The author of Van Halen Rising has unearthed yet another never heard recording! Listen to a very young Van Halen covering "All The Way" by KISS, live at Pasadena High School on April 25, 1975! Listen to the recording, embedded above. Eddie Van Halen — the youngest member of the band — was only 20 years old! For the full, untold story of VH’s rise to fame, check out the … [Read more...]
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Van Halen in West Palm Beach — Tons of Exclusive Photos!
The Mighty Van Halen performed at the Coral Sky Amphitheatrein West Palm Beach Tuesday night, Sept 15th. Photos and videos below. SPECIAL THANKS to the six VHND readers who sent in their live photos from this show! David Rodriguez supplied the first 7 photos, and Sara Neff, Robert DeVore, Craig Barnett, Mel Feliciano, and Derek Rice supplied their … [Read more...]
Van Halen in Tampa: Backstage, Concert & Fan Photos!
The Mighty VAN HALEN played the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, Florida, Sunday night. Below are videos and great photos from backstage, onstage, and fans. Enjoy! Wolfgang Van Halen with Tracy Ferrie, bassist for Boston Wolfgang Van Halen with Tracy Ferrie, bassist for Boston Kyle from 'ViewFromTheCheapSeats' shares his video: Light Up The … [Read more...]
Van Halen Rocks Charlotte: Photos & Video
Van Halen performed Friday night at PNC Music Pavilion for 22,000 fans in Charlotte, NC. Videos and exclusive concert and fan photo galleries below. "Dirty Movies" Light Up The Sky Romeo Delight Drop Dead Legs Little Guitars I'll Wait Everybody Wants Some!! Dance The Night Away In A Simple Rhyme Somebody Get Me A … [Read more...]
Van Halen Covers The Kinks: “All Day and All of the Night” (Unearthed SOUNDBOARD)!
This is fantastic! Listen to a 1976 Soundboard recording of Van Halen covering The Kinks' showing off their cover band chops this mega-rare, newly unearthed recording, live at the Pasadena Civic on November 19, 1976. Van Halen's cover of The Kinks' "You Really Got Me" is so epic that we've always wanted to hear them cover another Kinks song — especially “All Day and All … [Read more...]
Van Halen Show in Raleigh, NC
Van Halen performed at the Walnut Creek Amphitheater in Raleigh, NC Wednesday, Sept. 9th. More photos and video will be added Thursday. … [Read more...]
Van Halen in Bethel, NY: Exclusive Photos
Van Halen performed at the Bethel Woods Center For The Arts in Bethel, NY Sunday night. Check out the photos and videos below. Light Up The Sky Runnin' With The Devil Everybody Wants Some!! China Town Somebody Get Me A Doctor Little Guitars I'll Wait Dance The Night Away Eddie's Solo You Really Got … [Read more...]
Van Halen Rocked Detroit!
Van Halen and their fans invaded the DTE Energy Music Theater in Detroit, Michigan for the concert Friday. Many more photos, and videos to come. Feel Your Love Tonight Everybody Wants Some!! Panama Ain't Talkin' Bout Love LIVE GALLERY FAN GALLERY Detroit! You guys killed it tonight. Thank you!! #VanHalen A photo posted by Wolf Van … [Read more...]
Photos & Video: Van Halen Plays Indianapolis
Van Halen performed at the Klipsch Amphitheatre in Indianapolis, Indian Wednesday night. Photos & video below. Quite the ice sculpture was found backstage! Drop Dead Legs "Dirty Movies" Unchained LIVE GALLERY: FAN GALLERY: … [Read more...]
Van Halen Destroyed Cincinnati!
Van Halen performed at the Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio Monday night, August 31st. EVENT POSTER ABOVE: The above was a short run commemorative poster for the band and venue staff. Not for sale. Design: Zak Wilson of VHND & Mark DeVito / Photos: Kevin Estrada. Attending last night's show in Cincinnati was Paul Sidoti (Taylor Swift, Lead guitarist) LIVE … [Read more...]
Van Halen Captured in Bristow (Exclusive Photos)
Feast your eyes on some exceptional photos from Van Halen's show in Bristow, Virginia Saturday night! These are exclusive to VHND, by Live Nation photographer, Craig Hunter Ross. Big thanks to Craig & Live Nation! Enjoy those photos below, along with some quotes from the Baltimore Sun concert review of that show. It’s worth pausing for a moment to reflect on how … [Read more...]
Unearthed: Van Halen’s Cover of The Beatles’ “Drive My Car”
Listen to Van Halen showing off their cover band chops this mega-rare, newly unearthed recording, live on the Sunset Strip circa 1976, at Gazzarri's. We thought we'd never hear Van Halen covering The Beatles' "Drive My Car!" For the full, untold story of VH's rise to fame, check out the forthcoming book Van Halen Rising. The book's author, Greg Renoff, has uploaded … [Read more...]