VanHalen Leaked as The Halftime Entertainment for Superbowl XLVII in New Orleans

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June 13, 2012 at 11:19 pm Quote #15486

ron
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VanHalen Leaked as The Halftime Entertainment for Superbowl XLVII in New Orleans.
by Bruce Owens on June 13, 2012

Mike Florio from ProFootBall Talk has broken the news (or started the rumor) that VanHalen will be the halftime entertainment for the next Superbowl. This would be no surprise to anyone seeing that the overly-sanitized NFL needs to head in a safer direction after Madonna’s finger-flipping debacle.

From ProFootBall.com: Thanks to a reader who actually read all of a new article regarding an upcoming Van Halen reunion tour, band founder Eddie Van Halen has dropped what could be a hint that the group will be in New Orleans in early February for something other than the Jambalaya.

“[I]n November, we’ll hit Japan, and in the new year, we’ll possibly do something special, but I can’t talk about it,” Van Halen tells Marco R. della Cava of USA Today.

I’ve yet to come up with all the “special” things a rock group can do that would require extreme discretion (although in some states that list could be longer than in others), but playing at the Super Bowl would be at or near the top.

I had the pleasure to catch VanHalen’s latest tour before it was canceled, and the band is on top of their game. The big shock is how Eddie evolves technically on the guitar. Every year he becomes a better player.

Though some think the more radio-friendly VanHager tunes may be a bit more suited for a family program, VanHalen still has plenty of catalog that will fit the bill. “Running with the Devil” is a must-play for the west coast metal rockers. I would also love to see what they could do with 50 NFL cheerleaders and Mtv favorite “Hot for Teacher”.

Say what you will, but VanHalen could actually be the best halftime show we have had since Janet Jackson freaked out the censors.


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June 14, 2012 at 6:12 am Quote #15498

animal
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Cool


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June 14, 2012 at 6:20 am Quote #15499

Mac22
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Sweet i’ll get to watch my favourite team(Dallas Cowboys) and my favourite band both play the Superbowl this year.


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June 14, 2012 at 7:21 am Quote #15503

src
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You mean the 49ers will be there.


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June 14, 2012 at 7:54 am Quote #15505

muroh73
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I like the line that says it’s no surprise because the NFL needs to head in a safer direction :lol: . Years ago who would have thought that VH would be the “safer direction”.

Somebody better tell the NFL to make sure the blowers are off in the Superdome.


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June 14, 2012 at 9:09 am Quote #15510

Wes
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I’ll believe it when I see it. Otherwise, I’m not getting too excited about it.



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June 14, 2012 at 9:13 am Quote #15511

mcs5150
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““Running with the Devil” is a must-play for the west coast metal rockers.” I am sure the more religious sections of the US would not approve of this song being played :)


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June 14, 2012 at 9:47 am Quote #15514

jroundy
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Wes:
I’ll believe it when I see it. Otherwise, I’m not getting too excited about it.

I’m with you on that.


The poor folks play for keeps down here…They’re the living dead. Nobody rules these streets at night like Van Halen!!


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June 14, 2012 at 9:58 am Quote #15516

Dutchie
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Wes:
I’ll believe it when I see it. Otherwise, I’m not getting too excited about it.

Man, I haven’t heard that sentence since earlier this year…. ;)

It will be cool to get a little proshot footage of them…. Guess I’ll have to watch the superbowl until half time :(


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June 14, 2012 at 10:30 am Quote #15519

oryo
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Wes:
I’ll believe it when I see it. Otherwise, I’m not getting too excited about it.



I agree! Until I see it! Until then it’s just ANOTHER rumor.


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June 14, 2012 at 1:41 pm Quote #15532

ks34vh
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Im with you guys as well, Ill believe it when I see it, But this is nice to think about, this would be one of the greatest things in recent years. Alot of potential here. I know we thought some awards show, american idol the rock band show a few years ago, but this would be stellar…


Laughing at the Days Garbage Through Loud Volume, This is “Laughing At Reality”..

VHT Member since 2001


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June 14, 2012 at 1:49 pm Quote #15534

SCOOBIE
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Sweet , Bears vs Raiders in overtime superbowl (Bears win!) VH halftime show. I can die a happy man :-P


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June 14, 2012 at 4:44 pm Quote #15540

sbnitro
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Bears win! I’ll go with that! VH at halftime would be cool too.


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June 14, 2012 at 11:31 pm Quote #15548

VAiN
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I doubt this is true.. I sort of hope it’s not. a 12-15 minute set in a stadium, no thank you.


Resident dickhead. I will hurt your delicate feelings.


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June 15, 2012 at 8:02 am Quote #15557

sickman
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I hope it is true, I’ll take 12-15 minute pro shot performance any day. Not to mention, what a way to show the world you are still a relevant band.

But like others have mentioned, I’ll believe it when I see it.


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