Back in 1995, Van Halen preformed a secret club show at the Luxor Theatre, in Arnhem, Holland. The band was in Europe on a two week promotion tour for the Balance album, which was released Jan. 25th, 1995. The secret show for the music industry, the press, and also for the Dutch "5150" fan club. Word of the appearance leaked, and three thousand fans waited in the cold and snow … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen’s Shares Photos of His Dad’s Legendary Guitars
Following Wolfgang Van Halen on Instagram and Twitter has been paying off lately! Throughout the week, he's been digging into his father's incredible guitar collection, and teasing us with glimpses of A Different Kind of Treasure Trove. For our many readers who aren't on those sites, we're featuring his pictures here. If you are, be sure to follow Wolf … [Read more...]
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...]
Exclusive Photos from This Day in 1984: Lakeland Civic Center, Florida
On this day in 1984, Van Halen performed in front of a sold-out crowd of 10,000 at the Lakeland Civic Center, in Lakeland Florida. Enjoy these exclusive photos from the 4th show of their 1984 tour. All of these live shots—many seen for the first time ever—are from Tim Mccrum, the same photographer who shared his photos from Van Halen's 1981 Tangerine Bowl shows with the … [Read more...]
Eddie’s Still Got His Jumpsuit
So cool to see Eddie Van Halen still has his pink jumpsuit from the 1980 Invasion tour, and that it still fits! Wonder what other classic stage clothes he still has... … [Read more...]