Released: Feb. 10, 1978
Source: Wikipedia
Shortly after its release, Van Halen became regarded as one of rock and roll's greatest debut albums, by both fans and critics;...
Start Date: 3/3/1978 - End Date: 12/3/1978Locations: North America, Europe, Japan
Van Halen's first tour was in support of the debut album in 1978. The...
Van Halen opening for Journey and Montrose. Photo Credit: Sheri Lynn Behr
Date: 3/25/1978
Location: New York City, NY
Venue: The Palladium
Lineup: Van Halen /...
Article written about VH in their early days, this comes from Sounds magazine, May 13, 1978. They were just about to conquer the world…
Columbus, Ohio (3/16/1978). Van...
Van Halen live in Newcastle, England
Date: 5/21/1978
Location: Newcastle, England
Venue: City Hall
Headliner: Black Sabbath
Source: Audience bootleg (Quality: A)
Audio Bootleg
On Fire
I'm The One
Bass Solo
Runnin' With...
Van Halen live bootleg from 5/22/1978. This was on their first run thru England opening for Black Sabbath.
Date: 5/22/1978
Location: Manchester, England
Venue: Manchester Apollo
Headliner: Black...
Date: 5/28/1978
Location: Ipswich, UK
Venue: Gaumont Theatre
Headliner: Black Sabbath
Source: Audience bootleg (Quality: A)
Audio Bootleg
On Fire
I'm The One
Bass Solo
Runnin' With The...
^ Photo: Ross Haflin
Date: 6/1/1978
Location: London, England
Venue: Hammersmith Odeon
Headliner: Black Sabbath
Source: Audience bootleg (Quality: A)
Audio Bootleg
On Fire 3:32
I'm The...
Van Halen live on 8/6/1978 at the Oklahoma Jam. Great quality although a little fuzzy at times.
Date: 8/6/1978
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Venue: Super...
Wow!! New unearthed video footage of Van Halen on their first tour in 1978!!! Massive thanks to Paul Fletcher/B2B Productions for releasing this footage...
Eddie's 1st Guitar Player magazine interview for the November 1978 issue.
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Edward Van Halen's clean, powerful lead playing was first recorded earlier this year on...
Start Date: 3/25/1979End Date: 10/7/1979Locations: North America, Europe, JapanVan Halen's 1979 World Vacation Tour was the band's first headline tour taking them...
Start Date: May 12, 1981End Date: Oct 25, 1981Locations: North America (US, Canada)Promo Tour: Nov 1981 (Germany, Italy, Spain, France)
Van Halen's 1981 tour, dubbed...
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