Eddie Van Halen returned to Philadelphia in 2012 with a ferocity that proved why he remains one of the greatest guitarists in history.
These clips capture raw, unfiltered moments — solos, crowd interaction, and classic Van Halen energy.
Eddie Van Halen — Guitar Solo
Ain’t Talkin’ ’Bout Love / Jump
Alex Van Halen — Drum Solo
Thunderous precision from Alex
Running With the Devil
Classic Van Halen energy
You Really Got Me
Kinks cover that launched VH
Unchained
Pure crunch and swagger
III / Wait / Hot for Teacher
One of rock’s most famous intros
Beautiful Girls
Classic party-era Van Halen
Dance the Night Away
Melodic and upbeat VH
Ice Cream Man / Panama
Two eras collide
Tattoo
From A Different Kind of Truth
She’s the Woman
New material, old fire
Somebody Get Me a Doctor
High-octane VH
Band Greeting Philadelphia
Van Halen talks to the crowd
Leaving the Stage
The end of a legendary night