By M&C News Nov 28, 2007, 16:15 GMT
On the heels of their heralded North American tour, Van Halen has announced the release of official ringtones and ringback tones for the first time.
Alex Van Halen (L), David Lee Roth (2-L), Eddie Van Halen (2-R) and Wolfgang Van Halen (R) of US rock band Van Halen smile during a press conference announcing Van Halen's first national tour in 22 years in Los Angeles, California, USA, 13 August 2007. Van Halen will tour with all its original members except for bassist Anthony Michael who has been replaced by Eddie Van Halen's 16-year-old son, Wolfgang. EPA/SEAN MASTERSON
Among the 15 official Van Halen ringers available are the Grammy-nominated, #1 smash hit, “Jump,” one of the most famous guitar solos of all time, “Eruption,” and the iconic rock classics “Ain’t Talkin’ Bout Love,” “Runnin’ With The Devil,” “Jamie’s Cryin’,” ”Unchained,” “Panama,” and “Hot For Teacher.”
Van Halen ringtones are available now by searching “Van Halen” on mobile phones from all major carriers or by sending the text message “VH” to 74466. For the next four weeks, AT&T Mobility will be offering exclusive versions of several of the Van Halen ringtones and answer tones to their subscribers.
Van Halen redefined rock ’n’ roll in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s and is arguably one of the greatest bands of all time. They were inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame earlier this year and have sold more than 75 million records worldwide. Van Halen is one of only seven bands in history that have released two albums that sold more than 10 million copies each.
Van Halen Official Ringtones:
“Runnin’ With The Devil”“Eruption”“Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love”“Jamie's Cryin’”“Dance The Night Away”“Somebody Get Me A Doctor”“Beautiful Girls”“And The Cradle Will Rock”“Everybody Wants Some”“Mean Street”“Unchained”“So This Is Love?”“Jump”“Panama”“Hot For Teacher”
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