Persistent Reports of Van Halen Reunion Tour Almost as Oppressive as the Summer Heat

As a massive heat wave continues to punish much of the southeastern and central U.S., there's very little I can imagine that is as stultifyingly uncomfortable as standing in the sun in temperatures above 100 degrees or (even worse) stepping into a car parked outside in similar conditions. However, one thing that might come pretty close is the continuing rumor that Van Halen's long-expected reunion tour with David Lee Roth, so memorably scuttled in March when Eddie Van Halen entered rehab, may happen after all.

Yes, if you haven't already heard, Eddie's out of rehab and apparently doing well, and fairly reputable reports suggest that the original band (minus Michael Anthony) will tour North American arenas this fall. Unfortunately, my only response at this point is about the same as the general effect of this heat on me: extreme weariness and a disgusted sort of indifference. With that I skulk away, hoping with all my might that my air conditioning doesn't break down under all this duress.

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