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Podcast: The Johnny Beane Podcast
Episode: Exclusively Van Halen: Unearthed 1982 Diver Down Pro Shot Show LIVE! #VanHalen 3/5/25
Description: A never-before-seen Van Halen concert from the Diver Down Tour has just surfaced—filmed at the legendary Capitol Center in Largo, Maryland, on October 11, 1982! This electrifying performance captures Van Halen at their peak during the 1982 Hide your sheep Tour, delivering pure, high-energy rock ‘n’ roll.
One of the biggest surprises? A black-and-white Kramer guitar—never before seen on video! Edward Van Halen unleashes it during the encore, ripping through Bottoms Up, You Really Got Me, and the instrumental Growth. This is the first-ever footage of this mysterious Kramer, making this show a must-watch for Van Halen fans!
I break it all down...