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Release Date: 16 January 2026
Label: Homespun
Packaging Type: Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 3805571210936
Genres: Hard Rock & Metal Hard Rock
Description
The hottest band of the early '80s. The biggest festival in America. One legendary night.
Homespun brings you Van Halen Live at the US Festival 1983 captured via broadcast from Cable TV, featuring the band at the height of their wild, fire-breathing powers--louder, looser, and more explosive than ever. On May 29th, in front of a massive, sun-burned California crowd, Van Halen took the stage at Glen Helen Regional Park and delivered a performance that instantly became part of rock 'n' roll folklore.
From the opening roar, the band is unstoppable. Eddie Van Halen's guitar playing is nothing short of volcanic--his riffs sharp as shrapnel, his solos bending gravity, electrifying the crowd with every impossible run. David Lee Roth, in full ringmaster mode, struts, howls, jokes, and whips the audience into a frenzy, radiating pure rock-star swagger. Alex Van Halen's thunderous drumming and Michael Anthony's driving bass and soaring harmonies complete a rhythm section built for sheer power.
This broadcast recording captures every moment of that unstoppable energy: the razor-sharp punch of "Runnin' with the Devil," the carefree blast of "Dance the Night Away," the manic celebration of "Everybody Wants Some" and "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love," and, of course, Eddie's jaw-dropping solo spotlight--still one of the most talked-about moments in festival history.
This is Van Halen before the world changed--young, hungry, and reckless in the best possible way. A band that knew no limits. A crowd that couldn't believe what they were witnessing. And a night that still stands as one of the most electrifying outdoor performances ever staged.
Tracklisting
Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks
Joni Mitchell
Elvis Presley
Rory Gallagher
Bob Dylan and The Band
Caravan
Fairport Convention
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Van Halen
Van Halen
