Description
Double cd limited to 200 copies
Van Halen was one of the best and most popular American hard rock/heavy metal bands, primarily distinguished by the fleet fingers of guitarist Eddie Van Halen. The band settled on the name Van Halen in 1974 and played throughout Pasadena, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles, in both clubs and hotel bars for the next three years. Their repertoire covered everything from pop and rock to disco, but they eventually worked in their own original material. Within a few years, they had become the most popular local band in Los Angeles, and Eddie became well known for his groundbreaking technique. In 1977, Kiss’ Gene Simmons financed a demo recording session for Van Halen after seeing them at the Starwood Club. On the strength of Simmons’ recommendation, Mo Ostin and Ted Templeman signed Van Halen to Warner Bros., releasing the band’s debut the following year. Their first album became a hit due to strong word of mouth, constant touring, and support from AOR radio. Within three months the album had gone gold, and five months later it went platinum. It would eventually sell over six million copies, thanks to the album rock staples “You Really Got Me,” “Jamie’s Cryin’,” and “Runnin’ with the Devil.” From Glitter To Pasadena is an amazing set that includes tons of early demo and rehearsal material, 31 tracks in total, from those first years between 1973 and 1977. Included here is the the classic Zero 1976 Demos produced by Gene Simmons. Truly, a collector’s item.
Track list:
1. Glitter-Glitter demos
2. Kicks-Glitter demos
3. Gentlemen Of Leisure-Glitter demos
4. Angel Eyes-Cherokee Studios 1974
5. Believe Me-Cherokee Studios 1974
6. Simple Rhyme-Cherokee Studios 1974
7. Take Your Whiskey Home-Cherokee Studios 1974
8. Instrumental-1975/1976 demos
9. Talk-1975/1976 demos
10. Babe Dont Leave Me Alone-1975/1976 demos
11. Fools-1975/1976 demos
12. Ice Cream Man-1975/1976 demos
13. She’s The Woman-1975/1976 demos
14. Woman In Love-1975/1976 demos
15. On Fire-Gene Simmons demos 1976
16. House Of Pain -Gene Simmons demos 1976
17. Runnin With The Devil-Gene Simmons demos 1976
18. She’s The Woman-Gene Simmons demos 1976
19. Let’s Get Rockin-Gene Simmons demos 1976
20. Big Trouble-Gene Simmons demos 1976
21. Somebody Get Me A Doctor-Gene Simmons demos 1976
22. Babe, Don’t Leave Me Alone-Gene Simmons demos 1976
23. Woman In Love-Gene Simmons demos 1976
24. Put Out The Lights-Gene Simmons demos 1976
25. House Of Pain -Gene Simmons demos 1976
26. Runnin With The Devil-Gene Simmons demos 1976
27. On Fire-Instrumental-Pasadena Rehearsals 15th October 1977
28. Voodoo Queen-Instrumental-Pasadena Rehearsals 15th October 1977
29. Atomic Punk-Instrumental-Pasadena Rehearsals 15th October 1977
30. Ain’t Talkin Bout Love-Pasadena Rehearsals 15th October 1977
31. On Fire-Pasadena Rehearsals 15th October 1977