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VanHalen Leaked as The Halftime Entertainment for Superbowl XLVII in New Orleans.
by Bruce Owens on June 13, 2012

Mike Florio from ProFootBall Talk has broken the news (or started the rumor) that VanHalen will be the halftime entertainment for the next Superbowl. This would be no surprise to anyone seeing that the overly-sanitized NFL needs to head in a safer direction after Madonna’s finger-flipping debacle.

From ProFootBall.com: Thanks to a reader who actually read all of a new article regarding an upcoming Van Halen reunion tour, band founder Eddie Van Halen has dropped what could be a hint that the group will be in New Orleans in early February for something other than the Jambalaya.

“[I]n November, we’ll hit Japan, and in the new year, we’ll possibly do something special, but I can’t talk about it,” Van Halen tells Marco R. della Cava of USA Today.

I’ve yet to come up with all the “special” things a rock group can do that would require extreme discretion (although in some states that list could be longer than in others), but playing at the Super Bowl would be at or near the top.

I had the pleasure to catch VanHalen’s latest tour before it was canceled, and the band is on top of their game. The big shock is how Eddie evolves technically on the guitar. Every year he becomes a better player.

Though some think the more radio-friendly VanHager tunes may be a bit more suited for a family program, VanHalen still has plenty of catalog that will fit the bill. “Running with the Devil” is a must-play for the west coast metal rockers. I would also love to see what they could do with 50 NFL cheerleaders and Mtv favorite “Hot for Teacher”.

Say what you will, but VanHalen could actually be the best halftime show we have had since Janet Jackson freaked out the censors.

Cool

Sweet i’ll get to watch my favourite team(Dallas Cowboys) and my favourite band both play the Superbowl this year.

You mean the 49ers will be there.

I like the line that says it’s no surprise because the NFL needs to head in a safer direction . Years ago who would have thought that VH would be the “safer direction”.

Somebody better tell the NFL to make sure the blowers are off in the Superdome.

I’ll believe it when I see it. Otherwise, I’m not getting too excited about it.

““Running with the Devil” is a must-play for the west coast metal rockers.” I am sure the more religious sections of the US would not approve of this song being played

Wes:
I’ll believe it when I see it. Otherwise, I’m not getting too excited about it.

I’m with you on that.

Wes:
I’ll believe it when I see it. Otherwise, I’m not getting too excited about it.

Man, I haven’t heard that sentence since earlier this year….

It will be cool to get a little proshot footage of them…. Guess I’ll have to watch the superbowl until half time

Wes:
I’ll believe it when I see it. Otherwise, I’m not getting too excited about it.

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I agree! Until I see it! Until then it’s just ANOTHER rumor.

Im with you guys as well, Ill believe it when I see it, But this is nice to think about, this would be one of the greatest things in recent years. Alot of potential here. I know we thought some awards show, american idol the rock band show a few years ago, but this would be stellar…

Sweet , Bears vs Raiders in overtime superbowl (Bears win!) VH halftime show. I can die a happy man

Bears win! I’ll go with that! VH at halftime would be cool too.

I doubt this is true.. I sort of hope it’s not. a 12-15 minute set in a stadium, no thank you.

I hope it is true, I’ll take 12-15 minute pro shot performance any day. Not to mention, what a way to show the world you are still a relevant band.

But like others have mentioned, I’ll believe it when I see it.