Join us as we honor the 4th anniversary of Eddie Van Halen’s passing with a special episode reflecting on the band’s early tours. The Vernomatic and Van Halen superfan Dave Dietter, who between the two attended all six of Van Halen’s first groundbreaking tours, share their personal memories and insider stories from the road. In this episode, the hosts dive into the 1978 Van Halen I Tour, recalling the raw energy of the band’s first significant performances and how Eddie’s revolutionary guitar style left crowds in awe. On the 1979 Van Halen II Tour, they reminisce about the band’s growing confidence, bigger crowds, and the unforgettable backstage moments that defined this era. As they discuss the 1980 Women and Children First Tour, the hosts share wild stories about the band’s infamous antics on stage and off. Moving into the 1981 Fair Warning Tour, they reflect on the band's more intense, gritty performances and the dramatic shift in their live show. The 1982 Diver Down Tour brought larger production values, and the hosts talked about how the band’s visual spectacle began to match their musical prowess. They also recount attending the legendary 1983 US Festival, where Van Halen delivered a career-defining performance in front of hundreds of thousands of fans. The episode culminates with tales from the 1984 Tour, where the band’s massive success brought even bigger shows, with Eddie’s evolving style and stage presence taking center stage. The hosts provide rare, firsthand stories about these unforgettable moments in rock history. Whether you're a longtime Van Halen fan or discovering their legacy, this episode is packed with personal anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories that celebrate Eddie Van Halen and the band’s early triumphs. Don’t miss this intimate tribute to one of rock’s most sumptuous eras! 👉 Connect with Metal Mayhem ROC: Website: 🌐 https://www.metalmayhemroc.com/ Merch: 🌟 https://metalmayhemroc.etsy.com Instagram: 🌟 https://www.instagram.com/metalmayhemroc Facebook: 👍 https://www.facebook.com/groups/metalmayhemroc X: 🐦 https://www.twitter.com/MetalMayhemROC YouTube: 📹 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Y8gRcKQODNMWwyLBfIHOA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices