Photo by Zeil Zlozower
Pasadena played a critical role in the early lives of the Van Halen brothers, David Lee Roth, Michael Anthony, and original Van Halen bassist Mark Stone. The Van Halen Trail 2026 video, filmed this week by VHND contributing writer, Jeff Goebel, documents the real locations connected to the band’s history — from childhood homes and rehearsal spaces to iconic cultural landmarks and tribute sites. Watch the video below.
Shown in this video are La Cañada High School, Lanterman Auditorium, Van Halen family’s immigration home, their childhood home (paired with nearby former residence of none other than Albert Einstein!), C&H Hardware, a Back to the Future / Eddie Van Halen connection, Amos Dance Studio, David Lee Roth’s home, iconic photoshoot locations with Neil Zlozower, the Van Halen sidewalk carvings at Allen & Villa, and the Pasadena Civic Auditorium and the Eddie Van Halen Tribute Plaque.
