David Lee Roth is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Van Halen's legendary appearance at the 1983 US Festival by sharing an online documentary called "The Road To the US Festival.
The 2nd US Festival took place over Memorial Day Weekend in 1983 at the Glen Helen Regional Park in Devore, California, following the inaugural event the previous Labor Day weekend that was headlined by Fleetwood Mac.
The two events were organized by Apple Computer cofounder Steve "Woz" Wozniak and famed concert promoter Bill Graham. Van Halen headlined the legendary "Heavy Metal Sunday" lineup of the 1983 installment that also saw performances from Quiet Riot, Motley Crue, Triumph, Judas Priest, Scorpions, and Ozzy Osbourne.
Aside from Heavy Metal Sunday, the four-day event also featured New Wave Day (May 28th) headlined by The Clash, with sets from Men At Work, Stray Cats, A Flock Of Seagulls, The Beat, Oingo Boingo, Wall Of Voodoo, INXS and The Divinyls.
Rock Day (May 30th) was led by the legendary David Bowie, with performances by Stevie Nicks, Joe Walsh, The Pretenders, U2, Missing Persons, Berlin, Quarterflash, Little Steven, and Los Lobos.
Country Day (June 4th) featured headliner Willie Nelson and also included Riders In The Sky, Waylon Jennings, Alabama, Emmylou Harris, Hank Williams Jr., Rocky Skaggs and The Thrasher Brothers.
Watch the documentary below:
Sammy Hagar Offers Chance To Win Ultimate Red Rocker Rockstar Experience
Van Halen's 'Finish What Ya Started' Given Acoustic Makeover By OF LIMBO
Van Halen in The Studio For 'Women And Children First' 45th Anniversary
Van Halen's David Lee Roth Lines Up Second Rare Live Performance For 2025
Mother's Day Gift Guide Part 2
Mother's Day Gift Guide Part 1
Travel News, Trips and Tips: More Goodies for Spring Travel
Sites and Sounds: Rory Gallagher Festival Will Rock Ireland
David Lee Roth Hitting The Road For Summer Tour
James Plot North American Headline Tour in 15 Years
Tesla Launching 2025 Las Vegas Residency
Ghost's New Album 'Skeleta' Debuts At No. 1 On Billboard 200
HEALTH Team With Chelsea Wolfe For 'MEAN' New Single
Faster Pussycat Announce New Single 'Motorbike'
The Who In The Studio For 'Live At Leeds' 55th Anniversary
Jinjer Premiere 'Fast Draw' Video