Van Halen 2012 Concert Tickets

Have you ever heard of the infamous bowl of M&Ms requirement in the dressing room of the band Van Halen whenever they would hold a concert? They demanded that a bowl of M&Ms with all the brown M&Ms removed should be placed in their dressing room. This demand began with the use of a concert technical contract rider wherein a band may specify a “wish list”. They pioneered this making a notable effect on the modern rock industry tours. The requirements include power availability, stage construction details and other technical issues, however, the chocolate bowl was something unique and was placed there not because of capricious demands but as a test of whether or not the venue read the terms of the contract and followed through it.

This was a creative step the band Van Halen made to ensure their safety as before there were many inadequate compliance made by the local organizers that put the road crew of Van Halen in danger. The chocolate bowl demand was a means of ensuring that the venue properly honored their terms.

Not only did the band assured their safety but also the safety of everyone who would be in there. Also, they made sure that all technical problems would be at bay during the concert so that they could give their fans the entertainment they deserved. This is why Van Halen is widely acclaimed as has millions of fans worldwide. They have been in the industry for decades and despite the ups and downs and many distinct band member changes, they’re still one of the best mainstream rock band, having the most number one hits on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. Van Halen is the 19th best selling band/artist of all time having sales of over 56 million albums in the US alone and 80 million albums worldwide as of 2007. All this despite the drama surrounding the exists of past members that gained mass press coverage and controversy.

The band was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007 after a three year hiatus beginning in 2004. They have twelve studio albums in total, their last album released way back in 1998. They just announced a tour across North America for this year, for their new album release after 14 years! A Different Kind of Truth, Van Halen’s newest album will be released on February 7. Van Halen’s 2012 tour will begin on February 18. All Van Halen tickets are available now until the concert on June 26.

This will be the first comeback of an epic American rock band years of facing controversies and difficulties. Tickets are expected to be sold out so make sure to get your tickets early. There are many reputable sources of tickets online such as the TicketCenter, your prime stop for all your ticketing needs.