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On the road to promote their first studio album in 14 years, A Different Kind of Truth, legendary classic rockers Van Halen made their way to Massachusetts on Sunday for a highly anticipated sold out show at the TD Garden in Boston. View Boston Music Sporlight’s Van Halen photo gallery here. (Photos By: Peter Cooke)
Last week, we did a story on Valerie Bertinellis’ interview with Detroit’s WRIF where she claimed that there would be no new Van Halen album or tour without Wolfgang Van Halen’s involvement. “This brings joy to Ed. That’s what he wants to do now — just have fun playing. As great as Mike is, this wouldn’t [...]
While the quintessential American hard rock band Van Halen is on the road once again, this time supporting their new album, “A Different Kind Of Truth,” the syndicated radio series “In The Studio” felt it’s a good time to examine the early years of the band. Van Halen’s 1978 debut quickly became a benchmark for [...]
Push Comes To Shove… During tonight’s Van Halen’s show in Manchester, NH, David Lee Roth noticed a vicious fight breaking out between two audience members soon after the band began playing “Pretty Woman”. Dave handled the incident perfectly, stopping the show on a dime and verbally laying into the rumblers. The fight instantly stopped, the [...]
From Telegram.com: By Craig S. Semon TELEGRAM & GAZETTE REVIEWER BOSTON — For a band that has a signature tune of “Ain’t Talkin’ ’bout Love,” there was nothing not to love about the rejuvenated Diamond Dave-fronted Van Halen that played last night at the TD Garden. During the two-hour, 24-song set that covered the David [...]
The surprises just keep coming! Van Halen cranked out yet another rare gem in Boston last night. For the first time in 30 years, Diver Down‘s “Hang ‘EM High” was performed, despite it not being included on the printed set list. Boston fans were treated to a killer show. During “Panama” Dave said, ” I [...]
Two reviews from Friday nights, Van Halen show in Buffalo, NY… From BuffaloNews.com: Roth-led Van Halen Roars Back in Town with High-powered Rock By Jeff Miers Eddie Van Halen arrived on stage at the First Niagara Center on Friday night with a huge grin plastered to his face. That grin stayed put for the next [...]
From UltimateClassicRock.com: Since her ex-husband Eddie Van Halen so far isn’t doing any interviews in support of his band’s new album and tour, Valerie Bertinelli called into WRIF Detroit’s Drew and Mike show to talk about how the band, and specifically their son Wolfgang, is doing out on the road. The ‘Hot in Cleveland’ actress [...]
One week ago today, Van Halen performed their second sold out show at Madison Square Garden. That same night, Chickenfoot happened to performed a song on the Tonight Show, minus their original drummer Chad Smith, who is currently being replaced by Kenny Aronoff. Chad had other plans that night. Here he is backstage at the [...]
The new issue of Classic Rock magazine features a VAN HALEN cover story and new interview with David Lee Roth! (Issue 169, April 2012) Van Halen Store has imported these great collector’s items from the UK and are able to offer their limited supply at a discount….just $9.95. VAN HALEN CONTENT: “Runnin’ With The Devil” [...]
From SoundSpike.com: Story by Jon Zahlaway Only a complete a fool would expect the 56-year-old version of Edward Van Halen to play with the same kind of turbo-charged fury and mind-blowing complexity that knocked the rock world on its collective ass more than three decades ago. And yet, that is exactly what the guitar legend [...]
