By: Staff
Van Halen's current lineup rocking the stage, Photo: Wikipedia
Van Halen, Rock And Roll Hall of Fame inductees and one of the most influential rock bands to come out of the ’70s and ’80s, are announcing their return to the concert stage with a 2012 North American tour. According to a press release, the announcement was made late last night during a performance at the intimate Café Wha? in NYC. Known around the world for their stage acumen and explosiveness, the legendary rock band will begin their tour on February 18th, with Kool & The Gang joining Van Halen for some dates.
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Tickets for the tour will go on sale beginning January 14 at both Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com.
In addition, Van Halen confirmed their long-awaited new album, A Different Kind Of Truth, will be released in the U.S. on February 7 via Interscope Records. The first single from the record will be “Tattoo,” and its accompanying video will debut along with the single release and album pre-orders this coming Tuesday, January 10th. A Different Kind Of Truth is Van Halen’s first studio album with David Lee Roth on vocals since the ’80s with the band’s multi-platinum album 1984.
On the tour, fans can expect Van Halen to perform songs from A Different Kind Of Truth along with songs from their arsenal of hits, including “Eruption,” “Jamie’s Cryin’,” “Running with the Devil,” “You Really Got Me,” “Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love,” “Everybody Wants Some,” “Unchained,” “Jump,” “And The Cradle Will Rock,” “Beautiful Girls,” “Mean Street,” “Somebody Get Me A Doctor,” “Panama,” “Hot For Teacher,” “I’ll Wait,” and more.
Van Halen – who the Los Angeles Times recently called “a force of nature” and “one of the flat-out greatest rock bands on the planet” – was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in March of 2007.
Formed in Los Angeles in 1974, Van Halen changed the rock and roll landscape forever with the release of their self-titled, 1978 debut album displaying unparalleled stage presence, revolutionary musicianship, and exceptional songwriting abilities. With more than 75 million albums sold across the world, the band’s record of achievement is hard to top. Among a long list of awards, recognition and accolades, Van Halen joins an elite short list of two time Diamond Award (for selling more than 10 million units of both Van Halen and 1984) honorees in the history of the music industry.
Kool & The Gang found a special sound at the unique intersection of jazz, R&B, funk and pop. Their music has been created by the same core of players for over thirty years: Robert “Kool” Bell, his brother Khalis Bayyan, their longtime friends Dennis “DT” Thomas and George “Funky” Brown.
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VAN HALEN 2012 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES:
Date City Venue On Sale Date
2/18/12 Louisville, KY KFC Yum! Center January 16
2/20/12 Detroit, MI The Palace of Auburn Hills January 14
2/22/12 Indianapolis, IN Bankers Life Fieldhouse January 14
2/24/12 Chicago, IL United Center January 14
2/28/12 New York, NY Madison Square Garden January 14
3/1/12 New York, NY Madison Square Garden January 14
3/3/12 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena January 14
3/5/12 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center January 14
3/9/12 Buffalo, NY First Niagara Center January 14
3/11/12 Boston, MA TD Garden January 14
3/15/12 Montreal, QC Bell Centre January 14
3/17/12 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre January 14
3/21/12 Ottawa, ON Scotiabank Place January 14
3/24/12 Atlantic City, NJ Boardwalk Hall TBA
3/28/12 Washington, DC Verizon Center January 14
3/30/12 Pittsburgh, PA Consol Energy Center January 14
4/1/12 Rosemont, IL Allstate Arena January 14
4/10/12 Fort Lauderdale, FL BankAtlantic Center TBA
4/12/12 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum TBA
4/14/12 Orlando, FL Amway Arena TBA
4/16/12 Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville Arena TBA
4/19/12 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena TBA
4/21/12 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum TBA
4/25/12 Charlotte, NC Time Warner Cable Arena TBA
4/27/12 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena TBA
5/1/12 Tulsa, OK BOK Center TBA
5/5/12 Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome TBA
5/7/12 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena TBA
5/9/12 Calgary, AB Scotiabank Saddledome TBA
5/11/12 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place TBA
5/17/12 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre TBA
5/19/12 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center TBA
5/22/12 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center TBA
5/24/12 Denver, CO Pepsi Center TBA
5/27/12 Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Garden Arena TBA
6/1/12 Los Angeles, CA STAPLES Center TBA
6/3/12 Oakland, CA Oracle Arena TBA
6/5/12 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion TBA
6/12/12 Anaheim, CA Honda Center TBA
6/14/12 San Diego, CA Viejas Arena TBA
6/16/12 Phoenix, AZ US Airways Center TBA
6/20/12 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center TBA
6/22/12 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center TBA
6/24/12 Houston, TX Toyota Center TBA
6/26/12 New Orleans, LA New Orleans Arena TBA
Arlene R. Weiss (12 years ago)
This is beyond awesome! Really looking forward to both VH’s new album & tour! Diamond Dave, Eddie, Wolfgang, & Alex are going to rock the globe in 2012! Really cool playing that intimate gig at Dave’s Uncle Manny’s club, Cafe Wha!