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Archives for 2007
Zloz hypes ‘Van Halen: A Visual History, 1978-1984’
Remember that Van Halen photo book we told you about a while back? Well, here's a little preview from the book's creator, legendary rock photographer Neil Zlozower ... This book is awesome. Detailed info about the book is available here. … [Read more...]
Holiday Wishes from Van Halen
The latest press release from the Van Halen camp: A COOL YULE AND A ROCKIN' NEW YEAR, VAN HALEN STYLE VAN HALEN thanks you for an amazing year and more to come. (Los Angeles, CA) December 19, 2007 - Amid the hustle and bustle of the holidays, VAN HALEN would like to wish everyone an amazing holiday season and say thanks for such steadfast support in 2007. The past year … [Read more...]
Dirty Water Bog
Eddie's estate was in the line of fire when a water main broke and created a mudslide that swept into his yard and filled his pool with mud. From eFluxMedia: Veteran rocker Eddie Van Halen returned from touring in Canada to his Hollywood Hills home in Los Angeles Monday only to find his backyard and pool flooded with mud and debris caused by a broken water main. The rock … [Read more...]
Runnin’ With The David in Edmonton (Reviews)
December 9, 2007 - Edmonton From Edmonton Journal: Christmas came early for local rock fans as one of the most anticipated reunions pulled into Rexall Place on a snowy, chilly December night. Playing the part of a sexy, smiley Santa was David Lee Roth, back in the Van Halen saddle after more than 20 years. As he waved a giant red flag at the start of the group's … [Read more...]
Review: Calgary, December 7, 2007
From JAM: CALGARY -- With a heelball change, step to the left, and an upward scissor kick high into the air (not as high as it used to be, but still pretty bouncy) Diamond 'twinkle toes' Dave was back in all his syncopated glory. When Van Halen hit the stage at the Saddledome last night with original front man David Lee Roth at the helm and a sober Eddie Van Halen wielding … [Read more...]
Van Halen makes it 1984 in Vancouver (Reviews)
From Vancouver Sun: No matter how fast and furious the guitar playing, how crazy the drumming, or how impassioned the singing, there was no escaping the fact that Wednesday's Van Halen show at GM Place was an attempt to re-live a long-gone era. Maybe that's precisely what made the show so great for so many. The 13,000 or so fans seemed to love the rocking reunion of … [Read more...]
Van Halen is A Knockout in Seattle (Reviews)
From Seattle PI: "Dance the Night Away" could have been the theme song for Van Halen's raucous reunion show Monday night at KeyArena. Even the rare power ballad in a mostly pedal-to-the-metal rock concert kept fans on their feet and swaying to the music. The 25-song set hit most of the high points from the band's heyday, before original singer David Lee Roth left in a huff … [Read more...]
Van Halen announces 2008 tour
This just in from the VH camp: DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND VAN HALEN EXTENDS HISTORIC TOUR INTO 2008 "For more than two hours, the gods delivered." -- Rolling Stone (Los Angeles, CA) November 26, 2007 - In the midst of one of the most highly anticipated and successful tours of the year, Van Halen announced today that they will extend their historic tour into 2008. Eddie … [Read more...]
Van Halen Rocks The House In San Diego
From UT: When David Lee Roth sang the chorus of Van Halen's “Unchained” Sunday night at SDSU's Cox Arena, it was the moment that summed up the rocky 22-year hiatus since Roth departed the iconic rock band and the recent reunion. Change means questions: Could Van Halen maintain the technical superiority that set it apart from the high tide of heavy metal bands in the early … [Read more...]
Reviews & Pics From Los Angeles’ Staples Center, November 20th
From Los Angeles Times: Instead of sweating to Van Halen, the ravers who packed Staples Center on Tuesday often looked as if they were gaping at a movie. They were; they all had to stand at seats, and the dynamic angles on the behind-stage mega-screen pumped the scene with a cinematic dimension. They had another reason to lurk like peepers behind their cellphone cameras, … [Read more...]
You know your boss is cool when …
... he hires Van Halen to play at a private concert for his employees! That's right, Van Halen hit the stage last night to perform a surprise concert for 14,000 Research in Motion employees and their guests during an employee-apprecition party at the Air Canada Centre. One of the RIM employees snapped some great shots of the gig, which you can view by clicking on the … [Read more...]