Eddie Van Halen played at the New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum many times over the years, and at one show in the early 80’s, I managed to photograph Van Halen with a Pentax K-1000 film camera.
In honor of Eddie’s passing on October 6th, 2020 we are sharing those photographs here.
Eddie Van Halen on stage at the New Haven Coliseum in the early eighties (b&w) Eddie Van Halen on stage at the New Haven Coliseum in the early eighties (color) Eddie Van Halen smiling on stage (b&w) Eddie Van Halen smiling on stage (color) Van Halen on stage at the New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum Eddie Van Halen at the New Haven Coliseum David Lee Roth and Eddie Van Halen on stage (b&w) David Lee Roth and Eddie Van Halen on stage (color) Eddie on the drum riser with brother, Alex Van Halen A collection of ticket stubs from the New Haven Coliseum Three Van Halen ticket stubs are visible in this shot
Rest In Peace – Eddie Van Halen 1955 – 2020
All Photographs by Mike Franzman
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