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AKA · 03-30-2004, 12:02 AM

VAN HALEN TOURS

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Eddie, Alex, Michael, and Sammy Kick It Off June 11

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First Time Together Since 1995

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Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony, and Sammy Hagar have set June 11th in Greensboro, NC as the kick-off for America's top rock band historic reunion, marking their first concert tour in more than nine years. Tickets will go on sale for select concerts of the nationwide tour on Saturday April 3, 2004, with pre-sale ticket information to be announced shortly. Additionally, Warner Bros. Records will be releasing "It's About Time," a newly recorded Van Halen track from the upcoming, best of Van Halen album scheduled for release this June.

Since Van Halen's seminal debut album in 1978, the band has set the template for hard rock and heavy metal, continually attracting legions of fervent fans. Van Halen in concert will be performing hits from its 25-year career including the number one singles and rock tracks "Top of the World," "When It's Love," "Why Can't This Be Love," "Right Now," "Dreams," "Jump," "Best of Both Worlds," "Panama," and "Love Walks In."

Sammy Hagar was the Van Halen front man from 1985-1996. During that period, all Van Halen studio albums, 5150, OU812, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge, and Balance, as well as Best of Van Halen Volume I, went straight to #1 on the Billboard charts. Live: Right Here, Right Now peaked at #5. For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge won a GRAMMY Award for "Best Hard Rock Performance with Vocal" in 1991.

The GRAMMY Award-winning band has sold more than 75 million albums worldwide. Twelve Van Halen albums have been certified multi-Platinum. Additionally, the band's eponymous debut album and 1984 have both reached Diamond status, recognizing sales in excess of 10 million units each. The band holds the Guinness Book of World Records for the most Number One rock tracks (11) at album radio.

Van Halen has teamed up with iloveallaccess.com to offer the ultimate fan experience featuring a variety of premium ticket packages. Packages for the Greensboro, Hershey, Philadelphia, Worcester, East Rutherford, Washington, D.C., Detroit, Auburn Hills, St. Paul, Kansas City, St. Louis, and Las Vegas concerts will be available starting Tuesday March 30 at 10am ET. For more details go to the band's Web site at www.van-halen.com.

General public tickets will be available through Ticketmaster Charge-By-Phone lines, at all Ticketmaster retail ticket centers, via ticketmaster.com, and the venue Box Offices. Tickets for the Greensboro Coliseum and the Oakland Arena are available through Tickets.com.

Jrnygrl · 03-30-2004, 12:09 AM

Thanks for the info.!

AKA · 04-10-2004, 11:40 PM

From Van Halen News Desk:

Greg Dwyer and Bill Michaels, Davenport, Iowa's morning crew on Q106.5, have posted a third mp3 call to Edward Van Halen.

Unlike the previous two calls, this one was rushed and cut short, but Eddie was good-natured and they shared several laughs. Little news was uncovered but what did come through was very welcome for those awaiting new Van Halen music as he revealed that the band has recorded a third new song, which he is currently mixing for the upcoming CD!

This transcript of the call:

EVH: Hello?

D&M: Eddie!

EVH: Yeah?

D&M: Hey, it's Dwyer & Michaels in Iowa!

EVH: ...and?

D&M: How you doin'?

EVH: I'm on the phone with a female companion.

D&M: By the name of?

EVH: Of what?

D&M: We're just trying to see what her name was.

EVH: Oh.

D&M: Is that more important than talking to us? 'Cause if it is, we'll understand.

EVH: Well... yeah, it is... unless you give good head.

D&M: Well, you're not gonna get that from us, so...

EVH: I could play you part of a great ****in' song right now -

D&M: Okay!

EVH: ...but she's more important, so you're **** outta luck!

D&M: Can we call back in a little while?

EVH: I'm gonna be asleep, man. I've been workin'--

D&M: Oh, okay.

EVH: I've been gettin' three hours of sleep a night. I'm mixing, we're recording, finishing the third tune here at my house and we're mixing somewhere else, and - hold on a second.

D&M: Okay.

EVH: Alright, you know what she said?

[Eddie clicks over to the other call. After he comes back:]

D&M: What?

EVH: She goes, 'Tell 'em to **** off.'

D&M: No! It sounds like somebody who knows us.

EVH: No, it's, uh... it's not a chick with a dick, but she's definitely got balls.

D&M: So, are you guys rehearsing right now, then, getting ready for the tour?

EVH: Hey, c'mon, our first ****ing gig is June 12th!

D&M: Well, I don't know, I'm hoping you're already ready to go!

EVH: I was born ready. If the rest of the guys aren't, that's their problem.

D&M: So you're working on track number three for the CD. I heard Sammy said--

EVH: Yeah. Aw, c'mon, you know, I shouldn't be telling you any of this ****.

D&M: That's alright!

EVH: Yeah, for you!!! ****. You know, who gives a ****, really? I don't give a ****, you know? Put it this way: obviously, the hat (sic) is out of the bag... ah, ****. I gotta go. Call me tomorrow.

D&M: We'll call you tomorrow.

EVH: Alright?

D&M: Alright.

EVH: Bye.

D&M: Bye. Thank you!

EVH: Bye. You're welcome. Bye.

Pictured below: Van Halen, 2004

TJL · 04-11-2004, 09:35 AM

Is Diamond Dave allowed to see the show?

Kay Scarpetta · 04-11-2004, 08:26 PM

They're coming to Worcestor... I'm trying to convince someone to go with me.

AKA · 04-11-2004, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TJL
Is Diamond Dave allowed to see the show?

He'll be putting on a fresh coat of Rogaine opening night.

Jrnygrl · 04-12-2004, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AKA
He'll be putting on a fresh coat of Rogaine opening night.

oh that was funny!!!

Jrnygrl · 04-12-2004, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by TJL
Is Diamond Dave allowed to see the show?

that's funny too!

In a way I feel sorry for Dave, I mean he brought the brothers their first half of the fame, but he made his bed and I guess he has to live with it. Would love to see him out there with them too.

04-10-2004, 11:40 PM	#3
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	From Van Halen News Desk: Greg Dwyer and Bill Michaels, Davenport, Iowa's morning crew on Q106.5, have posted a third mp3 call to Edward Van Halen. Unlike the previous two calls, this one was rushed and cut short, but Eddie was good-natured and they shared several laughs. Little news was uncovered but what did come through was very welcome for those awaiting new Van Halen music as he revealed that the band has recorded a third new song, which he is currently mixing for the upcoming CD! This transcript of the call: EVH: Hello? D&M: Eddie! EVH: Yeah? D&M: Hey, it's Dwyer & Michaels in Iowa! EVH: ...and? D&M: How you doin'? EVH: I'm on the phone with a female companion. D&M: By the name of? EVH: Of what? D&M: We're just trying to see what her name was. EVH: Oh. D&M: Is that more important than talking to us? 'Cause if it is, we'll understand. EVH: Well... yeah, it is... unless you give good head. D&M: Well, you're not gonna get that from us, so... EVH: I could play you part of a great **in' song right now - D&M: Okay! EVH: ...but she's more important, so you're ** outta luck! D&M: Can we call back in a little while? EVH: I'm gonna be asleep, man. I've been workin'-- D&M: Oh, okay. EVH: I've been gettin' three hours of sleep a night. I'm mixing, we're recording, finishing the third tune here at my house and we're mixing somewhere else, and - hold on a second. D&M: Okay. EVH: Alright, you know what she said? [Eddie clicks over to the other call. After he comes back:] D&M: What? EVH: She goes, 'Tell 'em to ** off.' D&M: No! It sounds like somebody who knows us. EVH: No, it's, uh... it's not a chick with a dick, but she's definitely got balls. D&M: So, are you guys rehearsing right now, then, getting ready for the tour? EVH: Hey, c'mon, our first ing gig is June 12th! D&M: Well, I don't know, I'm hoping you're already ready to go! EVH: I was born ready. If the rest of the guys aren't, that's their problem. D&M: So you're working on track number three for the CD. I heard Sammy said-- EVH: Yeah. Aw, c'mon, you know, I shouldn't be telling you any of this . D&M: That's alright! EVH: Yeah, for you!!! . You know, who gives a , really? I don't give a , you know? Put it this way: obviously, the hat (sic) is out of the bag... ah, *. I gotta go. Call me tomorrow. D&M: We'll call you tomorrow. EVH: Alright? D&M: Alright. EVH: Bye. D&M: Bye. Thank you! EVH: Bye. You're welcome. Bye. Pictured below: Van Halen, 2004* Attached Images

04-11-2004, 09:35 AM	#4
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03-30-2004, 12:02 AM	#1
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Van Halen reunion: press release VAN HALEN TOURS * * * * Eddie, Alex, Michael, and Sammy Kick It Off June 11 * * * First Time Together Since 1995 * * Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony, and Sammy Hagar have set June 11th in Greensboro, NC as the kick-off for America's top rock band historic reunion, marking their first concert tour in more than nine years. Tickets will go on sale for select concerts of the nationwide tour on Saturday April 3, 2004, with pre-sale ticket information to be announced shortly. Additionally, Warner Bros. Records will be releasing "It's About Time," a newly recorded Van Halen track from the upcoming, best of Van Halen album scheduled for release this June. Since Van Halen's seminal debut album in 1978, the band has set the template for hard rock and heavy metal, continually attracting legions of fervent fans. Van Halen in concert will be performing hits from its 25-year career including the number one singles and rock tracks "Top of the World," "When It's Love," "Why Can't This Be Love," "Right Now," "Dreams," "Jump," "Best of Both Worlds," "Panama," and "Love Walks In." Sammy Hagar was the Van Halen front man from 1985-1996. During that period, all Van Halen studio albums, 5150, OU812, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge, and Balance, as well as Best of Van Halen Volume I, went straight to #1 on the Billboard charts. Live: Right Here, Right Now peaked at #5. For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge won a GRAMMY Award for "Best Hard Rock Performance with Vocal" in 1991. The GRAMMY Award-winning band has sold more than 75 million albums worldwide. Twelve Van Halen albums have been certified multi-Platinum. Additionally, the band's eponymous debut album and 1984 have both reached Diamond status, recognizing sales in excess of 10 million units each. The band holds the Guinness Book of World Records for the most Number One rock tracks (11) at album radio. Van Halen has teamed up with iloveallaccess.com to offer the ultimate fan experience featuring a variety of premium ticket packages. Packages for the Greensboro, Hershey, Philadelphia, Worcester, East Rutherford, Washington, D.C., Detroit, Auburn Hills, St. Paul, Kansas City, St. Louis, and Las Vegas concerts will be available starting Tuesday March 30 at 10am ET. For more details go to the band's Web site at www.van-halen.com. General public tickets will be available through Ticketmaster Charge-By-Phone lines, at all Ticketmaster retail ticket centers, via ticketmaster.com, and the venue Box Offices. Tickets for the Greensboro Coliseum and the Oakland Arena are available through Tickets.com.

03-30-2004, 12:09 AM	#2
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04-11-2004, 08:26 PM	#5
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