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EDDIE VAN HALEN At Phoenix International Raceway; First Photos Released
- Apr. 21, 2007
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In what might be Eddie Van Halen's first public appearances since entering rehab, the guitarist is at Phoenix International Raceway in Arizona this weekend for NASCAR's Subway Fresh Fit 500 race. On Friday (April 20), he unveiled two guitars at the track — a custom-made Fender Stratocaster and a limited-edition EVH "Frankenstein" model, which is a duplicate of the guitar he played in VAN HALEN's early days. Check out pictures: Photo#1, Photo#2, Photo#3 (photo by Robert LeSieur), Photo#4. Eddie will be back at the track today (Saturday, April 21) to act as an honorary race official, when he'll help greet the drivers as their introduced before the race begins. At the conclusion of the race, the winner will be presented with the custom Fender guitar. Eddie previously said, "I am honored on behalf of EVH Brand guitars, amps, and musical products to be invited to such an exciting and fun event. I feel privileged to be working with such amazing organizations like Phoenix International Raceway, their NASCAR event, and Fender." Phoenix International Raceway President Bryan R. Sperber said, "I'm personally delighted that Eddie Van Halen has accepted our invitation to join us as our Honorary Race Official for the Subway Fresh Fit 500. There is no one who has had the kind of impact on music that he and his band — VAN HALEN — have had. I know it will be a thrill for the drivers and fans to have Eddie at Phoenix International Raceway for the NASCAR weekend."
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COMMENT | Hmm
posted by :
4/21/2007 3:24:34 PM
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He's looking a bit better...
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COMMENT | Why did I already know........
posted by :
4/21/2007 3:30:33 PM
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He would cut his hair. Is that part of the fucking "12 steps"?
At least he didn't dye it bright red. I've seen that happen to the newly sober before.
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COMMENT | Well...
posted by : Bruschi54
4/21/2007 3:36:02 PM
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Someone finally visited an oral surgeon!! Way to go Eddie!!
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COMMENT | I think I speak for everyone...
posted by : mudguts
4/21/2007 3:39:25 PM
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when I say he looks like a retired gay porn star.
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COMMENT |
posted by : stwla888
4/21/2007 3:43:08 PM
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Someone is having a Balance tour flashback.
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COMMENT | Clean and sober...
posted by : FH
4/21/2007 3:44:38 PM
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Let's hope.
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COMMENT | LOOKING GOOOD!!!!!
posted by :
4/21/2007 3:55:59 PM
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Nice tan! Looking good my man!
Who knows?
Maybe a summer Van Halen tour is still not impossible?
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COMMENT | Maybe there's hope after all
posted by :
4/21/2007 4:13:44 PM
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I have to say, he's looking much healthier. Like he's finally put down the meth long enough to gain some weight and get some sun.
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COMMENT | Good to see.................
posted by : Dee67
4/21/2007 4:35:07 PM
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Time in rehab, some dental work - a fresh, new look to mark his progress.
Good for you Ed. Keep on it - don't fail yourself, your family and your fans...
Bring the Van Halen name back to it's former glory.
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COMMENT | Hell Yeah!
posted by :
4/21/2007 4:44:15 PM
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Eddie Looks Great!
I wonder if any of the racers wont know who he is? lol
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COMMENT | I would say
posted by :
4/21/2007 4:47:58 PM
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Guys like the Burton brothers and Elliot Sadler do. We're proud of you Ed. Keep it up brother!
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COMMENT | =)
posted by :
4/21/2007 4:52:20 PM
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He looks way healthier than a few months back. Hope he picks up his guitar and starts to rock
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COMMENT | 13th Step, Eddie
posted by : Expanded Consciousness
4/21/2007 5:33:40 PM
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Call Dave and Mike and remember the glories of Rock N' Roll.
Lookin' good and California, my man.
Now make some noise!
I knew doing someone connected to the porn biz would do Eddie some good!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
4/21/2007 6:12:02 PM
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Lookin great Eddie! Keep up the good work and good luck.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
4/21/2007 6:37:28 PM
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Holy Sunless Tanner Batman!!!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
4/21/2007 7:00:58 PM
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wow he dosn't look like the crypt keeper anymore.. he looks clean thats good.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
4/21/2007 7:36:11 PM
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looking good eddie, now call sammy up and make us a new VH album.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
4/21/2007 7:41:36 PM
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Wow... With his short hair, he doesn't look like he's going to die...
And hooray for calling a dentist.
Now get David back!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
4/21/2007 7:41:55 PM
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Good lord does he look a hundred times better then a year ago.
Hopefully he keeps it up.
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COMMENT | THERE YOU GO!...
posted by :
4/21/2007 8:02:16 PM
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LOOKING HEALTHY BRO! CAN'T WAIT FOR YOU TO GET BACK TO PLAYING GUITAR LIKE NO ONE ELSE CAN! HEALTHY AND CREATIVE.
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COMMENT | He Is The Man
posted by :
4/21/2007 8:39:40 PM
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He looks good and ready to rock.
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COMMENT | Hair
posted by :
4/21/2007 9:22:32 PM
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Why would he cut his hair? He looks EMO and/or punk! Looks heathier but bad hair cut!
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COMMENT | VH 1...
posted by : Javelin
4/21/2007 9:24:03 PM
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I went to see Classic Albums Live last night as they played the VH 1 album. What a killer show, i must say they sounded better they the original Van Halen on the 04 tour.
If you have not checked out these guys do your self as favor and do it! They play Zeppelin note for note!
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COMMENT | I should say
posted by : Javelin
4/21/2007 9:25:04 PM
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Every album they play is note for note!
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COMMENT | EDDIE IS LOOKING GOOD
posted by : RiotAct666
4/21/2007 9:25:39 PM
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Keep up the good work Ed. And good luck to you!
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COMMENT | Don't let him fool you again.
posted by :
4/21/2007 10:35:15 PM
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Just a tan and some caps and tinted hair, that's all. He's still the same underneath. It's just a publicity stunt for the guitar company to make some money on a promise from Eddie.
When he was at the NAMM's in January he was toast.
probably an and had a bottle of booze and some meth after the presentation.
To bad, could of continued off were Balance was left and got back Sammy and Mikey for some new material and a couple of CD's,
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COMMENT |
posted by :
4/21/2007 11:05:19 PM
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Edward, Find some rockin' new singer and make a new record. Look ahead. Playin' the oldies is not the challenge you're after. It's not too late man....
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COMMENT | their ?
posted by :
4/21/2007 11:13:56 PM
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not that it matters even a little, but: it's "they're"
:)b
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COMMENT | ...
posted by :
4/22/2007 12:01:21 AM
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He looks happy and healthy! Keep your fingers crossed folks.
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COMMENT |
posted by : wooten
4/22/2007 12:35:14 AM
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Looks fine to me. Can't wait for new music.
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COMMENT | Don't let them fool you again
posted by : cliffburt
4/22/2007 1:08:17 AM
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You can't cut the guy a break and give him kudos for his progress for this disease he has....your perfect ? Namm was before rehab.
To the rest of the posters who support this human being ....thank you.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
4/22/2007 1:40:07 AM
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He looks amazing. Way to go Eddie.
John
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COMMENT | EVH
posted by : RealityDose 101
4/22/2007 2:05:53 AM
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Looks like maybe he's got his shit together, now it's time to get back to work!!!!! BTW.......Who really gives a fuck if he cut his hair or not? What does that have to do making/performing music? Come on, people!!!!
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COMMENT |
posted by : jonp347
4/22/2007 2:48:52 AM
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He looks a whole lot better now. Not to talk bad but he looks a lot like my late grandfather in the picture of him smiling, holding his signature guitar.
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COMMENT | meth
posted by :
4/22/2007 7:31:11 AM
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why does everyone keep saying he used meth? has this been a rumor or was he busted with it a while back or something?
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COMMENT | Aside from the teeth job...
posted by :
4/22/2007 8:51:47 AM
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he looked better a few months back.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
4/22/2007 8:54:37 AM
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Wow, I barely recognise him. Looking much better now.
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COMMENT | Had to use meth when he had the tongue cancer!
posted by :
4/22/2007 10:06:25 AM
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It releaved the pain, but once a meth user always a meth user!
plus FANS of Eddie and VH 3 days of rehab can cure even the common cold, he'll be back on the stuff right after he's done with
any public shows.
Come on he was suppose to kick the habit back in 1995 and cleaned up, but look what happen after that 1 year of rehab.
So don't count your chickens.
I love Eddie and VH, but saw him in concert in 2004 and what a waste of a tour he was horrible, and just think that will probably be the last time he'll play.
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COMMENT | proud
posted by :
4/22/2007 4:43:42 PM
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OF HIM I AM.
He has a shot at life after crap, let him take it.
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COMMENT | eddie at nascar race
posted by :
4/22/2007 5:21:56 PM
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i agree with the one guy that posted here, don;t kow who he is but i have to agree with his opinion, Eddie can show up for a nascar race but can't make it for his rock in roll hall of fame induction, what a bunch of crap! eddie probably went to the same re-hab place that britney spears an lindsay lohan went to, oh hey look at me, three days and i'm sober, yeah right. if they don't do a tour with dave or release new material soon i won't support van halen anymore eddie was drunk on the 2004 tour and his playing sucked, he looked half out of it the whole show.
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