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Published on | Updated on August 15, 2012

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Shirt #10: Van Halen

Availability: Check Defunkd for Van Halen Tees

Album: Diver Down

Date: 1982

Fact: In 1972 the Van Halen brothers formed “Mammoth” a band that featured Eddie as lead guitarist and vocalist. The band was renting sound equipment for their gigs from David Lee Roth but eventually decided to save money by letting him take over the role of frontman.

Approximate value: $200

Image Courtesy of: The Captain’s Vintage

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