Van Halen 1978-1984 Archive

1974-1977 - Club Days

1/25/1975 – Pasadena Civic

Jan 25, 1975 0

The day before Eddie's 20th birthday. Van Halen playing their hometown at the Pasadena Civic. Photos below are from this date...

1974-1977 - Club Days

11/22/1975 – La Cañada, CA @ The Lanterman (Photos)

Nov 22, 1975 1

Source: https://outlooknewspapers.com/blog/2020/10/16/local-promoter-recalls-van-halen-at-lchs-lanterman-auditorium Local Promoter Recalls Van Halen at LCHS, Lanterman Auditorium By Daniel Sullivan

1974-1977 - Club Days

1976 – First Radio Play on KROQ

Dec 14, 1976 0

The very first radio play, 12/14/76. "Runnin' with the Devil" Demo (Electric Lady Land, Gene Simmons version). Interviewed by Rodney Bingenheimer KROQ,...

1974-1977 - Club Days

2/18/1977 – Pasadena Civic

Feb 18, 1977 1

This show is often misdated as having been at the Starwood. The is is the correct date and venue. From “Listen To...

1974-1977 - Club Days

5/29/1977 – The Whisky (photos)

May 29, 1977 1

Van Halen play 3 nights at The Whisky. This would be after they recorded the demo with Warner Bros. early 1977....

1974-1977 - Club Days

8/1/1977 – Valencia, CA @ Magic Mountain

Aug 1, 1977 13

Van Halen live bootleg from August 1, 1977 at Magic Mountain (Valencia, CA). 2014 Remaster. This show has been dated incorrectly as 10/15/77 before. Date:...

1974-1977 - Club Days

12/31/1977 – Hollywood, CA @ The Whisky A Go Go

Dec 31, 1977 1

Van Halen playing at The Whisky on New Year's Eve 1977 to ring in the new year. Two months later the debut album will...

1978 - Van Halen I

1978 – Van Halen (album)

Feb 10, 1978 0

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;...

1978 - Van Halen I

1978 – Tour Dates

Mar 3, 1978 3

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...

1978 - Van Halen I

3/3/1978 – Chicago, IL @ The Aragon Ballroom (Photos)

Mar 3, 1978 3

Photos of Van Halen on the first show of their very first tour with Montrose and Journey. Date: 3/3/1978 Location: Chicago, IL Venue: Aragon Ballroom Lineup: Van Halen...

1978 - Van Halen I

3/4/1978 – Springfield, IL (Photos)

Mar 4, 1978 1

Van Halen on the 2nd night of their first tour in 1978 with Ronnie Montrose and Journey. Date: 3/4/1978 Location: Springfield, IL Venue: Nelson Center Lineup: Van Halen,...

1978 - Van Halen I

1978 – Upper Darby, PA @ Tower Theater

Mar 24, 1978 3

Van Halen live on their first tour with Montrose and Journey. Date: 3/24/1978 Location: Upper Darby, PA Venue: Tower Theatre Lineup: Van Halen / Montrose / Journey Source: Audience...

1978 - Van Halen I

1978 – New York City, NY @ The Palladium

Mar 25, 1978 2

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 /...

1978 - Van Halen I

4/28/1978 – New York, NY @ The Palladium

Apr 28, 1978 1

Van Halen live on 4/28/1978 in New York. After their last show with Journey/Montrose on 4/23 they play 3 shows on their way to...

1978 - Van Halen I

5/6/1978 – Amsterdam, Holland @ The Paradiso

May 6, 1978 1

Van Halen live in Eddie and Alex's homeland for the first time on tour. Date: 5/6/1978 Location: Amsterdam, Holland Venue: The...

1978 - Van Halen I

1978 Review – Sounds magazine

May 13, 1978 3

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...

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