Van Halen jump back into limelight after 22 years

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LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Legendary US rock group Van Halen confirmed plans for a reunion tour here Monday which will see original lead singer David Lee Roth perform with the group for the first time in 22 years.

A 25-date North American tour will get underway in Charlotte, North Carolina on September 27, giving fans the chance to see founder Eddie Van Halen and Roth perform together for the first time since 1985.

Also appearing will be drummer Alex Van Halen and Eddie Van Halen's son, Wolfgang, who joins the group as bass player.

Formed in Los Angeles in the 1970s, Van Halen are regarded as one of the most influential American rock bands of all time.

Their 1978 debut album Van Halen was a chart-topping success and spawned 10 more studio albums, which have...