Relive the "Ambulance Tour" – A Piece of New England Rock History!
Up for auction is a rare memorabilia lot from Van Halen's April 29, 1995 performance at the Worcester Centrum (now the DCU Center). This show was a standout stop on the Balance World Tour— the final major tour featuring the iconic Sammy Hagar "Van Hagar" lineup before his 1996 departure.
What’s Included:
· Original Concert Ticket Stub: Authentically used and in great condition. It clearly displays the date, venue, and seat information.
· Rare WAAF Promotional Bumper Sticker: A vintage "Hillman Morning Show" era sticker from 107.3 WAAF, the legendary Worcester/Boston station that helped break Van Halen in the Northeast. This sticker features the specific event date and is a highly sought-after item for "AAF" collectors.
Concert Highlights & Context:
· The "Ambulance Tour": Fans remember this tour for the band's incredible resilience; Eddie Van Halen was performing while battling a hip injury, and Alex Van Halen played the entire show in a thick neck brace due to ruptured vertebrae.
· The Setlist: The night featured a massive 20-song set including hits like "Right Now," "Dreams," "Can't Stop Lovin' You," and the rare Hagar-era performance of the David Lee Roth classic "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love".
· Special Opening Act: This show was opened by Collective Soul, who were at the height of their popularity with the hit single "Shine".