THE MIGHTY VAN HALEN 1978-1984

The ultimate Van Halen archive celebrating the original band from 1978 to 1984. Includes live audio, video, bootlegs, interviews and photos. This site attempts to chronicle those legendary years. [Disclaimer]

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Tour Date Archive

1978 – Tour Dates

Start Date: 3/3/1978 - End Date: 12/3/1978Locations: North America, Europe, Japan Van Halen's first tour...

1979 Tour Dates – World Vacation Tour

Start Date: 3/25/1979End Date: 10/7/1979Locations: North America, Europe, JapanVan Halen's 1979 World Vacation Tour...

1980 Tour Dates – World Invasion Tour

Start Date: Mar 19, 1980 – End Date: Nov 15, 1980 Locations: North America, Europe The...

1981 Tour Dates – Fair Warning Tour

Start Date: May 12, 1981End Date: Oct 25, 1981Locations: North America (US, Canada)Promo Tour:...

1982 Tour Dates – Hide Your Sheep Tour

Start Date: Jul 14, 1982 - End Date: May 29, 1983Locations: North America, South...

1984 Tour Dates

Start Date: Jan 18, 1984 - End Date: Sep 2, 1984Locations: North America, Europe...

1978 - Van Halen I

1979 - Van Halen II

1980 - Women and Children First

1981 - Fair Warning

1982 - Diver Down

1984 - 1984

Van Halen Tour Date Archive

Tour Date Archive 1978-1984

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Interviews

1979 – David Lee Roth Interview

* 4/9 date is loose approximation. Interview with David Lee Roth shortly after Van Halen II was released. Audio Interview David Lee Roth Interview...

7/25/1979 – St. Paul, MN (Photos & Interview)

Interview with Eddie and Alex on 7/25/1979 before their second show in St. Paul, MN. Date: 7/25/1979 Location: St. Paul, MN Venue: St. Paul Civic Auditorium Support: Screams*...

10/30/1978 – Edward Van Halen interview with Steve Rosen

At the end of 1978 Edward does an inteview with Steve Rosen and plays thru some of the new songs on his guitar without...

1984 – David Lee Roth Interview – Discussing Crazy From The Heat

11/28/1984 David Lee Roth Interview with Lisa Robinson.  Dave talks about the upcoming EP release, Crazy From The Heat, and briefly touches on some...

4/24/1980 – Cincinnati, OH (incindent)

Van Halen interview on 4/29/1980 in Cleveland, OH. Dave, Alex and Mike stop by WMMS with Kid Leo before their Richfield show. They talk...

Videos