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Van Halen Retrospective (Parts 1 & 2)

by VHND — updated March 28, 2014 195 Comments

Earlier this summer, we featured Part 1 of Midnight Phil’s two part Van Halen Retrospective. We’re glad to say that Part 2 is finished!

A message from Midnight Phil to VHND readers:

“Thanks for all the amazing feedback on Part 1 of the Van Halen Retrospective! Part 2 was tricky, because it involved discussing some of the more frustrating things about the band’s history (for me, anyway). As a result, I think this half comes off a little less enthusiastic. Still, I tried to keep the energy and humor up to the same level, so I hope you enjoy it! If you do, you can check out more of my work at midnightphil.com, including more videos, audiobooks, and any other projects I happen to have going.”

Here again is Part 1, with Part 2 below it. Enjoy!

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Filed Under: 0: No Year (No Era), Alex Van Halen, Cabo Wabo, David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen, Humor, Michael Anthony, Sammy Hagar, Van Halen, Wolfgang Van Halen

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