Fourteen years ago today, Van Halen's Balance tour kicked off in Pensacola, Florida. The 1995 tour was jokingly dubbed the "Ambulance" Tour by Eddie because of the hip and neck injuries sustained by himself and brother Alex. The band added a new element to their stage show on this tour: the Jumbotron. Initially Alex's idea, this was the band's first time touring with a … [Read more...]
Archives for March 11, 2009
The Top 10 Most Overlooked Band Members
Michael Anthony made Spike.com's list of "The Top 10 Most Overlooked Band Members" We all know that being in a band is a team effort. It’s never a one-man show. So it’s unfortunate sometimes when fans just assume the lead singer writes all the lyrics and the guitarist is the only one composing the music. This is why we need to give a few shout-outs to some of the most talented … [Read more...]