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Concert Review: Van Halen Live In Los Angeles Diamond Dave Is Back
Whoa am I tired. And you know why? I just rocked my face off at the Van Halen concert!
Van Halen is one of my all-time favorite bands. Last night I was able to see them at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Check this picture out. Even made the newspaper!
Eddie and Alex Van Halen are back with David Lee Roth for a tour that many believe could be their final ever. In fact, VH has postponed 30 dates of the tour for unknown reasons. Hmmmm.
Van Halen came out on the stage playing Eruption. I love that song, but it was probably the lowest point of the show for me. Well except for when they played that stupid new song Tattoo. This is because Staples Center was having horrible audio problems. The song was echoing off the back wall. Sounded horrible But by the time Running With The Devil came on audio was locked down and the band was on fire. It’s been a dream of mine to see this band see play that song. So stoked.
Halen played tons of non-radio tracks like Hear About It Later, And The Cradle Will Rock, and Women In Love. Highlights for me.
David Lee Roth had a couple raps that were a crackup. He asked a girl if she wanted to make a sex tape. Woooo. But he also wore a pretty stupid outfit and slides around like some crazy dude. I prefer the kicks.
If you love VH go see this show. Van Halen is the one band I’ve always wished died in a fiery plane crash back in 1985 so they didn’t spend so long ruining their legacy. But after seeing this show, I’m glad they’re all still breathing.
Daily Detour
The Darkness ‘Every Inch Of You’ Clip. And Johnny Ramone’s Grave. ALSO: Van Halen's Baby Sitter
Hey there. I’m Eddie DaRoza, and here’s your Daily Detour from the foot of Johnny Ramone’s grave in Los Angeles.
Here I am sneaking around the Hollywood Forever cemetery. Jonny’s ashes were laid in this statue in 2004. And Ramone’s bass player Dee Dee, who died in 2002, is buried somewhere around here as well. Can’t wait to find that one.
So anyways, while in Los Angeles I will be seeing Van Halen not once, but twice this week.
If you’re a Van Halen fan be sure to check out laweekly.com for a great cover story on the band. In 1978 VH embarked on a major tour. Their record label Warner Brothers wasn’t going to send the wild guys out alone so they had Ted Cohen baby sit the band on the road. The article has some great stories from Ted about the parties, the groupies, and if Valerie Bertenelie really broke up the band.
One of my favorite bands is The Darkness. They have a new album coming out. Here’s a clip of a recently released song and the coolest lyrics video ever.
Hot Cakes will be out in August.
And finally today, I love my iPhone but I really hate my charger. In fact, I left it in Mexico just yesterday! Bummer. I found this cool one on Kickstarter that looks really handy and it’s only twelve bucks. It doubles as a tripod in case you need to film yourself. I do.
Ok that’s all for me. I am out of here. Say bye to Johnny. Later.
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Win Two Tickets To The Van Halen Tour 2012 VH IS BACK
California’s original party band is back! After a 25 year separation, David Lee Roth has finally rejoined the band that blew so many minds for so many years. And I am proud to say I have two tickets (2) for one (1) lucky reader to go enjoy a show on their just announced tour.
Tweet (@eddiedaroza) or email (theradreport@gmail.com) me your favorite Rothism. Real VH fans know what I’m talkin’ about! TRR staff will have some beers and pick our favorite. Have fun at the show!
Thanks.
New Music
Listening to the new Van Halen album and wow I can’t believe it – VH is back!
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