Could Van Halen ever play the Super Bowl halftime show? Their name pops up almost annually as a potential performer, but those rumors have never amounted to anything other than fans' wishful thinking. But why not? Van Halen's music is some of the most used music at sporting events, and Van Halen and football have always been a perfect combination; both are high energy and hard … [Read more...]
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Sneak Peak: Van Halen Song To Be Featured in Super Bowl Commercial
Van Halen fans have been salivating for years at the prospect of the band appearing as the main attraction at the halftime of the Super Bowl. No, that's not happening this year. But one of the band’s songs will be featured in another typically high-profile slot during the big game – a comedic commercial starring Mindy Kaling. Watch a sneak peak of the commercial above, where … [Read more...]
Jim Florentine Disgusted by NFL Picking Beyonce Over Van Halen for Super Bowl Halftime Show
Comedian Jim Florentine is disgusted that the NFL chose Beyonce for the Super Bowl over a band like Van Halen. In his recent podcast, the co-host of VH1's 'That Metal Show' goes on a long, hilarious rant about it. "Did ANY male heterosexual football fan get excited when they heard that it was Beyonce doing the halftime show? NOBODY. Van Halen would have been … [Read more...]
Beyonce Slated for Super Bowl (Despite 2/3 of ESPN’s Voters Voting For Van Halen)
Despite rumors and speculation that Van Halen could perform at the Super Bowl halftime show next year, the NFL has decided to go with Beyoncé, The Associated Press reports. An official announcement is expected Wednesday. Over 100 million viewers are expected to tune in to watch Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans on February 3rd, 2013. Van Halen was cleary the people's choice, … [Read more...]
Vote For Van Halen in ESPN’s Super Bowl Poll
David Lee Roth addressed the Van Halen-Superbowl rumors yesterday on VHND.com, here. Today, one of ESPN.com's current featured polls asks, "David Lee Roth says Van Halen would say yes to playing the Super Bowl "in a NY minute." Should the NFL extend the offer?" You can vote 'Yes' or 'No' at this link. There are currently well over 100,0000 unique voters, and no less than … [Read more...]
Van Halen Addresses The Super Bowl Rumors In Open Letter
As we told ya they would, Van Halen has issued an Open Letter (another VHND.com exclusive) regarding the rampant rumors that they will play the Super Bowl next year: VAN HALEN An Open Letter I'm compelled to address the now-rampant rumors that Van Halen is playing the Super Bowl. First of all let me say this -- be still my pigskin heart. That honor has not been bestowed … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth To Address Super Bowl Rumors
It all started with a quote from Eddie Van Halen; "In November, we’ll hit Japan, and in the new year, we’ll possibly do something special, but I can’t talk about it." This quote kicked off rampant rumors that "something special" might mean that Van Halen could be the band considered to play the Super Bowl halftime show next February. Keep in mind, rumors of Van Halen playing … [Read more...]