Bill Laswell, Chad Smith + Jon Batiste – The Process (2014)
Here is a review of ‘The Process’ by Bill Laswell, Chad Smith and Jon Batiste, a meeting of the minds of master musicians who hadn’t previously met.
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‘I’m not going to crawl into a corner’: Van Halen snub hasn’t slowed ever-optimistic Michael Anthony
Michael Anthony’s transition out of his decades-long tenure in Van Halen was smoothed by the presence of bandmate Sammy Hagar in a new group. Turns out, even with Chickenfoot’s subsequent successes, the two still take time to remember the greatness that came before. You May Also Like: The conflicted historyRead More
‘We can write songs on the same level’: Sammy Hagar compares Chickenfoot to his time in Montrose, Van Halen
Sammy Hagar says his musical relationship with Joe Satriani in Chickenfoot defies age — something that’s no easy feat in the business of rock. You May Also Like: The conflicted history of Sammy Hagar’s Van Halen smash “Right Now”: ‘It shows you what I know’
‘He’s a great bass player’: Incredibly, Michael Anthony holds no ill will toward Wolfgang Van Halen
Michael Anthony says he was watching a news conference about the reformation of Van Halen like everyone else when he found out that he’d been replaced by Wolfgang Van Halen You May Also Like: How Van Halen’s Jaw-Dropping First Album Ruined My Sex Life (Again)
One Track Mind: HSAS [Sammy Hagar, Neal Schon, Michael Anthony, Chad Smith] – “Going Down” (2013)
The initial reaction, and it’s perfectly reasonable, might be that we hardly need another version of this blooze-rocking Sammy Hagar concert staple. Journey’s Neal Schon provides a new wrinkle You May Also Like: The conflicted history of Sammy Hagar’s Van Halen smash “Right Now”: ‘It shows you what I know’
‘I just was always insecure’: A tough childhood drove Sammy Hagar’s business acumen
Sammy Hagar’s move into non-music related business was not a matter of happenstance. The former Van Halen frontman’s drive to create these fallback positions grew out of a harrowing childhood experience. You May Also Like: The conflicted history of Sammy Hagar’s Van Halen smash “Right Now”: ‘It shows you whatRead More
‘He doesn’t sit there and noodle around’: Sammy Hagar’s favorite guitarist is not Eddie Van Halen
It’s a particularly difficult question for Sammy Hagar — who, after all, has worked alongside Ronnie Montrose, Eddie Van Halen and Joe Satriani, among others: Of the guitarists you’ve played with, who is your favorite? You May Also Like: The conflicted history of Sammy Hagar’s Van Halen smash “Right Now”:Read More
‘Finding the time, that’s going to be the trick’: Joe Satriani says schedules are holding Chickenfoot back
Both Joe Satriani and Sammy Hagar have new solo albums out. Michael Anthony has been appearing on tour with Hagar, while Chad Smith is doing dates with the Red Hot Chili Peppers. You May Also Like: Joe Satriani’s ‘Is There Love In Space?’ Showcased His Best (and Worst) Impulses
‘It’s really not on my agenda’: Busy Sammy Hagar still dealing with questions about Van Halen reunion
After a short break, Sammy Hagar’s Four Decades of Rock concert series gets underway again later this month — touching on most every era of his career. Except Chickenfoot. You May Also Like: The conflicted history of Sammy Hagar’s Van Halen smash “Right Now”: ‘It shows you what I know’
‘They didn’t return my call’: Sammy Hagar tour won’t include Van Halen reunion, or much Chickenfoot
Former Montrose and Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar is providing a glimpse of what’s in store as he gears up for a series of retrospective summer dates. Warning: It won’t entail of lot of music from his current band, which also features Joe Satriani, Chad Smith and fellow Van HalenRead More
