http://www.vanhalentour.com Just another GreatSeats Blogs weblog Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:47:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Donning what can only be described as 'outrigger chic' overalls and cap, David Lee Roth and the other members of the reformed Van Halen-- brothers Eddie and Alex, plus Eddie's son Wolfgang on bass--took to the stage in a small NYC club last night to announce their 2012 tour. The supergroup performed at Roth's ... /2012/01/06/van-halen-baby-new-album-tour-coming-soon/ It’s really no surprise when guitar legend Eddie Van Halen wins another award, but it seems that now his success is rubbing off on his belongings. The guitar that Van Halen played with during the band’s 2007-08 tour with David Lee Roth will soon get its own spotlight at the Smithsonian’s ... /2011/02/21/van-halens-guitar-takes-spotlight-in-smithsonian/ Word on the street has it that Van Halen is in the finishing stages of a new record!?  Several websites quoted from a "trusted source," but I'm skeptical of the validity of this statement. In other Van Halen news, they have been nominated for a Golden Joystick Award in the Music ... /2010/07/13/new-album-coming-soon-video-game-awards/ On Van Halen’s Website, you can check out the earliest circulated recording of Eddie Van Halen playing guitar.   The rocker, who recorded this at his parent’s house in 1974 at the age of 19, can be heard working on some riffs – including “Somebody Get me a Doctor”.   While we’re waiting for ... /2010/01/31/vintage-eddie-van-halen-recording-online/ In the most unlikely of news venue, Ticketmaster Entertainment CEO Irving Azoff let is slip that Van Halen will be hitting the road in 2010.   Azoff was presenting a Q&A session at a Media, Communications and Entertainment Conference when a miscommunication prompted the announcement unintentionally. However, no further information was revealed ... /2009/09/16/2010-van-halen-tour-leaked/ Eddie Van Halen is just one of countless celebrities stunned by the news of Michael Jackson's sudden death by cardiac arrest on June 25, 2009. Like so many artists of all musical genres, Eddie reacted by recounting an instance of how Michael touched his life.   The media reported Eddie's response, "I ... /2009/06/26/eddie-van-halen-remembers-michael-jackson/ Though they’re not scheduled for tour anytime soon, Van Halen has denied any rumors that their June 2, 2008 concert was their last concert.   “I’ll be making music ’til the day I die. I’ve done all kinds of stuff, and more is coming. I can’t tell you exactly when right now. ... /2009/04/05/gone-but-not-for-good/ Fans of Eddie Van Halen recently got a rare and upclose-and-personal look at the man who’s known as a legendary guitarist.   Throughout early February, Eddie Van Halen appeared at several media outlets chatting about the new EVH “Wolfgang” guitar, his most recent line of EVH products, all the while giving fans ... /2009/02/19/van-halen-debuts-wolfgang-guitar/ Eddie Van Halen recently auctioned two 1956 Chevy Classics complete with custom, theme-matching guitars with each vehicle.   The cars were auctioned at the 38th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, from January 11-18 with NO RESERVE!   “Rock ‘n’ roll and collector cars go hand in hand,” said President of ... /2009/01/29/van-halen-joins-car-auction/ For the past two years, Eddie Van Halen has been extensively testing the new EVH Wolfgang electric guitar. Now, it’s finally ready.   Starting January 2009, you can pick up your very own EVH guitar worldwide.   "A guitar is a very personal extension of the person playing it. You have to be emotionally ... /2008/12/28/evh-wolfgang-coming-soon/