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Van Halen announces 2012 concert tour

Members of the rock group Van Halen, left to right, Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen and Eddie's son Wolfgang Van Halen attend a news conference to officially announce their 25-city North American tour in Los Angeles on August 13, 2007. Roth reunited with the band after a 22-year absence. Wolfgang Van Halen replaces bassist Michael Anthony, who was fired earlier this year. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen)

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Published: Dec. 27, 2011 at 2:06 PM

NEW YORK, Dec. 27 (UPI) -- American rock band Van Halen has announced plans for a 2012 concert tour featuring its original lead singer, David Lee Roth.

Although no dates have been set yet, tickets for the first run of shows are to go on sale Jan. 10.

Rolling Stone magazine said the group is also expected to release its first new album with Roth since 1984 next year.

The Roth-led band most recently performed a string of concerts in 2007-08.

Topics: David Lee Roth

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