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Archives for December 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...]