1979 – Rochester, NY @ War Memorial Coliseum

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Van Halen in Rochester, NY on the tour for Van Halen II. This is the show where the 3 live music videos were filmed below.

Date: 5/18/1979
Location: Rochester, NY
Venue: War Memorial Coliseum
Opening band: The Granati Brothers
Ticket price: $10.00 / $12.00
Attendance/Capacity: 4,902 / 4,902
Source: Official Live Videos

Dance the Night Away

You’re No Good

Bottoms Up

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