An eruption of stories exploded on social media on Oct. 6, 2020 when Eddie Van Halen had lost his battle with cancer. From the band’s first concert tour in 1978 to their final show in 2015, many in our industry working with the band became part of the extended “VH family.” They met lifelong friends on the crew. A slew of our industry’s top lighting designers and directors translated their music into visual productions that have since blown the minds and burned into the memories of fans around the world. PLSN contacted Van Halen’s touring lighting designers, directors and crew to share their memories.
For Debi Moen’s “In Tribute” feature, see PLSN, Nov. 2020, page 33, or go to plsn.me/EVH-RIP
