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May 22, 2012

Van Halen sets Oklahoma City concert date

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Due to an unprecedented number of requests from fans throughout the state of Oklahoma, Van Halen has agreed to add an additional show to their massive U.S. Tour and will now play Chesapeake Energy Arena on Saturday, September 15.

 Formed in Los Angeles in 1974, Van Halen changed the rock and roll landscape forever with the release of their self-titled, 1978 debut album. Displaying unparalleled stage presence, musicianship, and songwriting abilities, the band has sold more than 75 million albums worldwide and created a record of achievement that is hard to top. Van Halen joins an elite short list of two-time Diamond Award (10 million sales) honorees for their albums Van Halen and 1984. The band was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in March of 2007.

 “The current Van Halen Tour has proven to be so successful and such great fun for both the fans and this iconic band,” said Randy McElrath, senior vice president of booking for Live Nation.  “In response Van Halen has decided to extend their tour- much to the delight of their numerous fans in Oklahoma City.”

 Opening act, Ky-mani Marley, son of legendary Bob Marley, has gained world-wide recognition and praise for his musical style, which transcends cultural and creative boundaries incorporating world music, hip hop, blues, rock, and reggae into one melodic entity. Since 1999, Marley has released four studio albums and an autobiography, a GRAMMY nomination, and in 2009 started the charitable Love Over All Foundation (LOAF), which caters to empowering and educating youth. Ky-mani Marley is currently putting the finishing touches on his new album, Evolution of a Revolution.

 

 

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