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Video of Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Jason Bonham rehearsing the VAN HALEN song "Poundcake" for their upcoming summer 2024 tour can be seen below. Produced by Live Nation, the 28-date "The Best Of All Worlds" tour will commence on July 13 in West Palm Beach, Florida and will conclude on August 31 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Watch HAGAR, ANTHONY, SATRIANI And BONHAM Rehearse VAN HALEN's 'Poundcake' For Upcoming Tour

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Formed during the 1970s in California, Van Halen not only showcased their talents on stage but also led hard rock to the forefront of music. For nearly 50 years, the band welcomed members like Gary Cherone, Wolfgang Van Halen, Mark Stone, and Sammy Hagar to the lineup. Throughout their time in the spotlight, the band released 12 studio albums and helmed over a dozen tours. And while knowing the band went through some growing pains over the years, Hagar recently discussed the Best of All Worlds tour and how he wanted this tour to be a “Thank You” to all those who supported the group over the years.

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Sammy Hagar kicked off the Best of All Worlds tour last night in West Palm Beach with a 21-song set packed with Van Halen classics. Hagar was accompanied by longtime musical partners Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Jason Bonham, plus multi-instrumentalist Rai Thistlethwayte. After an introductory video full of musical, backstage and award show moments from Hagar's career played on the massive screen behind the stage, the band launched into "Good Enough," the opening track from 5150, Hagar's first album with Van Halen.

Sammy Hagar Launches Van Halen-Focused 2024 Tour: Video, Set List

Formed in 1973 in Southern California, the rock band Van Halen is known for its titular lead guitar player and giant rock songs. Eddie Van Halen, who is simply one of the best six-string players in the history of rock music, rose to fame with his band—which also featured several prominent lead singers, David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar—thanks to his expressive playing and one-of-a-kind artistry.

3 Eternal Van Halen Songs that Have Stood the Test of Time

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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When you’re the son of Eddie Van Halen, try as you might, you’re always going to fall under his shadow at times. It’s a burden that Wolfgang Van Halen has learned to live with, and in a recent interview with MusicRadar, he detailed how he’s molded his approach to his guitar playing to help veer away from direct associations with his old man. “I approach guitar playing more as a producer and more as a drummer than a guitar player,” he explains. “Rhythm is always the first thing for me and melody is the second. “It's more about songwriting when it comes to...

Wolfgang Van Halen doesn't want to sound like his dad – but holds one soloing lesson from him to heart

Van Halen is dropping an expanded edition of their hit album For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge!. The boxed set comes with the remastered version of the album,. "plus a previously unreleased live show from the West End Marketplace Dallas, TX on 12/4/91, as well as previously unreleased alternate versions of their hits “Right Now” & “The Dream Is Over.” states the Van Halen press release.

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As the Best Of All Worlds summer tour nears, Sammy Hagar says he and his bandmates have rehearsed over 30 songs so far with 90 percent of them coming from the Van Halen catalog. Hagar, who spoke with Ultimate Classic Rock just days away from the tour opener, is pulling...

Hagar: 90 Percent Of Rehearsed Songs Are From Van Halen

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Sammy Hagar kicked off his summer 2024 tour Saturday night (July 13) at the 20,000-capacity iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, Florida. For "The Best Of All Worlds" tour, Hagar and his bandmates in THE CIRCLE — ex-VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony and drummer Jason Bonham — are being joined by guitarist virtuoso Joe Satriani, who has recorded and performed with Hagar and Anthony in the band CHICKENFOOT, and multi-instrumentalist Rai Thistlethwayte.

Watch: HAGAR, ANTHONY, SATRIANI And BONHAM Perform VAN HALEN Classics At 'The Best Of All Worlds' Kick-Off Concert

He pulled out a ton of Van Halen classics with Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, and Jason Bonham in Florida. Last night in West Palm Beach, Florida, Sammy Hagar kicked off The Best of All Worlds Tour at the iThink Financial Amphitheatre. Along with former bandmate and longtime collaborator Michael Anthony, Hagar is celebrating his storied time with Van Halen on this run. With some help from fellow rock juggernauts Joe Satriani and Jason Bonham, the group is bringing Van Halen’s catalog back to life on stage. Last night’s set was filled with some of Van Halen’s biggest hits, and a few rare gems. Fans were also treated to select songs from Montrose and Chickenfoot, as well as Hagar and Satriani’s solo catalogs.

Setlist + Video: Sammy Hagar Kicks Off Best of All Worlds Tour

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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Iron Maiden is a British heavy metal band known for their powerful sound, intricate guitar work, and iconic mascot, “Eddie.” Formed in 1975, Iron Maiden has been a leading figure in the metal genre, influencing countless bands and gaining a dedicated global following. Their music often features epic themes, complex arrangements, and operatic vocals, courtesy of lead vocalist Bruce Dickinson. Some of their most famous songs include “The Number of the Beast,” “Run to the Hills,” and “Fear of the Dark.” Iron Maiden’s longevity and consistency in delivering energetic live performances have cemented their status as one of the most enduring and influential metal bands of all time.

10 Best Iron Maiden Songs of All Time

The '90s were a turbulent time for Van Halen. After soaring through the previous decade as quite possibly the most universally beloved rock band on the planet, the group hit bumpier terrain in the '90s. Although they released two multi-platinum albums in the first half of the decade, they also endured nasty public feuding, two more lineup changes, the genre-resetting revolution of grunge and their first flat-out commercial failure.

Top 20 Van Halen and Solo Songs From the ’90s

Former AC/DC drummer Chris Slade has discussed his time with the legendary rock band in a new interview. In a revealing interview with Jimmy Kay on The Metal Voice, Slade, who was part of the main lineup between 1989 and 1994, opened up about his tenure with AC/DC and his decision to leave the band when they began trialling Phil Rudd again.

‘I Was Devastated’: Former AC/DC Drummer Chris Slade Opens Up on Shock Band Exit

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Picking your one favorite Black Sabbath riffs feels like an impossible task, but Eddie Van Halen had one absolute favorite by metal's founding fathers. On a 2023 episode of The Power Hour (on AXS TV), hosts Matt Pinfield, Caity Babs and Josh Bernstein were joined by Mammoth WVH's Wolfgang Van Halen and Sabbath's Geezer Butler.

What Eddie Van Halen’s Favorite Black Sabbath Riff Was

When Robert Trujillo joined Metallica, he faced the immense challenge of not just fitting into one of the most iconic bands in metal history, but mastering a role that many bassists would find daunting. Trujillo, who has been with Metallica for over two decades, recently opened up about the unique difficulties he encountered in an interview with Bass Player.

ROBERT TRUJILLO Says "There Aren’t Many Bassists" That Could Play In METALLICA, Praises CLIFF BURTON & JASON NEWSTED

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Affluent people can splurge their money on the most luxurious possessions and lifestyles. However, most rich people are wise with money, refrain from making unnecessary purchases, and instead put their money to profitable use. Check out the list of 12 such things.

12 Things People Who Are Good With Money Will Never Spend On

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Van Halen Releases ‘For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge’ Expanded Edition

Originally released June 17, 1991, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge was an immediate success, debuting at #1 in the July 6 issue of Billboard and staying there...

Van Halen Releases ‘For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge’ Expanded Edition

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