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April 20, 2008
Van Halen Back on The Road
After some time off to deal with medical problems that reportedly plagued guitarist Eddie Van Halen, the group took to the stage on April 17 in Reno Nevada.
Reports from the show suggest that Eddie appeared to be in good shape and was running and jumping around on stage in his usual energetic style.
Frontman David Lee Roth was said to be quite happy about being back in front of a crowd and boldly proclaimed "Better late than never!"
Two nights later, on April 19, the group rocked the Tiger Jam charity event at the the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
Eddie Van Halen’s undisclosed medical problems caused the postponement of 17 shows, but since then, the group has added 20 new shows to the tour.
The only official word regarding Van Halen’s medical problems came some weeks back when it was announced that he was undergoing a series of tests. Rumors circulated that he was back in rehab, but that was denied by his ex-wife, Valerie Bertinelli whose comment regarding his condition at the time was that he was "doing great."
Check out the fan-filmed video of the group’s April 19 performance at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
April 1, 2008
Wolfgang Van Halen Says Dad Is Doing Great
Appearing at the Nickolodeon’s 2008 Kid’s Choice Awards on Saturday, new Van Halen bass player, Wolfgang Van Halen, say his father Eddie is doing great.
There’s still a lot of mystery surrounding the cause of Eddie Van Halen’s medical problems, although there was much speculation that he was in rehab. Van Halen’s ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli has stated recently that Eddie is sober and is not in rehab.
Van Halen is scheduled to resume their tour on April 17 in Reno. The Reno date is a new one that was reportedly added by the group after "overwhelming fan demand." Before this new date, the group was scheduled to resume their tour in Las Vegas on April 19.
Van Halen halted their tour a few weeks ago so that Eddie could deal with his medical problems. Whether or not the true nature of his medical problems becomes public remains to be seen.
For more, check out People magazine.
March 18, 2008
Van Halen Announces New Concert Dates
So far there has been no change in the plans that have Van Halen resuming their tour on April 19 in Las Vegas.
As VH fans are aware, the tour was suspended recently due to unspecified medical problems that Eddie Van Halen was dealing with. There has been no word on what the problem is or the results of the extensive testing he was reportedly undergoing.
In addition to the Las Vegas show on April 19, the other dates for the tour have been released and are shown below. Tickets for the shows that were postponed should be honored on the new dates.
April 19 Las Vegas, NV at Mandalay Bay Events Center
April 22 Cincinnati, MI at U.S. Bank Arena
April 24 Dallas ,TX at American Airlines Center
April 26 St Louis, MO at Scottrade Center
April 28 Milwaukee, WI at Bradley Center
April 30 Pittsburgh, PA at Mellon Arena
May 02 Charlottesville, VA at John Paul Jones Arena
May 05 Raleigh, NC at RBC Center
May 07 Columbus, OH at Schottenstein Center
May 09 Atlantic City, NJ at Boardwalk Hall
May 11 Duluth, GA at Gwinnett Arena
May 13 East Rutherford, NJ at Izod Center
May 15 Baltimore, MD at 1st Mariner Arena
May 18 Hershey, PA at Giant Center
May 20 Uncasville, CT at Mohegan Sun Arena
May 23 New York, NY at Madison Square Garden
May 25 Providence, RI at Dunkin Donuts Center
May 28 Manchester, NH at Verizon Wireless Arena
May 30 Chicago, IL at Allstate Arena
June 2 Grand Rapids, MI at Van Andel Arena
March 12, 2008
Bertinelli Says Eddie Van Halen Is Not In Rehab
The latest tidbit from the Van Halen saga comes by way of Eddie Van Halen’s ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli who is quoted by People magazine saying that Eddie is not in rehab and he is sober.
She does not go into any detail about what medical problem Eddie is dealing with but does say that he is being proactive about his illness.
I suppose it is natural for people to make assumptions about someone who was in rehab not all that long ago, and all the secrecy surrounding Van Halen’s condition certainly doesn’t do much to help that situation.
There is no reported change in the group’s tour plans since the last update that said the tour will resume on April 19 in Las Vegas.
March 11, 2008
Van Halen Off The Road Until April 19
Whatever it is that is ailing Van Halen Guitar God Eddie Van Halen is not being talked about outside the inner circle of VH.
Recent word from ex Van Halen wife Valerie Bertinelli indicates that Eddie is "OK," whatever that means. I’m sure it might bring a little comfort to some VH fans, but at the same time, makes others wonder if it is the old drinking thing again.
There’s a lot of speculation that Eddie is off the wagon again and the group is remaining tight-lipped about the whole affair, which is exactly what you would expect if drinking or drugging is the problem again.
Latest word on the plans for the tour has it being placed on hiatus until April 19 when they are scheduled to Rock Las Vegas. Fans that hold tickets for the postponed shows are encouraged to hang onto them since they will be honored for the new dates.
The new dates for the postponed shows are said to be in the works and will be released as soon as they are confirmed.
Up until recently the Van Halen tour seemed to be going quite well. Venues were sold out and there were a lot of good reviews being penned.
Just before the postponements started there was talk about Eddie’s playing not being up to snuff and possible infighting within the group. Now I guess fans will just have to wait it out and see if the rock legends can rise above it all and get their act back on the road.
March 6, 2008
Speculation Swirls Around Status of Van Halen Tour
With a cancer scare and stint in rehab in Eddie Van Halen’s not-too-distant past, there’s sufficient ammunition to fuel the various rumors that are surfacing with regard to the current Van Halen reunion tour and the condition of the man himself.
One report has Eddie checking into a clinic in Texas to dry out after a spat with son and fellow band member Wolfgang. The spat was said to be due to Eddie’s drinking which Wolfgang reportedly harbors strong feelings against.
Speaking of family matters, Van Halen’s ex-wife, actress Valerie Bertinelli has checked in with her own take on Eddie’s condition. In a recent People magazine article, Bertinelli responded to questions about her ex-husband’s medical status with the following statement:
"I really don’t think it’s anybody’s business."
That might not be what a lot of people expect coming from someone who is currently promoting a tell-all book that features a good deal of what might be considered personal information concerning her ex-husband of 20 or so years.
It appears that Van Halen fans will have to wait a little longer for the straight story concerning Eddie and the tour. Any updates will be posted here as soon as I get the word.
March 5, 2008
Eddie Van Halen’s Ex Dishes More on Couple’s Past
Actress Valerie Bertinelli continues to get a lot of attention in her travels to promote her new tell-all book. In a recent interview with Ladies Home Journal magazine, she says that then-husband Eddie was in denial regarding any connection between cigarette smoking and the mouth cancer he was able to overcome in 2002.
Instead, Bertinelli states that Van Halen put the blame on metal guitar picks that he had a habit of holding in his mouth, presumably while he was performing. That conclusion may have been reached with the help of an alternative medicine practitioner that Van Halen reportedly consulted during that time.
During the interview with Ladies Home Journal Bertinelli says, "You should have seen the guy (alternative medicine practitioner) he attributes his ‘cure’ to. They sat around drinking and smoking in our hotel room. But, well, cancer hasn’t come back yet, so who am I to say…"
On the other side of the proverbial coin, Bertinelli credits Van Halen with helping her to avoid a potential problem with an eating disorder by taking her to a hot dog stand and encouraging her to consume a chili dog with cheese.
"I have always loved food way too much to have an eating disorder," she goes on to say.
So far there have not been any updates concerning Eddie Van Halen’s current medical condition and the official status of the Van Halen tour is still presumed to be "postponed." Last word on Eddie was that he was undergoing medical tests to determine the exact nature of whatever medical problem it is that has sidelined the guitarist.
March 3, 2008
Latest Van Halen Reports Focus On Eddie’s Medical Condition
The most recent reports concerning the status of the Van Halen tour are revolving around an unspecified medical condition that guitar legend Eddie Van Halen is suffering from.
No details are available about the condition Van Halen is afflicted with but he is said to be undergoing a "battery of comprehensive medical 
tests to determine a defined diagnosis and recommended medical procedures."
The above quote is said to originate with tour promoter Live Nation and was part of a statement issued this afternoon.
With Van Halen’s recent and well-publicized problems with substance abuse there is bound to be plenty of speculation that suggests alcohol or drugs are the reason behind the rocker’s current problems.
There are, of course, a virtually endless variety of potential medical problems he could be dealing with and the details will come to light eventually.
It’s reasonable to assume that the remainder of the current Van Halen tour depends on the outcome of Eddie Van Halen’s tests and Van Halen fans are likely to be following the latest news concerning the group very closely in the coming days.
New Report Says Van Halen Tour Will Continue
Music mainstay Billboard.com is reporting that they have been in contact with sources from within the Van Halen organization and the word is that the tour will continue and has not been canceled as reported elsewhere.
The show that was scheduled for tonight in Dallas, Texas at the American Airlines Center is being postponed, however, and has been rescheduled for April 24.
Billboard’s sources have reported that the next date of the tour schedule will be on March 11 in Charlottesville, West Virginia, and that a press release from the group will be released within 24 hours with the official word on the status of the tour.
The news of the tour’s cancellation came by way of the celebrity gossip website TMZ.com yesterday and has spread very quickly through the media.
Let’s hope this does not turn into another Led Zeppelin situation with the back-and-forth business of yes they will (tour) - no they won’t!
March 2, 2008
Van Halen Tour Canceled?
There are fresh reports from well-known celeb gossip website TMZ that the current Van Halen tour has just been canceled.
TMZ says their sources are reporting that hotel rooms that were booked for the band are currently being canceled. The tour was planned to continue into April, but these reports are casting doubt on that for now.
TMZ also mentioned reports that Eddie Van Halen has been "out of it" recently and that his guitar playing was "atrocious."
The fact that the group has postponed some recent tour dates with absolutely no explanation does make a report like this seem more believable and might make one wonder if EVH is battling with his addiction demons once again.
It’s kind of ironic that Van Halen’s ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli has been touting her new tell-all book recently. A book that talks about the couple’s problems with drugs during their 20-year marriage.
TMZ makes reference to the YouTube video below that was recorded at the VH show in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on February 20, and it does sound as if things may not be going as well as they should. Judge for yourself while we all await news from the group about what’s really happening with regard to the tour.
