol

@topJimmyP1984 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome guys, can't get enough. Thanks!!

@jayzeagerauctioneer 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview. It felt like they were just having a good conversation with incredible behind the scenes insight that few get to see. Greg is easy with his answers and not trying to be a star but more like just talking to the audience. Drew did a great job in not trying to be the star of the show and stepping on the guest but just sitting back and letting them tell their stories.

@jojomcgee3430 Жыл бұрын

Unlike the Doug Messenger interviews. According to him he warned EVH to stay away from alcohol and Jimi Hendrix to stay away from drug, was the force behind Templmen and Ostin discovering VH, etc.

@bryanmcdermott4204 3 жыл бұрын

Super cool Renoff did all this work. Much respect from a fellow reader of liner notes.

@massapower 3 жыл бұрын

Get TEMPLEMAN in there ! 😎🤟

@BoostYourPerformance 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome lads, just awesome, thank you 🎸🤘🏻🎸🤘🏻🎸

@soundtechniques3047 3 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal!!!

@Ralph1953 9 ай бұрын

And the slapjack at 40.00 while he's talking about You Really Got Me. The Vibe.

@kjw7815 3 жыл бұрын

Great stories. Thanks for the journal of VH and more.

@mindcontrol67 3 жыл бұрын

Cool to see one of the Hanson Bros from Slap Shot talk about Vh.Just kidding, Greg Seems like a cool guy.

@MarshallAmpMan 3 жыл бұрын

THAT is where I saw him! in Slapshot.... heh heh... very observant!!

@thedrummer7673 3 жыл бұрын

God I Love that movie! Lol

@shepboyargee7691 2 жыл бұрын

How’s the Florida deal working out?

@atomicpete 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. Greg's a cool guy. Loved the cowbell tidbit. cheers!

@sammyvh11 3 жыл бұрын

I heard this band first diving to college in 78. I thought wow these guys are as good as Creme, Zep, Purple.

@kayentevla9762 3 жыл бұрын

Greg: Loved Van Halen Rising; thank you so much for a wonderful and detailed insight into VH. Fully agree with where you ended the story - we can all take it from there! Also I now truly understand why "I'll Wait" was always my least favourite DLR-era song... But even 10 months on, I lament that SO MUCH history is being unveiled only after the genius that was Eddie departed.

@galaxieman24 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome interview! Thanks.

@coolhatadventures8111 Жыл бұрын

I remember dancing after our high school games to jump. Wow, what an amazing memory

@jameswest4259 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this video and long live Eddie Van Halen 🤘

@e.a.l5960 3 жыл бұрын

Another Great Interview, however Its pretty arrogant that the guy with the glasses didn't even look at Drew one time in 2 hours and he's the one asking all the good questions that he won't directly answer. .

@letmeadow4729 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was just thinking that. He almost is dismissing him. Im sure this helps his books sales. Not very respectful. Drew is the only one that ask all these old people real questions. Every other show theyre intimidated

@katiec6935 3 жыл бұрын

Right??? I just said that. Drew is center screen and starin=g right at him and he's just staring at Paul like he wants to date him

@5150show 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant

@glengamble526 11 ай бұрын

23:20 to ‘correct’ Greg, I believe Gene took them into Village Recorders in L.A. first and laid down bed/basic tracks. He then flew them to NYC to complete the tape with guitars and vocals at Electric Lady. And while there, he also showcased them for Bill Aucoin at SIR.

@timw.6910 3 жыл бұрын

This is VH backstory gold! But I have to clarify (for those that don’t already know), the engine rev sound on “Panama” is NOT a 1970 Ferrari, it’s the engine sound of EVH’s 1970 Lamborghini Miura. 😎👍🏼

@steveinmidtown 3 жыл бұрын

this thing made that sound? www.motortrend.com/vehicle-genres/lamborghini-miura-history-specifications-variants/

@timw.6910 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, that’s the one!

@cbsundance 8 ай бұрын

Geeks galore😂

@AllenGarberGuitarFun 3 жыл бұрын

Greg said the final overdubs on the first album and “Eruption” were done on “September 7th and 8th of 1978” but he meant 1977…

@letmeadow4729 2 жыл бұрын

Drew is soooo cute. Love watching him talk music in this hot pic place . Great book Greg!!

@mysteriomarvel933 3 жыл бұрын

Greg seems like a cool dude..looks like one of the Hanson Brothers from the hockey movie Slapshot..makes him a way cool dude lol...love live classic Van Halen!

@brianm9282 3 жыл бұрын

Life, Sex & Death recorded their album "The Silent Majority" at Cain's Ballroom, one of the best albums of the early 90's.

@ciadella1971 3 жыл бұрын

Whatever happened to "Stanley"? That was all an act right?

@brianm9282 3 жыл бұрын

@@ciadella1971 It's kind of a complicated answer but the short answer is yes, the Stanley character was an act. But it was somewhat an act that Chris Stann stayed in character for for over 3 years. He never broke character. I got many stories from their drummer, Bryan Horak because I grew up with his brother. He told me that Stanley only broke character with him once over the course of a year walking to the tour bus after a show where Stanley said "great show Bryan" normally then went right back into character. The smell, not bathing for 3 years, the pooping in his pants and wearing the same suit, shirt and shoes were all 100% real. Stanley would have Playboy Playmate quality women flocking to him and riding the tour bus with him. He would poop on paper plates and throw them out the window. I used to have the biggest tribute website to the band back in 2000 and most of the pictures of them online came from me, they're watermarked LifeSexDeath@aol.com. I have so much of their promo material as well as many items from before they were signed and he was a pretty boy rocker. He came from a multi-millionaire family and I met Chris Stann at a retail job I had back in 1988 or so with him wearing 3 piece suits driving his mother around in a huge Cadillac. Too bad they self destructed, America was not ready for someone like him. I even have flyers from Cain's Ballroom where they recorded the album for their shows, I have so much rare paraphernalia, ephemera and recordings of them. The Life Sex & Death youtube page has everything you need to fully immerse yourself in the greatest album of the 1990's. It was very real and the smell was intense. I'm looking for one of his shoes to encase in plexiglass as the ultimate collectable!

@jorgeocampo1794 3 жыл бұрын

As long as we speak of VanHalen he will never really die , press play

@rareform6747 3 жыл бұрын

Wow ...good great content . Bring in Ted ! Eddie working with Fender EVH would run those amps full volume sound booth , with guitar all full volume for a month , before ready for stage !

@KurtS5150 3 жыл бұрын

Great show guys. Greg is a true pro & the fans out their want more!!!! Keep this content coming @sunsetsoundstudios

@drzecelectric4302 2 жыл бұрын

Well, this is GOLD.

@scotthazel6311 3 жыл бұрын

Van Halen rising (would be a great mini series on Netflix or Amazon prime.

@christervainio 3 жыл бұрын

Running with the devil is a really good book about VH. Written by their manager back in their golden years.

@teeoh9192 3 жыл бұрын

And, it broke my heart to read about how shitty they treated Michael Anthony. All these years later, there's NEVER been a good enough reason *I* could see, for why they shit on him. Another mystery to me: Why didn't DLR stick up for him?

@christervainio 3 жыл бұрын

@@teeoh9192 They were all immature and couldn't handle success. I believe that booze and drugs changed them to the worse. Both Dave and Ed was strong characters and Michael maybe not. That can be enough to get bullied. When Michael finally got a chance to leave with someone else, he took it.

@hollylewis5302 3 жыл бұрын

@@teeoh9192 Eddie was in the height of his addiction. Read eruptioninthecanyon.com then you will understand. It was a sad time. xo